JP5299793B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the deterioration of the amusement by reducing drawback due to enlargement of display means as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes: a performance display device 211 disposed visibly from a player via a game area 37 where a game ball is shot by the player's operation and capable of displaying a predetermined performance image; an attacker device 230 disposed above the performance display device 211 in the game area 37 and having a large winning hole where the game ball can enter; and a distribution space 221 discharging the game ball entering the large winning hole of the attacker device 230 by making it fall downward the performance display device 221 through the front side of the rear end face of the performance display device 221 so as not to be involved in a game state control. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

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 game machines such as pachinko machines, display means capable of displaying effect images such as symbols are provided on a game board having a game area into which a game medium such as a game ball is driven and arranged in the game area. A lottery is performed by winning a game medium at the start opening (start winning prize), and according to the lottery result, a plurality of symbols displayed on the display means are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. When a combination of the above conditions satisfies a predetermined condition, it is known that an attacker device having a big prize opening is opened and closed to generate a favorable game state such as a big hit game that is advantageous to the player ( For example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  In this type of gaming machine, a character appears as an effect image separately from the design, and a variety of effect images can be displayed according to the movement of the character, and various effect images are variably displayed according to the lottery result. In some cases, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the lottery result from the starting prize.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-057655 JP 2004-147900 A

By the way, the display area of the effect image may be enlarged in order to make the pattern or character displayed on the display means as the effect image more easily visible or to make a complicated (subtle) movement that is more interesting. Conceivable. That is, it is conceivable to display the effect image using a larger display means, but it is necessary to solve the problem that becomes an obstacle when the display means is enlarged.

  Also, it is desired that the player can be excited and excited by the mode of the opening / closing operation of the attacker device itself, so that the gaming interest is enhanced.

  Thus, after solving the problem which becomes an obstacle when the display means is enlarged, not only the effect on the display means thus enlarged, but also the mode of the opening / closing operation of the attacker device itself, the player It has been desired to develop a gaming machine that can excite and thrill.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention reduces the interest by reducing the obstacles due to the enlargement of the display means as much as possible, and also by giving the attacking device itself a mode of opening and closing operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suppress this.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is arranged such that a game area into which a game medium is driven by a player's operation, and a player can visually recognize the game area, and at least one of a design, a character, and a background Display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image using the game, a start port capable of receiving a game medium driven into the game area, and a game opening / closing means disposed in the game area and operated by a predetermined opening / closing means. When having a winning prize opening that facilitates acceptance and lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on acceptance of game media to the start opening, and a predetermined result is obtained by lottery by the lottery means In the gaming machine capable of giving a profit to the player, the lottery result by the lottery means includes a win and a miss, and it is determined that the win is won out of the win and the miss. to conditions, A first game aspect that sets the probability of winning serial per relatively low, according to the change between the second game manner that relatively set high winning probability per the than the first game aspect control and executable winning probability changing means, if the result of the lottery by the drawing means is a first per one per above, the change to the second game aspect by the winning probability changing means, wherein the predetermined opening and closing A first profit providing means for providing a player with a first profit providing an opportunity to obtain a prize ball by facilitating acceptance of a game medium at the special winning opening by means of means, and a lottery by the lottery means If the result is the second of the winnings, the first probability is granted despite the change to the second game mode by the winning probability changing means and operating the predetermined opening / closing means. In case of means In addition, by providing an opportunity to obtain a prize ball by operating the predetermined opening / closing means in a manner that the number of game media received at the special winning opening is reduced, a second benefit having a lower value than the first benefit is provided. When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is out of the range and satisfies a specific condition, either the first game mode or the second game mode Even if the game mode is controlled by the winning probability changing means, the second profit is not obtained with respect to the operation of the predetermined opening / closing means at the winning prize opening, although the game mode is not changed by the winning probability changing means. As in the case of the giving means, the second providing the opportunity to obtain a prize ball by operating the predetermined opening / closing means in such a manner that the reception of the game medium at the big prize opening is less than in the case of the first profit giving means. of A third profit granting means for giving a player a third profit different from the profit, and a game medium that is not used for a predetermined lottery by the lottery means with respect to the game medium accepted in the big prize opening And a discharge flow path for discharging the display means by flowing down the display means through the front side from the rear end surface of the display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means performs the predetermined determination based on a winning determination random number acquired on the basis of acceptance of the gaming medium into the starting port. The lottery is performed.
The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the lottery means temporarily holds a winning determination random number acquired based on the acceptance of the game medium to the start port. In addition, the predetermined lottery is performed based on a winning determination random number that has been released from the hold state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Mean 1: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
Display means arranged so as to be visible from the player through the game area and capable of displaying a predetermined effect image using at least one of a symbol, a character, and a background;
A winning opening that is arranged above the display means and in the gaming area, and allows a gaming medium to be won;
A discharge flow path for discharging the game medium won in the winning opening through the front side of the rear end surface of the display means and below the display means so as not to be involved in the game state control;
It is characterized by comprising "."
Here, “through the game area” means that when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the effect image displayed on the display means is seen at a position overlapping the game area.

  Further, the “symbol” is a design for presentation made up of numbers, symbols, or a combination of them with a picture. “Character” means an image other than a graphic sequence and background, and is created for characters such as novels, comics, movies, and plays, animals, plants, props, or this game machine. A virtual person, animal, plant, or prop can be exemplified.

  Furthermore, the “display means” can display an effect image using characters, backgrounds, designs, etc. For example, “liquid crystal display (LCD)”, “CRT”, “dot matrix”, “light emission” Examples include a diode (LED), a 7-segment LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, an incandescent lamp, a plasma display (PDP), and a laser display.

  In addition, the “winning mouth” is a game medium that is paid out when a predetermined number of game media are received, and the received game media are discharged from the gaming machine without being returned to the game area. , “General winning opening”, “start winning opening”, “big winning opening”, “V winning opening” and the like. The winning opening may be such that the probability of accepting a game medium to the winning opening is changed. For example, “having a pair of movable pieces that can be expanded (for example, an electric tulip, an attacker device)” , “Those that are opened or closed by a movable piece, an opening / closing member or the like (for example, an electric tulip, an attacker device)”, and the like.

  Furthermore, the “discharge channel” may be any channel that is formed so as to pass through the front side of the rear end surface of the display means. For example, the “discharge channel” may be formed such that a game medium passes through the display means. "," Formed so that the game medium passes through the front side of the display means "," formed so that the game medium passes between the front surface of the display means and the front surface of the game board forming the game area " , “A game medium that passes through the front side of the display means and the front side of the game board”, “a game medium that passes through the front side of the obstacle nail placed in the game area”, etc. Can be mentioned.

  “Not related to game state control” means that a predetermined number of game media are paid out based on detection of a corresponding game medium or detection of a game state that changes depending on the corresponding game medium, This is not related to control for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player so that the game medium can be awarded to a winning opening where the game medium is paid out. In other words, the corresponding game medium is not related to the control relating to the payout of the game medium. For example, even if the corresponding game medium is detected, the detection signal is not sent at all to the main board that controls the game state.

  By the way, when a winning opening is arranged above the display means, it is conceivable to arrange a discharge channel for discharging the game medium won in the winning opening on the left and right outer sides of the display means and on the back side of the game board. In this case, game media payout means (payout device), various control boards for controlling the game, and the like have been arranged at the corresponding positions, and the space where the discharge flow path can be installed is narrow. If the discharge flow path is installed in the game, the flow path becomes narrow, and there is a possibility that the game medium is likely to stagnate. In particular, when the winning opening is a large winning opening, a large amount of game media wins in a short time, so if the discharge flow path is narrow, the game medium may stagnate and cause clogging of balls.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, the display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, the winning opening arranged above the displaying means, and the game medium won in the winning opening pass through the front side from the rear end face of the displaying means. And a discharge channel that flows down to the outside of the display device and flows out of the gaming machine.

  As a result, the gaming medium won in the winning opening arranged above the display means is discharged without passing through the back side of the display means, so that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from becoming thick. Even if a large display means with a large thickness is used, the thickness of the gaming machine can be suppressed, so that the display area of the effect image can be widened, and the pattern used for the effect image It is possible to make the character and the character easier to see and to make a complicated (fine) movement that can enhance the interest, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, since the winning opening is arranged above the display means and is close to the upper part of the game area where the game medium is to be driven, it becomes easier to aim for the winning hole by the game medium driving operation, and the excitement by the game medium driving operation is enhanced. In addition, even if the display means is enlarged, it is not arranged below the display means as in the conventional gaming machine, so that the winning of the game medium to the winning opening is hardly affected by the size of the display means. The display means can be enlarged without reducing the interest of the medium.

  Further, since the discharge flow path of the game medium won in the winning opening is arranged in front of the rear end face of the display means, the width of the discharge flow path is set to be substantially the same as the width of the display means, for example. The volume of the discharge channel can be increased, the game medium can be prevented from stagnation in the discharge channel, and the occurrence of ball clogging in the discharge channel can be prevented. It is possible to arrange the winning opening well above the means, to reduce as much as possible the obstacle due to the enlargement of the display means, and it is possible to suppress the interest from being lowered by the obstacle.

  The game medium flowing through the discharge channel may be made visible to the player, so that the game medium won in the winning opening that could not be seen with a conventional gaming machine can be seen. By showing the flow of game media that has never been seen before, it is possible to give a novel sense to the player and expect an effect that can enhance interest.

  In addition, the game medium that circulates in the discharge flow path is made visible to the player, and a game medium distribution space of a predetermined scale is provided in the discharge flow path, and a plurality of game medium flow paths are provided in the game medium distribution space. And by distributing the game media through the respective flow paths, it is possible to show the player the effect of the movement by the game media and to entertain the player. In particular, if the winning opening is a big winning opening that can be won in an advantageous gaming state (big hit game), the game medium in the discharge channel is a monotonous game that aims at the big winning opening during the big hit game. It is possible to suppress the interest from deteriorating by enjoying the production of the movement.

  In addition, in conventional gaming machines, the game media won in the prize opening was simply discharged, but the game media movements that have never been made in the discharge flow path can make the player feel excited and thrilled. When the game is performed, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by using a game medium (for example, a so-called dead ball) that can no longer be involved in the subsequent game state control by winning the winning a prize opening.

Means 2: In the constitution of means 1,
“The effect image that is transmitted through the discharge channel and displayed on the display means is visible to the player”.

  Here, “permeate the discharge flow path” means that the wall surface of the discharge flow path is formed of a transparent member so that the effect image displayed on the rear can be seen from the front. It is.

  By the way, when the discharge channel is arranged on the front side of the effect image displayed by the display unit, the effect image is blocked by the discharge channel, and there is a problem that it is impossible to show the effect by the effect image. Therefore, it can be considered that the effect image can be viewed from the front by arranging the discharge channel on either one or both of the left and right of the displayed effect image. Since the viewing area of the effect image that can be visually recognized becomes small, there is a problem that even if the display means is enlarged, the display area of the effect image does not become large and the meaning of the enlargement is not made.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine, the game medium that has been struck above the display means is caused to flow downward through the right and left of the display means so that the game image does not cover the effect image displayed on the display means. It was. For this reason, on the left and right sides of the display means, the game area and the flow path of the game medium are narrow, and it is difficult to entertain the player by the movement of the game medium itself, and there is a possibility that the entertainment is lowered.

  According to the structure of the means 2, the effect image can be viewed from the front through the discharge passage. Thereby, even if the discharge channel is formed on the entire front side of the display means, it is possible to prevent the effect that the discharge channel becomes an obstacle and the effect image cannot be visually recognized. It can suppress that the effect to be reduced falls.

  In addition, since the effect image can be visually recognized through the discharge channel, the effect image is not obstructed by the discharge channel, the display means is enlarged, and the effect image is displayed in a larger display area. It is possible to display effects with higher impact, entertain the effect images, and suppress the interest from deteriorating.

  Furthermore, since the game medium is distributed in front of the effect image so as to cover the effect image, it is possible to show an effect that the effect image is blocked by the game medium, which was not seen with conventional game machines. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to difficulty in getting bored. In addition, various movements such as jumping and falling may be given to the game medium circulating in the discharge flow path, and the unprecedented movement of the game medium unfolded in front of the production image will be enjoyed. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

Means 3: In the constitution of means 1 or means 2,
"Opening / closing means that can be opened and closed in either an open state in which the game medium can be won in the winning opening, or a closed state in which no winning is possible;
A game medium detecting means arranged at a position different from the winning opening in the game area and capable of detecting a game medium;
Lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the game medium detection means;
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means;
As the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generating means, the opening / closing control means for causing the opening / closing means for closing the prize opening to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation so that a game medium can be awarded to the prize opening. It is further characterized by the above.

  Here, as the “opening / closing means”, “having a pair of movable pieces, being opened by separating the tips of the movable pieces from each other, and being closed by being approached (for example, an electric tulip)” , “Consisting of a movable piece or an opening / closing member that can be rotated with one end as a fulcrum, and the winning opening is opened or closed by rotating (for example, an attacker device)”, etc. Is mentioned.

