JP4852687B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball game machines.

  In a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, a random number is acquired when the game ball enters the start port, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the random number. A bullet ball game machine that performs a jackpot game advantageous to the player after notifying the player with a symbol is common.

  The types of jackpots include a promising jackpot that increases the probability of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends, and a normal jackpot that returns the probability of the jackpot lottery from the high probability to the normal probability or continues the normal probability. The type was also notified to the player by the design.

  In addition, the high probability state is continued until the next big jackpot occurs, and if the newly generated jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, there is a configuration that becomes a high probability state again after the jackpot game ends. Many.

  Also, in a high probability state, the opening time of the variable start opening that opens and closes the blades is lengthened, or the lottery result of whether or not this opening is performed is notified early, and a game ball is won at the start opening. It is in a state where it is easy to make it. As a result, the number of winning balls gained by winning the start opening increases, so that the number of balls held is not reduced much in a high probability state.

In recent bullet ball game machines, there are many configurations in which two start ports having the same lottery probability are provided and only one of the start ports is the above-described variable type.
JP 2000-325579 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-074118 JP 2001-259179 A

  In conventional ball game machines such as those described above, in a high probability state, the number of balls will not increase or decrease, and it will be a lottery only to wait for the next jackpot to occur or to be beneficial to the player. And there was a place where preference was scarce. In spite of the fact that two starting ports are provided, the characteristics are not fully utilized.

  In addition, Patent Document 1 proposes a ball game machine in which the lottery probability is set to a high probability state until the predetermined number of lotteries after the jackpot game ends, but since the time when the high probability state ends is determined, While there is a desire for a big hit to occur early in the high probability state, it is not as interesting as conventional gaming machines until just before the end time.

  Further, the bullet ball game machine of Patent Document 2 includes a continuation determining means for setting the number of times of execution of a specific game performed after the end of the jackpot game and determining whether or not to execute the specific game again after the end of the specific game. Although it is a bullet ball game machine, it is not different from the conventional configuration until the end time as in Patent Document 1.

  Further, Patent Document 3 has a configuration in which a low-probability start port and a high-probability start port are provided in the sorting device, and game balls that enter the sorting device are distributed to the low-probability start port or the high-probability start port. Although disclosed, in this configuration, there is no advantageous period or disadvantageous period for the player other than the jackpot state, and the game will always be played in a constant state, resulting in a ball game machine without sharpness. .

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A lottery means for extracting a jackpot lottery random number by entering one of the first starting port and the second starting port and performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot lottery random number , A lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery with the same probability without differentiating the probability (hereinafter referred to as a “hit probability”) for each starting port;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game on the condition that the winning by the jackpot lottery by the lottery means is an essential condition;
Probability selection means for selecting whether the jackpot probability is a normal probability having a relatively low probability or a high probability having a relatively high probability;
Probability setting means for setting the jackpot probability to the normal probability or the high probability according to the selection of the probability selection means, and when the jackpot game is executed, the probability is set to the normal probability or the high probability after the jackpot game ends. In a ball game machine comprising a probability setting means,
In the second starting port provided with a variable opening / closing member in an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter , the jackpot probability is set to the high probability. When a game ball enters in a high probability state, a random number for falling lottery is extracted in addition to the random number for lottery lottery, and prior to the big hit lottery by the lottery means , No fall lottery is a fall lottery slot that is performed using the random number for fall lottery,
The first start opening not provided with the opening / closing member is not limited to the jackpot lottery even if the game ball enters in a high probability state where the jackpot probability is set to the high probability. It is a starting point set so that it is not performed,
In the high probability state, the falling time is longer than the normal probability state by making the time that the opening and closing member is in an open state longer than the normal probability state in which the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability. Increase the probability that a game ball will enter the lottery entrance,
The probability setting means sets the jackpot probability to the normal probability without assuming the jackpot game when the lottery result that the normal probability is set in the falling lottery is obtained. Gaming machine.

  This ball game machine has a plurality of start openings, and a lottery lottery is performed on the condition that a ball has entered any of the start openings (lottery means). However, the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery (the jackpot probability) is not different for each starting port, and any starting port is drawn with the same jackpot probability (normal probability or high probability).

  A jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed on the condition that the lottery means that the lottery is won by the lottery means (a jackpot game executing means). The jackpot game is the same jackpot game regardless of where the game starts.

  In addition, the probability selection means selects whether the jackpot probability is a normal probability with a relatively low probability or a high probability with a relatively high probability, and this selection is based on the assumption that the jackpot game is executed ( This is usually done (for example, when winning a jackpot lottery).

  Then, the probability setting means sets the jackpot probability to a normal probability or a high probability according to the selection of the probability selection means, but when the jackpot game is executed, after the jackpot game is finished, before the jackpot lottery is performed. Set to normal probability or high probability.

  Normally, the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability during the jackpot game, but the jackpot lottery is not usually performed during the jackpot game. Therefore, when changing from a normal probability to a high probability, it is sufficient to set a high probability before the jackpot lottery is performed after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when changing from the high probability to the normal probability, the normal probability may be maintained with the start of the jackpot game, or may be set to the normal probability again after the jackpot game ends.

  In this ball game machine, at least one of the start ports has a normal probability of jackpot probability prior to the jackpot lottery by lottery means when a game ball enters in a high probability state where the jackpot probability is set to a high probability It is a fall lottery slot where a fall lottery for determining whether or not to perform is performed. Therefore, even if the ball enters the starting port that is not the falling lottery port, the falling lottery is not performed.

Then, the probability setting means sets the jackpot probability to the normal probability without assuming the jackpot game when the lottery result that the normal probability is obtained in the falling lottery is obtained.
This falling lottery will give disadvantages to the player depending on the result, but besides the lottery whether or not to give the player a merit (for example, jackpot lottery), the falling lottery whether or not to give the player a disadvantage Therefore, the player will always play with harassment, making a ball game machine with a good taste.

  In addition, since we returned from a high probability state to a low probability state without assuming a jackpot game, the amount of balls in the conventional high probability state remained almost unchanged, and the monotonous state of simply waiting for the jackpot continued You can eliminate the disadvantage of doing.

Further, since the falling lottery slot that causes the falling lottery is a starting port that causes the big hit lottery, the player can be sure to perform the falling lottery.
In addition, a plurality of start ports having the same probability of jackpot lottery are provided, and a plurality of start ports are provided with start ports for performing only jackpot lotteries and start ports for performing jackpot lottery and falling lotteries. The feeling of wanting you to enter the starting point of can be given, and it becomes possible to increase the fun in the behavior of the ball that is characteristic of pachinko games.

  In addition, if the lottery lottery is performed after the jackpot lottery is performed first, even if the jackpot lottery is determined to be a jackpot lottery, and even if a high probability is selected by the probability selection means, it falls to the normal probability by the fall lottery. Then, when the lottery has been selected, there is a possibility that a situation in which the high probability state ends without performing a lottery in the high probability state once. However, if the jackpot lottery is performed after the falling lottery is performed first, such inconvenience does not occur.

