JP4928628B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, in a game area where a game ball is driven as a game medium, for example, a start port capable of receiving a game ball and an opening / closing piece (blade) are opened by entering the start port. And a central player with a sorting device that distributes the game balls that have entered the game to specific prize openings and other prize holes. Advantageous games that are advantageous to the player by entering the game balls into the specific prize opening. What happens is known.

  Various devices are known as distribution devices for this gaming machine. For example, a specific winning opening and other winning openings are arranged in the left-right direction, and a guide for guiding a game ball to one of them is provided above them. A game ball is distributed by moving a specific winning opening etc. and a guide member relative to each other in the left-right direction. Alternatively, a rotating body in which a specific winning opening and other winning holes are arranged in the circumferential direction is provided, and game balls are distributed by moving the specific winning opening and the like by the rotation of the rotating body (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2) ) Etc. are known.

JP 2003-169935 A JP 2004-129715 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, since the guide member and the rotating body in the sorting apparatus are moved (rotated) at a predetermined cycle, it is easy to distribute the game media to the specific winning award at that cycle. Therefore, the timing at which the game medium is received at the start port is measured based on the time from when the game medium is received at the start port until the game medium that has entered after the opening and closing piece is opened reaches the sorting device. By allowing the game medium to be accepted at the starting port, it becomes possible to facilitate the game to be advantageously distributed to the specific winning opening, but for the skilled person and the beginner, Since there is a difference in the skill level such as a game medium driving operation, there is a problem that unfairness in the game may occur depending on the skill level of the player.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an interest from deteriorating by obtaining an advantageous gaming state fairly regardless of the skill level of the player. Is.

Mean 1: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
A specific start port arranged in the game area and capable of winning the game medium;
Specific start detection means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the specific start port;
A specific lottery means for drawing a predetermined specific lottery result in response to detection of a winning at the specific start port by the specific start detector;
A required time selection means for selecting a predetermined required time from a plurality of required times according to the specific lottery result of the specific lottery means;
Effect output means capable of outputting at least a specific effect of a length corresponding to the required time selected by the required time selection means;
When the specific effect is output by the effect output means and the predetermined required time selected by the required time selection means elapses, the game medium can be won according to the specific lottery result and within the game area. An entrance located at a position different from the specific start port of
A first receiving port and a second receiving port that can be discharged to the outside without returning to the gaming area when the gaming medium entered from the entrance is received;
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to a player by receiving the game medium in the first receiving port;
The game medium is guided to either the first reception port or the second reception port, and the game medium can be guided to the first reception port with a predetermined period and a predetermined induction probability. Guiding means,
The probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time of winning the specific starting port is set to be approximately the same as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means. It is characterized by that.

  Here, as the “required time”, “at least a predetermined time for guiding the game medium to the first receiving port in the guiding means and a predetermined guiding probability”, “a predetermined time in the guiding means” Such as a period or a time set (set) regardless of a predetermined induction probability ”, etc., which may be stored in advance in the storage means, or calculated when selected by the required time selection means. It may be what you want.

  In addition, examples of the “specific effect” include an effect image, an effect sound (for example, music), a combination of the effect image and the effect sound, and the like, when the specific effect is a predetermined effect sound (music), By separating them with measures and phrases of the music to be played, it can correspond to each of the required times. ”“ MC of different lengths before and after the music to be played (Master of Ceremonies) By inserting a talk between them, it is possible to correspond to a plurality of required times ”. In addition, when the specific effect is a predetermined effect image, “a character is separated from the movement of each character so that it can correspond to a plurality of required times”, “a story is given and the story is divided. , Those corresponding to a plurality of required times ”, and the like.

  In addition, as “production output means”, “things that produce production sounds such as music, sound effects, and bone conduction sounds”, “things that produce production images using characters, backgrounds, designs, etc.”, etc. "Speaker", "bone conduction headphones", "liquid crystal display (LCD)", "CRT", "dot matrix", "light emitting diode (LED)", "7 segment LED", "electroluminescence ( EL) "," fluorescent display tube "," incandescent lamp "," plasma display (PDP) "," laser display ", and the like.

  Furthermore, as "advance entrance where game media can be won", "one blade piece (opening / closing piece) is provided on the upstream side of the entrance, and it is possible to win by turning the blade piece" , "A pair of blade pieces provided upstream of the entrance, and the free ends of the pair of blade pieces are separated from each other, and a prize can be awarded by bringing them close to each other (for example, tulips, etc.)" , “A slide member is provided on the upstream side of the entrance, and the slide member is slid so as to be able to win a prize”.

  Further, as the “guidance means”, “comprising a rotating body corresponding to each of the first receiving port and the second receiving port and having a plurality of grooves or holes in the circumferential direction capable of containing or passing a game medium”, “ The first receiving port and the second receiving port are appropriately disposed (for example, in a row), and a guide member capable of guiding the game medium is provided in any one of the first receiving port and the like. Are moved relative to each other in the arrangement direction.

  In addition, “the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port when it is received at the specific starting port is set to be approximately the same as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means” The number of required times to be selected by the time selection means is set to a number corresponding to the guidance probability in the guidance means, and each required time is a predetermined cycle for guiding the game medium to the first receiving port in the guidance means; , Based on a predetermined guidance probability, and selected by a required time selection means with a uniform probability from a plurality of required times "," relative of the guidance means when the game medium is received at the start opening Based on the position, the selection time of each required time is made different and selected by the required time selection means ”.

  Furthermore, the “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and can be exemplified by the following various states.

(1) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the entrance (winning port) that is driven to open and close is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or continuously opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won. A state in which a large amount of game media (game balls) easily enter the entrance (so-called “hit state”).

(2) In a game machine such as a pachinko, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which a winning probability of a lottery for a big hit is set higher than usual and a probability that a big hit state is generated is set higher than usual.

(3) In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery starting device for lottery that makes a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by entry (winning) or passing of game media is easier to enter game media than usual. A state in which a lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, that is, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the reels are easily stopped in a mode of paying out medals as game media during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the reels can be stopped with a bonus symbol which is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists the formation of a combination by guiding a reel stop order and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, in the sorting device, the game medium is easily distributed to the specific winning opening (first receiving port) at a predetermined cycle, so when it is time to drive the gaming medium into the start opening Or, when the blades open and the entrance to the entrance is possible, there is a case where the game medium is operated, and at other times, the operation is not performed (so-called “stopping”). As the amount of game media consumed (the amount of driving) decreases and it becomes easier to enter the first receiving port, the amount of game media paid out to the player increases, compared to a normal game in which the player continuously performs the driving operation. There is a problem that the burden on the hall side where the gaming machine is installed becomes large.

  Therefore, prepare multiple required times from when the game media wins the start opening until the entrance is ready for winning, and select a predetermined required time from the multiple required times when the game media wins the start opening Then, by waiting for the entrance to be opened, it is possible to increase the timing at which the entrance can be won, and it is possible to make it difficult to stop the starting entrance. However, for example, when the required time is two, it is possible to predict which required time will be selected, and to perform a game medium driving operation at the predicted timing, and even if the required time is further increased, the probability is Although a similar driving operation can be performed for the lowering object, there is a possibility that the stopping operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if multiple required times are prepared, there are cases where the required time is long, and if the required time is long, the player simply waits until the entrance is ready to win, and depending on the player, the interest is reduced. There is a risk of letting you. Also, if there are multiple required times, the timing at which the entrance can be won will not be known, and it will be difficult to make a game media operation after changing the entrance operation to the entrance after the entrance is ready. In particular, a player with a low skill level has a problem that it is not in time for the timing and lowers interest.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, according to the specific start opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area, the specific start detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won the specific start opening, and according to the winning detection by the specific start detecting means. A specific lottery means for drawing a specific lottery result, a required time selecting means for selecting a predetermined required time according to the selected lottery result, and an effect for outputting a specific effect with a length corresponding to the selected required time An output means, an entrance at which a game medium can be won when the selected required time has elapsed after the start of output of a specific effect, and a game medium that has been won at the entrance can be discharged to the outside without returning to the game area. One receiving port and a second receiving port, and guiding means for guiding the game medium to either the first receiving port or the second receiving port and guiding the game medium to the first receiving port with a predetermined period and a predetermined guiding probability And game media at the first entrance And advantageously gaming state generating means for generating a beneficial gaming state when accepted, is provided. In addition, the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time when the game medium wins the specific starting port is set to be approximately the same probability as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means, During the required time selected by the required time selection means by winning the game medium to the game, a specific effect is output, and when the required time has passed, the entrance is opened, and when the opened state, the entrance is won. When the game medium is guided to one of the first receiving port and the second receiving port by the guiding means and received in the specific receiving port, an advantageous gaming state is generated.

  Thus, regardless of the relative position of the guiding means that moves in a predetermined cycle, the guiding probability of being guided to the first receiving port by the guiding means is substantially the same regardless of the timing at which the game medium wins the specific starting port. Therefore, regardless of the skill level of the player, it becomes possible to give a chance to accept the game medium to the first receiving entrance, and it suppresses the occurrence of unfairness due to the skill level etc. Can be prevented.

  Also, no matter what timing the game medium wins at the specific start port, the guidance probability to the first receiving port by the guiding means is substantially constant, so even if it is stopped like a conventional gaming machine Since the probability of acceptance to the first entrance cannot be increased, and the nonstop can be made meaningless, it becomes possible to prevent the nonstop and the game medium can be continuously driven. It is possible to prevent the burden on the hall side from increasing.

  Furthermore, since a predetermined required time is selected from a plurality of required times, it becomes difficult for even an expert to easily predict which required time is selected, In addition to being able to prevent stopping, it is possible to reduce the disparity from beginners as much as possible, thereby eliminating unfairness and reducing interest.

  In addition, since an effect output means for outputting a specific effect having a length corresponding to the required time to the player is provided, even if the required time with a long time is selected, the specific effect is output during the required time. Therefore, it becomes possible to entertain the player by the specific effect, and it is possible to suppress the interest from deteriorating.

  Furthermore, the specific effect corresponding to the length of the required time is used, and when the specific effect ends, the entrance can be awarded, so that the entrance can be awarded by recognizing the progress status of the output specific effect. The timing can be recognized to a certain extent, the game medium can be placed in a precise manner aiming at the entrance without delay, and the interest can be enhanced. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Note that an effect that counts down until the required time elapses may be output as the specific effect, thereby easily recognizing the elapse of the required time, that is, the timing at which the entrance is opened. It is possible to enhance the interest gradually toward the timing while preparing for the game medium driving operation aiming at the entrance.

  In addition, the game medium can be awarded according to the result of the specific lottery at the entrance, so, for example, in the specific lottery result, “per opening” that allows the entrance to the entrance, and no prize at the entrance is allowed. It may include at least “per closing”. As a result, game media cannot always win at the entrance even if a prize is won at a specific start opening, so that the value at which the entrance can win can be increased and the entrance can be won or not. Therefore, the game can be inflated, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being bored and to reduce the interest.

  Further, the entrance may be provided with entrance opening / closing means capable of opening or closing the entrance by turning the opening / closing piece on the upstream side, thereby further improving the above configuration. While being able to make it easy to embody, the entrance / exit can be easily opened and closed, and the above-described effects can be obtained with certainty.

  Further, the plurality of required times may be selected from those stored in advance in the storage means, or may be calculated and guided by the calculation means when the game medium is won at the specific start port. It is better to select the one stored in the storage means in advance, and the load on the CPU (central processing unit) such as the main board can be reduced.