  The “game medium detecting means” includes “a game medium that detects a game medium that passes through a predetermined area in the game area (for example, a gate)” and “a game medium that is received in a predetermined reception port ( For example, a starting port) ”, etc. may be mentioned. Note that the game medium received at the predetermined receiving port may be returned to the game area, or may be discharged from the gaming machine without being returned. Further, a predetermined number of game media may be paid out or may not be paid out according to detection by the game media detection means.

  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.

  In addition, when the winning opening arranged above the display means is a winning opening that can always win game media, such as a general winning opening, the game medium won in the winning opening is the effect image. There are many opportunities to see unprecedented movement of the game media that passes through the front, and depending on the player, there is a risk that the initial impact will be weakened by getting used to it, and the interest will be lowered.

  Further, when the winning opening arranged above the display means is a general winning opening, the gaming medium won in the winning opening is not returned to the gaming area. Therefore, even if various motions are given to the game media in the discharge flow path and the performance is produced by the motion, the interest is weak and the effect of the performance can be expected. There is a risk of disappearing.

  According to the structure of the means 3, the opening / closing means for opening / closing the winning opening, the game medium detecting means for detecting the game medium at the predetermined position in the game area, and the lottery means for drawing the predetermined lottery result by the detection of the game medium detecting means. The game apparatus includes an advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and an opening / closing control means for causing the opening / closing means to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation as the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state.

  In other words, when a game medium is detected at the start port arranged in the game area, a predetermined lottery result is drawn, and the lottery result (for example, “hit” such as “big hit” or “short win”, “small hit”) ), The opening / closing means is caused to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation so that a game medium can be won in a winning opening (for example, a big winning opening).

  As a result, since the winning opening arranged above the display means is a big winning opening, when a “big hit” or the like is drawn and an advantageous gaming state is entered, a lot of game media can be added to the winning opening (large winning opening) in a short time. Although the winning channel will be awarded, since the discharge channel is arranged in front of the rear end face of the display means, the width of the discharge channel can be made substantially the same as the width of the display unit, for example. , The volume of the discharge channel can be increased, and even if a large amount of game media circulates in the discharge channel, it is possible to prevent the game medium from stagnation in the discharge channel. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of ball clogging and to enjoy an advantageous gaming state satisfactorily.

  In addition, when a predetermined lottery result is drawn, it is possible to win a game medium in the winning opening. If a predetermined lottery result such as “big hit” is not drawn, the game medium is awarded to the winning opening. It is possible to limit the opportunity to see the movement of the game media circulating in the discharge flow channel in front of the production image, and to prevent the user from getting used to it, so that it is difficult to get bored and the interest is reduced. be able to.

  In addition, since the game medium is distributed in the discharge channel only in the advantageous gaming state, it is possible to increase the value of the game medium flowing in the discharge channel and the game medium is distributed in the discharge channel. By doing so, it can be surely recognized that the advantageous gaming state has occurred, and it can be more interesting.

  In addition, during the advantageous gaming state, the player's driving operation is a simple operation aiming only at the winning award (large winning award), so there is room for the game and the movement of the game medium in the discharge channel Since it is possible to be interested, by giving the game medium various effects in the discharge channel, it is possible to draw attention to the game media in the discharge channel, and the player by the effect by the movement Can be enjoyed and enhanced.

Means 4: In the configuration of means 3,
“In accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means, the display further includes an effect display control means for displaying the effect image displayed on the display means in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the effect image suggesting the lottery result. It is characterized by that.

  According to the configuration of the means 4, when the predetermined lottery result is drawn by the lottery means, the effect image is further displayed, and the effect display control means for stopping and displaying the effect image suggesting the lottery result is further provided. .

  As a result, the effect images such as symbols can be variably displayed at the time of the lottery, so that the expectation for the lottery result can be enhanced depending on whether or not the desired lottery result is displayed. In addition, it is possible to make the gaming machine enjoyable by preventing the player who is used to the conventional gaming machine from feeling uncomfortable by making the display means the same as the conventional gaming machine. it can.

Means 5: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 4,
“The discharge channel is
A game medium distribution space having a space of a predetermined scale in which the effect image displayed on the display means and the game medium distributed inside from the player can be visually recognized;
A plurality of receiving ports that can be received in order to discharge the gaming media in the gaming media distribution space;
It further includes distribution means for distributing the game media so that the game media that has entered the game media distribution space and entered the game media distribution space are received at any of the plurality of receiving ports. It is characterized by.

  Here, the “game media distribution space” is a space in which the game media can be distributed in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the front and rear, and is a space (volume) that allows the game media to stay in the interior for at least one second. . The game medium distribution space may include a plurality of “channels” through which game media can be distributed. Examples of the “channels” include “things that allow game media to flow down from the top”, “A game medium is repelled by a highly repellent member and distributed in the upward or left-right direction”, “A game medium is dropped on a constant repulsion member”, “Moving object (including sorting device) ) That changes the moving direction of the game medium.

  In addition, as “sorting means”, “something that sorts game media by switching the flow path of game media by moving a movable member”, “having a plurality of sort holes, arrangement structure of these sort holes, etc. The game medium is distributed probabilistically to any one of the distribution holes. Examples of distribution to the reception port include “distributed to a flow channel corresponding to each reception port”, “distributed to any of a plurality of flow channels having different ratios received at each reception port”, and the like. .

  According to the configuration of the means 5, any one of a predetermined-scale game medium distribution space in which the internal game medium can be visually recognized and a plurality of receiving ports for discharging the game medium in the game medium distribution space are provided in the discharge channel. And a distribution means for distributing the game medium to the entrance.

  As a result, the player can show the player the effect of the game medium such that the game medium won in the winning opening can be distributed to any of the plurality of receiving ports by the distributing means in the game medium distribution space of the discharge channel. It is possible to entertain the player depending on which reception medium the game medium is distributed to and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  It should be noted that, for example, a jumping, falling, traversing, or swinging motion is added until the game medium distributed by the distribution means is received by any of the receiving ports. In this way, it is possible to produce an effect based on the movement of the game medium, and to make the player more entertaining and entertaining.

Means 6: In the configuration of means 5,
“The discharge channel is
Kinetic energy applying means that is disposed downstream of the distributing means and upstream of the plurality of receiving ports, and applies predetermined kinetic energy without power to the game medium that has won the winning opening;
Jumping means for jumping the game medium given kinetic energy by the kinetic energy giving means by either repulsion by a highly repulsive member or rolling upward from the horizontal direction;
The game medium jumped by the jumping means or the game medium given kinetic energy by the kinetic energy applying means is captured by attenuating the kinetic energy by physical deformation of the low-rebound member as the kinetic energy attenuating means. And a capturing means having a rolling surface capable of rolling the captured game medium in the left-right and front-rear directions, wherein the first receiving opening opens on the rolling surface;
The kinetic energy that can be imparted by the kinetic energy imparting means is adjustable, and is provided with an inclined surface that includes the kinetic energy attenuating means, and an outflow part that causes the game medium supplied to the inclined surface to flow downward. Energy adjustment means;
At least two jumping means are disposed across the catching means, and the game medium jumps from the jumping means on one side to the jumping means on the other side so that the game medium jumps over the catching means with respect to the catching means. A first jump passage that jumps from the jumping means to the capturing means,
Unlike the first jump flow path, the game medium is directly captured without jumping the capture means from the jump means on one side or the other side with respect to the capture means via the applied energy adjusting means. A second jump flow path that jumps to reach the capture means,
Unlike the first jump flow path and the second jump flow path, the game medium further includes a special flow path that reaches the capture means without going through the jump means. .

  Here, examples of the “kinetic energy applying means” include “thing that gives kinetic energy by dropping a game medium by gravity”, and specifically, “a free fall by releasing the game medium directly below” To give kinetic energy by "," to give kinetic energy by giving the game medium a free initial fall after applying a horizontal initial velocity "," downward by guidance means for guiding the game medium in contact And the like that give kinetic energy by being guided to "."

  In addition, “jumping” means that the game medium jumps, the game medium being jumped is in a non-contact state with other members, and “jumping means” is to jump by the kinetic energy of the game medium itself. For example, “a thing that jumps by guiding the moving direction of the game medium in a direction higher than the horizontal direction (for example, a jumping table)” or “a repulsion by a highly repulsive member” "Things that make it jump".

  Furthermore, as the “kinetic energy attenuating means”, any member may be used as long as the constituent member attenuates the kinetic energy by physical deformation such as plastic deformation or elastic deformation. "," Made of fiber material and formed into a net-like, woven, or non-woven fabric "," made of organic, inorganic, metal, etc., made into a fiber-like or linear material, raised-up ", Etc.

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, since a plurality of obstacle nails are driven in the game area, the game medium moves in various directions and comes into contact when the game medium contacts the obstacle nails. Depending on the orientation, the game medium may bounce upward, but in contact with the obstacle nail, only small movements can be given to the game medium, giving the player a large movement and giving the player It was difficult to raise interest by attracting attention.

  In addition, by placing an elastic member such as rubber or a spring in the game area and giving a large movement to the game medium due to the repulsion of the elastic member, a game medium receiving port is disposed at the rebound destination. It may be possible to increase interest by focusing on the movement of game media. However, in this case, since the chance of being accepted is increased by abutting against an elastic member arranged in the game area, it becomes a game aimed at the elastic member, it becomes a monotonous game, and it becomes easy to get tired and lowers interest There was a risk of letting it go.

  Furthermore, for example, it can be considered to pay attention to the game medium by moving the game medium up and down or left and right, or moving it quickly, but if the game medium is moved large or fast, it moves. A large amount of kinetic energy will be accumulated in the later game media, and if it comes into contact with an obstacle nail or an object at the destination, the game media will be greatly blown and will move unintentionally, causing the game to be assumed. Could be difficult.

  Also, when jumping game media with its own kinetic energy, depending on the amount of kinetic energy possessed by the game media, the jumping distance and height will change, and it may not jump to the desired position, or jump too much, There is a risk that it will be difficult to cause the game medium to perform the intended movement, and that the entertainment will be reduced. Specifically, for example, when the game medium jumps including the kinetic energy at the time of entering the accessory, depending on the contact state with the obstacle nail or the like placed outside the accessory, There is a risk that the kinetic energy of the game medium at the time of entering the character becomes various, and it may not be possible to jump sufficiently.

  Also, when the game medium is captured, there is a possibility that the game medium may bounce or bounce due to the kinetic energy of the game medium and cannot be surely captured. As this capturing means, the game medium is pinched or grasped. In the case of things, a mechanism for gripping the game medium is required, and there is a problem that the configuration becomes complicated. Furthermore, when the game medium is captured while maintaining its kinetic energy, that is, when the captured game medium still has momentum (kinetic energy), the kinetic energy of the captured game medium There is a risk that the game medium cannot be reliably supplied to the guide means, or that the game medium is out of the guide of the guide means.

  Furthermore, in the conventional gaming machine, the game media that has won the prize opening is led out of the gaming machine after being guided from the prize opening to the back of the game board, and is not visible to the player. The game media that won the prize could not enhance the player's interest.

  Further, in the conventional gaming machine, when the display means is enlarged, the game area through which the game medium can be distributed becomes narrow by the display means, and even if a large movement is made to the game medium, the space cannot be secured. However, there is a problem that the enjoyment due to the movement of the game medium decreases due to the increase in the size of the display means.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, the kinetic energy applying means for applying a predetermined kinetic energy to the game medium that has entered from the big prize opening, and the game medium to which the kinetic energy has been applied jump in the game medium distribution space of the discharge channel. Jumping means that has a kinetic energy attenuating means that can capture a jumping or kinetic energy-supplied gaming medium and attenuates the kinetic energy, and has a first receiving port opened on the rolling surface; At least two jumping means are arranged with the capture energy sandwiched between the applied energy adjusting means for adjusting the kinetic energy applied by the kinetic energy applying means, and jumping over the capture means by jumping with one jump means and then the other jump The first jump flow path that jumps again by means and is captured by the capture means, and jumps by any jump means without jumping over the capture means A second leap passage captured in the capture unit, and a jumping means is that further a special channel that is captured in the capturing means without jumping.

  As a result, when the game medium wins the winning opening, it enters the game medium distribution space of the discharge channel and is distributed to any one of the channels by the distribution means. In other words, the game medium to which kinetic energy is applied by the kinetic energy applying means jumps over the capturing means having the first receiving port by jumping by one jumping means and then jumps again by the other jumping means and moves the capturing means. A first jump passage captured by the energy attenuating means, a second jump passage captured by the jump means without the game medium jumping over the capture means, and captured by the kinetic energy attenuating means of the capture means, and the jump means Then, since the distribution means distributes to any flow path of the special flow path captured by the kinetic energy capture means of the capture means without jumping, even if the game medium is distributed to any flow path, It is possible to show a dynamic movement full of unprecedented dynamism that falls and discharge without returning to the game area by winning a prize Even game media, it is possible to entertain the sufficiently player, can be assumed to be enhanced entertaining.

  Specifically, when a game medium that has won a prize opening is guided to the first jump channel, it seems to have failed to capture the game medium first, and then captures it, making the player more excited and thrilled. It is possible to make things more exciting and more exciting. In addition, when guided to the second jump flow path, the applied energy adjusting means jumps after the movement of the game medium once slows down, so that it becomes a slow and abundant movement and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. Furthermore, when guided to the special channel, the game medium is directly captured by the capturing means without jumping, and it makes a big movement unprecedented to surprise the player and make it more interesting. Can do.