In addition, the falling lottery has a variable opening and closing member in an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter or cannot enter, and in a high probability state, the jackpot probability is high. Since the probability that a game ball will enter the falling lottery entrance is higher than the normal probability state set in the normal probability, in the normal probability state, it does not mean anything to enter the falling lottery entrance Therefore, it is possible to easily enter the falling lottery slot with a high probability that the falling lottery will perform its function, and the function of falling lottery can be fully exhibited.

  Note that a prize-winning device having a variable opening / closing member for an open state where a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where a game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter is a tulip-type variable prize-winning device or an attacker-type variable. A winning device is illustrated. As a technique for increasing the probability that a game ball will enter such a falling lottery slot, the opening time may be extended as compared to the normal probability state, or the opening frequency per time may be increased.

In addition, it is possible to give a merit to the starting port that does not perform the falling lottery even in a high probability state.
Conventionally, a variable start opening and a non-variable start opening as described above are provided with the same jackpot probability, so that a game ball can easily enter the variable start opening in a high probability state. There is a ball game machine, but in the high probability game, it is easy to enter one of the starting holes, but it enters the other starting opening where the probability of entering and the probability of entering are not different. There are things to do. In such a case, there has been a problem that the player feels lost.

However, by adopting the structure of claim 1 , when entering a non-variable starter (a starter where the entrance rate does not change with a normal probability and a high probability), a falling lottery is not performed and only a jackpot lottery is performed. So it will be a merit for the player.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1 ,
The number of prize balls to be paid out by entering a game ball is greater in the falling lottery slot than in the other start openings.

  As a player's request, of course, he wants to play on a gaming machine that wins a lot and wins a lot of prize balls. However, the management of the amusement store cannot be established with such a ball game machine. That is, it is necessary to make a ball game machine in which a player and a game store are balanced.

  Therefore, it is considered that a state advantageous to the player (a jackpot state, a high probability state, a short-time state) is a state more advantageous to the player, and conversely, a state disadvantageous to the player (normal probability state) is more It is to put a disadvantage for the player. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a gaming machine that is balanced between the player and the game store as usual, while meeting the needs of the player.

  As a method of making a player's advantageous state more advantageous, the probability of being probable is 1/2 (per probable / all big hits), but it is 2/3 (per probable / all probable). It is conceivable to make a big hit with good probability.

  On the other hand, as a method of making the state disadvantageous to the player more unfavorable, it is conceivable to reduce the jackpot probability of the normal probability state and reduce the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball wins the starting opening. . However, if the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins at the start opening is reduced, if a big hit does not occur during the high probability state, a lot of game balls will be used regardless of the high probability state. As a result, the player is no longer in an advantageous state.

In view of this, the configuration described in claim 2 can solve the above-described problem of ball loss during high-probability games. This makes it possible to realize a ball game machine that meets the player's wish while balancing the profits of the player and the hall.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The high probability state is configured to start after the jackpot game ends,
If the number of lottery lotteries in the high probability state started after the jackpot game is within a predetermined number when the lottery result indicating the normal probability is obtained in the falling lottery, the number of jackpot lotteries is the predetermined number. Until the number reaches , the state in which the opening / closing member is in the open state is longer than the normal probability state so that the probability that the game ball enters the falling lottery is increased. If the number of lottery lotteries is not less than the predetermined number, a game ball is placed in the falling lottery slot by ending the state in which the opening / closing member is in an open state longer than the normal probability state It is characterized in that the state where the probability of entering the ball is increased is terminated.

  Returning from a high probability state to a low probability state without playing a jackpot game is a big disadvantage for the player, so if the player suddenly falls to a normal probability in a high probability state, the player will be immediately expected. You may lose and stop playing.

However, the ball game machine according to claim 3 keeps a state where it is easy to win a fall lottery slot where no fall lottery is performed until the number of jackpot lotteries in the high probability state reaches a predetermined number. So you can maintain your expectation.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4 ,
In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
A composite winning device in which the starting lot that does not perform the falling lottery is arranged up and the falling lottery port is arranged below and integrated,
A vertical common path through which a game ball that has entered the start gate that does not perform the fall lottery and a game ball that has entered the fall lottery pass, and
A first guide path that guides a game ball that has entered the start port not performing the falling lottery to the common path;
A second guiding path for guiding the game ball that has entered the falling lottery entrance to the common path;
A ball detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the common path, and when the game ball is detected by the ball detection means, the lottery means includes a ball detection means for acquiring a random number for the big hit lottery,
A compound winning device is provided in which the inclination angle of the second taxiway is gentler than the inclination angle of the first taxiway.

Although this composite winning device has two start ports, since the ball detecting means for acquiring the random numbers for the big hit lottery is common to both start ports, the control is not complicated.
In addition, the start gate not to fall lottery is placed up, the fall lottery entrance is arranged below, the game ball that entered the start gate not to fall lottery is guided to the common path by the first taxiway, the lottery lottery Since the game ball that has entered the mouth is guided to the common path by the second guide path and detected by the ball detecting means, the starting opening without the falling lottery is longer to the ball detecting means. However, since the inclination angle of the second taxiway is gentler than the inclination angle of the first taxiway, the time required from the entry to the detection by the ball detection means is substantially the same at the two start ports. Therefore, the timing detected by the sphere detection means is almost in the order in which the balls are entered. As a result, the jackpot lottery is performed according to the order in which the balls are entered.For example, the order of the probable jackpot and the normal jackpot is reversed, giving the player a disadvantage, or conversely giving an excessive profit as much as possible. It can be avoided.

  It should be noted that the upper start opening has no opening / closing member, and the lower starting opening (falling lottery opening) has an opening / closing member so that even if the opening having the opening / closing member is opened, there is no opening / closing member. It does not interfere with entering the mouth.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the following examples and the like, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[Example 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine of this embodiment, which is a kind of ball game machine. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

The game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are nailed in the game area 3.
A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window 5a for allowing the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) to face, and the like.

  On the upper side of the window 5a, a normal symbol display device 7 of dot matrix and a normal symbol holding storage display device 8 consisting of four LEDs are installed, and on the lower side, a special symbol display device 9 of 7 segments and four LEDs are provided. A special symbol hold storage display device 10 is installed.

A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5.
Below the center case 5, there is disposed a composite winning device 13 in which the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are unitized.

An attacker-type large winning opening 14 is disposed below the composite winning device 13, and an out hole 15 is provided therebelow.
In addition, on the left and right sides of the big winning opening 14, the normal winning opening 16 is arranged along the guide rail 2b.