  Further, at least the first receiving port, the second receiving port, and the guiding means are provided in one accessory (for example, a central accessory), and a game medium enters the accessory from the entrance. A game using a guiding means may be performed in the role so as to win a prize.

Means 2: In the constitution of means 1,
“Normal start detection means arranged in a position different from the specific start port, the entrance, the first receiving port, and the second receiving port in the game area and capable of detecting the game medium;
Normal lottery means for drawing a predetermined normal lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the normal start detection means;
A specific start port opening / closing means for opening and closing the specific start port so that the game medium can be won or disabled in the specific start port according to the normal lottery result of the normal lottery means;
The specific starting port opening and closing means is
When a predetermined normal effect according to the normal lottery result of the normal lottery means is output by the effect output means and the normal lottery result is suggested, the specific start port is opened / closed according to the lottery result " It is characterized by being.

  Here, as the “normal start detection means”, “a device that detects that a game medium has passed a predetermined area (for example, a combination of a normal start gate and a normal start sensor)” or “a game medium is accepted and won. , Etc. (for example, a combination of a normal winning opening and a normal start sensor), etc., and when detecting the passage of the game medium, the game medium is not paid out. The lottery probability of the normal lottery result that is advantageous to the player for the lottery of the normal lottery result can be increased, and the interest of the player can be enhanced. In addition, in the case of the normal starting port, the game media is paid out by winning, so the lottery probability of the normal lottery result by starting winning cannot be increased, but the player is disadvantaged because a predetermined number of gaming media are paid out. Can be prevented, and interest can be prevented from decreasing.

  “Normal effects” include effect images, effect sounds (for example, music), a combination of effect images and effect sounds, and the like. `` Things that produce an effect that suggests a normal lottery result by combining the displayed symbols '', `` A character that dynamically displays characters, etc., and produces an effect that suggests a normal lottery result by a stopped image '', Etc. Similar to the specific effect, a plurality of effect times (required times) of the normal effect may be prepared and the normal effect of any length may be output.

  By the way, in the case of the game contents as described above, the entrance can be won by winning the game medium at the specific starting port, and the game medium won at the entrance is received at the first entrance with a predetermined induction probability by the guide means. As the game medium driving operation, the game is aimed at either the specific starting port or the entrance, so that simple operations are likely to be repeated, and there is a possibility that the interest may be lowered depending on the player.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, the normal start detection means that can be arranged at a position different from the specific start port and the entrance and the like in the game area and can detect the game medium, and predetermined according to the detection of the game medium by the normal start detection means A normal lottery means for lottering the normal lottery result and a specific start port opening / closing means for opening and closing a specific start port according to the normal lottery result, and outputting a normal production according to the normal lottery result from the production output means, When the normal lottery result is suggested, the specific start port is opened or closed according to the normal lottery result.

  Thus, in order to win the game medium at the specific start opening, first, when the normal start detecting means detects the game medium and a predetermined normal lottery result is drawn, the specific start opening is opened and the specific start opening is specified. Since game media can be won at the start opening, the normal start detection means detects the game medium as a pre-stage of the game content that wins the game medium at the specific start opening and opens the entrance. In addition, a game that opens a specific start port opening / closing means that closes the specific start port by lottery will be added, and there are multiple stages until a game medium is received at the first receiving port and an advantageous gaming state is generated. A barrier can be provided, and by giving the game content a certain level of difficulty, the motivation of the game can be increased and the interest can be further enhanced.

In addition, since the normal lottery result by the normal lottery means is output as a normal production consisting of production sound, production image, etc., for example, a predetermined production sound (for example, production music) is required before suggesting the normal lottery result. Can be made to stop and display with a symbol that suggests a normal lottery result after the symbols and the like are variably displayed as an effect image, thereby allowing the player to reliably recognize the normal lottery result. In addition, it is possible to enhance the excitement by making it fluctuate depending on whether or not it is a desired result of normal lottery by displaying in a variable manner.

  In addition, the normal lottery result may include, for example, at least “normal hit” in which the specific start opening is in an open state and “advantageous hit” having a higher probability of winning the specific start opening than the normal win. As a result, the winning probability at the specific start opening changes, so that the player can be excited by whether one of “ordinary winning” or “advantageous winning” is selected, and the interest can be enhanced. In addition, “losing” that does not open the specific start port may be included in the normal lottery result.

Means 3: In the constitution of means 1 or means 2,
“It further includes a staying means that is disposed downstream of the entrance and upstream of the guiding means, and that can retain a predetermined number of the game media and can supply the retained game media to the guiding means. It is characterized by that.

  By the way, if the player's skill level is high, when the entrance becomes possible, more game media can be won at the entrance and supplied to the guide means, so the higher the skill level, the guide means If the player has a low skill level such as a beginner, the player cannot win a lot of game media at the entrance when the entrance can be won. Since the number of game media supplied to the guiding means is reduced and the probability of being accepted into the first receiving entrance is lowered, there is a possibility that the interest may be lowered, and there is a problem that unfairness is caused by a difference in skill level. is there.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, the staying means is provided between the entrance and the guiding means so that a predetermined number of game media are retained and supplied to the guiding means. As a result, even if a lot of game media are awarded to the entrance when the entrance is ready to win, the number of game media supplied to the guiding means can be limited, so more game media can be entered. Even a player with a high skill level who can win a prize or a player with a low skill level, such as a beginner who is difficult to win a lot of game media at the entrance, is guided to the guidance means. The number of game media played will be approximately the same, and regardless of the skill level of the player, it will be possible to give the opportunity to generate an advantageous gaming state substantially evenly, thereby suppressing unfairness. In addition, it is possible to prevent the probability of being accepted into the first receiving port from being increased unnecessarily, and to suppress an increase in the burden on the hole side.

  In addition, since the game medium supplied to the guidance means is retained by the retention means, the number of the game media staying can be recognized by the player, and the player himself / herself can select the game medium corresponding to the skill level. It is possible to perform a driving operation, and it is possible to play a game that is highly interesting. More specifically, in the case of a player with a high skill level, a large number of game media can be awarded to the entrance, so the number of game media stayed by the stay means can be easily reached, and the game media can be spared. In addition to the number of game media that can be driven by the driving operation, it is possible to play a game using a skill that reaches the number of stays with as few as possible. It can be used as a showroom to enhance interest. In addition, in the case of a player with a low skill level, the number of game media retained by the retention means does not easily reach the upper limit, so that it is possible to perform a game medium driving operation aiming at reaching the upper limit. It is possible to enhance interest by setting goals.

Means 4: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 3,
“When the gaming state that is changed by the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition, it further comprises reservation means that can reserve the execution of the specific effect up to a predetermined reservation number”.

  Here, “the gaming state satisfies a predetermined condition” means “being in an advantageous gaming state”, “outputting a specific effect”, “game medium by the guiding means after the game medium can be won at the entrance. And the like, “until the guidance of the game medium is confirmed”, “until the game medium can be awarded to the entrance after the start of the output of the specific effect and the guidance of the game medium by the guidance means is confirmed”, and the like.

  In addition, “the execution of the specific effect can be reserved” means “the one that reserves the execution of the specific effect by reserving that the winning detection has been detected by the specific start detecting means” or “the lottery by the detection of the winning by the specific start detecting means” "Reserving the execution of a specific effect by reserving the specified lottery result", "Reserving the predetermined required time selected by the required time selecting means by detecting the winning by the specific start detecting means, Etc. "

  By the way, in the case of a conventional gaming machine in which when the game medium wins the specific start opening, the entrance is opened and the game medium is received by the specific winning opening (first receiving port) via the sorting device, If the game medium is accepted and an advantageous game state occurs, even if the game medium wins a specific start port during the advantageous game state, the entrance will not be opened, Cannot be obtained, and there is a risk that the player will be disadvantaged and the interest will be reduced.

  According to the configuration of the means 4, when the game state satisfies a predetermined condition, when a game medium wins at a specific start opening, a reservation means is provided that can reserve a specific effect up to a predetermined number. In other words, when the gaming state satisfies a predetermined condition and the gaming medium wins a specific start port and a winning detection is detected by the specific starting detection unit when the gaming state satisfies a predetermined condition, the reservation unit sets the predetermined number of reservations reserved by the reservation unit. If the game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the one that has been reserved first is executed.

  As a result, a plurality of game media can win a specific start port in a short time so that the game state satisfies a predetermined condition, or a game medium can win a specific start port during the occurrence of an advantageous game state. However, if the winnings are reserved up to a predetermined number and the gaming state does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the reservation is released, and the execution from the previously reserved is started, and the output of the specific effect is started. Since it becomes possible to win at the entrance after a lapse of time, disadvantageous conditions such as invalidation of the winning can be eased as before, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In addition, a predetermined number is reserved by the reservation means, and the predetermined number of outputs are continuously output, that is, a chance to be able to win the entrance according to the specific lottery result after the required time has elapsed. Since it can be given to the player continuously, there is a high possibility that the player will win the entrance and be guided to the first entrance by the guiding means, and the player can be expected to be more interesting. .

  It should be noted that the number reserved by the reservation means is preferably between 1 and 10, and preferably between 2 and 6. The higher the number, the more the player's interest is enhanced, while the burden on the hall side increases. However, the smaller the number, the lower the player's interest, but the burden on the hall side is reduced.

Means 5: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 4,
"The guiding means is
The game medium can be accommodated, and has a first accommodating portion that guides to the first receiving port and a second accommodating portion that guides to the second receiving port, and the first accommodating portion is arranged in the circumferential direction. Or a plurality of rotating bodies arranged at equal intervals and having at least one second housing portion disposed at a circumferential position different from that of the first housing portion.

  Here, as the “first housing portion and the second housing portion”, “the one having an open portion in the outer peripheral direction of the rotating body”, “the one having the open portion on one side in the axial direction of the rotating body”, Examples thereof include “having open portions on both sides in the axial direction of the rotating body and penetrating the rotating body”, “having open portions in the outer circumferential direction and the axial direction of the rotating body”, and the like.

  In addition, “a plurality of first accommodating portions are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction” means that the first accommodating portion is arranged so as to pass a predetermined position in the circumferential direction at the same time interval by the rotation of the rotating body. Yes, for example, “the first housing portions are arranged at equal distances or equiangular intervals with respect to the circumferential direction of the rotating body, and the rotating body is rotated at a constant speed”, “first with respect to the circumferential direction of the rotating body Adjacent first accommodating portions are arranged such that one accommodating portion is arranged at an unequal distance or an unequal angle interval so that the period at which the first accommodating portion is located at a predetermined accommodating position where the game medium can be accommodated is constant. What changes the rotational speed of a rotary body according to the distance or angle between ", etc. are mentioned.

  According to the structure of the means 5, as the guiding means, the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion for guiding to the first receiving port and the second receiving port are provided in the circumferential direction, and the first receiving portion is arranged in the circumferential direction. One or a plurality of rotating bodies arranged at equal intervals. Thereby, by rotating the rotating body, the game medium can be accommodated in any of the accommodating portions, and the game medium can be guided to the receiving port (first receiving port or second receiving port) corresponding to the receiving unit. The guiding means can be easily constructed.

  In addition, when one or more first accommodating portions corresponding to the first receiving port are provided in the circumferential direction or at equal distances or equal angular intervals, the first of the game media can be obtained by simply rotating the rotating body at a constant speed. It is possible to guide to the reception port at a predetermined cycle, the control for driving the guiding means can be simplified, the load on the control can be reduced, and the game is prevented from being hindered. can do.