  In addition, since the discharge channel is arranged in front of the rear end surface of the display unit, the volume of the game medium distribution space can be increased as the display unit is enlarged, and the plurality of channels as described above. Can be formed in the game medium distribution space, and the production by the movement of the game medium can be enjoyed.

Means 7: In the configuration of means 6,
“The plurality of receiving ports have at least a first receiving port that allows a player to easily receive a game medium, and a second receiving port that receives a game medium that has not been received by the first receiving port,
Gaming state detection means for detecting a gaming state that is changed by a player's operation;
The proportion of the first jump flow channel, the second jump flow channel, and the special flow channel in which the game medium is received most into the first receiving port according to the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means And a distribution control means for controlling the distribution means so that the game medium is distributed to the flow path whose height is increased. "

  Here, the “first entrance that has been attracted attention” means “a game medium rolling surface having a predetermined width in the game medium distribution space, and the first entrance being provided on the rolling surface ( For example, in the case of a golf course, the rolling surface is green and the first entrance is regarded as a cup on the green) ”,“ the first entrance is placed in a prominent position ”,“ the first entrance The first receiving port is made conspicuous by providing the light emitting means around and making it emit light.

  The “gaming state detection means” includes “things for detecting game media circulating in a predetermined area in the game area” and “game media received in a reception opening such as a start opening or a prize opening in the game area. "Detection", "Detection of the movable state of movable objects such as movable pieces and rotating bodies", "Detection of the contents and display state of the effect image by the display means", "To game area of game media" And the like "," the one that detects the lottery result ", and the like.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, the receiving port is made into a first receiving port for accepting game media that is easily noticed by the player, and a second receiving port for receiving game media not received in the first receiving port. According to the game state detected by the state detection means, the flow path in which the ratio of receiving the game medium to the first receiving port is the highest among the first jump flow path, the second jump flow path, and the special flow path. In addition, the game medium won in the winning opening is distributed by the distribution means under the control of the distribution control means.

  As a result, the percentage of the game media that has won the winning opening according to the gaming state is received at the first entrance, so that, for example, the lottery result for the gaming state is usually the lottery probability that lottery is won. If it is made to be accepted at the first entrance at the time of `` probable big hit '' or `` probability small hit '' that changes to a higher probability than the probability of time, as if the game medium was accepted into the first entrance, The lottery probability can be shown to be changed to a high probability, and it can be completely different from the effect display that changes the probability using the effect image like a conventional gaming machine, and it is innovative to the player A sense can be given and it can be made more interesting.

  In addition, for example, when an advantageous game state is generated by lottery of “big hit”, the number of continuous times (number of rounds) of the advantageous game state displayed on the display means is displayed that is less than the actual number of continuous times. Sometimes, when the game medium won in the prize opening is received at the first receiving port by the sorting means, the display of the number of continuations is the actual number of continuations. Compared to the effect of increasing the number of continuations with the effect image effect display, it can be seen that the number of continuations has increased as a result of the game medium being received at the first entrance. It is possible to make the player feel as if he / she is not a process but a game medium driving operation, and it can be expected to be more interesting.

  In addition, the player can be excited and excited by whether or not the game medium that has entered the game medium distribution space of the discharge channel is distributed to the first receiving port according to the game state. It is possible to expect an effect that can enhance the interest, and it is possible to enjoy the movement of the game medium in the game medium distribution space, and to suppress the decrease in the interest.

  Furthermore, since the game medium is distributed to any one of the first jump flow path, the second jump flow path, and the special flow path by the distribution means, the player is determined depending on which flow path is distributed. In addition to being thrilled and thrilled, when a predetermined gaming state is reached, the game medium is distributed to the channel with the highest rate of acceptance into the first receiving port. Depending on whether or not it is distributed, a sense of expectation can be given and the interest can be enhanced.

Means 8: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
Display means arranged so as to be visible from the player through the game area and capable of displaying a predetermined effect image using at least one of a symbol, a character, and a background;
A winning opening that is arranged above the display means and in the gaming area, and allows a gaming medium to be won;
An opening / closing means capable of opening and closing the game medium in an open state where the game medium can be won or a closed state where the winning is impossible;
A game medium detecting means arranged at a position different from the winning opening in the game area and capable of detecting a game medium;
Lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the game medium detection means;
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means;
As the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generating means, the opening / closing control means for causing the opening / closing means for closing the prize opening to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation so that a game medium can be awarded to the prize opening. When,
When the opening / closing means is opened by the opening / closing control means, the game medium won in the winning opening passes through the front side of the rear end surface of the display means so as not to be involved in the game state control. Can be discharged to
A game medium distribution space having a space of a predetermined scale in which the effect image displayed on the display means and the game medium distributed inside from the player can be visually recognized,
A first receiving port that is capable of receiving game media in the game media distribution space so as to be discharged without being related to the game state control, and that allows the player to easily receive the game media, and the first receiving port. A second entrance for accepting game media that was not accepted by
Kinetic energy applying means that is disposed upstream of the first receiving port and the second receiving port, and applies predetermined kinetic energy to the game medium that has won the winning port without power.
Jumping means for jumping the game medium given kinetic energy by the kinetic energy giving means by either repulsion by a highly repulsive member or rolling upward from the horizontal direction;
The game medium jumped by the jumping means or the game medium given kinetic energy by the kinetic energy applying means is captured by attenuating the kinetic energy by physical deformation of the low-rebound member as the kinetic energy attenuating means. And a capturing means having a rolling surface capable of rolling the captured game medium in the left-right and front-rear directions, wherein the first receiving port opens on the rolling surface,
The kinetic energy that can be imparted by the kinetic energy imparting means is adjustable, and is provided with an inclined surface that includes the kinetic energy attenuating means, and an outflow part that causes the game medium supplied to the inclined surface to flow downward. Energy adjustment means,
At least two jumping means are disposed across the catching means, and the game medium jumps from the jumping means on one side to the jumping means on the other side so that the game medium jumps over the catching means with respect to the catching means. A first jump flow path that jumps from the jump means to the capture means,
Unlike the first jump flow path, the game medium is directly captured without jumping the capture means from the jump means on one side or the other side with respect to the capture means via the applied energy adjusting means. A second jump flow path that jumps to reach the capture means,
Unlike the first jump flow path and the second jump flow path, a special flow path where the game medium reaches the capture means without going through the jump means,
A distribution means capable of distributing the game medium won in the winning opening to any of the first jump flow path, the second jump flow path, and the special flow path;
A discharge flow path having
Gaming state detection means for detecting a gaming state that is changed by a player's operation;
The proportion of the first jump flow channel, the second jump flow channel, and the special flow channel in which the game medium is received most into the first receiving port according to the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means A distribution control means for controlling the distribution means so that the game medium is distributed to the flow path increased in height,
According to the lottery result of the lottery means, after the effect image displayed on the display means is variably displayed, the effect display control means for stopping and displaying the effect image suggesting the lottery result is provided. It is characterized by being.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, a display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, a winning opening arranged above the display means, an opening / closing means for opening / closing the winning opening, and a game medium at a predetermined position in the gaming area are detected. A game medium detecting means, a lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result by detection of the game medium detecting means, an advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and an advantageous game state The opening / closing control means for causing the opening / closing means to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation as a generation, and the game medium won in the winning opening flows down from the rear end face of the display means to the lower side of the display means so as not to be related to the game state control. First, the game medium distribution space of a predetermined scale that can be discharged out of the gaming machine and the internal game medium can be visually recognized, and the game medium in the game medium distribution space is discharged to make it easier to receive the game medium. Movement that imparts kinetic energy to the game medium from the big prize opening that is arranged upstream of the entrance and the second entrance, the first entrance, and the second entrance that accept the game media that has not been accepted in the first entrance Energy giving means, jumping means for jumping a game medium to which kinetic energy is given by a high resilience member, and kinetic energy attenuating means consisting of a low resilience member to attenuate the kinetic energy to capture the game medium. By jumping with one jumping means after arranging a plurality of jumping means so as to sandwich the catching means having one receiving port, an imparted energy adjusting means capable of adjusting the kinetic energy given to the game medium, and the catching means The first jump flow path that jumps over the capture means and then jumps again with the other jump means and is captured by the capture means, either without jumping over the capture means A second jump flow path that is jumped by the jump means and captured by the capture means, a special flow path that is captured by the capture means without jumping by the jump means, and a first jump flow path for the game medium that has won the prize opening, A discharge channel having a second jumping channel and a distribution unit that distributes to any one of the special channels, a gaming state detection unit that detects a gaming state, and a first depending on the detected gaming state A distribution control means for controlling the distribution means so that the game medium is received in the first receiving port among the jumping flow path, the second jumping flow path, and the special flow path, and distributed to the flow path having the highest ratio; An effect display control unit is provided that displays the effect image in a variable manner according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stops the effect image suggesting the lottery result.

  In other words, when a predetermined lottery result is drawn by the detection of the game medium detecting means, and an advantageous gaming state is generated by the lottery result, the opening / closing means for opening and closing the winning opening arranged above the display means opens and closes, When a game medium wins in the winning opening in the open state, the first jump flow path, the second jump flow in which the winning game medium jumps or falls in front of the effect image on the display means according to the game state Of the road and the special flow path, the game medium is distributed to the flow path having the highest rate of receiving the game medium at the first receiving port, and after flowing through any of the flow paths, it is discharged without being returned to the game area. Is.

  As a result, the gaming medium won in the winning opening arranged above the display means is discharged without passing through the back side of the display means, so that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from becoming thick. Even if a large display means with a large thickness is used, the thickness of the gaming machine can be suppressed, so that the display area of the effect image can be widened, and the pattern used for the effect image It is possible to make the character and the character easier to see and to make a complicated (fine) movement that can enhance the interest, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, since the winning opening is arranged above the display means and is close to the upper part of the gaming area into which the game medium is to be driven, it becomes easier to aim for the winning hole by the operation of driving the gaming medium, and the gaming medium in the advantageous gaming state In addition to being able to enhance the fun of the driving operation, even if the display means is enlarged, it is not arranged below the display means as in conventional gaming machines. Therefore, the display means can be increased in size without reducing the interest of the game medium.

  In addition, since the winning opening located above the display means is a big winning opening, if a “big hit” or the like is drawn and an advantageous gaming state is entered, a lot of game media will win the winning opening (large winning opening) in a short time. However, since the discharge flow path is arranged in front of the rear end surface of the display means, the width of the discharge flow path can be made substantially the same as the width of the display means, for example. The volume of the discharge channel can be increased, and even if a large amount of game media circulates in the discharge channel, it is possible to prevent the game medium from stagnation in the discharge channel. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of ball clogging and to enjoy a favorable gaming state as well as to reduce the obstacles caused by the enlargement of the display means as much as possible. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, during the advantageous gaming state, the player's driving operation is a simple operation aiming only at the winning award (large winning award), so there is room for the game, and the movement of the game medium in the discharge channel Since it becomes possible to be interested, by giving effects by various movements that jump and fall on the game medium in the discharge flow path, the game medium in the discharge flow path is noted, It is possible to entertain the player by directing the movement and enhance the interest.

  Further, when the game medium wins the winning opening, it enters the game medium distribution space of the discharge channel and is distributed to any one of the channels by the distributing means. In other words, the game medium to which kinetic energy is applied by the kinetic energy applying means jumps over the capturing means having the first receiving port by jumping by one jumping means and then jumps again by the other jumping means and moves the capturing means. A first jump passage captured by the energy attenuating means, a second jump passage captured by the jump means without the game medium jumping over the capture means, and captured by the kinetic energy attenuating means of the capture means, and the jump means Then, since the distribution means distributes to any flow path of the special flow path captured by the kinetic energy capture means of the capture means without jumping, even if the game medium is distributed to any flow path, It is possible to show a dynamic movement full of unprecedented dynamism that falls and discharge without returning to the game area by winning a prize Even game media, it is possible to entertain the sufficiently player, can be assumed to be enhanced entertaining.

  Furthermore, since the game medium is distributed to any one of the first jump flow path, the second jump flow path, and the special flow path by the distribution means, the player is determined depending on which flow path is distributed. In addition to being thrilled and thrilled, when a predetermined gaming state is reached, the game medium is distributed to the channel with the highest rate of acceptance into the first receiving port. Depending on whether or not it is distributed, a sense of expectation can be given and the interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, it is possible to increase the expectation for the lottery result and to enhance the interest depending on whether the desired lottery result is displayed or not by displaying the effect images such as symbols in the lottery. In addition, it is possible to provide a game machine that can be enjoyed by preventing the player who is used to the conventional game machine from feeling uncomfortable by making the display means the same as the conventional game machine. .

  Depending on the gaming state, the percentage of the gaming media won in the winning opening will be accepted at the first entrance, so for example, the lottery result for the gaming state will be the lottery probability that lottery is won If it is accepted at the 1st entrance at the time of "probability big hit" or "probability small hit" that changes to a higher probability than the probability of, it will be lottery as if the game medium was accepted into the 1st entrance Probability can be shown to be changed to high probability, and it can be completely different from the effect display that changes the probability using the effect image like a conventional gaming machine, and it has a novel feeling to the player To make it more interesting.