Although the structure of the composite winning device 13 can be various, some examples are shown in FIGS.
The first start port 11 is a so-called chucker and can always enter the ball.
As shown in FIG. 2 (front view), the second starting port 12 is a so-called electric tulip having a pair of blades 21 (corresponding to an opening / closing member), and is opened and closed similarly to a known electric tulip (FIG. 2). The front view of FIG. 2 is an open state in which the pair of blades 21 are tilted left and right). 2 to 4 omit the mechanism for opening and closing the blades 21 in order to simplify the description.

  Since the first start port 11 is located above the second start port 12, when the second start port 12 is in a closed state (see FIG. 1), the game ball cannot enter the second start port 12. . However, if the normal symbol wins in the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 17, and the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol display device 7 is confirmed and displayed, the second start port 12 is opened and it is easy to enter the ball. Become.

  In both the A configuration and the B configuration shown in FIG. 2, the game ball that has entered the first start port 11 is guided to the vertical common path 23 by the first guide path 22, and the game ball that has entered the second start port 12 is The second guide path 24 leads to the common path 23.

A ball detection sensor 25 is attached to the lower end portion of the common path 23, and a game ball passing through the common path 23 is detected by the ball detection sensor 25.
As shown in the figure, the angle between the axis (vertical line) of the common path 23 and the axis of the first guide path 22 is about 70 degrees, and the angle between the axis (vertical line) of the common path 23 and the axis of the second guide path 24 is The inclination angle with respect to the horizontal is about 81 degrees, and the second guiding path 24 is gentler than the first guiding path 22. For this reason, the speed of the game ball passing through the first guide path 22 is higher than the speed of the game ball passing through the second guide path 24. Due to this speed difference, the time required for the game ball to arrive at the ball detection sensor 25 from the inlet 11a of the first start port 11 and the time until the game ball arrives at the ball detection sensor 25 from the inlet 12a of the second start port 12 The required time is almost equal (both A configuration and B configuration shown in FIG. 2 are about 500 ms).

  In the configuration A, a ball detection sensor 26 for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 is installed on the common path 23 upstream of the junction with the second guide path 24, and B In the configuration, a ball detection sensor 27 for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port 12 is installed in the second guide path 24.

  Therefore, by comparing the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 26 or 27 with the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 25, the game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and the game ball that has entered the second start port 12 Can be determined.

  The ball detection sensor 25 is used for random number acquisition and prize ball payout for falling lottery and jackpot lottery, which will be described later. The number of winning balls is three for the first starting port 11 and four for the second starting port 12, but as described above, there is no problem because it is possible to determine which one has won.

  In the configuration A, when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 25 for random number acquisition, it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has been detected by the ball detection sensor 26 for entrance determination. It is determined that the game ball has entered the first start port 11, three prize balls are paid out, and the acquired random number and the fact that it has entered the first start port 11 are stored. On the other hand, if it is not detected by the ball detection sensor 26, it is determined that the ball has entered the second start port 12, and four prize balls are paid out. Remember.

  The B configuration is the reverse of the A configuration, and when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 25 for random number acquisition, if it is detected by the ball detection sensor 27 for entrance detection, the second start port 12 is determined to be a game ball that has entered 12 and processed in the same manner as described above, and if not detected by the ball detection sensor 27, it is determined that the first start port 11 has been entered and the same processing as described above is performed.

In the case of the A configuration, the ball detection sensor 26 may be provided in the first guide path 22.
The configurations C to E shown in FIG. 3 are the same as the configurations B in the structures of the first guide path 22, the second guide path 24, and the common path 23, and the installation positions of the sphere detection sensor 25 and the sphere detection sensor 27.

  However, in the C configuration, the ball detection sensor 27 is used for identifying a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 and for paying out one prize ball, and the ball detection sensor 25 obtains a random number for falling lottery and jackpot lottery. And the point used for paying out three prize balls differs from the B configuration.

  In the C configuration, a ball detection sensor 27 for paying out the number of prize ball differences is provided on the guide path (second guide path 24) having the larger number of prize balls, and the ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 25 for obtaining random numbers. In such a case, the smaller number of prize balls is paid out. Note that the ball detection sensor 27 for paying out the number of winning ball differences is also used to determine whether the ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  Similarly, in the D configuration, the ball detection sensor 27 is used for one award ball payout and a random number for falling lottery with respect to a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and the ball detection sensor 25 is a random number for big hit lottery. It differs from the B configuration in that it is used for acquisition and three prize ball payouts.

  Unlike the C configuration, the D configuration is configured to extract a random number for falling lottery by the ball detection sensor 27 for paying out the number of prize ball differences. That is, the ball detection sensor 25 for extracting the jackpot lottery random number is configured not to acquire the random number for the falling lottery. In this configuration, it is not necessary to determine whether the ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Even if it is not judged, it is possible to make a difference in the winning ball, and it is possible to make a falling lottery only on one side (the ball entering the second starting port 12).

  In the E configuration, the ball detection sensor 27 is used to acquire a random number for identifying a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 and for falling lottery. Alternatively, it is different from the B configuration in that it is used for paying out four prize balls.

  In the composite winning device 13 having the F configuration shown in FIG. 4, the first guiding path 22 a for guiding the game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and the game ball that has entered the second start port 12 are guided. The first guiding path 22a is provided with a first sphere detection sensor 28, and the second guiding path 24a is provided with a second sphere detection sensor 29.

  The path length from the inlet 11a of the first start port 11 to the sphere detection sensor 28 is substantially equal to the path length from the inlet 12a of the second start port 12 to the sphere detection sensor 29 (both are about 40 mm in the illustrated example). The first guiding path 22a has a long inclined part and a short vertical part, but the second guiding path 24a has a structure in which the inclined part is short and the vertical part is long, and the inclination angle of the inclined part is that of the second guiding path 24a. It is gentler than the first guide path 22a. Since it comprised in this way, it is substantially equal (about 500 ms) until it arrives at the ball | bowl detection sensors 28 and 29 after entering a ball like the above-mentioned AE structure.

  Then, when a game ball is detected by the first ball detection sensor 28, a random number for the big hit lottery is acquired and three prize balls are paid out. Further, when a game ball is detected by the second ball detection sensor 29, a random number for falling lottery and a random number for lottery lottery are acquired, and four prize balls are paid out.

  In the case of these D, E, and F configurations, a random number for falling lottery is always acquired with the game ball that has entered the second start port 12, but in the case of the A to C configuration, it rarely enters the first start port 11. There are cases where a random number for falling lottery is obtained with a game ball and a falling lottery is performed.

In this embodiment, a B-composite winning device 13 is employed.
Further, in this embodiment, since the composite winning device 13 having the B configuration is adopted, the random number for falling lottery is acquired and stored even when entering the first starting port 11, but the falling lottery that is acquired and stored is stored. For example, it is determined whether the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is entered, and if it is the first start port 11, the falling lottery is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration that does not acquire a random number for falling lottery or a configuration that does not store it even if it has entered the first start port 11 may be used.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is configured with the main controller 40 as the center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 40, the payout control device 45, the launch control device 44, the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and the production symbol control device 47 are all CPU, ROM, RAM, and input port. And output ports.