  The axial direction of the rotating body may be the vertical direction, may be substantially perpendicular to the game area, and is preferably substantially perpendicular to the game area. Thereby, since all the storage units face the player side, it becomes easy to grasp the rotational position of the first storage unit corresponding to the first receiving port, and whether or not the game medium is stored in the first storage unit. It can be clearly seen and can be more interesting. Further, when various devices such as effect display means are arranged behind the game area, the depth occupied by the guiding means can be reduced by making the axial direction of the rotating body substantially perpendicular to the game area, Various devices can be easily arranged.

Means 6: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 5,
“The number of the plurality of required times to be selected by the required time selection means is a number corresponding to the guidance probability in the guidance means, and each of the required times is at least the predetermined period in the guidance means. The guide time is derived on the basis of the predetermined induction probability, and the required time selection means selects the required time from a plurality of the required times with an equal probability.

  Here, “the number corresponding to the guidance probability” means, for example, when the guidance probability is expressed by 1 / K, the number of waiting times is a natural number multiple of K (the number of waiting times = K × n: n is an arbitrary number) Natural number) (in other words, a natural number times the reciprocal of the induction probability). The natural number is preferably in the range of 1 to 3.

  By the way, as a method of setting the probability that the game medium is accepted to the first receiving port at the time of winning the specific starting port to be substantially the same as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means, the gaming medium is the specific starting port. Based on the relative position of the guiding means at the time of winning a prize, there may be a method of selecting the required time by using the required time selecting means with different selection probabilities for each required time. Further, it is necessary to store the required probability in association with the selection probability corresponding to the relative position of the guiding means, which requires a large storage capacity, and at the time of selection, the selection speed may be reduced, which may hinder the progress of the game. In addition, when the guidance is performed by the CPU, the selection probability according to the relative position of the guiding means must be calculated in addition to the required time, which increases the load on the CPU and hinders the game control. There is a fear.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, the number of required times is set to a number corresponding to the guide probability in the guide means, and each required time is based on at least a predetermined period and a predetermined guide probability in the guide means. The predetermined required time is selected from a plurality of required times by the required time selection means with equal probability.

  As a result, since the plurality of required times have the same selection probability, there is no need to associate the required time with the selection probability, and when the required time is stored in the storage means in advance, the storage capacity is prevented from increasing. It is possible to prevent the selection speed from being lowered and prevent the progress of the game. In addition, when calculating by the CPU, it is not necessary to calculate the selection probability, so the load on the calculation can be reduced, the game can be controlled smoothly, the occurrence of problems is prevented, and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to associate different selection probabilities with each of a plurality of required times, the required times can be easily derived. It is possible to make the induction probabilities induced to the same probability. More specifically, when a game medium is won at a specific starting port, the relative position of the guiding means that moves relative to each other in a predetermined cycle is in various positions, and the probability of being accepted into the first receiving port varies depending on the selected required time. Will be.

  Therefore, by increasing the number of required times to be selected, the probability of being accepted into the first receiving port can be reduced. For example, the number of required times to be selected is 4 (selection probability 1/4), Assuming that the guiding probability of being guided to the first receiving port in one cycle in the guiding means is 1/5 (for example, one first receiving port and four second receiving ports), or out of the four required times One required time can be received at either of the two reception ports, and when the required time is selected, the guidance probability to the reception port is halved. In other words, depending on the time required, the guidance probability will differ, and it will be stopped until the guidance probability to the first entrance becomes high, or an unfair feeling may arise due to differences in skill level etc. Problems arise.

  However, by setting the number of required times to the number corresponding to the guidance probability (reciprocal of the guidance probability: 5 in this case), it corresponds to one entrance at all the required times. The probability of being guided can be made uniform, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of unfairness and stopping. In the above example, if the number of required times is six, the guide probability is increased only for one receiving port at two selected required times and the same probability as above. Although a problem arises, if the number of required times is 10 (5 × 2), the guidance probabilities are similarly increased for all the entrances, and the guidance probabilities can be made uniform. That is, the effect of this means can be obtained even if the number of required times is a natural number multiple of the number corresponding to the guidance probability.

  By the way, for example, similarly to the above, the guiding probability of the guiding means is 1/5, the predetermined period for guiding to the first receiving port of the guiding means is 5 sec, the number of required times is 5, and each required time is If it is 1 sec, 1.5 sec, 2 sec, 2.5 sec, 3 sec, any required time is selected if the timing (relative position) received at the first receiving port is between 3.5 and 5 sec. However, there is a problem that the guidance probability becomes 0 without being guided to the first receiving port. In addition, if the timing at which the first receiving port is received is between 1.4 and 2.4 seconds, one of the two required times (1.5 sec, 2 sec) is selected from the five required times. It will be guided to the first receiving port. In other words, the guidance probability becomes 2/5, and the guidance probability varies depending on the timing at which it is received at the first receiving port, that is, the relative position of the guidance means. There is a risk that unfairness may arise due to the difference.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of required times are, for example, 3 sec, 3.5 sec, 4 sec, 4.5 sec, 5 sec, and the timing accepted at the first receiving port is between 0 and 2.5 sec, the same as above There is a problem that the induction probability becomes zero.

  Therefore, any one of the plurality of required times needs to be a time corresponding to a timing (a time within a predetermined period) received at the first receiving port. In other words, by distributing a plurality of required times evenly within a predetermined period (here, 5 sec), it becomes possible to cope with any timing received at the first receiving port. In the above example, By setting the number of required times to 5 and 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec so as to be evenly distributed over a predetermined period (5 sec), 1/5 at any timing It can be made to guide to the 1st entrance with selection probability, and can be made into the same probability as selection probability and guidance probability.

  As a result, the probability of being accepted into the first receiving entrance is the same at any timing, so that it can be prevented from being stopped and the burden on the hole side can be reduced, and the player Since the probability of being accepted into the first entrance is the same regardless of the skill level or the like, it is possible to prevent unfairness from occurring and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, each numerical value used in the above example is illustrated for easy understanding of this means, and is not limited to these numerical values, and appropriate numerical values according to the theory of this means can be used. .

Means 7: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 6,
“The plurality of required times are derived by the following formula (1)”.
Tn = A + (S × n) / K (1)
However, the predetermined required time is Tn (sec), an arbitrary constant is A (sec), the predetermined period in the guide means is S (sec), the predetermined induction probability in the guide means is 1 / K, And n is a natural number from 1 to K.

  Here, “arbitrary constant: A” means that if the required time derived without any constant A is a short time (for example, 0.5 sec or less), the player Added to prevent the game media from being driven into a game that cannot be changed to a game that aimed at the entrance, so that the game media cannot be won at the entrance and the entertainment is not lowered. Therefore, it is desirable that the time be 0.5 sec or longer.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, the required time is derived by the above formula (1), and the number of the plurality of required times is based on n (1 to K), that is, based on a predetermined induction probability (1 / K). It is a thing. Accordingly, a plurality of required times for making the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time when the game medium is received at the specific start port substantially the same as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means are obtained. Since it can be obtained by a simple calculation, the time and effort for determining the required time can be simplified.

Means 8: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 7,
“In the specific lottery result by the specific lottery means,
It includes at least an opening per unit that allows winning of the game medium to the entrance and a close per unit that does not allow winning of the game medium to the entrance.

  Here, “per opening” means that the game medium can win a prize at the entrance. Not only can the winning be possible, but “per opening” may include a plurality of winnings. , For example, “the ones with different winning probabilities at the entrance (those with different opening times, the number of times they are opened, etc.)”, “occurred after winning at the entrance and being accepted into the first entrance And the like that have different advantageous gaming states (such as those in which the number of rounds of the jackpot game is different).

  In addition, “per closing” means that the game medium can no longer be won at the entrance, and not only the winning becomes impossible, but “per closing” may include a plurality of hits. , “Change the guidance probability to the first entrance by the guidance means”, “Change the selection probability of the required time by the required time selection means”, “Even if you do not win the entrance (first reception "Even if it is not accepted at the entrance), an advantageous gaming state occurs".

  According to the configuration of the means 8, the specific lottery result drawn by the specific lottery means includes at least “per opening” and “per closing”. As a result, even if game media wins at the specific start opening, depending on the lottery result, the game media may not be won at the entrance. Depending on whether or not it is done, the player can be thrilled and excited, and the interest can be enhanced, and the interest can be lowered by drawing “per closing”, so the interest can be raised or lowered In other words, it is possible to make the game more intriguing by playing a game with intonation.

  In addition, as a specific effect output by the effect output means, a specific effect corresponding not only to the required time but also corresponding to “per opening” or “per closing” may be output. By making the content of the above appropriate, it is possible to enhance the interest further, or to suppress the reduction of interest even if “per closing” is drawn.

Means 9: In any one configuration from means 2 to means 8,
“In the normal lottery result by the normal lottery means,
At least a normal winning that enables the game medium to be awarded to the specific starting opening by the specific starting opening / closing means, and an advantageous hit that has a higher probability of winning the game medium to the specific winning opening than the normal winning Including ".

  Here, “ordinary hit” and “advantageous hit” are hits with different winning probabilities of game media to the specific start opening. For example, “open state in which the specific start opening is opened by the specific start opening / closing means” For example, “the number of times the specific start port is opened by the specific start port opening / closing means (the number of times of opening and closing) is different”, and the like.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, the normal lottery result drawn by the normal lottery means includes at least “normal hit” and “advantageous hit”. As a result, regardless of whether the normal lottery result of “ordinary winning” or “advantageous winning” is drawn, it is possible to win a game medium at a specific starting point and enhance the interest of the player. When “favorable hit” is drawn, the probability of winning at a specific starting port is particularly high, so that interest can be further enhanced.

  Ordinary effects corresponding to “normal hit” and “advantageous hit” may be output by the effect output means. Specifically, for example, after a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, the symbol that is stopped and displayed may indicate either “normal hit” or “advantageous hit”. Depending on whether the normal lottery result is drawn, the player can be excited and excited, and the interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in the case of having a reservation means for retaining a start winning by a winning at a specific start opening, especially when “advantageous winning” is drawn, the winning at the specific start opening becomes high, and many game media The chance of winning a prize increases. As a result, the player can demonstrate his / her skills and win a lot of game media at a specific start opening so that those start winnings can be reserved. You can get a chance to win a prize at the entrance, and you can enhance your interest more.