  In addition, for example, when an advantageous game state is generated by lottery of “big hit”, the number of continuous times (number of rounds) of the advantageous game state displayed on the display means is displayed that is less than the actual number of continuous times. Sometimes, when the game medium won in the prize opening is received at the first receiving port by the sorting means, the display of the number of continuations is the actual number of continuations. Compared to the effect of increasing the number of continuations with the effect image effect display, it can be seen that the number of continuations has increased as a result of the game medium being received at the first entrance. It is possible to make the player feel as if he / she is not a process but a game medium driving operation, and it can be expected to be more interesting.

Means 9: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 8,
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 configuration of the means 9, the pachinko machine can achieve the effects of any of the means described above.

Means 10: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 8,
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 10, in the pachislot machine, the effect of any of the means described above can be achieved.

Means 11: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 8,
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 11, in the gaming machine obtained by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, the operational effect of any of the means described above can be achieved.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest by reducing as much as possible obstacles due to an increase in the size of the display means.

It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. 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 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 body, 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 back perspective view of a game board. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game area | region. It is a perspective view which shows the principal part of a game area | region. It is explanatory drawing explaining a motion of the game medium in a bonus. It is a perspective view which shows the distribution means in an accessory with schematic structure. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power failure generation | occurrence | production performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional schematic structure in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the game process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the change display pattern setting process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change in game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a big hit game in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a 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 FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body frame is opened on one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine and the front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. It is. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 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. 1 and 3.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main frame of the pachinko machine and the game board separated from the front right and diagonally.
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. 2). 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 59 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. 2 and 3.
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. A cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 is provided 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] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 to 4.
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, 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 attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5
It is formed in a substantially square plate size that fits from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 9). 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.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into the 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 91 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. A sub-control board box 93 in which a sub-control board 92 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed is mounted on the box mounting base 91 and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 93. A main control board box 95 in which the main control board 94 is accommodated is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93 and the main control board box 95 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 91, the sub control board box 93, and the main control board box 95 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and mounted.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.
A tank mounting portion 111, a rail mounting portion 112, a dispensing device mounting portion 113, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 114 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 111. The ball tank 114 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 114 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In addition, a discharge port 116 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 115 of the ball tank 114, and the bottom plate portion 115 is formed on an inclined surface inclined downward toward the discharge port 116. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 112 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 111 downward, and the rail component 117 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 so that the tank rail 118 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 111 is formed in a state where the upper lateral direction portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118. An inclined rail shelf 120 that is inclined downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8) is formed along the lower edge of the recess. An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 120 is used as a rail receiving portion 121.

  A rail constituting member 117 which is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 and constitutes the tank rail 118 includes a rear wall portion 122 which forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 112 and the front wall portion 119, 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 117 is attached to the rail attaching portion 112 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 118 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 116 of the ball tank 114 (falling due to its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 118, the game balls follow the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail constituent member 117 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 122 of the rail constituent member 117. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 (rail mounting portion 112) is separated from the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 120 that is the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 118 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In other words, the tank rail 118 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory). .

  Above the tank rail 118, a rectifying body 123 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 124. The rectifier 123 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. 7 and 8.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 113 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 125 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 113 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 127 through which a payout motor 126 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 125 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 113. Yes.

  In a state where the ball payout device 125 is mounted in the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion that is substantially at 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 payout device mounting portion 113, the rear end of the rail shelf 120, the ball tank 114, the tank rail 118, and the ball payout device 125 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 125 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, and is unitized by mounting various components related to payout. The ball payout device 125 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113 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 payout device 125 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 118 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 part 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. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 130 that is assembled with a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 128 that operates the launching hammer, and the like, assembled on the mounting substrate 129. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 132 that accommodates the power supply board 131 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 133 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 132. A payout control board box 134 to be accommodated is mounted. The payout control board 133 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 94 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 126 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 5 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 135 (see FIG. 9) and the main control board box 95 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 113 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 136 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 137.

  The rear cover body 136 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 138 and a peripheral wall portion 139 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 138. Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the wall portion 139 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 formed at a total of three positions above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 142 having a hinge pin 141 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the other wall portion 139 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The elastic closing body 143 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 136, the hinge pins 141 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 142 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 136 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 141, and the elastic closing body 143 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The rear cover body 136 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 136 covers the entire display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) 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 95 by the rear cover body 136. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 94 exposed to the upper part of the main control board box 95 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display apparatus 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 95 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 136. The inspection connector 144 arranged on the main control board 94 is exposed at the lower part of the main control board box 95, and the inspection connector on the main control board 94 is closed with the rear cover body 136 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 144 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148 are provided in the rear cover body 136, and internal heat is released from the large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 136 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 145 extending from the peripheral wall portion 139 to the rear wall portion 138, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 138 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 146 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 147 and a predetermined number of laterally rectangular heat radiation holes 148 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 138. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation hole 148 has a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 149 sealed by the seal screw (sealing member) of the main control board box 95. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 136 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 149 of the main control board box 95 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 148. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 136 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 149 of the main control board box 95 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, 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 136 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, at a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall portion 139c, a power cord (not shown) is held in a substantially folded state so as to be appropriately folded. An elastically deformable cord holder 150 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 118 (the rear wall surface of the rail component member 117). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 150 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 150.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 152 of the distribution board 151, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, by forming the cord holder 150 integrally with the rear cover body 136 and holding the power cord, the power cord hangs when the pachinko machine 1 is transported and stored, or it may become an obstacle. The trouble which is caught can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Lower Lower Side of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 6.
6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover body and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 153 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 stepped portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 153 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the winning ball and rental ball passage of the ball dispensing device 125 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 155 that houses the interface board 154 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 153. The interface board 154 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 133, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 133. Electrical connection is possible.

[Configuration of Game Board and Game Area] Description will be made based on FIGS. 10 to 13.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the main part of the game area, and FIG. 12 is an explanatory view for explaining the movement of the game medium in the accessory. 13 is a perspective view schematically showing the distribution means in the accessory.

  As described above, the game board 5 is provided with the guide rail 78 including the outer rail 76 and the inner rail 77, and the game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. In the game area 37, an accessory 210 is disposed at a substantially central portion thereof, and an effect display device 211 that is visible from the front is provided behind the accessory 210. A gate 212 is provided on the left side of the accessory 210, and a gate switch that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 212 is provided in the gate 212 although not shown.

  In the game area 37, a variable prize device 213 is disposed below the center of the accessory 210. The variable winning device 213 includes a first start port 214 through which a game ball can be won from above, a second start port 215 provided below the first start port 214, and a game ball that has won the first start port 214. A first start port switch for detecting the game, a second start port switch for detecting a game ball won in the second start port 215, and a solenoid (not shown) disposed on both sides of the second start port 215. A pair of movable pieces 216 that can rotate as fulcrums are provided.

The second starting port 215 in this variable winning device 213 is normally blocked by the first starting port 214 positioned above and the movable pieces 216 positioned on both sides of the second starting port 215 so that the game ball cannot be won. In this state, the solenoid (not shown) is moved and rotated so that the pair of movable pieces 216 expands, and the game ball is controlled to an open state in which a prize can be won from the left and right directions. The opening / closing control of the movable piece 216 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 212 and is detected by the gate switch. In this example, a game ball is won at the first start port 214, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls is paid out based on detection by the first start port switch. A predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out based on the fact that a game ball is won at the start port 215 and detected by the second start port switch.

  Further, the game area 37 is provided with an out-port 217 at the bottom of the game area 37 for discharging game balls that have flowed down and did not win any of the prize-winning holes or prize-winning devices from the game area 37. The game area 37 is also provided with a plurality of general winning holes 218 through which game balls can be won from above, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning holes 218. . Note that the game ball won in the general prize opening 218 is detected by a general prize opening switch (not shown), and the game ball is won in the general prize opening 218 and detected by the general prize opening switch. A number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 219 is provided at an appropriate position, and the flow direction of the game ball is changed to change the game ball. The behavior is interesting.

  As shown in the figure, the accessory 210 of this example is configured in a frame shape (frame shape) as a whole so that the effect display device 211 arranged in the rear can be visually recognized from the front, and passes through the frame. The effect display device 211 is visible from the front. Further, the accessory 210 is provided with a transparent front plate 220 on the front surface of the frame, and a distribution space 221 of a predetermined scale is formed between the front plate 220 and the effect display device 211, and this front plate The game area 37 on the front surface of the game board 5 and the distribution space 221 are separated from each other by 220, and the game balls are prevented from coming and going between the game area 37 and the distribution space 221.

  The accessory 210 has a decorative body imitating a rock or the like, and the model of the pachinko machine 1 or the game concept is characterized by the design of the accessory 210. Specifically, in this example, a game ball is regarded as a golf ball, and decorations corresponding to fairways, greens, cups, and the like are arranged in the distribution space 221, and the role object 210 is an image of a golf course as a whole. It has become.

  An attacker device 230 is disposed on the upper edge of the accessory 210. The attacker device 230 is a horizontally long obstruction opening 235 (see FIG. 12) through which a game ball can enter and a large winning opening 235. The opening / closing member 231 formed in a rectangular shape and an attacker solenoid 324 (see FIG. 14) for opening and closing the opening / closing member 231 are omitted although a specific structure is omitted. The attacker device 230 is provided with a count sensor 319 (see FIG. 14) that counts the game balls won in the grand prize opening 235 so that the game balls detected by the count sensor 319 enter the distribution space 221. It has become.

  Further, when the game ball is randomly selected as “big hit”, “short hit” or “small hit” by winning at the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, the attacker device 230 will respond to each hit. When the opening / closing member 231 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation and the game ball wins the big prize opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out. The winning prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230 is provided with a V winning opening 236 for continuing the big hit game by accepting a game ball in the case of “big hit” or “short win”. The played game ball is also detected by the count sensor 319.

  Here, “big hit” and “short hit” mean that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is in an open state, and a predetermined number of game balls win the big winning opening 235 during that time, or open and close when a predetermined time has passed. The member 231 is closed and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 is repeated a plurality of times so that the game balls can easily win the big prize opening 235 and more game balls are paid out. One opening / closing operation of the member 231 is called one round. In particular, the “short hit” is shorter than the “big hit” in which the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, and the number of rounds for repeating the opening / closing operation is small (for example, 2 to 3 rounds). It is a “hit” so that no game balls can enter.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of “big hit”, when a predetermined number, for example, 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, or for example, 30 seconds elapses as the predetermined time. The opening / closing member 231 is closed as one round, and the round is repeated, for example, 8 rounds or 16 rounds. In the case of “short hit”, the open / close member 231 is opened for 0.1 to 2 seconds, for example, and then closed, and this round is repeated, for example, two rounds. “Short-win” is likely to have few chances to win the big prize opening 235, and game balls are not paid out.

  The “small hit” means that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 performs the same opening / closing operation as the “short hit”, and the “short hit” is just the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230. The distinction between “small hits” is not obscured. Further, at the time of “small hit”, the V winning opening 236 of the big winning opening 235 is invalidated so that no V winning is made.

  Furthermore, when the lottery results are “small hit” and “short hit”, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 opens and closes for a short time and a small number of times compared to the case of “big hit”. The effect image made up of symbols and the like is displayed in a variable manner on the device 211, so that it is difficult to notice the opening / closing operation of the attacker device 230.

  In this example, the probability of “big hit” and “short win” being drawn for “big hit” and “short win” is changed to a higher probability than the normal probability from the next lottery. ”And“ probability short hit ”(hereinafter referred to as“ probability small hit ”) and“ non-probable big hit ”that does not change with high probability.

  Further, the accessory 210 is provided with a guide shelf 233 that guides the game ball supplied to the upper part of the accessory 210 to the left and right of the accessory 210 on the lower side of the attacker device 230 (see FIGS. 10 and 10). 12). This guide shelf 233 has a loose arc-shaped guide surface that is highest directly below the attacker device 230, and in this example, is a decorative body simulating a rock.

  The guide path on the right side in the figure guided by the guide shelf 233 is a flow path through which the game ball flows down the surface of the accessory 210, rather than inside the accessory 210. A plurality of obstacles 234 are arranged in a zigzag pattern so as to flow down. The contact portion of the obstacle portion 234 that comes into contact with the game ball uses a low resilience member, which will be described later, so that the game ball is prevented from splashing unnecessarily and flows smoothly. . The obstacle 234 is a decorative body imitating a rock that protrudes from the water surface in the middle of a waterfall, and the part of the low resilience member that comes into contact with the game ball is regarded as a fairway in a golf course. ing. It should be noted that the game medium that circulates through the guide path in which the obstacle 234 is arranged does not circulate into the distribution space 221 that enters from the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230.