The main controller 40 includes a full tank switch for the lower pan, a ball break switch for the ball tank, the above-described ball detection sensor 25 (hereinafter referred to as “starting port common switch 25”),
A ball detection sensor 27 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 (hereinafter referred to as a “start port determination switch 27”), a normal symbol operation that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17. A switch 17 a, a V switch 14 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning area after entering the special winning opening 14, a count switch 14 b for counting the gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening 14, and the normal winning opening 16 A detection signal from a normal winning opening switch 16a or the like for detecting a game ball that has entered is input.

  The main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 45 and the voice / lamp integrated control device 46. .

  The main controller 40 also turns on the special symbol display device 9 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol relay board 41, and the special symbol hold storage display device 10 and the normal symbol hold storage display device 8 are turned on. Control.

  Further, the main control device 40 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 51, and controls the opening / closing of a specific area in the large winning opening 14 by controlling the V solenoid 52, By controlling the ordinary accessory solenoid 53, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled.

  An output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the panel external connection terminal and sent to the hall main computer.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 45 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 45 operates the prize ball motor in accordance with the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the prize ball. The detection signal of the prize ball sensor for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 45 and the main control device 40, and both the payout control device 45 and the main control device 40 count the prize balls. Done.

  When a prepaid card unit (CR unit) is attached to the pachinko machine, the payout control device 45 communicates with the CR unit and the CR settlement display device, controls the ball lending solenoid, and also pays out the ball. The payout control device 45 counts the game balls to be paid out as rented balls based on the detection signal of the ball rent sensor.

Further, the payout control device 45 relays the command sent from the main control device 40 and transmits it to the launch control device 44.
The firing control device 44 controls the firing motor based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 45, a touch switch touch signal, a firing handle rotation amount signal, and a firing stop switch signal. To control the launch of the game ball.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 40, and distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control. The command for effect display control is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 47, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. To do. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. Then, various LEDs and various lamps are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 and the production symbol control device 47 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The production symbol control device 47 is based on data and commands received from the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 (both those transmitted from the main control device 40 and those generated by the voice / lamp integrated control device 46). Then, the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the screen 6a.

Next, the basic specifications of this pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. In this figure, the start port 1 indicates the first start port 11, and the start port 2 indicates the second start port 12.
The normal probability state and the high probability state are distinguished by the jackpot probability of the special symbol. The normal probability state and the time shortened state are different in the average variation time of the special symbol and the average variation time of the normal symbol, that is, the length of the variation time of the symbol. Distinguished by

  The variation shortening function operates in a time shortening state and a high probability state, in which case the average variation time of the special symbol is about 6 seconds and the shortest variation time is about 5 seconds. Even in the normal probability state, if there are two or more reserved memories at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation shortening function is activated for the variation of the special symbol, and the variation time becomes the same as described above.

  The opening extension function operates in a time shortening state and a high probability state. In this case, the upper limit of the opening time of the second start port 12 is extended from 0.3 seconds (when not operating) of the base time to 4 seconds. However, if there is a specified number of balls (three in this embodiment), the ball is closed even if the upper limit time is not reached.

The special symbol jackpot probability differs between the normal probability state (1/491) and the high probability state (1 / 49.1), but there is no difference between the first start port 11 and the second start port 12.
The falling lottery is performed only when entering the second starting port 12 in a high probability state, and the lottery probability is 1 / 98.2.

The normal symbol hit probability is the same (1/2) in the normal probability state, the time shortening state, and the high probability state.
The average variation time of the special symbol, the shortest variation time of the special symbol, the average variation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time (upper limit) of the second start port 12 are as illustrated and described above.

The probability of a high probability state (so-called probability variation entry rate) when a special symbol is a big hit is the same (9/10) in each state.
The number of winning balls per winning is as shown in the figure, and there is no winning ball because the normal symbol operation gate 17 is a passage opening.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described in accordance with various processes executed by the main controller 40.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main routine executed by the main controller 40. First, the main control device 40 is a jackpot lottery random number counter (big hit random number counter), a falling lottery random number counter (falling random number counter), a big hit symbol determination random number counter (big hit symbol counter), a reach determination random number counter, a fluctuation Various random number update processing (S1) is performed to update values such as a pattern determination random number counter, an out symbol random number counter, an initial value random number 1 (big hit) counter, an initial value random number 2 (falling) counter, and the like.

  Each counter is incremented by 1 each time various random number update processing (S1) is executed, and is reset to 0 if the upper limit value is reached at that time, thereby repeating 0 to the upper limit value (different for each counter). It is. The configuration of each random number is as shown in FIG.

  In the next various input processes (S2), the detection signals of the above-described switches are input, and depending on the type of input (for example, the normal symbol operation switch 17a and the ball detection signal of the start port common switch 25, etc.) Reading or storing (holding storage) the value of the random number counter to be performed.

  In the subsequent data creation process (S3), the above-described command generation, winning prize solenoid 51, V solenoid 52, normal accessory solenoid 53, special symbol display device 9, normal symbol display device 7, special symbol hold storage display device 10 The data creation for controlling the operation of the normal symbol hold storage display device 8 and the like is performed.

  The jackpot lottery, the process for the jackpot game, and the normal symbol lottery, which are preconditions for such data creation, are also performed as a subroutine of the data creation process (S3). Details of the success / failure determination process for the jackpot lottery and the special game process for the jackpot game will be described later. Since other processing is performed by a known method, description thereof is omitted.

  In each of the following output processes (S4), the output of the command generated in S3, the big prize opening solenoid 51, the V solenoid 52, the normal accessory solenoid 53, the special symbol display device 9, the normal symbol display device 7, and the special symbol hold memory. An output for controlling operations of the display device 10, the normal symbol hold storage display device 8 and the like is performed.

  In the out symbol random number update processing (S5) following each output processing (S4), the value of the out symbol random number counter is updated, and in the next initial value random number update processing (S6), the initial value random number 1 (for big hit) counter and The value of the initial value random number 2 (for falling) counter is updated. Outlier symbol random number update processing (S5) and initial value random number update processing (S6) are repeated until there is an internal INT (as long as S7 is NO).

The process of S7 is a process of confirming the presence or absence of an internal INT flag that is set every time the time measured by the timer built in the CPU of the main controller 40 reaches a predetermined time (4 ms in this example).
If a positive determination is made in S7, the process returns to S1 and the above-described processing is repeated. The internal INT flag is cleared with the start of S1, and the measurement of 4 ms by the timer is also reset with the start of S1, so the main routine is executed at a cycle of 4 ms.

  However, since the time required for this processing is not constant, and the time spent for the remaining processing is not constant, the value of the big hit random number counter, the value of the initial value random number 1 (for big hit) counter, the value of the fall random number counter, The value of the initial value random number 2 (for falling) counter is not synchronized.