Means 10: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
Effect output means capable of outputting at least one of effect image and effect sound as a game effect;
Normal start detection means arranged in the game area and capable of detecting the game medium;
A normal lottery means for drawing a predetermined normal lottery result including at least a normal hit and an advantageous hit in response to detection of the game medium by the normal start detection means;
Normal production control means for outputting a predetermined normal production to the production output means according to the normal lottery result of the normal lottery means;
A specific start port arranged in a position different from the normal start detection means in the game area and the game medium can be won;
The specific start port can be opened and closed so that the game medium can be won or disabled at the specific start port, and the normal output control unit outputs a predetermined ordinary effect by the effect output unit. When the lottery result is suggested, if the normal lottery result is a normal win, an opening operation is performed so that the game medium can be won at the specific start port. A specific start port opening / closing means that opens so that a winning probability of the game medium to the specific start port is higher than a normal hit;
Specific start detection means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the specific start port when the game medium can be won by the specific start port opening / closing means;
Specific lottery means for lottering a predetermined specific lottery result including at least per opening and closing in response to detection of winning at the specific starting port by the specific starting detecting means;
A required time selection means for selecting a predetermined required time from a plurality of required times according to the specific lottery result of the specific lottery means;
Specific production control means for causing the production output means to output a specific production having a length corresponding to the required time selected by the required time selection means;
The predetermined start effect is output by the effect output means by the specific effect control means, and the required time selection means is arranged at a position different from the normal start detection means and the specific start port in the game area. When the predetermined required time selected by the above elapses, the game medium is allowed to win if the specific lottery result is per opening, and the game medium is not allowed to win if the specific lottery result is per closing. Entrance,
A staying means capable of retaining a predetermined number of the game media won at the entrance;
A first receiving port and a second receiving port that are capable of receiving the game medium retained by the retention means, and that can be discharged to the outside without returning to the game area when the game medium is received;
A first receiving portion that is disposed between the staying means and the first receiving port and the second receiving port and guides the game medium to the first receiving port, and the second receiving port. A second accommodating portion to be guided; one first accommodating portion is arranged in the circumferential direction or a plurality thereof at equal intervals; and the second accommodating portion is located at a circumferential position different from the first accommodating portion. Guidance means provided with at least one rotating body, and capable of guiding the game medium to the first receiving port with a predetermined period and a predetermined guiding probability by rotation of the rotating body;
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to a player by receiving the game medium in the first receiving port;
A prize winning opening through which the gaming medium can be won or disabled so as to satisfy a predetermined condition by the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generating means;
A grand prize detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won in the big prize opening;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to winning detection by at least the specific start detection means and the big winning detection means,
In order to set the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time of winning the specific start port to the same probability as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means, the required time The number of the plurality of required times to be selected by the selection means is set to a number corresponding to the guidance probability in the guiding means, and each of the required times is set to at least the predetermined period in the guiding means, and the predetermined It is derived based on the guidance probability and is selected by the required time selection means with a uniform probability from a plurality of the required times.

  According to the configuration of the means 10, effect output means capable of outputting a game effect such as effect image and effect sound, normal start detection means arranged at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of detecting a game medium, and normal start detection means A normal lottery means for drawing a normal lottery result of either `` normal hit '' or `` advantageous hit '' triggered by the detection of, and a normal production control means for outputting a normal production according to the normal lottery result to the production output means, A specific start opening located at a position different from the normal start detection means in the game area, and the specific start opening can be opened and closed, and the normal lottery result is suggested by the output of the normal performance. Specific start opening and closing means that opens to increase the probability of winning by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening and closing more than “ordinary hit” if it is “favorable hit”, and specified Play to start A specific start detecting means for detecting a winning of the medium; a specific lottery means for drawing a predetermined specific lottery result including “per opening” and “per closing” in response to a winning detection of the specific start detecting means; A required time selection means for selecting a required time according to the specific lottery result, a specific effect control means for outputting a specific effect according to the selected required time to the effect output means, a normal start detection means and a specification within the game area An entrance that is placed at a position different from the start opening and a specific performance is output, and when the required time has elapsed, if the specific lottery result is "per opening", a winning is possible, and if it is "per closing", a winning is not possible A retaining means capable of retaining a predetermined number of game media won at the entrance, a first receiving port and a second receiving port capable of receiving the retained gaming media, a retaining device, a first receiving port, and a first receiving device. Between two entrances A rotating body that is provided with a first housing portion and a second housing portion arranged in the circumferential direction for guiding to the first receiving port and the second receiving port, and one or more first housing portions are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. And having a predetermined period and a probability of guidance to store the game medium in the first receiving portion and guiding it to the first receiving port, and generating an advantageous gaming state by receiving the game medium in the first receiving port An advantageous gaming state generating means, a big winning opening where a gaming medium can be won or disabled due to the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state, a big winning detecting means for detecting a winning in the big winning opening, and predetermined according to the winning detection A payout means for paying out a number of game media, the number of required times is set to a number corresponding to the guidance probability, and the required time is derived based on a predetermined period and the guidance probability, respectively, and the required time is selected by the required time selection means. To select the required time with equal probability Thus, the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time of winning at the specific starting port is substantially the same probability regardless of the position (timing) of the rotation position of the first housing portion in the rotating body. It is a thing.

  Thereby, when the game medium is detected by the normal start detection means, the specific start port is opened after the normal performance is output, and when the game medium is awarded to the specific start port at that time, a predetermined number of game media are obtained. When a lottery is performed and a specific performance is output and the required time has elapsed, if the result of the lottery is “per opening”, it becomes possible to win a game medium at the entrance, and then to the entrance When the game medium is won and supplied to the rotating body, and the game medium supplied to the rotating body is guided to the first receiving port and received, an advantageous gaming state occurs. In addition, depending on the gaming state, start prizes at specific start openings are reserved up to a predetermined number to alleviate the disadvantage of the player, and at any timing, regardless of the rotational position of the rotating body However, the probability of being accepted at the first entrance is the same, and the game content can be made to eliminate the difference in the skill level of the player, there are many obstacles until the advantageous gaming state occurs, Since there is a certain degree of difficulty, it is possible to expect the effect of enhancing the motivation and interest of the game, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unfairness due to the difference in the skill level of the player.

  Also, as the game progresses, the target position by the game medium driving operation changes to the normal start detection means, the specific start port, the entrance, etc., which are respectively arranged at different positions in the game area. It can be prevented from becoming a game, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being bored and lowered.

  In addition, when the game medium is detected by the normal start detecting means, a lottery for drawing either “ordinary hit” or “advantageous win” is performed. It is possible to raise the level of expectation, and it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that “advantageous hits” will be drawn by the effect because the normal effect is output. .

  In addition, when the “favorable hit” is drawn, the winning at the specific starting port becomes high, and a lot of game media can be won at the specific starting port and these starting winnings can be reserved. By doing so, it is possible to continuously get a chance to win the entrance and further enhance the interest.

  In addition, when winning at a specific start opening, a lottery is performed to draw either “per opening” or “per closing”, so that “per opening” that allows game media to win the entrance is selected. Depending on whether or not the player can be thrilled and thrilled, the interest can be enhanced, and the winning of the game medium at the entrance will not be possible because “per closing” will be drawn. It can also be reduced, and it can be made more interesting by making the game fun with inflection by raising or lowering interest.

  In addition, since the specific effect is output during the time required until the lottery result of “per opening” or “per closing” is confirmed by winning at the specific start opening, it is possible to entertain the player with the specific effect. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Also, no matter what timing the game medium wins at the specific start port, the guidance probability to the first receiving port by the guiding means is substantially constant, so even if it is stopped like a conventional gaming machine Since the probability of acceptance to the first entrance cannot be increased, and the nonstop can be made meaningless, it becomes possible to prevent the nonstop and the game medium can be continuously driven. It is possible to prevent the burden on the hall side from increasing.

  Furthermore, “Per Open” is selected by lottery, and it becomes possible to win game media at the entrance. Even if a lot of game media are won at the entrance, only a predetermined number of the game media can be supplied to the rotating body by the staying means. Even a player with a high skill level who can win a lot of game media at the entrance, a low skill level player such as a beginner who is difficult to win a lot of game media at the entrance, However, the number of game media supplied to the rotator will be approximately the same, and it will be possible to give almost even chances for an advantageous game state regardless of the difference in the skill level of the player. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of feeling, and it is possible to prevent the probability of being received at the first receiving port from being increased unnecessarily, thereby suppressing an increase in the burden on the hall side. As the staying means, “one of a plurality of game media won at the entrance is allowed to stay and other game media are discharged outside without returning to the game area, and the stayed game media is removed. The probability of being able to be received at the first receiving port at the time when the specific starting port is won is substantially the same as the probability of guiding to the first receiving port at the guiding unit. The same probability can be assumed.

Mean 11: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
Effect output means capable of outputting at least one of effect image and effect sound as a game effect;
Normal start detection means arranged in the game area and capable of detecting the game medium;
A normal lottery means for drawing a predetermined normal lottery result including at least a normal hit and an advantageous hit in response to detection of the game medium by the normal start detection means;
Normal production control means for outputting a predetermined normal production to the production output means according to the normal lottery result of the normal lottery means;
A specific start port arranged in a position different from the normal start detection means in the game area and the game medium can be won;
The specific start port can be opened and closed so that the game medium can be won or disabled at the specific start port, and the normal output control unit outputs a predetermined ordinary effect by the effect output unit. When the lottery result is suggested, if the normal lottery result is a normal win, an opening operation is performed so that the game medium can be won at the specific start port. A specific start port opening / closing means that opens so that a winning probability of the game medium to the specific start port is higher than a normal hit;
Specific start detection means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the specific start port when the game medium can be won by the specific start port opening / closing means;
Reservation means capable of reserving winning detection by the specific start detection means up to a predetermined reservation number in accordance with a gaming state that is changed by the player's operation;
Specific lottery means for lottering a predetermined specific lottery result including at least per opening and closing according to winning detection retained by the reservation means;
A required time selection means for selecting a predetermined required time from a plurality of required times according to the specific lottery result of the specific lottery means;
Specific production control means for causing the production output means to output a specific production having a length corresponding to the required time selected by the required time selection means;
The predetermined start effect is output by the effect output means by the specific effect control means, and the required time selection means is arranged at a position different from the normal start detection means and the specific start port in the game area. When the predetermined required time selected by the above elapses, the game medium is allowed to win if the specific lottery result is per opening, and the game medium is not allowed to win if the specific lottery result is per closing. Entrance,
A staying means capable of retaining a predetermined number of the game media won at the entrance;
A first receiving port and a second receiving port that are capable of receiving the game medium retained by the retention means, and that can be discharged to the outside without returning to the game area when the game medium is received;
A first receiving portion that is disposed between the staying means and the first receiving port and the second receiving port and guides the game medium to the first receiving port, and the second receiving port. A second accommodating portion to be guided; one first accommodating portion is arranged in the circumferential direction or a plurality thereof at equal intervals; and the second accommodating portion is located at a circumferential position different from the first accommodating portion. Guidance means provided with at least one rotating body, and capable of guiding the game medium to the first receiving port with a predetermined period and a predetermined guiding probability by rotation of the rotating body;
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to a player by receiving the game medium in the first receiving port;
A prize winning opening through which the gaming medium can be won or disabled so as to satisfy a predetermined condition by the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generating means;
A grand prize detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won in the big prize opening;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to winning detection by at least the specific start detection means and the big winning detection means,
In order to set the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time of winning the specific start port to the same probability as the guiding probability to the first receiving port in the guiding means, the required time The number of the plurality of required times to be selected by the selection means is set to a number corresponding to the guidance probability in the guiding means, and each of the required times is set to at least the predetermined period in the guiding means, and the predetermined It is derived based on the guidance probability and is selected by the required time selection means with a uniform probability from a plurality of the required times.