  In addition, a plurality of game ball channels are formed in the distribution space 221 in the accessory 210, and the game balls that have entered from the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230 are distributed to any channel. A device 240 is further provided. As shown in FIG. 13, the distribution device 240 receives a game ball that has entered from the big prize opening 235 and has a plurality of (three in this example) through-holes 241 through which the game ball can pass. The dish-shaped receiving part 242 provided, the guiding part 243 that guides the game ball to each flow path corresponding to each through-hole 241 of the receiving part 242, and the inclination of the receiving part 242 is omitted although a specific configuration is omitted. It is comprised from the distribution drive means 244 (refer FIG. 14) which can be changed. In this example, the guide part 243 is arranged on the front face of the effect display device 211 and at a position slightly lower than the upper edge part.

  Specifically, a first through hole 241a is formed at the front left side, a second through hole 241b at the front right side, and a third through hole 241c at the center rear side at the bottom of the receiving part 242. In addition, the guide portions 243 corresponding to the through holes 241 correspond to the first guide holes 243 a and the second through holes 241 b that correspond to the first through holes 241 a and guide the game ball to the left edge portion inside the accessory 210. A second guiding portion 243b that guides the game ball to the right edge inside the accessory 210, and a third guiding portion 243c that corresponds to the third through hole 241c and guides the gaming ball to the approximate center of the accessory 210. .

  In this sorting apparatus 240, the receiving part 242 and the guiding part 243 are each formed of a light-transmitting material (for example, transparent), and the game balls in the sorting apparatus 240 can be visually recognized from the outside. You can get a sense of expectation by showing the game balls that can be distributed. Note that the game ball supplied to the receiving unit 242 may be supplied so as to rotate in the circumferential direction within the receiving unit 242, and the game ball can be rotated like a roulette to enhance interest. .

  Further, in this distribution device 240, the respective through holes 241 are arranged substantially equally in the circumferential direction of the receiving portion 242 and have substantially the same size, so that when the receiving portion 242 is in a substantially horizontal state, The probability that the game balls supplied to the receiving part 242 pass through the respective through holes 241 is 1/3, respectively, and the receiving part 242 is tilted by driving the distribution driving means 244, so that The probability of being distributed to the holes 241c is higher than that of the other through holes. Note that the arrangement of the through holes 241 may be changed or the sizes thereof may be different from each other, whereby the probabilities of the game balls passing through the respective through holes 241 can be made different from each other.

  The accessory 210 is provided with various gimmicks that entertain the player by giving various movements to the game balls distributed to the respective flow paths by the distribution device 240 according to the respective flow paths. As one of them, a jumping device 250 capable of jumping a game ball is provided. In this example, the jumping device 250 jumps the game ball using the kinetic energy of the game ball itself. It does not require a driving force.

  The jumping device 250 includes a first jumping device 250a that jumps the game ball by causing the moving direction of the game ball that rolls at a predetermined speed to be in contact with the horizontal direction or more, and repels the game ball with a highly repulsive member. The second jump device 250b and the third jump device 250c that cause the game ball to jump are included. In this example, the jumping device 250 is disposed in front of the effect display device 211 and in the vicinity of the lower edge portion, and the first jumping device 250a and the second jumping device 250b are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance so as to face each other. In addition, a third jumping device 250c is disposed in the vicinity of the second jumping device 250b.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the first jumping device 250 a is formed of a decorative body simulating a rock, and has a curved guide surface 251 having a predetermined width that allows the game ball to roll and is opened upward. If the game ball is supplied to the guide surface 251 at a predetermined initial speed, the game ball rolls along the guide surface 251 and is released from its open end so as to jump. Can be done.

  Moreover, the 2nd jump device 250b and the 3rd jump device 250c have the repulsive surface 252 formed in the substantially plane so that a game ball may collide (contact | abut) to this repulsive surface 252 so that it may show in figure. The game ball can be jumped by the repulsive force of the highly repulsive member, and the speed and moving direction of the game ball supplied to each of the second jump device 250b and the third jump device 250c, the jump destination of the game ball, etc. The direction and angle of each rebound surface 252 are appropriately selected according to the conditions.

  The second jumping device 250b and the third jumping device 250c are one decorative body imitating a rock, and their rebound surfaces 252 are regarded as fairways on a golf course. In addition, in the decorative body having the second jump device 250b and the third jump device 250c, one of the obstacle portions 234 arranged in the guide path through which the game ball flowing out from the right guide shelf 233 flows down is integrally formed. Is formed.

  The first jump device 250a is connected to a guide slope 253 that receives the game balls distributed to the first guide portion 243a in the sorting device 240 and supplies the game balls to the end opposite to the open end of the guide surface 251. A predetermined amount of kinetic energy is applied by rolling and dropping the game ball on the guide slope 253, and the game ball is surely jumped by the first jump device 250a. Further, as the highly repulsive member, an elastic member such as rubber, spring (made of metal, resin, etc.) can be used as appropriate, and in this example, a highly repellent resin is used.

  Further, it is assumed that a predetermined movement is given to the game balls that have entered the distribution space 221 to enter the player 210 to entertain the player, and at the lower edge of the player 210 and the first jump device 250a. And a second jumping device 250b, and further includes a stage 260 that can roll the game ball in the left-right and front-rear directions.

  The stage 260 attenuates the kinetic energy of the game ball supplied into the circulation space 221 of the accessory 210, and allows the game ball to roll in the front-rear and left-right directions, and the first stage 261. And a second stage 262 having a predetermined width and allowing the game ball to roll in the left-right direction.

  The first stage 261 includes a capture rolling surface 263 (see FIG. 11) formed in a fan shape in plan view, and a first receiving port 264 that opens on the capture rolling surface 263, and captures rolling. The front surface 263 is formed in a loose arc shape in which the center in the left-right direction is recessed in a front view, and is composed of a plurality of rolling surfaces having different heights (three in this example). A first receiving port 264 is provided in the approximate center of the rolling surface. The first stage 261 is regarded as green on a golf course, and the first receiving port 264 corresponds to a cup provided on the green. The capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261 is formed of a low resilience member so that the kinetic energy of the game ball that has come into contact (collision) can be attenuated. In addition, the game ball received in the first receiving port 264 on the catching rolling surface 263 is returned to the game area 37 so as not to be related to the game state control after being detected by the discharge sensor 322 (see FIG. 14). Without being discharged, it is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 1.

  The first stage 261 attenuates the kinetic energy of the supplied game ball by its physical deformation, thereby preventing the game ball from bouncing and bouncing on the capture rolling surface 263. The game ball can be rolled along the surface shape, and the supplied game ball flows from the upper rolling surface to the lower rolling surface. It further flows down from the moving surface to the second stage 262. Near the center of the second stage 262, a second receiving port 265 is provided. After the game ball that has not been received by the first receiving port 264 is received and detected by the discharge sensor 322, the first receiving port 265 is provided. As in the case of H.264, it is discharged outside the pachinko machine 1 without returning to the game area 37 so as not to be involved in the game state control.

  The capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261 is assumed to attenuate the kinetic energy of the game ball by its physical deformation, so that “viscoelastic rubber or resin”, “foamed rubber or resin” is used. ”,“ Containing liquid or viscous fluid ”,“ containing gel-like substance ”,“ containing powder or granular material ”,“ nonwoven fabric ”,“ moquette ”,“ pile woven material or pile ” In this example, for example, “Honeynite (registered trademark)” of Inner and Outer Rubber Co., Ltd. is used.

  On the other hand, the second stage 262 allows the game ball flowing down from the first stage 261 to roll, and the shape of the rolling surface thereof is an arc shape opened upward, and a loose arc at the center portion in particular. The shape of the game ball is easy to roll in the left-right direction.

  Furthermore, in the circulation space 221 of the accessory 210, a game ball that is disposed above the third jumping device 250c and released (dropped) from the end of the second guiding portion 243b in the sorting device 240 is temporarily received. In addition, a shelf-like mini stage 270 is provided that attenuates the kinetic energy and causes the third jumping device 250c to drop and supply the kinetic energy. The mini-stage 270 is capable of contacting a game ball supplied from above, and has an inclined surface 271 made of a low resilience member, and an outflow portion 272 provided near the lower end of the inclined surface 271 to allow the game ball to flow downward. It has. The outflow portion 272 is a hole through which a game ball can pass. By passing the game ball through the outflow portion 272, the kinetic energy in the horizontal direction of the game ball can be eliminated. It can be dropped stably.

  In this mini stage 270, when the game ball supplied from above comes into contact with the inclined surface 271, the kinetic energy is attenuated by the low resilience member constituting the inclined surface 271, and almost the upper surface of the inclined surface 271 is bounced. Without receiving the game ball without rolling, the game ball is rolled along the inclination of the inclined surface 271 to the outflow portion 272 disposed at the lower end thereof, and the game ball is caused to flow out downward from the outflow portion 272. is there. That is, the game ball falling by the mini stage 270 is received once and then supplied downward, so that the movement of the game ball can be accented and the movement can be enjoyed.

  In addition, since the kinetic energy of the game ball is attenuated by the mini stage 270 and can be supplied to the third jump device 250c, the kinetic energy of the game ball supplied to the third jump device 250c is homogenized. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of uneven jumping of the game ball.

  The mini stage 270 is a decorative body imitating the entire rock as a slope and the inclined surface 271 as a fairway, respectively, and an obstacle 234 disposed in a guide path where game balls flowing out from the right guide shelf 233 flow down. It is formed integrally with one of the above.

  Note that the mini stage 270 may be movable in the vertical direction within the circulation space 221 of the accessory 210, thereby changing the height difference between the mini stage 270 and the third jumping device 250c. The kinetic energy of the game ball supplied to the third jump device 250c changes, and the flight distance of the game ball jumping from the third jump device 250c to the first stage 261 can be changed. The probability of entering the guide hole 264 of the one stage 261 can be changed, and it can be more interesting.

  In the accessory 210 of this example, the sorting device 240 is arranged at the upper edge portion of the effect display device 211, and the jumping device 250 and the stage 260 are arranged at the lower edge portion of the effect display device 211. By providing a predetermined height difference between the jumper 240 and the jumping device 250 or the stage 260, a predetermined kinetic energy can be applied to the game ball flowing down (falling) between them using gravity. The kinetic energy due to the height difference between them is selected so that the game ball becomes a desired jump in each jumping device 250. The height difference in this example corresponds to the kinetic energy applying means of the present invention.

  In addition, in the case of the accessory 210 of this example, when the lottery result drawn by winning a game ball at the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 is “probability small hit”, the distribution device 240 By driving the driving means 244, the game balls won in the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230 are distributed to the special flow path, and when the “probability small hit”, the game balls are awarded in the big prize opening 235. Then, the rate at which game balls are received at the first receiving port 264 is increased.

  The effect display device 211 of the present example is the display means of the present invention, the distribution space 221 of the present example is the discharge channel (game medium distribution space) of the present invention, and the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 of the present example is the main display. The opening / closing means of the present invention and the sorting device 240 of this example correspond to the sorting means of the present invention.

  Further, the jumping device 250 of the present example is the jumping means of the present invention, the guide slope 253 of the present example is the kinetic energy applying means of the present invention, and the first stage 261 and the rolling trapping surface 263 of the present example are the trapping of the present invention. And the mini stage 270 of this example correspond to the applied energy adjusting means of the present invention.

(About the flow of game balls in the role)
Next, the flow of game balls in the accessory 210 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 12, when a game ball wins a big winning opening 235 of the attacker device 230 arranged on the upper part of the accessory 210, it is sent to the receiving unit 242 of the sorting device 240, and the bottom of the receiving unit 242 From any of the three through holes 241 drilled in the guide hole 241, it is sent to the guide portion 243 corresponding to the through hole 241.

  First, when a game ball passes through the first through hole 241a and is distributed to the first guide portion 243a in the sorting device 240, the game ball flows to the left along the first guide portion 243a. The game ball passed to the induction slope 253 rapidly increases its speed due to the gravitational acceleration, and moves along the induction slope 253. Rolling toward the first jumping device 250a connected downward. Then, in the first jumping device 250a, the first jumping device 250a is guided by the curved guide surface 251 and the movement direction is changed upward, so that the first jump device 250a jumps so as to jump from the open end of the guide surface 251.

  Then, the game ball jumped from the first jump device 250a jumps over the first stage 261 and jumps to the second jump device 250b arranged on the front side of the effect display device 211 and in the vicinity of the right edge. The second jumping device 250b has such an angle that the rebounding surface 252 causes the rebounding game ball to jump onto the first stage 261 when the game ball jumping from the first jumping device 250a is repelled. The game ball that has jumped from the first jumping device 250a jumps by the second jumping device 250b and falls onto the first stage 261 to form the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261. The flow of the game ball is supplied to the first stage 261 with little repulsion by the member (first jump flow path).

  Thereby, in this first jump flow path, the game ball jumps over the first stage 261 and then jumps by the second jump device 250b and is placed on the first stage 261. It is possible to make the game ball move with an unprecedented dynamic feeling that jumps over the first stage 261 as an opportunity to guide to the first starting port 214, it becomes possible to make it hard to get tired, and the interest is reduced Can be suppressed. In addition, since the game ball jumps over the first stage 261, it is possible to make the player feel that the game ball is not placed on the first stage 261 and is not guided to the first start port 214, and the entertainment can be reduced for a moment. Then, it is possible to enhance the interest by jumping with the second jumping device 250b and placing it on the first stage 261, making it possible to make the player more excited and thrilling, and to enhance the excitement-rich interest. can do.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second through hole 241b and is distributed to the second guide portion 243b in the sorting device 240, the game ball flows to the right along the second guide portion 243b. Rolls to the end of the stage and falls from the right end to the mini stage 270 disposed below. The game ball that has dropped onto the inclined surface 271 of the mini stage 270 is received by the inclined surface 271 with almost no repulsion by the low-repulsive member that forms the inclined surface 271, and moves downward along the inclined surface 271. Roll. And it falls toward the 3rd jump apparatus 250c from the outflow part 272 provided in the lower end of the inclined surface 271. FIG.