  When the value of the jackpot random number counter makes a round, the jackpot random number counter starts counting with the initial value random number 1 (for jackpot) counter as the initial value. At this time, the value of the jackpot random number counter becomes discontinuous ( Periodicity is broken.) The same applies to the falling random number counter.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the start winning confirmation process performed as a subroutine of various input processes (S2).
In this process, the main controller 40 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the start port common switch 25 (S11).

If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the special symbol hold memory is full (four in this embodiment) (S12).
If the reserved memory is not full (S12: NO), based on the detection signal of the start port determination switch 27, it is determined which game ball has won the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. (S13).

  Then, a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and whether or not the special symbol hold memory is full (four in this embodiment). Is determined (S12).

  If the reserved memory is not full (S12: NO), the random numbers and the data indicating whether the winning is the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 are stored as the special symbol reserved memory, and the special symbol reserved memory is stored. The number of lighting of the display device 10 is increased by 1 (S13). If there are already four reserved memories (S12: YES), no reserved memories are stored, and the number of lighting of the special symbol reserved storage display device 10 is not increased.

In the success / failure determination process shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, main controller 40 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S <b> 21).
If the determination is negative and the special symbol is not changing (S22: NO), and if the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S23: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol storage (above-described storage by S13). (S24).

If there is this pending storage (S24: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S25).
If the determination is negative (S25: NO), the oldest special symbol hold memory is read (the special symbol hold memory is deleted from the hold memory), and the read jackpot lottery random number is recorded in the normal table. The hit value is collated (S26).

  If the determination is affirmative (S25: YES), the oldest special symbol hold memory is read (the special symbol hold memory is erased from the hold memory), and it is data about the winning ball of the second starting port 12 It is determined whether or not (S27).

  If the judgment is negative, that is, if the data is about the winning ball of the first starting port 11 (S27: NO), the read jackpot lottery random number is collated with the winning value recorded in the probability variation table (S28).

  In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the random number for jackpot lottery is one of integer values from 0 to 490, and the winning values recorded in the probability variation table are 3, 17, 29, 61, 83, 101, 151, 223, 283, 353, and the hit value recorded in the normal table is only 17, so the probability that the random number for jackpot lottery matches one of the winning values, that is, the probability of jackpot is 1 / In the case of 491 and S28, it is 1 / 49.1.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S27 is affirmative, that is, if the data is about the winning ball of the second start port 12 (S27: YES), the read lottery random number is recorded in the drop lottery table as shown in FIG. It is checked whether or not the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability, that is, whether or not to fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state by collating with the value per fall (S29). As shown in FIG. 8, the random number for falling lottery is one of integer values from 0 to 490, and the per-fall values recorded in the falling lottery table are five of 11, 47, 113, 241, and 401. The probability that the random number for falling lottery coincides with one of the values per falling, that is, the probability of falling is 1 / 98.2. As is apparent from the fact that the falling lottery of S29 is performed, the second start port 12 is a falling lottery port.

  If the result of the falling lottery in S29 is a fall (S29: YES), the probability variation flag is cleared (S30), and it is determined whether the number of executions of the big hit lottery in this high probability state is 100 or more (S31). ).

  If the number of lotteries is 100 or more (S31: YES), the time reduction flag is cleared (S32), and the execution number counter of the big hit lottery is set to 0 (S33). The time reduction flag is set at the same time as the probability change flag.

On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is less than 100 (S31: NO), the difference between the number of lotteries and 100 is set as the value of the time reduction counter (S34).
If the result of the falling lottery at S29 is not a falling (S29: NO), the high probability state continues, so S28 is executed. On the other hand, when S33 or S34 is executed, since it falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state, S26 is executed.

  If it is a hit in the determination of S26 or S28 (S35: YES), the big hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determination random number (S36), and the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination random number (S37).

  The jackpot symbol determining random number is one of integer values from 0 to 9 as shown in FIG. 8, and if the value is 0, it is usually a jackpot, and if the value is other than 0 (any one of 1 to 9) A promising jackpot. That is, the probability variation entry rate is 9/10.

  Further, when it is off (S35: NO), the off symbol is determined (S38). At this time, the presence / absence of reach display is determined based on the reach determination random number. Then, the variation pattern is determined (S39).

  Subsequent to S37 or S39, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, one of a normal jackpot symbol, a probabilistic jackpot symbol, a reach out (with outreach but with reach display) symbol, or a outreach with no reach display Is output to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to start the fluctuation display of the special symbol ( S40). Therefore, based on the variation start command, it is possible to determine the jackpot symbol or the off symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as a confirmed symbol), the presence / absence of reach, and the variation time.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 that has received the fluctuation start command performs voice and lamp production control in response to the special symbol fluctuation display, and sends a fluctuation start command to the production symbol control apparatus 47.

  Upon receiving the variation start command, the effect symbol control device 47 determines a pseudo symbol and a variation effect to be confirmed and displayed based on the confirmed symbol and the variation pattern, and controls the effect symbol display device 6 to display the variation of the pseudo symbol. Make it.

  If the special control is changing (S22: YES), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the symbol change time (based on the change pattern of S37 or S39) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. Judgment is made (S41).

If the determination is affirmative, a symbol stop command is output to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to confirm and display the confirmed symbol (S42).
The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 that has received the symbol stop command terminates the voice and lamp effects in response to the special symbol variation display, and sends a symbol stop command to the effect symbol control device 47. When the effect symbol control device 47 receives the symbol stop command, the effect symbol display device 6 controls the effect symbol display device 6 to definitely display the pseudo symbol determined according to the change start command.

  If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot (S43: YES), main controller 40 performs a confirmed symbol display setting (S44), and sets a jackpot flag through conditional device operation start processing (S45). To do.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S46). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is cleared (S47), and the big win lottery execution number counter is set to 0 (S48). If the determination is negative, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S49). If the determination is affirmative, the time reduction flag is cleared (S50), and the value of the time reduction counter is set to 0 (S51). .

If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (that is, it is out of place) (S43: NO), a confirmed symbol display setting (S52) is performed.
When the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) (S53: YES), the big win lottery execution number counter is incremented by 1 (S54).

  When the probability variation flag is not set (S53: NO) and the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S55: YES), the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S56), and the value of this counter If the value becomes 0 (S57: YES), the time reduction flag is cleared (S58). If a negative determination is made in S55 or S57, the process returns.

  If the confirmed symbol is being displayed in S23 (S23: YES), as shown in FIG. 12B, whether or not the confirmed symbol display time set in the confirmed symbol display setting (S44 or S52) has elapsed. If it is determined (S59) and has elapsed (S59: YES), the special symbol display device 9 is controlled by the final symbol display end processing (S60) to end the final symbol display, and the voice / lamp integrated control is performed. An instruction symbol control device 47 is instructed via the device 46, and the final display of the pseudo symbol is ended.

In the special game process shown in FIG. 13, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S61).
If the condition device is operating (S61: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S62).