  According to the configuration of the means 11, effect output means capable of outputting a game effect such as effect image and effect sound, normal start detection means arranged at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of detecting a game medium, and normal start detection means A normal lottery means for drawing a normal lottery result of either `` normal hit '' or `` advantageous hit '' triggered by the detection of, and a normal production control means for outputting a normal production according to the normal lottery result to the production output means, A specific start opening located at a position different from the normal start detection means in the game area, and the specific start opening can be opened and closed, and the normal lottery result is suggested by the output of the normal performance. Specific start opening and closing means that opens to increase the probability of winning by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening and closing more than “ordinary hit” if it is “favorable hit”, and specified Play to start A specific start detecting means for detecting a winning of a medium, a reservation means capable of retaining a predetermined number of winning detections by the specific start detecting means in accordance with a game state, and a detection of a winning retained by the reservation means (as an opportunity) Specific lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result including “per opening” and “per closing”, a required time selection means for selecting a required time corresponding to the specific lottery result, and a specification corresponding to the selected required time A specific lottery result is output when the specific production control means for outputting the production to the production output means, the normal production detection means and the specific start port in the game area are arranged at different positions and the specific production is output and the required time has elapsed. If it is "per opening", a prize can be awarded, and if it is "per closing", a winning entrance, a staying means capable of staying a predetermined number of game media in the entrance, and a staying game medium are received. A first receiving port and a second receiving port, and a first receiving unit arranged between the staying means and the first receiving port and the second receiving port for guiding to the first receiving port and the second receiving port; And a rotating body having a plurality of first accommodating portions arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and a game medium in the first accommodating portion with a predetermined period and a guidance probability. The guiding means that can be accommodated and guided to the first receiving port, the advantageous gaming state generating unit that generates the advantageous gaming state by receiving the gaming medium to the first receiving port, and the game medium can be won by the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state Alternatively, it is provided with a disabled prize winning opening, a winning detection means for detecting a winning at the winning prize opening, and a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media according to the winning detection, and the number of required times is provided. In addition to the number corresponding to the guidance probability, the required time is set to the predetermined period and guidance accuracy The probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time of winning at the specific starting port is derived by guiding each based on the rate and selecting the predetermined required time with equal probability by the required time selecting means. No matter what position (timing) the rotational position of the first accommodating part is, the probability is substantially the same.

  Thereby, when the game medium is detected by the normal start detection means, the specific start port is opened after the normal performance is output, and when the game medium is awarded to the specific start port at that time, a predetermined number of game media are obtained. When a lottery is performed and a specific performance is output and the required time has elapsed, if the result of the lottery is “per opening”, it becomes possible to win a game medium at the entrance, and then to the entrance When the game medium is won and supplied to the rotating body, and the game medium supplied to the rotating body is guided to the first receiving port and received, an advantageous gaming state occurs. In addition, depending on the gaming state, start prizes at specific start openings are reserved up to a predetermined number to alleviate the disadvantage of the player, and at any timing, regardless of the rotational position of the rotating body However, the probability of being accepted at the first entrance is the same, and the game content can be made to eliminate the difference in the skill level of the player, there are many obstacles until the advantageous gaming state occurs, Since there is a certain degree of difficulty, it is possible to expect the effect of enhancing the motivation and interest of the game, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unfairness due to the difference in the skill level of the player.

  Also, as the game progresses, the target position by the game medium driving operation changes to the normal start detection means, the specific start port, the entrance, etc., which are respectively arranged at different positions in the game area. It can be prevented from becoming a game, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being bored and lowered.

  In addition, when the game medium is detected by the normal start detecting means, a lottery for drawing either “ordinary hit” or “advantageous win” is performed. It is possible to raise the level of expectation, and it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that “advantageous hits” will be drawn by the effect because the normal effect is output. .

  In addition, when the “favorable hit” is drawn, the winning at the specific starting port becomes high, and a lot of game media can be won at the specific starting port and these starting winnings can be reserved. By doing so, it is possible to continuously get a chance to win the entrance and further enhance the interest.

  In addition, when winning at a specific start opening, a lottery is performed to draw either “per opening” or “per closing”, so that “per opening” that allows game media to win the entrance is selected. Depending on whether or not the player can be thrilled and thrilled, the interest can be enhanced, and the winning of the game medium at the entrance will not be possible because “per closing” will be drawn. It can also be reduced, and it can be made more interesting by making the game fun with inflection by raising or lowering interest.

  In addition, since the specific effect is output during the time required until the lottery result of “per opening” or “per closing” is confirmed by winning at the specific start opening, it is possible to entertain the player with the specific effect. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Also, no matter what timing the game medium wins at the specific start port, the guidance probability to the first receiving port by the guiding means is substantially constant, so even if it is stopped like a conventional gaming machine Since the probability of acceptance to the first entrance cannot be increased, and the nonstop can be made meaningless, it becomes possible to prevent the nonstop and the game medium can be continuously driven. It is possible to prevent the burden on the hall side from increasing.

  Furthermore, “Per Open” is selected by lottery, and it becomes possible to win game media at the entrance. Even if a lot of game media are won at the entrance, only a predetermined number of the game media can be supplied to the rotating body by the staying means. Even a player with a high skill level who can win a lot of game media at the entrance, a low skill level player such as a beginner who is difficult to win a lot of game media at the entrance, However, the number of game media supplied to the rotator will be approximately the same, and it will be possible to give almost even chances for an advantageous game state regardless of the difference in the skill level of the player. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of feeling, and it is possible to prevent the probability of being received at the first receiving port from being increased unnecessarily, thereby suppressing an increase in the burden on the hall side. As the staying means, “one of a plurality of game media won at the entrance is allowed to stay and other game media are discharged outside without returning to the game area, and the stayed game media is removed. The probability of being able to be received at the first receiving port at the time when the specific starting port is won is substantially the same as the probability of guiding to the first receiving port at the guiding unit. The same probability can be assumed.

  In addition, even if a plurality of game media wins a specific start port in a short time as a gaming state, or a game medium wins a specific start port while an advantageous gaming state is occurring, those start wins Is reserved up to a predetermined number, and if the gaming state does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the reservation is canceled, the execution from the previously reserved is started, and the output of the specific effect is started, so the player becomes disadvantageous Can be relaxed, and the interest can be enhanced, and it is possible to reserve up to a predetermined number by the reservation means, so that the predetermined number can be given a chance to be able to continuously win the entrance. The possibility of winning the entrance and then being guided to the first receiving port by the guiding means is increased, and an effect of further enhancing the interest of the player can be expected.

Means 12: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 11,
It is a pachinko machine.
Here, the pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium that is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine and a game medium that is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player are the same. This is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball inserted. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, accessories, display means, etc. , A game area provided with appropriate entrances for game balls such as passing holes and arrival holes, a rail for guiding the game balls from the launcher to the game area, and entrance of the game balls guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the ball entrance or according to the entrance mode of the game balls to the plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, which are generally represented by what is referred to as a “digipachi machine”, “entrance state detection means for detecting the entrance state to the entrance (game state detection And a special lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the incoming ball is detected by the incoming ball state detecting means, and a special symbol for varying the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "With a symbol display means" or "Additionally, during special symbol fluctuations, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbols are stopped in the symbol string, and characters, various articles, etc. The display further includes an effect display means for displaying an appropriate display by drawing the display object and operating the display object, etc. " Of game balls in One game is played with a predetermined number of game balls, such as sixteen, etc., which is represented by what is generally referred to as an “alepati machine”, and a plurality of entries in one game. For example, “a payout of a predetermined number of game balls according to the manner in which the game balls enter the ball opening” can be exemplified.

  According to the structure of the means 12, in the pachinko machine, the effect of any of the above-described means can be achieved.

Means 13: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 11,
It is a pachislot machine.
Here, the pachislot machine inserts a medal as an insertion medium, and rotates a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn thereon by operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) after the medal is inserted. Then, the player can perform a game such that the symbol sequence constituted by each reel is variably displayed, and thereafter the variation display of each symbol sequence is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop operation means (for example, stop button). Is to be done. In other words, it can be understood as a slot machine with a stop operation function. If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the structure of the means 13, in the pachislot machine, the effect of any of the above-described means can be achieved.

Means 14: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 11,
It is characterized by combining a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine.
Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the configuration of the means 14, in a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused, the operational effects of any of the means described above can be achieved.

  Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest from deteriorating by obtaining an advantageous gaming state fairly regardless of the skill level of the player.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from the left front. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the main board | substrate in game processing. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the peripheral board | substrate in game processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit game process.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. [Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 5.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. A button 60 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 5.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game board, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the game board from the left front, and FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be detachable and replaceable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 11). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 37 of the game board 5 in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill ( (Not shown) is provided. A central actor 81 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37, and the model, game concept, etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are characterized by the design of the central actor 81.

  The central accessory 81 is composed of a frame-like decorative body as a whole, and an effect display device 115 (described later) arranged at the rear can be visually recognized from the front in the center. The central accessory 81 includes an opening / closing piece 83 that is formed with an opening 82 at the top and closes the accessory entry 82. When the opening / closing piece 83 is in an open state, the opening is opened. A game ball enters the central work 81 from the entrance 82.

  A retaining shutter 84 that is normally closed is provided in the accessory entrance 82 in the central accessory 81, and a predetermined number of game balls are retained by the retaining shutter 84 that is closed. The game balls exceeding the predetermined number are discharged out of the game area 37 from a discharge port (not shown). In this example, the number of game balls retained by the stay shutter 84 is one. The stay shutter 84 is in an open state for a predetermined time when a predetermined time elapses after the opening / closing piece 83 is changed from the open state to the closed state.

  A disc-shaped rotating body in which a plurality of storage portions 85 capable of storing game balls supplied via the stay shutter 84 are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the downstream side of the stay shutter 84 in the central accessory 81. 86 is arranged. The accommodating portion 85 formed on the rotating body 86 includes a specific accommodating portion 85a and a normal accommodating portion 85b. The specific accommodating portions 85a are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the rotating body 86. Then, two are arranged at an interval of about 180 °. In addition, a plurality of normal storage portions 85b are arranged at equal intervals (in this example, one side 5 and 10 as a whole) between the specific storage portions 85a, and each time the rotating body 86 rotates halfway, the specific storage portion 85a It passes through an arbitrary circumferential position.

  As shown in the figure, the rotating body 86 is arranged so that the rotation axis direction thereof is substantially perpendicular to the game area 37, and the disk surface of the rotating body 86 is substantially parallel to the surface of the game area 37. It has become. Thereby, all the accommodating parts 85 of the rotary body 86 can be easily visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Note that the rotating body 86 of the present example is configured to rotate clockwise at a constant speed.

  Although not shown, the specific housing portion 85a of the rotator 86 is formed with a through hole through which a game ball can pass at a predetermined position, and the game is provided at a predetermined position of a partition member that covers the rear and side surfaces of the rotator 86. A specific winning opening 87 capable of receiving a ball is opened, and the through hole and the specific winning opening 87 are formed so as to coincide with each other by the rotation of the rotating body 86. Thereby, when the rotating body 86 rotates and the through hole of the specific accommodation portion 85a and the specific winning opening 87 coincide with each other, the game ball in the specific accommodation portion 85a is received in the specific winning opening 87.

  In addition, a through hole (not shown) is formed in the normal housing portion 85b of the rotating body 86 at a position different from that of the specific housing portion 85a, and the partition member has a position different from that of the specific winning port 87. A lost winning opening 88 corresponding to the through hole of the normal receiving portion 85b is formed. When the through hole of the normal receiving portion 85b and the lost winning opening 88 coincide with each other due to the rotation of the rotating body 86, A game ball is received in the winning prize opening 88.

  In this example, for example, in the rotating body 86, the storage probability of the game ball in the specific storage portion 85a is 1/6, and the half cycle of the rotating body 86 is about 3000 ms. These numerical values can be changed as appropriate.