  The angle of the rebound surface 252 of the third jumping device 250c is such that when the game ball dropped from the mini stage 270 is repelled, the repelled game ball jumps onto the first stage 261. The game ball that has dropped through the outflow portion 272 of the mini stage 270 jumps by the third jumping device 250c and falls onto the first stage 261 to form the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261. The flow of the game ball is supplied to the first stage 261 with little repulsion by the sex member (second jumping flow path).

  As a result, in the second jump flow path, the game ball is placed on the mini stage 270 in the middle of the fall of the game ball falling downward, so that the fall of the game ball once stops and becomes a quiet movement. When it flows out of 270, it falls again and becomes a fast movement, and it can make the movement of a game ball with an unprecedented and dynamic feeling jumping with the third jumping device 250c and mounting on the first stage 261, The interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the third through hole 241c and is distributed to the third guide portion 243c in the sorting device 240, the game ball is discharged from the third guide portion 243c as the flow of the game ball. In the middle of the accessory 210, the front surface of the effect display device 211 falls at a stretch toward the first stage 261, and is almost formed by the low-repulsive member that forms the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261. The flow is such that it is supplied to the first stage 261 without repulsion (special flow path).

  Thereby, in this special flow path, unlike the above-described first jump flow path and the second jump flow path, the game ball is dropped and supplied to the first stage 261 all at once without jumping. It becomes possible to give a sense that the opportunity has come, and it can be more interesting.

  By the way, the game balls that have entered from the prize winning opening 235 are supplied onto the first stage 261 regardless of the flow path, but the game balls supplied to the first stage 261 through the special flow path are Since there is almost no kinetic energy in the left-right direction, the probability of being received by the first guide port 264 on the first stage 261 increases. On the other hand, the game ball supplied to the first stage 261 via the first jump channel or the second jump channel has a relatively large kinetic energy in the left-right direction. It becomes easy to roll and the probability of being received in the first receiving port 264 is reduced. As a result, when the game balls are distributed to the special flow path, the probability of being received by the first receiving port 264 is increased.

  On the other hand, if the game ball is not received in the first receiving port 264 in the first stage 261, it flows down from the first stage 261 to the second stage 262, and after rolling on the second stage 262, It is received into the second receiving port 265 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 without returning to the game area 37 again.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration of the pachinko machine.
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 94 and a payout control board 133. The main control board 94 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 133. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 94 and information such as input signals.

  The main control board 94 includes a gate sensor 317, a start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b), a count sensor 319, a V winning sensor 320, a general winning port sensor 321, a discharge sensor 322, and the like. The detection signal from is input. On the other hand, the main control board 94 outputs a drive signal to the start port solenoid 323, the attacker solenoid 324, the special symbol display 325, and the like.

  The payout control board 133 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 133 processes the command signal input from the main control board 94 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 125. Thereby, the ball payout device 125 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 94 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 133 to the main control board 94.

  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 94 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface. 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. The sub-integrated board 336 can output a driving signal to the sorting driving means 244 for tilting the receiving portion 242 of the sorting device 240 in the accessory 210, and the lottery result by the start winning is “probability small hit”. At this time, based on a predetermined control command transmitted from the main control board 94, the distribution driving means 244 is driven to make it easy to distribute the game balls won in the big prize opening 235 to the special flow path. The rate at which game balls can be received in one receiving port 264 can be increased.

  A holding lamp 353 and a decoration lamp 354 including the side decoration device 52 and the like are mainly connected to the first electrical decoration control board 337 connected to the sub-integrated board 336. When the lighting signal of the decoration lamp 354 is transmitted to the lighting control board 337, the lighting control board 337 performs a process of lighting the decoration lamp 354 in response to the signal. An effect lamp 355 is connected to the second lighting control board 338 together with the effect display device 211. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 211 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 211.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves in addition to 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.

  Although not shown in the present embodiment, the count sensor 319 that detects a game ball entering the distribution space 221 in the accessory 210 and the discharge sensor 322 that detects the game ball discharged from the distribution space 221 are omitted. A ball clogging alarm is provided that compares the number of game balls that have entered the distribution space 221 with the number of game balls that have been discharged, and notifies the ball clogging if the number does not match.

  Further, the first start port 214, the second start port 215, and the start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b) of the present example are the game medium detection means and the game state detection of the present invention. It corresponds to the means.

[Game Processing] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU mounted on the main board. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing processing at the time of power-off occurrence executed by the CPU mounted on the main board. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the CPU mounted on the main board. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a functional schematic configuration in the game process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing game processing executed by the CPU mounted on the main board. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the change start process in the game process. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process in the fluctuation start process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variable display pattern setting process in the game process. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the changing process in the game process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the big hit game start process in the game process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the big hit game processing in the game processing. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process in the game process.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that each process for playing a game is developed by executing a predetermined program. First, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, when the CPU 314 starts supplying power to the pachinko machine 1, it executes power-on processing in step S <b> 1001. In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the RAM 316 is normal (is a set value when a power failure occurs). If the backup data is normal, the backup data stored in the RAM 316 is used. Performs processing to restore the power outage (power recovery processing), clears the RAM 316 if the backup data is abnormal, and sets the CPU peripheral devices (normal initial settings: interrupt timing settings, etc.) .

  If the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current game state is stored in the RAM 316 as backup data. If the RAM erase switch for instructing clearing of the backup data stored in the RAM 316 is turned on in the power-on process, the RAM 316 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. If backup data is not stored in the RAM 316 mounted on the main control board 94 during the power-on process, the RAM 316 is cleared and normal initial setting is performed.

  In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main control board 94 is activated to the sub-integrated board 336 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the sub integrated board 336 that the main control board 94 has been activated. In addition, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, the backup data is stored in the RAM 316, and when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started again, the power is supplied. Processing at the time of execution is executed.

  In step S1001, when the power-on process ends, the CPU 314 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the CPU 102 first determines whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected in step S1002. In this embodiment, the power supply voltage used in the pachinko machine 1 is generated by a power supply board (not shown). That is, since the plurality of types of devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1 operate with different power supply voltages, the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage on the power supply board, Supplying to the device. Therefore, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure notice signal indicating that the supply of power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main control board 94 is stopped Sent.

  Then, when a power failure warning signal is detected by the CPU 314 mounted on the main control board 94 in step S1002, the process proceeds to step S1003 and processing at the time of power interruption occurrence is executed. When the power interruption occurs, the operation of the gaming machine is in a state before the power failure when the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board after the power failure is restored (24V in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as power recovery). In this process, the state at the time of the occurrence of a power failure is stored in the RAM 316 as backup data. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the power failure occurrence processing is not interrupt processing, but as branch processing that is executed immediately after the start of the loop depending on whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected. It is incorporated in the main process (main control process).

  If the power failure warning signal is not detected in step S1002, that is, if the power from the external power supply is normally supplied, the process proceeds to step S1004 and random number update processing 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game. I do. The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power-off occurrence process (step S1003) in the main process illustrated in FIG. As described above, the power-off occurrence process is a process executed when a power failure warning signal is detected in the main process. First, in step S1101, the CPU 314 performs interrupt prohibition setting so that interrupt processing is not executed. In subsequent step S1102, a checksum of the RAM 316 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 316. This checksum is used to check whether or not the contents of the RAM 316 prior to the power failure are retained at the time of power recovery.

  Subsequently, in step S1103, the CPU 102 sets a specified value indicating that the process at the time of power-off occurrence has been performed in a backup flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 316. When the above processing is completed, the process proceeds to step S1104, where the CPU 314 prohibits access to the RAM 316 and enters an infinite loop to prepare for stopping power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power outage”), Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that it is impossible to return from the infinite loop in the above processing. In order to avoid such adverse effects, the CPU 314 of this embodiment is provided with a watchdog timer, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to a momentary power failure and this infinite loop is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 314 is activated in the same process as when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process is executed every 4 ms by the CPU 314 mounted on the main control board 94 during execution of the main process. In this timer interrupt process, the CPU 314 first executes the register saving process in step S1201, and then proceeds to the sensor input process in the subsequent step S1202. In this step S1202, the above-described sensors (gate sensor 317, start port) are processed. A process of monitoring detection signals of the sensors 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b), count sensor 319, V prize sensor 320, general prize port sensor 321, discharge sensor 322, and the like is executed.

  In the subsequent payout operation process in step S1203, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 133 to pay out the game ball is set based on the signal detected in the sensor input process in step S1202. In the random number update process 1 in the next step S1204, a process for updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well.

  Further, in the game process of the next step S1205, a process of controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to the progress state of the game is executed. Then, in the normal symbol game in the subsequent step S1206, control processing related to the normal symbol display (not shown) is executed. In the next ordinary electric accessory game in step S1207, processing for opening / closing control of the movable piece 216 is executed. Further, in the special symbol game in step S1208, control for variably displaying the special symbol indicator 325 is executed based on the result of the game process in step S1205.

  Furthermore, in the special electric accessory game of step S1209, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 231 is executed by controlling the attacker solenoid 324. In the next command transmission output process of step S1210, a process of transmitting the control command set in the game process of step S1205 to the sub-integrated board 336 is executed. In this command transmission output process, a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1001 in FIG. 15) to the sub integrated board 336 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started. Done.

  In the I / O port output process in the next step S1211, a process for outputting a status signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer on the hall side), a special figure start memory lamp (not shown) A process of outputting a drive signal is executed. Then, when the processing from step S1202 to step S1211 is executed, the processing proceeds to step S1212, the register restoration processing is executed, and the processing ends.

  Here, in the random number update process 1 in step S1204 and the random number update process 2 in step S1004 in the main process, various random numbers updated by the CPU 314 mounted on the main control board 94 will be briefly described. In this embodiment, as the various random numbers used in the game, a big hit determination random number used for big hit determination such as “big hit” and “short hit”, and “hit” such as “big hit” and “short hit” are drawn. Probability change random number used for determining whether or not the lottery probability is a high probability, small hit determination random number used for small hit determination of “small hit”, variation display of special symbol displayed on special symbol display 325 There is a random display pattern random number used to determine the pattern.

Among these random numbers, in the random number update process 1, a big hit determination random number, a probability change random number, and the like are updated. That is, the random number used for generating the big hit gaming state by “big hit” or “short win” is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing so, the probability (probability to determine “big hit”, probability to determine “short win”) in each random number in a predetermined period can be made constant, which is disadvantageous to the player. Can be prevented. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the variable display pattern random number and the like are updated. Note that the random numbers updated on the main control board 94 are not limited to those described above. In the random number update processing 2, the initial of the big hit determination random number that starts counting next when the counter that updates the big hit determination random number makes one round. The initial value determination random number for determining the value is also updated.

(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. 18, the main board 310 has a start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor) that detects winning of a game ball to the first start port 214 and the second start port 215. 318b), a random number generator 411 for generating a predetermined random number as a lottery means based on the detection signal, and as a privilege that the player has an advantage according to the random number generated by the random number generator 411, for example, "big hit" If it is determined by the determination unit 412 to determine whether or not to grant a “win” such as “short hit”, and the determination unit 412 determines that a privilege is to be granted, “short hit” or “ If the privilege selected by the bonus selection means 413 for selecting which of the bonuses of “big hit” is given and the privilege selected by the privilege selection means 413 is “short hit”, the effect image displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed. If the selected bonus is “big hit”, the bonus granting means 414 for granting “big hit” after the variably displayed effect image is stopped and displayed, and the bonus granting means If the bonus granted by 414 is “probability big hit” or “probability small win” when the lottery probability that “big hit” or “short win” is lottery is normal probability, the lottery probability is Probability change determination means that determines that the lottery probability is changed to a normal probability when it is determined that the lottery probability is higher than the probability, and the lottery probability is higher than the normal probability, and if it is “non-probable big hit” 415 and when the probability change determination means 415 determines that the lottery probability is to be changed, the probability change means 416 changes the lottery probability according to the determination of the probability change determination means 415 after the end of the provision of “big hit” or “short win”. When It is one that is equipped.

  Further, on the main board 310, an open / close control means 417 for controlling the driving of the attacker solenoid 324 for opening and closing the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 according to the privilege given by the privilege grant means 414, and random number generation Command transmission means 418 is further provided for transmitting information from the means 411, the determination unit 412, privilege selection means, and privilege grant means 414 to the peripheral board 311 as a control command.