  The jackpot symbol is not being opened (S62: NO), not being a jackpot start effect (S63: NO), not being an interval (S64: NO), and not being a jackpot end effect (S65: NO). The jackpot state is stored (S66), and the jackpot start command is transmitted to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 through the jackpot start effect process (S67), and the jackpot 14 is opened.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 starts a jackpot voice and lamp production, and sends a jackpot start command to the production symbol control device 47. The effect symbol control device 47 that has received the jackpot command controls the effect symbol display device 6 to display a jackpot start effect (a so-called fanfare screen). The big winning opening 14 is opened after the jackpot start effect.

If an affirmative determination is made in S63, S64, or S65, the process returns.
If an affirmative determination is made in S62, it is determined based on the detection signal of the count switch 14b whether or not there are 10 winning balls for the grand prize opening 14 (S68). It is determined whether or not (S69). If a negative determination is made in S69, the process returns. If a positive determination is made in S68 or S69, the special winning opening 14 is closed (S70).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (S71). If the determination is negative, it is determined based on the input signal from the V switch 14a whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (S72). If the determination is affirmative, an interval command is transmitted to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 by the jackpot interval process (S73), and the effect symbol display device is controlled by the control of the effect symbol control device 47 that has received the interval command from the voice / lamp integrated control device 46. Waiting for the screen display of 6 to be changed, the special winning opening 14 is opened.

  When the affirmative determination is made in S71 or the negative determination is made in S72, the jackpot operation is not continued. Therefore, after executing the jackpot end effect process (S74), the condition apparatus is stopped by the condition apparatus stop process (S75) (the jackpot flag is cleared). To do).

  Then, if the jackpot symbol that has been confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 9 in S44 and stored in S66 is a probability variation symbol (S76: YES), a probability variation flag / time reduction flag operation process (S77) is performed, and the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are determined. Set.

If it is not a probability variable symbol (S76: NO), the hour / hour flag is set by the hour / hour flag operating process (S78) (start of the time reduction state), and the hour / hour number counter is set to 100.
An example of the operation of the pachinko machine described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.

  First, after turning on the power of the pachinko machine, etc., the probability of jackpot lottery is a normal probability, the open extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are not activated, that is, in the normal probability state shown in FIG. Even if the random number is acquired, the state does not change because the falling lottery is not performed.

  In the normal probability state, B: If the jackpot with a probabilistic variation, the probability of the jackpot lottery is set to the normal probability during the jackpot game, and both the open extension function and the variable shortening function are terminated, so the normal probability state continues. Yes.

When the jackpot game of the probability variation symbol is finished, the probability of the jackpot lottery becomes high probability, and the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are activated, and the high probability state shown in FIG. 6 is obtained.
In the high probability state, when C: jackpot lottery has been executed more than 100 times, D: if jackpot with a probable variation, the probability of jackpot lottery will be a normal probability during jackpot game, and the extended extension function The fluctuation shortening function is also terminated, but when the jackpot game is terminated, the state becomes a high probability state again.

  In the high probability state, if E: normal game (non-probable variation) is a big hit, during the jackpot game, the probability of the big hit lottery will be a normal probability, the opening extension function and the variable reduction function will be terminated, but the jackpot When the game ends, the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are activated. That is, the time reduction state shown in FIG.

This time shortening state is terminated when the number of executions of F: jackpot lottery reaches 100 (the time-count counter is 0), and a normal probability state is established.
In the normal probability state, G: jackpot with a probable change symbol, the jackpot game ends and becomes a high probability state, H: jackpot lottery execution count reaches 100 or more, I: fall lottery If it hits a fall, it falls to a normal probability state.

  After that, J: jackpot with a probable change symbol, the jackpot game is over and it becomes a high probability state, K: even if the falling lottery is performed and hits the fall, the number of executions of the jackpot lottery has not reached 100 times Therefore, the probability of the jackpot lottery is set to the normal probability, but the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function continue to operate. In other words, the time is reduced from the high probability state. And L: When the number of executions of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times, the time shortening state is ended and the normal probability state is entered.

  As described above, the pachinko machine of this embodiment performs a jackpot lottery when entering either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, but the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is the start port that entered the ball The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are the same. However, there is a difference between normal probability and high probability.

  When the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is executed. In addition, when winning in the jackpot lottery, a selection is made as to whether the jackpot probability will be a normal probability or a high probability, and before the jackpot lottery is performed after the jackpot game ends, the normal probability or high probability will be increased according to the selection. Set.

  Also, if the player enters the second starting port 12 in a high probability state, a falling lottery will be performed prior to the jackpot lottery, and if the lottery result that the normal probability is obtained in the falling lottery will be premised on the jackpot game Without setting the jackpot probability to the normal probability. In addition, since the 1st starting port 11 is not a fall lottery port, even if it enters into this, a fall lottery is not performed.

  This falling lottery will give disadvantages to the player depending on the result, but besides the lottery whether or not to give the player a merit (for example, jackpot lottery), the falling lottery whether or not to give the player a disadvantage As a result, the player will always play with harshness, and a pachinko machine with rich taste will be possible.

  In addition, since we returned from a high probability state to a low probability state without assuming a jackpot game, the amount of balls in the conventional high probability state remained almost unchanged, and the monotonous state of simply waiting for the jackpot continued It is also possible to eliminate the disadvantage of doing.

Furthermore, since the falling lottery slot (second start port 12) that causes the falling lottery is a starting port that causes the big hit lottery, the player can be sure to perform the falling lottery.
In addition, a plurality of start ports (first start port 11 and second start port 12) having the same probability of jackpot lottery are provided, and the first start port 11 that performs only the jackpot lottery and the jackpot lottery and the plurality of start ports are provided. By providing the second start opening 12 for the falling lottery, it is possible to give the player the feeling that they want to enter that start opening, and increase the fun of the ball behavior that is characteristic of pachinko games Is possible.

  In addition, if the lottery lottery is performed after the jackpot lottery is performed first, even if the jackpot lottery is determined to be a jackpot lottery, and even if a high probability is selected by the probability selection means, it falls to the normal probability by the fall lottery. Then, when the lottery has been selected, there is a possibility that a situation in which the high probability state ends without performing a lottery in the high probability state once. However, if the jackpot lottery is performed after the falling lottery is performed first, such inconvenience does not occur.

  Further, in this pachinko machine, the second starting port 12 which is a falling lottery port is variable between an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter. Since the probability that a game ball will enter the second starting port 12 is higher than the probability state, in the normal probability state, there is no meaning even if it enters the second starting port 12, so it does not enter much. In addition, the second start port 12 can easily enter the second start port 12 in a high probability state in which the function as the falling lottery port is exhibited, and the function of the falling lottery can be fully exhibited.