  In the game area 37, a normal start gate 91 disposed below the central accessory 81 and substantially in the center in the left-right direction, an attacker device 93 disposed below the normal start gate 91 and having a closing piece 92, and a game area 37, a specific starting port 95 disposed at the left side of the central accessory 81 and substantially closed by an opening / closing member 94 is provided. The attacker device 93 and the specific start port 95 are normally closed by the closing piece 92 and the opening / closing member 94, and in this closed state, the game ball can flow down the front surface of the attacker device 93 and the specific start port 95. ing.

  The attacker device 93 is advantageous because, for example, the closing piece 92 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation in response to a winning of a game ball in the specific winning opening 87, and the attacker device 93 performs an opening / closing operation. It becomes a gaming state. The specific start port 95 is such that the opening / closing member 94 is opened for a predetermined time in accordance with the passage of the game ball through the normal start gate 91. Further, the opening / closing piece 83 of the central accessory 81 is open for a predetermined time in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the specific start port 95 when the opening / closing member 94 is open.

  In addition, the game area 37 is provided with an out port 96 for discharging game balls that have flowed down and did not win any of the winning holes or the winning devices from the gaming area 37 at the bottom thereof. The game area 37 is also provided with a plurality of general winning holes 97 where game balls can be won from above. The payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls is based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning holes 97. Is to be done.

  Note that reference numeral 98 in FIG. 3 denotes a reservation lamp made up of an LED or the like, and a plurality of game balls win the specific start opening 95 in a short time, or the game ball has a specific start opening during the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state. When winning 95, it is possible to display up to a predetermined number of reserves of processing (special symbol variation start processing described later) based on winning at the specific start port 95.

  The effect display device 115 displays an effect image including a character, a background, and a design (a normal design, a special design, etc.), such as a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT. It is constituted by a simple display device. The display surface of the effect display device 115 is mounted so as to be visible from the front of the pachinko machine 1 through the opening on the rear side of the central actor 81 formed in a frame shape. A display device control board box 117 which is inserted into an assembly hole penetrating in the central portion of the game board 5 and has a rear portion of the central accessory 81 and a display device control board (not shown) of the effect display device 115 is a game. It protrudes and is arrange | positioned at the rear side of the board 5 (refer FIG. 11).

  Further, the accessory entry 82 of this example is the entrance of the present invention, the stay shutter 84 of this example is the staying means of the present invention, and the specific storage portion 85a and the normal storage portion 85b of this example are the first of the present invention. The rotating body 86 of this example corresponds to the guiding means of the present invention in the housing portion and the second housing portion, respectively. In addition, the specific winning port 87 of the present example is the first receiving port of the present invention, the lose winning port 88 of the present example is the second receiving port of the present invention, and the speakers 18, 57 and the effect display device 115 of the present example are the main receiving ports. This corresponds to the production output means of the invention.

  In addition, a winning opening may be arranged below the normal starting gate 91 so that a game ball that has passed the normal starting gate 91 can easily win, and when the normal starting gate 91 is passed, the game ball is paid out. The possibility increases and the interest of the player is enhanced.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the main control board 131 is housed is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 9 and 10.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from diagonally upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 10) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 10). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with an upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the central accessory 81) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the central accessory 81.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 9 and 10.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 5) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 6) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display device control board) is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. The inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 to hold the power cord, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 8.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. The main control board 131 is received by a normal start sensor 317 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 91, a specific start port sensor 318 that detects a game ball received by the specific start port 95, and a specific winning port 87. A specific winning sensor 319 for detecting a game ball, a lost winning sensor 320 for detecting a gaming ball received in the lost winning port 88, a count sensor 321 for detecting a gaming ball received in the attacker device 93, and a general winning port 97. A detection signal from a general winning sensor 322 for detecting a game ball received in the game is input.

  The main control board 131, on the other hand, opens and closes a start port solenoid 325 for opening and closing the opening and closing member 94 of the specific start port 95, an accessory entrance solenoid 326 for opening and closing the opening and closing piece 83, and an opening and closing operation of the stay shutter 84. To the retention solenoid 327 for opening and closing, the large winning opening solenoid 328 for opening and closing the closing piece 92 of the attacker device 93, the motor 329 for rotating the rotating body 86, the reservation lamp 98, the special symbol display 330, etc. A drive signal is output.

  The payout control board 197 of the main board 310 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338 and a waveform control board 339 in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface, and the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336 communicate with each other. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bidirectional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 with each input / output interface. A decoration lamp 353 mainly including the side decoration device 52 and the like is connected to the first illumination control board 337, and a lighting signal of the decoration lamp 353 is sent from the sub-integrated board 336 to the illumination control board 337. When transmitted, the illumination control board 337 performs processing for lighting the decoration lamp 353 in response to the transmission. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 receives this and performs a process of actually operating the effect display device 115.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  The illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 are also CPUs 357, 358 and 359 as central processing units, ROMs 370, 371 and 372 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively. , 375 respectively.

  Further, the normal start gate 91 and the normal start sensor 317 of the present example are the normal start detection means of the present invention, the specific start port sensor 318 of the present example is the specific start detection means of the present invention, the opening / closing member 94 and the start of the present example. The mouth solenoid 325 corresponds to the specific start port opening / closing means of the present invention.

[About game processing]
Next, game processing in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main board in the game process, and FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the peripheral board in the game process. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game process.

(Functional configuration in game processing)
An example of a functional configuration realized as a game program and specific game contents using the configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the main board 310 has a predetermined ordinary random number (ordinary symbol) generated by the random number generator 401 based on a detection signal from the ordinary start sensor 317 that detects a game ball that has passed through the ordinary start gate 91. A normal lottery means 402 for lottering a predetermined normal lottery result using a variation pattern random number, a hit determination random number, or the like. In accordance with the normal lottery result of the normal lottery means 401, the start opening solenoid 325 is driven to open the opening / closing member 94 so that the specific start opening 95 is opened for a predetermined time. In this example, when the normal lottery result is “per chance”, the open state is held for about 2 seconds, and when it is “per bonus”, the open state is opened for about 5.8 seconds. The normal lottery result of the normal lottery means 402 is transmitted to the peripheral board 311 by the command transmission means 403.

  The main board 310 has a predetermined specific random number (for example, a fluctuation pattern random number, for example) generated by the random number generation unit 404 based on a detection signal from a specific start port sensor 318 that detects a game ball won in the specific start port 95. A specific lottery means 405 for drawing a predetermined specific lottery result by a big hit determination random number, a special symbol random number, a continuous number determination random number, and the like, and the opening / closing piece 82, the attacker device 93, etc. Reservation means 406 for preserving a specific lottery result when a detection signal is sent, storage means 407 (corresponding to RAM 316) for storing a specific random number, a specific lottery result, etc. reserved by the reservation means 406, storage means Further, a reserve number display control means 408 for displaying the reserved number on the reserved lamp 98 based on the reserved number stored in 407 is further provided. In this example, the specific lottery results include “per opening” where the opening / closing piece 83 is in the open state and “per closing” where the opening / closing piece 83 is not in the open state.

  The main board 310 also has a variation time selection unit 409 for selecting a variation pattern including a corresponding variation time from a variation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 315 or the like based on the specific lottery result released from the reservation unit 406. Based on the variation pattern selected by the variation time selection unit 409, the special symbol control unit 410 that causes the special symbol display unit 330 to display the special symbol as a specific effect, and the variation after the variation of the special symbol is started. When the variation time selected by the time selection means 409 elapses and the specific lottery result is “per opening”, the accessory entry solenoid 326 is driven to open the opening / closing piece 83 to open the accessory entry 82. After being opened for a predetermined time (for example, for about 1.7 sec), the accessory entrance 82 is closed by the opening / closing piece 83, and then the retention solenoid The de 327 by driving further comprises a central role was closing control means 411 for the residence shutter 84 to the open state.

  Note that the variation pattern selected by the variation time selection unit 409 is transmitted to the peripheral board 311 via the command transmission unit 403. When the result of the specific lottery is “per closing”, the opening / closing piece 83 does not open and remains in the closed state.

  Further, on the main board 310, an advantageous game for generating an advantageous game state such as a big hit game, which is advantageous to the player, based on a detection signal of a specific prize sensor 319 for detecting a game ball won in the special prize opening 87, etc. A state generating means 412 is further provided, and the advantageous game state generating means 412 drives the large winning opening solenoid 328 of the attacker device 93 so that the closing piece 92 repeats a predetermined opening / closing operation so that an advantageous gaming state is achieved. ing. The detection signal from the specific winning sensor 319 is also transmitted to the peripheral board 311 by the command transmission means 403.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the peripheral board 311 includes a command receiving unit 421 that receives various commands transmitted from the main board 310, and an effect display device 115 based on the command received by the command receiving unit 421. Effect display control means 422 for controlling a predetermined effect image displayed on the display, and effect sound control means 423 for controlling a predetermined effect sound (effect sound) output from the speakers 18 and 57.

  The effect display control means 422 of the peripheral board 311 includes character control means 424 for dynamically displaying characters, background control means 425 for dynamically displaying the background, and symbol control means 426 for dynamically displaying symbols. It has. Then, in response to a command from the main board 310, the character control means 424, the background control means 425, and the symbol control means 426 store in advance in the ROM 351, the ROM 371, etc. of the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338, for example. A predetermined image is called from an image such as a still image such as a character or background or a moving image, and displayed on the effect display device 115 as a predetermined effect image. That is, a predetermined effect image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

  The variation time of this example corresponds to the required time of the present invention, and the variable time selection means 409 of this example corresponds to the required time selection means of the present invention. The special symbol control means 410, the effect display control means 422, and the effect sound control means 423 of the present example are the specific effect control means of the present invention, and the effect display control means 422 and the effect sound control means 423 of the present example are the present invention. Are included in the normal production control means. Further, “per chance” and “per bonus” in this example correspond to “ordinary hit” and “advantageous hit” in the present invention, respectively.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball driven into the game area 37 passes through the normal start gate 91, it is detected by the normal start sensor 317, and based on the detection signal, the normal lottery means 402 of the main board 310 is detected. Then, a predetermined ordinary lottery result is drawn. When the normal lottery result is drawn, in the effect display device 115, after the variable display of the symbol or the like is started as the normal effect by the effect display control means 422, the symbol or the like corresponding to the normal lottery result is stopped and displayed. The player is made to recognize the normal lottery result. The normal lottery results include “per chance” and “per bonus”. Regardless of which is chosen, the start opening solenoid 325 is driven and the specific start opening 95 is opened for a predetermined time. Yes. In addition, the winning probability of the game ball to the specific winning opening 95 is higher in “per bonus” than in “per chance”.

  Note that “per chance” and “per bonus” may be different in the number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing member 94 by the start opening solenoid 325. In addition to “per chance” and “per bonus”, a plurality of types of normal lottery results may be prepared.

  Specifically, when “per chance” is selected by the normal lottery means 402, the opening / closing member 94 is opened by driving the start port solenoid 325, and the specific start port 95 is opened for about 2 seconds. On the other hand, when “per bonus” is drawn by the normal lottery means 402, the opening / closing member 94 is similarly opened by driving the start opening solenoid 325, and the specific start opening 95 is opened for about 5.8 seconds.

  Note that “per chance” and “per bonus” may be different in the number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing member 94 by the start opening solenoid 325. In addition to “per chance” and “per bonus”, a plurality of types of normal lottery results may be prepared.