  Further, if the hit determination means 412 does not give “winning” to the main board 310, that is, if it is determined to be “lost”, it is determined whether or not “small hit” is given according to the small hit determination random number. Small privilege determining means 419 and small privilege granting means that grants “small hit” before the effect image displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed when it is determined by the small privilege granting means 419 to give “small hit”. 420 is further provided. The small hit determination random number may be generated by the random number generation means 411, or if it is determined to be “lost” by the success / failure determination means 412, it may be generated by a random number determination means provided separately. Also good.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 changes the effect image displayed on the effect display device 211 according to the command receiving means for receiving the control command transmitted from the main board 310 and the control command transmitted from the main board 310. After the display, the effect display control means 432 for stopping and displaying the effect image suggesting the lottery result based on the generated random number and the vibration driving means 244 for controlling the tilt driving of the receiving unit 242 of the distribution device 240 are controlled. Minute control means 433. When the privilege selected by the privilege selection unit 413 is “probability small hit”, the distribution control unit 433 receives a game ball that has entered the distribution space 221 of the accessory 210 from the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230. The distribution driving means 244 for tilting the receiving portion 242 of the distribution device 240 is controlled so that only one is guided to the special flow path whose rate of reception into the first receiving port 264 is increased.

  The random number generation means 411 of this example corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In addition, “short win” and “big hit” in this example correspond to “first privilege” and “second privilege” in the present invention, respectively, and “probability small hit” in this example corresponds to “probability first” in the present invention. The “non-probability big hit” and “probability big hit” in this example correspond to the “ordinary second bonus” and “probability second bonus” in this example, respectively. Further, “small hit” in this example corresponds to “small privilege” of the present invention.

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FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process of step S1205 in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this game process, the CPU 314 of the main board 310 first determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 in step S1301. Specifically, it is determined whether the start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b) is turned on and a detection signal is output, and the detection signal is output from the start port sensor 318. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, the process proceeds to step S1302. If it is determined in step S1301 that the start port sensor 318 is turned on, various random numbers (such as a big hit determination random number, a continuous number determination random number, a probability change determination random number, a variable display pattern random number, a small hit determination random number) are acquired. .

  In step S1301, when a game ball enters the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 and obtains a predetermined random number, in the subsequent step S1302, the value of the reserved ball number counter provided in the RAM 316 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is less than 4. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S1303, and a starting storage storing process for storing the predetermined random number acquired in step S1301 in the RAM 316 as a storage unit is performed. If the start port sensor 318 is not ON in step S1301 and if the value of the retained ball number counter is 4 or more in step S1302, the start storage storing process is not executed.

  In the start memory storing process in step S1303, a process of adding “1” to the reservation ball number counter and the number of reservation balls displayed on the reservation lamp 353 by the reservation number display control means in accordance with the addition of the reservation ball number counter. (For example, when the reserved lamp 353 is composed of four lamps, the number of reserved balls is indicated by the number of lighting of the holding lamp 353) and the obtained random value (for example, jackpot determination random number, continuous number determination) A random number, a probability change determination random number, a small hit determination random number, and the like) are stored in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 316 in correspondence with the count value of the reservation ball number counter. Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random values stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S1302, the random number value acquired in step S1301 is discarded.

  When it is determined in step S1301 that a game ball has entered the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, various random numbers may be acquired between step S1301 and step S1303. Instead of acquiring a random number, after determining that the reserved ball number counter is less than the upper limit value in step S1302, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in the start memory storage process (step S1303). Also good.

  Thereafter, in the game process, the CPU 314 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game, and if the process selection flag is [0], the variation start process in step S1304 is performed, and the process selection flag is [1]. For example, the variable display pattern setting process in step S1305 is selected. If the process selection flag is [2], the variable process in step S1306 is selected. If the process selection flag is [3], the big hit game start process in step S1307 is selected. If the flag is [4], the big hit game process in step S1308 is executed, and if the process selection flag is [5], the small hit game process in step S1309 is executed.

  In this example, three types of “losing”, “big hit”, and “short win” are prepared as lottery results based on the big hit determination random number. Specifically, the “losing” of the lottery result means that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is basically not in the open state. In addition, “big hit” means that, for example, 10 game balls are won as a predetermined number in the big winning opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, or the opening / closing member 231 is set as one round when, for example, 30 seconds elapses. The closed state is set, and the round is repeated, for example, 7 rounds or 15 rounds. Furthermore, “short hit” is a state in which the opening / closing member 231 is opened for 0.1 to 2 seconds and then closed, and this round is repeated, for example, two rounds. Although there are few payouts, there are more types of “hits” than the conventional pachinko machines that had only “losing” and “hit”, so that the interest is enhanced.

  Also, in this example, according to the probability change determination random number used when the lottery result by the big hit determination random number becomes “hit” of “big hit” or “short win”, the previous “big hit” and “short win” "Non-probable big hit" with the probability of lottery for lottery being drawn as normal probability, and "Probable big hit" and "Probable small hit" that change the lottery probability to a higher probability than normal probability It has become. Since the “probability big hit” and “probability big hit” are drawn, the lottery probability that the “win” is drawn is higher than the normal probability (for example, a probability that is seven times the normal probability). Therefore, it will be easier to draw lots of “hits”, and “hits” may be drawn in succession. By continuing “hits”, more game balls are paid out, making it more interesting. It is supposed to be.

  Furthermore, in this example, two types of “lose” and “small hit” are prepared for the lottery result based on the small hit determination random number used when the lottery result based on the big hit determination random number becomes “lost”. . Specifically, the “losing” of the lottery result indicates that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is not opened, and the “small hit” is the same as the “open / close member 231 of the attacker device 230 being“ probability small hit ”. It opens and closes. The “small hit” causes the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 to move in the same manner as when the “probable change small hit” is performed. Therefore, even if the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 performs the opening / closing operation, It can be unclear whether or not it is due to "hit", and if it may be "probable small hit", the player can be excited and excited, and suddenly it has been changed to a high probability So you can make it feel like you are getting more interesting.

  In the game process of this example, in the variation start process (step S1304) executed when the process selection flag is [0], the starting memory number is confirmed. If the starting memory number is not 0, the special symbol variation display is performed. Set to start. Specifically, as will be described later, specifically, any one of “big hit”, “short hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” as a lottery result corresponding to the big hit determination random number and the small hit determination random number acquired in step S1301. It is determined whether or not there is, and the process selection flag is updated to [1]. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S1305) executed when the process selection flag is [1], settings related to special symbols and symbol variable display are performed. Specifically, although the details will be described later, the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation time set corresponding to the variation display pattern (the variation display of the special symbol is started by the special symbol display 325). From the time until the stop display) is set in the timer, and the processing selection flag is updated to [2]. In the changing process (step S1306) executed when the process selection flag is [2], the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S1305) is monitored, and the timer has timed out. Based on the process, the special symbol display unit 325 stops the special symbol variation display. If the lottery result is “big hit” or “short win” in the variation start processing (step S1304), the process selection flag is set to “3”. If it is “losing”, the processing selection flag is updated to [0], and if it is “small hit”, the processing selection flag is updated to [5].

  In the jackpot game start process (step S1307) executed when the process selection flag is [3], settings for starting the jackpot game state are performed. Although details will be described later, specifically, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 is set. In the big hit game processing (step S1308) executed when the process selection flag is [4], the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 319 is specifically determined as described later in detail. When the game ball is won at the big prize opening 235 or when the set opening time is up, a process for closing the big prize opening 235 is performed. In addition, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, the process for making the big prize opening 235 open again is performed. When the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state reaches the predetermined number, ", The process selection flag is updated to [0], and if" short hit ", it is updated to [2].

  Furthermore, in the small hit game process (step S1309) executed when the process selection flag is [5], the details will be described later. Then, after performing the opening / closing process of the special winning opening 235, the process selection flag is updated to [2].

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the change start process (step S1304) in the game process shown in FIG. In this variation start process, first, in step S1401, the CPU 314 of the main board 310 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is zero. As described above, the value of the reserved ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the storage area of the start memory. Therefore, if the value of the retained ball number counter is 0 in step S1401, the start memory is stored. However, although not shown, the big hit end flag is turned OFF and the processing of this routine is ended. As will be described in detail later, the big hit end flag is set to ON when the big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1402, and the start memory transfer process is executed. In the start memory transfer process of step S1402, after the process of subtracting “1” from the reserved ball number counter and various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 316, the start memory storage area A process of reading various random numbers (big hit determination random number, probability change determination random number, small hit determination random number, etc.) stored in a storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. The number is stored in a storage area corresponding to n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3) of the number counter.

  Next, in step S1403, a hit determination process is performed using the big hit determination random number, the probability change determination random number, and the small hit determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter among the storage areas of the reservation storage, It is determined whether the lottery result is “probable big hit”, “non-probable big hit”, “probable small hit” (“short hit”), “small hit”, or “losing”, and in subsequent step S1404 The process selection flag is updated to [1]. By updating the process selection flag to [1], the timer interrupt process occurs next, and when the game process (see FIG. 19) is executed, the variable display pattern setting process (step S1305) can be executed. .

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the hit determination process (step S1403) shown in FIG. When the hit determination process is started, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON. If the probability variation flag is ON, the lottery probability that the “big hit” or “short hit” lottery is in a high probability state, and if it is OFF, the lottery probability is in a normal state. This step S1501 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state. If it is determined in step S1501 that the probability variation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1502, the probability variation big hit determination table is selected, and if it is determined in step S1501 that the probability variation flag is OFF, the procedure proceeds to step S1503. The non-probability change big hit determination table (normal big hit determination table) is selected.

  When the big hit determination table is selected in step S1502 or step S1503, the process proceeds to step S1504, and the selected big hit determination table is used to read out in the start memory transfer process of step S1402 in the variation start process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a win value. If the big hit determination random number is a win value, the process proceeds to the following step S1505.

  In step S1505, it is further determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is “big hit”. If it is determined to be “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S1506, and the big hit flag is turned ON. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is determined not to be “big hit”, that is, it is determined to be “short hit”, the process proceeds to step S1507, and the short hit flag is turned ON. In this example, only one of the big hit flag, the short hit flag, and the small hit flag, which will be described later, is set to ON.

Then, when either the big hit flag or the short hit flag is turned ON in either step S1506 or step S1507, the probability change random number read in the previous start memory transfer process is the probability variation value in step S1508. It is determined whether or not. Specifically, using the probability variation determination table, it is determined whether the probability change random number is a probability variation value,
If it is determined that the value is a probability variation value, the process proceeds to step S1509, the probability variation flag is turned on, the routine is returned, and the process is terminated. If the probability variation flag is already ON in the step S1509, the state is maintained.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1508 that the probability change random number is not a probabilistic value, the process proceeds to step S1510, and it is further determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON. If the big hit flag is ON, the process advances to step S1511. Then, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and this routine is returned to end. In step S1510, if the big hit flag is not ON, the routine is returned and terminated, and the state of the probability variation flag at the stage of reaching step S1510 is maintained.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1504 that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a win value, the process proceeds to step S1512, the small hit determination table is selected, and the process proceeds to subsequent step S1513. In this step S1513, it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit determination random number is a small hit value using the previous small hit determination table, and it is determined that the value is a small hit value, that is, “small hit”. Then, the process proceeds to step S1514, where the small hit flag is turned ON, and this routine is returned to end. If it is determined in step S1513 that the value of the small hit determination random number is not the small hit value, that is, it is determined to be “lost”, this routine is returned and terminated.

  The processing from step S1508 to step S1511 is processing for determining whether or not to change the lottery probability that the “hit” of “big hit” or “short hit” is changed, and specifically, the lottery probability is normal. When the probability of time is selected, the probability of normal is maintained when “non-probable big hit” is drawn, and when “probable big hit” or “probable small hit” is drawn, it is changed to a higher probability than normal. judge. In addition, when the probability of lottery is higher than normal, if “probability big hit” or “probability small hit” is drawn, it maintains a high probability state, and if “non-probability big hit” is drawn, a high probability It is determined to change to the normal probability. Further, in the case of “small hit” or “losing”, since the process of step S is not performed, the lottery probability is not changed, and the current state is maintained. As a result, when the lottery probability is in a high probability state, the high probability state is maintained until the “non-probable big hit” is drawn, so that an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player can be drawn in succession. It is possible to increase the nature and to enhance the interest.

  Incidentally, in this example, for example, in the jackpot determination table in the probability variation state, the big hit that is determined as “big hit” or “short hit” by matching the big hit determination random number among 980 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 979 14 decision values are set, the lottery probability that “winning” is drawn is 1/70, and in the non-probable change big hit decision table, the big hit decision is made among 980 big hit decision random numbers from 0 to 979. Two values are set, and the “winning” lottery probability is 1/490.

  In this example, for example, the lottery probability that “small hit” is drawn is set to 1/50, “probable small hit” (“short hit”), “probable big hit”, and “non-probable big hit”. "" Is higher than the probability of lottery, so that the attacker device 230 can increase the lottery value of "probability small hit" in which the opening / closing operation is similar to "small hit".