Moreover, a merit can be given to the 1st starting port 11 which does not perform a fall lottery even in a high probability state.
Conventionally, a variable start opening and a non-variable start opening as described above are provided with the same jackpot probability, so that a game ball can easily enter the variable start opening in a high probability state. There is a ball game machine, but in the high probability game, it is easy to enter one of the starting holes, but it enters the other starting opening where the probability of entering and the probability of entering are not different. There are things to do. In such a case, there has been a problem that the player feels lost.

However, by adopting the configuration of the present embodiment, if the ball enters the first start port 11 that is not variable, the falling lottery is not performed and only the big hit lottery is performed, which is advantageous for the player.
Further, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering a game ball is greater at the second start opening 12 than the first start opening 11 as the falling lottery opening. It is possible to solve the ball loss problem in the probability state, and it is possible to realize a ball game machine that meets the player's wish while balancing the profits of the player and the hall.

  Further, the pachinko machine of this embodiment is configured so that the high probability state is started after the jackpot game is finished, and when the lottery result that the normal probability is set in the falling lottery is obtained, the high probability state started after the jackpot game. If the number of jackpot lotteries in the game is within a predetermined number, the probability that a game ball will enter the second start port 12 that will be the falling lottery port will be maintained until the number of jackpot lotteries reaches the predetermined number. If the number of jackpot lotteries is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 12 serving as a falling lottery port is terminated.

  Returning from a high probability state to a low probability state without playing a jackpot game is a big disadvantage for the player, so if the player suddenly falls to a normal probability in a high probability state, the player will be immediately expected. You may lose and stop playing.

  However, if configured in this way, until the number of jackpot lotteries in the high probability state reaches the predetermined number, the state where the winning to the second starting port 12 where the falling lottery is not performed is maintained is maintained. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the composite winning device 13 having the B configuration shown in FIG. 2 is employed. Moreover, the composite prize-winning apparatus 13 of A structure and C-F structure shown to FIGS. 2-4 can also be used. The reason why the composite winning device 13 having the A to F configuration is used will be described below.

  In the composite winning device 13 (A to F configuration) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the time from when the game ball passes through the inlet 11a of the first start port 11 until it is detected by the ball detection sensor 25 (or 28). The time from the passage through the inlet 12a of the second start port 12 to the detection by the ball detection sensor 25 (or 29) is substantially equal (about 500 ms).

  On the other hand, when the time from the passage through the inlets 11a and 12a to the detection is different, there is a problem as shown in FIG. The composite winning device in the example shown in FIG. 15 has a structure in which a dedicated ball detection sensor is provided at each of the start ports A and B, similarly to the composite winning device 13 having the F configuration shown in FIG. The time a from when passing through the inlet of the starting port A until it is detected by the ball detection sensor is shorter than the time b after passing through the inlet of the starting port B until it is detected by the ball detection sensor.

  With such a configuration, the game that has entered the starter A is actually entered at the starter A even if the timing (W) at the starter B is earlier and the timing (X) at the starter A is later. The sphere may be detected first. Since the jackpot lottery is performed according to the detected order, the start opening A that has entered the ball later becomes the target of the jackpot lottery.

  In this way, when the front of the ball and the front of the detection are reversed, for example, in a high probability state, each of the jackpot lottery random numbers and the jackpot symbol determination random numbers are those shown in FIG. 15B Is as follows.

  First, when the jackpot lottery of the starting port A is performed first, the jackpot game is executed with the jackpot lottery random number 17 and the jackpot symbol determining random number is 0, so that the normal probability state is reached. Since the jackpot lottery of the start opening B is performed, the jackpot lottery random number 83 here does not become a jackpot. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery of the starting port B is performed first, the jackpot game is executed with the jackpot lottery random number 83, and the jackpot symbol determination random number is 7. Therefore, since the jackpot lottery of the starting port A is performed with a high probability, this jackpot lottery random number 17 is also a jackpot. In other words, there is a difference between whether the jackpot is once or twice.

  Similarly, in the high probability state, when the jackpot lottery random numbers and the jackpot symbol determination random numbers are as shown in FIG. 15C, if the jackpot lottery of the starting port A is performed first, the jackpot lottery The jackpot game is executed with a big hit with the random number 17, and since the jackpot symbol determining random number is 3, it becomes a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and the jackpot lottery of the starting port B is performed with the high probability, The jackpot lottery random number 29 is also a jackpot. However, since the jackpot symbol determining random number at the start port B is 0, the normal probability state is reached after the jackpot game is over. Therefore, the expectation of the next jackpot is low. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery of the starting port B is performed first, the jackpot game is executed with the jackpot lottery random number 29, and the jackpot symbol determination random number is 0, so that after the jackpot game ends, the normal probability state is reached. However, the jackpot lottery random number 17 at the starting port A is a jackpot even with a normal probability. And since the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the starting port A is 3, it becomes a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and there is a high possibility that the next jackpot will occur in the high probability state. In other words, there is a difference between whether the jackpot is twice or three times.

  Alternatively, in the same high probability state, when the random numbers for lottery lottery and the random numbers for falling lottery of the start opening A (which is a falling lottery opening) are as shown in FIG. And if the big hit lottery is performed first, it falls to the normal probability state by the random number 47 for falling lottery, and the big hit lottery is missed. Since the jackpot lottery of the starting port B is performed with the normal probability after the fall, the jackpot lottery random number 83 does not become a jackpot. However, if the jackpot lottery of the start port B is performed first, it is in a high probability state, so the jackpot lottery random number 83 is a big hit. In other words, it is possible to make a difference whether the jackpot is 0 times or once.

Such a problem occurs when the composite winning device is such that the two starting ports A and B can reverse the front and the end of detection.
However, in the composite winning device 13 (A to F configuration) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 until the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 25 (or 28) after passing through the inlet 11a of the first start port 11. And the time from the passage through the inlet 12a of the second starting port 12 until the detection by the ball detection sensor 25 (or 29) is substantially equal (about 500 ms). Therefore, the above-described problem does not occur.
[Modified example of falling lottery]
In the embodiment, an example is shown in which a fall in the high probability state falls to the normal probability state when hitting a fall, but each event illustrated in FIG. 14 can be modified as shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16 (a), a lottery with a random number for falling lottery is performed even in the normal probability state (the lottery itself is the same as the falling lottery). A ′: random number for falling lottery per fall When is acquired, it becomes a high probability state, and both the open extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are activated. Then, when the number of jackpot lottery executions in this state reaches 100, the probability of jackpot lottery is returned to the normal probability, and the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are ended.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16 (b), as in (a), when a random lottery for falling lottery is performed even in the normal probability state, A ″: The opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are also activated with the probability maintained, and X ″: the jackpot lottery execution number in this state reaches 100 times, the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are finished.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16C, when a lottery with a falling lottery random number is performed in the normal probability state as in the case of (a), and A ′ ″: a falling lottery random number for falling is obtained. Although the normal probability changes to a high probability state, neither the open extension function nor the fluctuation reduction function is activated. X ″ ″: The normal probability is restored when the number of jackpot lottery executions in this state reaches 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c), even in the normal probability state, when a lottery with a random number for falling lottery is performed (the lottery itself is the same as the falling lottery) and the winner is won, it is advantageous for the player. It can be configured as follows.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16 (d), in the normal probability state, G ': jackpot with a probabilistic symbol, the jackpot game ends and becomes a high probability state, and H': jackpot lottery execution count is 100 times. When the above is reached, the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are terminated, but the probability of the jackpot lottery remains high, and when the falling lottery is performed and falls, the normal probability state falls.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16 (e), in the normal probability state, J ': jackpot with a probable variation pattern, the jackpot game is over and a high probability state is reached, and K': Then, no matter how many times the jackpot lottery is executed (L ′: 100 times), the probability of the jackpot lottery is returned to the normal probability, and the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function are ended.