  Then, during a time corresponding to “per chance” or “per bonus” selected by the normal lottery means 402, the specific start port 95 is opened, and the game ball can be awarded to the specific start port 95. If “per bonus”, which is longer than “per chance”, is drawn, more game balls can be won.

  By the way, in this example, the reservation means 406 for reserving the start winning of the game ball to the specific start opening 95 is provided, and the reservation means 406 makes it possible to make a plurality of times within a short time (including during the execution of the fluctuation time described later). If a game ball wins the specific start port 95 or a game ball wins the specific start port 95 during a big hit game (during the big hit game process described later), the win becomes invalid and the player is disadvantaged. In order to suppress this, the start winning is reserved up to a predetermined number (4 in this example).

  In the reservation process by the reservation unit 406, when a detection signal is input from the specific start port sensor 318 due to the winning of a game ball to the specific start port 95, it is determined that there is a specific start win, and the storage unit 407 (RAM 316) has already determined. If the starting reserve reaches the maximum number (here, 4), the specific starting prize is invalidated and rejected. On the other hand, if the reserved number is less than the maximum number, as a reserved storage process, for example, in the reserved number display control means 408, “1” is added to the reserved number counter secured in the RAM 316, and from the LED or the like. The number of lighting of the reserved ball lamp 98 is increased by one.

  In the reserved storage process, the random number generation unit 404 acquires a random value in the specific lottery unit 405. The random value acquired at this time includes, for example, a fluctuation pattern random number, a big hit determination random number, a special symbol random number, and the like. Of these, the big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether the opening / closing piece 83 is “open per” or “open per close” that is not open. The special symbol random number is used when it is determined that the big hit determination random number is a hit. Specifically, the special symbol random number 330 displays a display pattern (a set of lighting states of four LEDs). This is a random number for specifying the matching pattern. The variation pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variation pattern (variation time) of an effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 and effect sound output from the speakers 18 and 57. The above random number values are acquired, and the process of storing them in, for example, the RAM 316 is performed.

  Then, the game state changes, and the start winnings stored in the storage means 407 by the reservation storing process can be executed (for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the big hit gaming state and the bonus entry 82 can be won) (Until the game ball supplied to the rotating body 86 is determined), etc.), the old start winning prize stored in the storage means 407 is read out, and the read start winning (each random number value) is read out. That is, a game process based on the specific lottery result is executed.

  When the start winnings retained by the reservation means 406 are executed, based on the specific lottery result included in the start winnings, the change is made using the change pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 315 or the like by the change time selection means 409. A pattern (including variation time) is selected. Then, according to the selected variation pattern, the special symbol display unit 330 displays the special symbol variation display, the production display device 115 produces the production image made up of characters by the production display control means 422, and the speakers 18 and 57 produce the production sound. When the control means 423 starts production sound production composed of production music or the like, and the corresponding variation time has passed and the specific lottery result is “per opening”, the opening / closing piece 83 is opened and the accessory entry is opened. The game ball that is in the open state 82 and has entered the accessory entrance 82 is retained by the stay shutter 84, and then the stay shutter 84 is opened so that the game ball is supplied to the rotating body 86.

  In this example, when the specific lottery result is “per closing”, the entrance 82 is simply left closed. For example, this “per closing” is referred to as “small closing”. And “Closed Loss”, and if “Closed Loss” is drawn, the entrance 82 is simply closed and the player will not be advantageous. 82 may be opened and closed to open and close the attacker device 83 to be advantageous to the player. However, in the case of “closed small hit”, it is desirable to generate a big hit game with a lower degree than a degree advantageous by the big hit game generated by winning a game ball in the specific winning opening 87. Specifically, for example, the number of rounds (number of continuations) in the big hit game is reduced (for example, 15 times for winning a specific winning opening 87, 2 times for "closed small hit").

  By the way, in this variation pattern table, the number of variation patterns and the variation time are related to the rotating body 86 in the central actor 81. Specifically, it relates to the induction probability of the rotating body 86 to the specific winning port 87 and the induction period of the rotating body 86 to the specific winning port 87. Incidentally, in the present example, the accommodation probability in the specific accommodation portion 85 a by the rotator 86 in the central work 81, that is, the induction probability to the specific winning port 87 is set to 1/6, and the rotation of the rotator 86 The period in which the specific accommodating portion 85a is located at the same position in the circumferential direction is 3000 ms, and the number of accommodating portions 85 arranged in the rotating body 86 is 12. In this example, since the specific accommodating portions 85a are arranged at intervals of 180 °, the above period corresponds to a half cycle of the rotating body 86, and the time required for the rotating body 86 to make one rotation is 6000 ms. (6 sec). In addition, said numerical value is not limited to those numerical values, You may change suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the variation pattern table of this example, the number of variation patterns is six from T1 to T6, which is the reciprocal of the induction probability of the rotating body 86 to the specific winning port 87. It is the same value. More specifically, when the game ball is received in the specific start port 95, the position of the specific accommodating portion 85a in the rotating body 86 rotating at a predetermined cycle is in various positions, and the specific accommodating portion 85a depends on the selected variation time. The probability that it will be accepted into the (special winning opening 87) will change.

  Therefore, the probability of being accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 85a can be reduced by increasing the number of variation times (variation patterns) to be selected. For example, the number of variation times to be selected is 5 (selection probability). 1/5), the probability (guidance probability) that the rotating body 86 is accommodated in the specific accommodating portion 85a in one cycle is 1/6 (one specific accommodating portion 85a and five normal accommodating portions 85b in one cycle). In this case, one of the five fluctuation times can be accepted into one of the two accommodating parts 85, and if the fluctuation time is selected, the induction probability to the accommodating part 85 is halved. It becomes. In other words, the guidance probability varies depending on the selected variation time, and it is stopped after waiting for the guidance probability to the specific accommodating portion 85a, that is, the specific prize winning port 87 to increase, or unfairness due to a difference in skill level or the like. The problem that a feeling arises will arise.

However, by setting the number of fluctuation times to the number corresponding to the guidance probability (the reciprocal of the guidance probability: 6 in this case), it corresponds to the accommodating portion 85 in all the fluctuation times, and the specific start / start port 95 When the player is in the open state, the probability that the game ball is guided to the specific winning port 87 in the central work 81 can be made uniform, and it is possible to stop or cause unfairness. It can be prevented. In the above example, when the number of fluctuation times is set to 7, in two certain fluctuation times to be selected, they are accommodated in the same accommodation portion 85, and only one accommodation portion 85 has a higher guidance probability. A similar problem occurs, but the number of variable times is 12
Assuming (6 × 2), the guidance probability is similarly increased for all the accommodating portions 85, and the guidance probability can be made uniform. That is, the same effect can be obtained even if the number of fluctuation times is a natural number times the reciprocal of the induction probability.

  Thus, for the reasons described above, the number of variation patterns in the variation pattern table of this example is determined by the reciprocal of the induction probability to the specific accommodating portion 85a in the rotator 86, that is, the specific winning port 87. Is. In this example, the number of the accommodating parts 85 in the rotating body 86 is the same as the reciprocal of the induction probability to the specific accommodating part 85a. That is, the number is the same as the number of variation patterns.

  Further, the variation pattern table of this example also has a remarkable feature with respect to the variation time in each variation pattern, and as shown in the figure, in the variation times from the variation patterns T1 to T6, the difference from T1 is respectively. 0, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500. That is, the difference between the variation times before and after the variation pattern is 500, and the sequence of variation times is an equidistant sequence.

  That is, the variation time of the predetermined variation pattern is Tn, the period of the specific accommodating portion 85a in the rotating body 86 is S, the accommodation probability (guidance probability) is 1 / K, n is a natural number from 1 to K, and A is an arbitrary value. In the case of a constant, the predetermined fluctuation time Tn can be expressed by Tn = A + (S × n) / K. In this example, it is expressed by Tn = A + 500 × n.

  The reason will be described in detail. In this example, the plurality of accommodating portions 85 arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating body 86 are arranged at equal intervals, and the time required for the rotating body 86 to make one rotation is 6000 ms. Since the number of 85 is 12, it takes 6000/12 = 500 ms to move from one container 85 to the next container 85 due to the rotation of the rotating body 86. That is, since the accommodating portion 85 changes every 500 ms, if the difference between the lined variation times is smaller than 500 ms, one accommodating portion 85 corresponds to the two varying times, and the corresponding accommodating portion 85 is transferred to. The game ball's storage probability (guidance probability) becomes high, and it becomes possible to aim at the specific start port 95 so that the storage portion 85 becomes the specific storage portion 85a, and there is a possibility of being stopped. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the difference in the variation time is set larger than 500 ms, depending on the timing of the rotational position of the rotator 86, a storage unit 85 that does not store a game ball appears, and the storage unit 85 is specified. In the case of the accommodating portion 85a, there is a possibility that the player may be in a disadvantaged state and the interest may be reduced, and the accommodating probability in each accommodating portion 85 will be different, and there is a possibility that the player will be stopped. There is a problem that unfairness is caused by the difference in level.

  As described above, if the difference between the arranged variation times is not 500 ms, that is, if they are not equal, the probability of induction to the specific winning port 97 by the rotator 86 when the specific start port 95 is opened is the timing. The starter 95 is opened and the game ball is accepted by making the difference in the arranged variation time equal, while being stopped and being unfair. Sometimes, the guidance probability of being accommodated in the specific accommodating portion 85a and guided to the specific winning port 87 can be made uniform regardless of the rotational position of the rotating body 86, that is, the rotational position of the specific accommodating portion 85a. It is like that. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by suppressing the occurrence of unstoppable feelings and unfairness due to differences in skill levels and the like.

  The selection probability of the variation pattern selected by the variation time selection means 409 is the same probability, and in this example, six variation patterns are prepared in one variation pattern table. 1/6, which is the same probability as the induction probability 1/6 of the rotary body 86 to the specific winning opening 87.

  When a predetermined variation time and variation pattern are selected by the variation time selection unit 409, the selected variation time and the like are transmitted from the command transmission unit 403 to the peripheral substrate 311 as a predetermined command, and the peripheral substrate 311 is transmitted. Then, when those commands are received by the command receiving means 421, the effect display control means 422 calls the corresponding effect image from the ROM 371 or the like and displays it on the effect display device 115, and the effect sound control means 423 The corresponding production sound is called from the ROM 372 and output from the speakers 18 and 57, so that the player's interest can be enhanced by outputting the production image and the production sound having a length corresponding to the variation time. The timing at which the opening / closing piece 83 is opened / closed can be recognized by the player to some extent. So that the can.

  Thereafter, when the variable time has elapsed, the opening / closing piece 83 is opened for a predetermined time, and in the present example, only one of the game balls that have entered the accessory entry port 82 is retained by the retention shutter 84, and the remaining game balls are illustrated. The game area 37 is discharged from the discharge port not to be discharged. Then, when the opening / closing piece 83 is closed, the stay shutter 84 is opened, and the stayed game ball is supplied to the rotating body 86 and stored in any of the storage portions 85 of the rotating body 86. It is like that.

  Then, when the game ball supplied to the rotating body 86 is accommodated in the normal accommodation portion 85 b, it is received into the lost winning opening 88 and discharged out of the game area 37. On the other hand, when it is accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 85a, it is received in the specific winning opening 87, detected by the specific winning sensor 319, and then discharged from the gaming area 37 to the outside, and detection of the game ball by the specific winning sensor 319. Thus, the advantageous game state generating means 412 generates “big hit game” in this example as the advantageous game state.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the “big hit game” in this example is generated by execution of the big hit game process. When the conditional device is activated internally and the big hit game process is executed, first, in step S1001 A predetermined round counter is initialized. This round counter is secured in the RAM 316, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the above round counter is initialized, “0” is set to a predetermined winning ball counter in step S1002, and then in step S1003, the big winning opening (attacker device 93) is opened. Then, in the next step S1004, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the special winning opening is within a set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), the process proceeds to the next step S1005, and it is determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10. At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), the process proceeds to step S1006, and it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 321 corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on.

  In step S1006, when the count sensor 321 is turned ON by winning a prize winning opening (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S1007, and the determination in step S1004 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S1006 and the count sensor 321 is not ON (NO), the determination in step S1004 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  In the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, one round ends when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. . If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S1004 or step S1005 is negative (NO), so the process proceeds to step S1008, and the big prize opening (attacker device 93) is closed to end the round. The Then, in the next step S1009, the value of the round counter is determined by the set maximum continuation number (the continuation number determination random number generated by the random number generation unit 404 of the specific lottery unit 405, for example, winning the specific prize opening 87 In this case, it is determined whether or not 15 rounds have been reached, and 2 rounds have been reached if “closed small hits” has been subtracted.

  In step S1009, if the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1010, "1" is added to the value of the round counter, and the process returns to step S1002. The winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  The above processing is the content corresponding to the processing of the first round in the “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. Thereafter, the round operation is repeated, and if it is determined in step S1009 that the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (YES), then the big hit game process ends.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal start gate 91, the specific start port 95 is opened after the symbols and the like are variably displayed on the effect display device 115 as a normal effect, At that time, when a game ball is won at the specific start port 95, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, and a lottery is performed and a special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 330 as a specific effect. When the effect image and effect sound are output from the speakers 18 and 57 and the variation time has elapsed, if the result of the lottery is “per opening”, it is possible to win a game ball at the bonus entry 82, and at that time A game ball is awarded to the accessory advancing entrance 82 to supply the game ball to the rotating body 86, and the game ball supplied to the rotating body 86 is accommodated in the specific accommodating portion 85 a and guided to the specific winning opening 87. If accepted, the jackpot gaming occurs an advantageous gaming state. In addition, according to the gaming state, the start winnings to the specific start opening 87 are reserved up to a predetermined number to alleviate the disadvantage of the player, and at any timing the specific start opening 95 regardless of the rotational position of the rotating body 86. Even if a prize is entered, the probability of being accepted into the specific prize opening 87 is the same, and the game content can be made to eliminate the difference in the skill level of the player, and there are many obstacles before the big hit game is generated, Since there is a certain degree of difficulty in the content, it is possible to expect an effect of enhancing the willingness and interest of the game, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unfairness due to the difference in the skill level of the player.

  Further, as the game progresses, the target position by the game ball driving operation is changed to a normal start gate 91, a specific start port 95, an accessory entry port 82, etc., which are arranged at different positions in the game area 37, respectively. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being bored and deteriorating.

  In addition, when passing through the normal start gate 91, a lottery for drawing either “per chance” or “per bonus” is performed. Since a normal effect with a variable display of the symbol is displayed, it is possible to raise the expectation that “per bonus” may be drawn by the effect, which can further enhance the interest. .

  Furthermore, when “per bonus” is drawn, the winning at the specific starting port 95 becomes high, and a lot of game balls can be won at the specific starting port 95 and these starting winnings can be reserved. By making a few reservations, it is possible to continuously obtain a chance to win a winning combination entrance 82 and further enhance the interest.

  In addition, when a prize is awarded to the specific starting port 95, a lottery for drawing either “per opening” or “per closing” is performed, so that “per opening” that allows a game ball to enter the bonus entry 82 is possible. The player can be thrilled and thrilled by whether or not a lottery is drawn, which can enhance the fun and the winning of game balls to the bonus entry 82 by drawing “per closing” Therefore, the interest can be reduced, and the interest can be increased or decreased to make the game more intriguing.

  Further, during the variation time until the lottery result of “per opening” or “per closing” is confirmed by winning at the specific start opening 95, the effect display device 115 and the speakers 18, 57 as the effect effect and the effect image and effect sound. Is output, so that it is possible to entertain the player by the specific effect and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, no matter what timing the game ball wins the specific starting port 95, the guidance probability to the specific winning port 87 by the rotating body 86 is substantially constant, so it is stopped like a conventional pachinko machine. However, it is impossible to increase the probability of accepting the specific winning port 87 and make the stop-attack meaningless, so that it is possible to prevent the stop-attack and to continuously hit the game balls. The operation can be performed and the burden on the hall side can be prevented from increasing. In addition, when the specific effect is not output until the game ball can be awarded to the accessory entrance 82 when the opening / closing piece 83 is in the open state, the timing at which the opening / closing piece 83 is in the open state is unclear, Depending on the player, there is a possibility of causing irritation and lowering interest, but since a specific effect is output (displayed) on the effect display device 115 and the like, it is easy to recognize the opening and closing timing of the opening and closing piece 83 by the specific effect. In addition to being able to do so, it is possible to entertain with a specific performance and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, “Per Open” is drawn and game balls can be awarded to the accessory entrance 82, and even if many game balls are awarded to the accessory entrance 82, the stay shutter 84 rotates only to a predetermined number. Since the player 86 is not supplied to the body 86, even a player with a high skill level who can win more game balls at the bonus entry 82 can win a lot of game balls at the bonus entry 82. Even if it is a difficult beginner or other player with a low skill level, the number of game balls supplied to the rotating body 86 will be substantially the same, and a big hit game will occur regardless of the difference in the skill level of the player It is possible to give an almost equal opportunity to suppress the unfairness, and it is possible to prevent the probability of being accepted into the specific winning opening 87 from being unnecessarily high. Suppress the increase Rukoto can.

  Also, even if a plurality of game balls win a specific start opening 95 in a short time, or a game ball wins a specific start opening 95 while a big hit game is occurring, those start wins are retained. When a predetermined number is reserved by 406 and the gaming state does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the reservation is released, and the game is executed from the previously reserved, and the output of the specific effect is started, so the player is disadvantaged. Since it is possible to alleviate the amount of interest, the interest can be enhanced, and the reservation means 406 can reserve up to a predetermined number, so that the predetermined number can continuously win the prize entrance 82. Can be given, and the possibility of being awarded to the special winning opening 87 by the rotator 86 is increased, and an effect of further enhancing the player's interest can be expected.

  The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various improvements can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the specific start port 95 is closed by the opening / closing member 94, and the specific start port 95 is opened as the game ball passes through the normal start gate 91. For example, the specific start port 95 is always open, and the opening / closing member 94 is provided with a wing that can be expanded, and a game ball is awarded to the normal start port (normal start gate). It is good also as what expanded the blade | wing and changed the winning probability of the game ball | bowl to the specific start port 95. FIG. In addition, the specific start port 95 is normally kept open, the opening / closing member 94, the normal start gate 91, the normal lottery means 402, etc. are abolished, and the specific start port 95 is first aimed at with a game ball. In any case, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiment, the selection probability of the variation pattern (variation time) selected from the variation pattern table by the variation time selection unit 409 is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a rotational position detecting means for detecting the rotational position of the specific accommodating portion 85a in the rotating body 86 is provided, and a winning of a game ball to the specific starting port 95 and the rotating body 86 by the rotational position detecting means, that is, the specific accommodating portion 85a. Based on the rotational position, the accommodation probability (guidance probability) to be accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 85a is made equal even if the game ball is received in the specific winning opening 95 at any position of the rotational body 86. The selection probability of each variation pattern in the variation pattern table may be made different so that the same operation as described above can be performed. It is possible to achieve the effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins the specific start port 95 in a game state such as a big hit game, the reservation means 406 is shown to start and reserve. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the same manner as the starting reservation at the specific starting port 95, when the game ball passes through the normal starting gate 91 during the normal symbol variation display or the big hit game, the normal symbol starting is reserved up to a predetermined number. In this case, it is possible to secure a chance that the specific start port 95 is in an open state, so that the disadvantage of the player can be alleviated and the interest can be enhanced.

1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 18 Speaker (production output means)
37 gaming area 57 speaker (production output means)
81 Central feature 82 Feature entry (entrance)
83 Opening / closing piece 84 Retention shutter (Retention means)
85 container 85a specific container (first container)
85b Normal accommodation part (second accommodation part)
86 Rotating body (guidance means)
87 Special prize opening (first entrance)
88 Loss winning prize entrance (second entrance)
91 Normal start gate (Normal start detection means)
94 Opening / closing member (specific starting port opening / closing means)
95 Specific start port 98 Retained lamp 115 Production display device (production output means)
170 Ball dispensing device (dispensing means)
310 Main board 311 Peripheral board 317 Normal start sensor (Normal start detection means)
318 Specific start port sensor (specific start detection means)
319 Special winning sensor 325 Start opening solenoid (specific start opening / closing means)
330 Special symbol display 401 Random number generation means 402 Normal lottery means 403 Command transmission means 404 Random number generation means 405 Specific lottery means 406 Reservation means 407 Storage means 408 Reservation number display control means 409 Fluctuation time selection means (required time selection means)
410 Special symbol control means 411 Central character opening / closing control means 412 Advantageous game state generation means 421 Command transmission means 422 Effect display control means (effect output means)
423 effect sound control means (effect output means)

Claims (3)

A game area in which a game medium is driven by a player's operation;
Said disposed gaming area, it can accept the game medium and has been normal symbol start hole,
A normal symbol start detection means for detecting the game medium received in the normal symbol start port;
A normal symbol lottery means for performing a normal symbol lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the normal symbol start detection means;
Based on the result of the normal symbol lottery, normal effect display control means for performing a predetermined display effect in a predetermined display area arranged in the game area, and displaying the result of the normal symbol lottery;
On the condition that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a specific result, an entrance that allows the game medium to enter by opening a predetermined opening and closing piece,
The game medium that has moved in a predetermined cycle and entered from the entrance can be guided to either the first reception port or the second reception port, and the game medium can be guided to the first reception port with a predetermined guidance probability. A guiding means that can be guided;
A gaming machine that generates an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player based on the fact that a game ball that has entered from the entrance is received by the first receiving port by the guiding means,
further,
A special symbol start port that is arranged in the game area and is capable of receiving the game medium when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a specific result;
Special symbol start detection means for detecting the game medium received in the special symbol start port;
A special symbol lottery means for performing a special symbol lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the special symbol start detection unit;
Based on the result of the special symbol lottery, a special pattern is selected from among a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times of the special symbol, and the selected variation pattern is displayed in the predetermined display area. Production display control means;
With
The predetermined opening / closing piece is opened based on the lapse of the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern among the plurality of fluctuation patterns, and the predetermined opening / closing piece is opened from the entrance when the predetermined opening / closing piece is opened. When the entered game medium is received by the first receiving port, the advantageous gaming state can be generated.
A gaming machine characterized by that.   The normal symbol lottery means is:
  A normal symbol random number is acquired based on detection of the game medium by the normal symbol start detecting means, and the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired normal symbol random number.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The special symbol lottery means
  A special symbol random number is acquired based on detection of the game medium by the special symbol start detecting means, and the special symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired special symbol random number.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.