The relationship between the number of jackpot lottery executions in the high probability state and the result of the falling lottery and the opening extension function and the fluctuation shortening function may be as shown in FIGS. 16 (D) and 16 (E).
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In the embodiment, after the falling lottery, the jackpot lottery according to the result of the falling lottery (when it is decided to fall, the normal probability is judged from the jackpot lottery at that time), but it was decided to fall by the falling lottery In that case, it may be configured not to perform the jackpot lottery at that time. In that case, it is desirable to determine whether or not to make a fall with a big hit lottery random number. In the case of the embodiment, the winning value at the normal probability of the jackpot lottery random number is “17”, and the winning value at the high probability is “3, 17, 29, 61, 83, 101, 151, 223, 283, 353”, For example, “11, 47, 113, 241, 401” other than the hit value may be used as the value to fall.

  In the embodiment, the same special symbol is changed regardless of whether it enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. However, when entering the first start port 11, the first special symbol is changed. The second special symbol may be changed when it changes and enters the second start port 12. In other words, the lottery of the first special symbol is only a jackpot judgment in both the normal probability state and the high probability state, the lottery of the second special symbol is only a jackpot lottery in the normal probability state, and before the jackpot lottery in the high probability state It may be configured to perform a falling lottery. The first special symbol and the second special symbol may be configured to change simultaneously, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol cannot be changed simultaneously, and are changed in the order of entering the start port. It may be configured. Also, when a big hit is made with a ball that entered the first starting port 11 (first special symbol) and a ball that entered the second starting port 12 (second special symbol) that is opened when a big hit is made The special winning opening that is open to may be configured differently.

The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of an Example. Structure explanatory drawing of a composite winning apparatus (the 1). Structure explanatory drawing of a composite winning apparatus (the 2). Structure explanatory drawing of a composite winning apparatus (the 3). The electric block diagram of the pachinko machine of an Example. The specification explanatory drawing of the pachinko machine of an Example. The flowchart of the main routine which the main controller of an Example performs. The structure explanatory drawing of the random number in the pachinko machine of an Example. The flowchart of the starting input confirmation process which the main controller of an Example performs. The flowchart (1) of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus of an Example performs. The flowchart (2) of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus of an Example performs. The flowchart (3) of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus of an Example performs. The flowchart of the special game process which the main controller of an Example performs. The timing chart for demonstrating operation | movement of the pachinko machine of an Example. Explanatory drawing of the problem in a composite winning device. The timing chart for demonstrating the modification of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... game board,
3 ... game area,
6 ... Production symbol display device,
7 ... Normal symbol display device,
9 ... Special symbol display device,
10 ... Special symbol hold storage display device,
11 ... 1st starting port,
12 ... the second starting port,
13 ... Composite winning device,
14 ... Grand prize opening,
16: Ordinary winning opening,
17 ... Normal symbol operation gate,
21 ... feathers,
22, 22a ... first taxiway,
23 ... Common road,
24, 24a ... second taxiway,
25 ... Sphere detection sensor (start-up common switch)
27... Sphere detection sensor (start port judgment switch),
28 ... 1st sphere detection sensor,
29 ... 2nd sphere detection sensor,
40 ... Main control device,
47 ... Production design control device.

Claims (4)

A lottery means for extracting a jackpot lottery random number by entering one of the first starting port and the second starting port and performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot lottery random number , A lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery with the same probability without differentiating the probability (hereinafter referred to as a “hit probability”) for each starting port;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game on the condition that the winning by the jackpot lottery by the lottery means is an essential condition;
Probability selection means for selecting whether the jackpot probability is a normal probability having a relatively low probability or a high probability having a relatively high probability;
Probability setting means for setting the jackpot probability to the normal probability or the high probability according to the selection of the probability selection means, and when the jackpot game is executed, the probability is set to the normal probability or the high probability after the jackpot game ends. In a ball game machine comprising a probability setting means,
In the second starting port provided with a variable opening / closing member in an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter , the jackpot probability is set to the high probability. When a game ball enters in a high probability state, a random number for falling lottery is extracted in addition to the random number for lottery lottery, and prior to the big hit lottery by the lottery means , No fall lottery is a fall lottery opening performed using the random number for fall lottery,
The first start opening not provided with the opening / closing member is not limited to the jackpot lottery even if the game ball enters in a high probability state where the jackpot probability is set to the high probability. It is a starting point set so that it is not performed,
In the high probability state, the falling time is longer than the normal probability state by making the time that the opening and closing member is in an open state longer than the normal probability state in which the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability. Increase the probability that a game ball will enter the lottery entrance,
The probability setting means sets the jackpot probability to the normal probability without assuming the jackpot game when the lottery result that the normal probability is set in the falling lottery is obtained. Gaming machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 ,
A ball game machine characterized in that the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering a game ball is greater at the falling lottery slot than at the other start openings. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The high probability state is configured to start after the jackpot game ends,
If the number of lottery lotteries in the high probability state started after the jackpot game is within a predetermined number when the lottery result indicating the normal probability is obtained in the falling lottery, the number of jackpot lotteries is the predetermined number. Until the number reaches , the state in which the opening / closing member is in the open state is longer than the normal probability state so that the probability that the game ball enters the falling lottery is increased. If the number of lottery lotteries is not less than the predetermined number, a game ball is placed in the falling lottery slot by ending the state in which the opening / closing member is in an open state longer than the normal probability state A ball game machine characterized by ending the state in which the probability of entering the ball is increased. In the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
A composite winning device in which the starting lot that does not perform the falling lottery is arranged up and the falling lottery port is arranged below and integrated,
A vertical common path through which a game ball that has entered the start gate that does not perform the fall lottery and a game ball that has entered the fall lottery pass, and
A first guide path that guides a game ball that has entered the start port not performing the falling lottery to the common path;
A second guiding path for guiding the game ball that has entered the falling lottery entrance to the common path;
A ball detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the common path, and when the game ball is detected by the ball detection means, the lottery means includes a ball detection means for acquiring a random number for the big hit lottery,
A bullet ball game machine comprising a composite winning device in which the inclination angle of the second guiding path is gentler than the inclination angle of the first guiding path.

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