  Further, for example, the probability change entry rate (the ratio of “probability big hit” and “probability small hit” in “win”) is 3/4, that is, eight probability change random numbers from 0 to 7 are set. Of these, six determination values determined to be in a high probability state are set in the probability variation determination table. Specifically, the judgment value is changed so that the ratio of “probability big hit” is 5/8, the percentage of “probability small hit” is 1/8, and the ratio of “non-probable big hit” is 1/4. It is set in the judgment table.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process of step S1305 in the game process of FIG. In this variable display pattern setting process, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON. If the big hit flag is ON, that is, if the lottery result is “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”, step Proceeding to S1602, the big hit fluctuation display pattern table stored in the ROM 315 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1601 that the big hit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1603, where it is determined whether the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, and the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON. That is, if the lottery result is “probable small hit” or “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S1604, and the short hit fluctuation display pattern table stored in the ROM 315 is selected. In step S1603, if the short hit flag or the small hit flag is not ON, that is, if the lottery result is “lost”, the process proceeds to step S1605, and the change display pattern table at the time of loss is selected. .

  When the variable display pattern table is selected, in step S1606, the corresponding variable display pattern is determined from the previously selected variable display pattern table using the variable display pattern random number. In the subsequent step S1607, the determined variable display pattern is determined. A display pattern variation display pattern command is set, and the flow advances to step S1608. In step S1608, a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in step S1607 is set in the timer.

  In step S1608, when the variation time is set in the timer, the process proceeds to step S1609, where it is determined whether the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, and the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1610, the short hit execution time corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in step S1606 is set to a timer different from the variation time set in step S1608, and the process proceeds to step S1611. Then, the process selection flag is updated to [2], and this routine is returned.

  The short hit execution time set in step S1610 is shorter than the variation time set in step S1608. Thereby, in the changing process which will be described later, during the changing time of the effect image such as a special symbol, “short hit” and “small hit” can be executed (opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231). It is possible to make it difficult to notice the execution of “short hit” (“probable change small hit”) and “small hit” by focusing on the effect image being displayed in a variation display. Without being aware of the opening and closing operation, the state becomes a high probability, so it can be suddenly made to appear to be in a probable state, and it is possible to enhance the interest by making it feel like it was obtained.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1609 that the short hit flag or the small hit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1611, the process selection flag is updated to [2], and this routine is returned. Then, when this routine is returned, based on the determined variation display pattern, the variation display of the effect image such as the special symbol of the special symbol display 325 and the normal symbol on the effect display device 211 is started.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the above-described changing process (step S1306). First, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 325 has timed up. If the variation time has timed up, the process proceeds to step S1702. It is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON. If it is determined in step S1702 that the big hit flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1703, the processing selection flag is updated to [3], and a special symbol indicating that the lottery result indicates “big hit” is stopped and displayed. In the game process shown in FIG. 19, a big hit game start process is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1701 that the variation time has not expired, the process proceeds to step S1704, and it is determined whether or not the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON. If it is determined in this step S1704 that the short hit flag or the small hit flag is not ON, that is, the lottery result is “big hit” or “lost” before the fluctuation time is up, this routine is returned. .

  If it is determined in step S1704 that the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, in the subsequent step S1705, it is determined whether or not the short hit execution time is up, and the short hit execution time is up. If it is determined that it is not, the routine is returned. If it is determined that the short hit execution time is up, the process proceeds to step S1706. In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the short hit flag is ON. If the short hit flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1703, the process selection flag is updated to [3], and this routine is returned. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1706 that the short hit flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the “small hit” is determined, the process proceeds to step S1707, and the process selection flag is updated to [5]. Return routine.

  By the way, if it is determined in step S1702 that the big hit flag is not ON after the fluctuation time has expired, the process proceeds to step S1708, the process selection flag is updated to [0], and this routine is returned. At that time, a special symbol suggesting “losing” corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in the variation display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22 is stopped and displayed.

  In this processing during fluctuation, if the lottery result is “short win” (“probable small hit”) or “small hit”, the short hit execution time will be up before the fluctuation time is up, The process selection flag is updated to [3] or [5], and the big hit game start process or the small hit game process is executed in the game process shown in FIG. That is, when the lottery result is “probability small hit” or “small hit”, the big hit game start process or the small hit game process is performed while the effect image is displayed in a variable manner.

  Also, in the mid-fluctuation process, when the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, the big hit game start process and the big hit game process, which will be described later, or the small hit game process are performed during the fluctuation time, and the short hit flag or After the small hit flag is turned off, the process returns to the changing process again and waits for the time of the change to be up.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game start process in step S1307 shown in FIG. This jackpot game start process is a process that is started when the lottery result based on the jackpot determination random number generated by winning a game ball at the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 is “big hit” or “short hit”. It is. First, in step S1801, the number of opening / closing of the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 corresponding to the ON flags such as the big hit flag and the short hit flag is set to an initial value. Specifically, when the lottery result is “big hit”, the number of times of opening and closing is set by the continuation number determination random number, and in this example, it is set from 7 times or 15 times, for example. When the lottery result is “short win”, the number of times of opening and closing is set to 2 and set as an initial value.

  In step S1801, when the predetermined number of times of opening and closing is set to the initial value, in the subsequent step S1802, the opening time of the opening and closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 is set to the initial value according to the flag that is ON as described above. set. Specifically, for example, when the lottery result is “big hit”, the opening time is set to 30 seconds, and when the lottery result is “short hit”, the opening time is set to the initial value of 0.1 to 2 seconds. .

  In step S1802, when the predetermined release time is set to the initial value, the process proceeds to step S1803, the process selection flag is updated to [4], the present routine is returned, and the big hit game process is started. .

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game processing in step S1308 in the game processing shown in FIG. Although illustration is omitted, first, the open / close counter for counting the open / close count of the open / close member 231 in the attacker device 230 is reset (in this example, the value of the open / close counter is set to “1”). As the jackpot game progresses, the value of the opening / closing counter increases, and when the initial value of the opening / closing count set in the jackpot game start process is reached, the jackpot process is terminated.

  In the big hit game process of this example, first, in step S1901, a predetermined winning ball counter is set to “0”, and in the subsequent step S1902, the release time set to the initial value in the above big hit game start process is set. Set the timer. Specifically, if the lottery result is “big hit”, the opening time is set to about 30 seconds, and if the lottery result is “short hit”, about 0.1 to 2 seconds is set to the timer. Is done. When the opening time is set in the timer, in the following step S1903, the attacker solenoid 324 is driven to open the open / close member 231 of the attacker device 230 to open the special winning opening 235, and to the next step S1904. Proceed with

  In step S1904, it is determined whether or not the opening time has expired. If it is determined that the opening time has not expired, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 235 is counted in the next step S1905. It is determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10. If it is determined in this step S1905 that the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10, in the next step S1906, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 319 corresponding to the big winning opening 235 is ON. .

  In this step S1906, when the count sensor 319 is turned ON due to the winning of a game ball in the grand prize opening 235, it is determined that the count sensor 319 is ON, and the process proceeds to the next step S1907, where “1” is added to the winning ball counter. Then, the process returns to step S1904. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1906 that the game ball has not been won in the big winning opening 235 and the count sensor 319 is not ON, the process returns to step S1904 without adding the winning ball counter. It has become.

  Then, the processing from step S1904 to step S1907 proceeds to step S1908 when the opening time is up (step S1904) or the value of the winning ball counter reaches 10 (step S1905), and the big prize opening 235 is reached. Is closed. In step S1908, when the big prize opening 235 is closed, in the following step S1909, it is determined whether or not the value of the opening / closing number counter has reached the initial value of the opening / closing number set in the big hit game start process, If it is determined that the initial value has not been reached, the process advances to step S1910 to add “1” to the open / close counter, and the process returns to step S1901.

  Then, the above-described processing from step S1901 to step S1910 is repeated until the open / close count counter reaches the initial value of the set open / close count. Further, in this example, the process from step S1901 to step S1910 is set as one round, and the big hit game is repeated a plurality of rounds according to the continuation number determination random number.

  In one round in which the grand prize opening 235 is opened, a maximum of 10 game balls can be won, and 14 balls are awarded by the ball payout device 125 by winning the game balls in the big prize opening 235. Since the game balls are paid out, a maximum of 140 game balls can be paid out in one round, and when the lottery result is “big hit”, the above-mentioned game balls can be expected to be paid out. By drawing lots, the player's interest is enhanced.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result is “short hit”, the opening time that is set is shorter, about 0.1 to 2 seconds, compared with the case of “big hit”, and the number of times of opening and closing is as few as two times. Since the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is completed after being opened and closed in a short time, the opening / closing operation becomes difficult to notice, and when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, the prize winning opening 235 is won. The number of game balls that can be played is small, and many game balls cannot be paid out.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1909 that the open / close counter has reached the initial open / close counter, the process advances to step S1911 to determine whether or not the short hit flag is ON, and the short hit flag is not ON. In other words, if the lottery result is “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S 1912, the big hit flag is turned OFF, and in the next step S 1913, the process selection flag is updated to “0”, and this routine is returned. Then, the big hit game processing is finished.

  If it is determined in step S1911 that the short hit flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step S1914, where the short hit flag is turned OFF, and in step S1915, the processing selection flag is changed to [2]. The routine is returned to end the big hit game processing. In step S1915, when the process selection flag is set to [2], the process returns to the changing process of the game process, and the changing process is executed until the time of the change is up. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time expires, the big hit flag is OFF, so the process selection flag is updated to [0] and the process during fluctuation is returned. At that time, due to the time-up of the variation time, the special symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed to suggest that it may be “probable small hit”.

  Although illustration is omitted, when the above-mentioned big hit game start process or big hit game in-process is started when the short hit flag is ON, that is, when the lottery result is “probability small hit”, the distribution device 240 In this case, the distribution driving means 244 is driven so that the game balls won in the big winning opening 235 of the attacker device 230 can be distributed to the special flow path, and the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is opened. Occasionally, when a game ball is awarded to the grand prize opening 235, the percentage of game balls received into the first receiving port 264 is high, and as a result, the game ball is received into the first receiving port 264. By entering the entrance, it is possible to make an illusion that the probability is high.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game process in step S1309 in the game process shown in FIG. In this small hit game processing, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is the same as the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attack device 230 in the big hit game executed when “probability small hit” is drawn. It is a process to make. First, in step S2001, the opening / closing frequency of the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 is set to an initial value. Specifically, the same number of opening / closing operations as the “short hit” (for example, twice) is set as the initial value.

  In step S2001, when the predetermined number of times of opening and closing that is the same as “short hit” is set to the initial value, in the subsequent step S2002, the opening time of the opening and closing member 231 is set to the initial value. This opening time is also set to the same time (for example, 0.1 to 2 seconds) as the opening time set at the time of “short hit”. Thus, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 by “small hit” is the same as the opening operation in the case of “short hit”. In step S2002, when the predetermined opening time same as “short hit” is set, the process proceeds to step S2003, “1” is set in the open / close counter, and the process proceeds to the next step S2004.

  In step S2004, the opening time of the initial value set in step S2002 is set in the timer, and in subsequent step S2005, the attacker solenoid 324 is driven to open the open / close member 231 of the attacker device 230 so that the big prize opening 235 is opened. Open and go to the next step S2006. In this step S2006, it is determined whether or not the opening time set in step S2004 is timed up. If the time is not up, step S2006 is looped until the time is up, and when the opening time is up, the following step S2007 is performed. Thus, the driving of the attacker solenoid 324 is stopped, the opening / closing member 231 is closed, and the special winning opening 235 is closed. In this example, since the set opening time is short, the game balls are hardly won at the opened large winning opening 235.

  When the special winning opening 235 is closed in step S2007, in the following step S2008, it is determined whether or not the value of the opening / closing counter has reached the initial opening / closing number set in step S2001, and has reached the initial value. If not, the process proceeds to step S2009, “1” is added to the open / close counter, and the process returns to step S2004.

  Then, the above-described processing from step S2004 to step S2009 is repeated until the open / close counter reaches the initial value of the set open / close count. In this example, since the number of opening and closing of the initial value to be set is the same as the number of times of opening and closing, the number of opening and closing is small and the opening time is also short. As with “short hits”, the operation opens and closes quickly and ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2008 that the open / close counter has reached the initial open / close counter, the process proceeds to step S2010, the small hit flag is turned OFF, and the process selection flag is set to [2] in the next step S2011. Update and return to this routine. Then, since the process selection flag is updated to [2], the process returns to the changing process shown in FIG. 23, and the changing process is executed until the change time is up. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time expires, the big hit flag is OFF, so the process selection flag is updated to [0] and the process during fluctuation is returned. At that time, due to the time-up of the variation time, the special symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed to suggest that it may be “probable small hit”.

  Although illustration is omitted, even if the above-described small hit game processing is started, unlike the case of “short hit”, the distribution driving means 244 in the distribution device 240 is not driven, so that the attack device 230 The game balls won in the grand prize winning opening 235 are distributed almost evenly among the first jump flow path, the second jump flow path, and the special flow path, corresponding to each flow path. It is now possible to entertain the movement of the game balls.

  As a result, when “probability small hit” or “small hit” is selected, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 opens and closes several times during the fluctuation display of the effect image made up of symbols and the like. It is possible to make it difficult to notice the opening and closing of the attacker device 230 due to the attention of the image. Especially, when the lottery result is “probable small hit”, the subsequent lottery probability is changed to a high probability. It is possible to make an illusion as if it was (probable change).

  In addition, when the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is opened and closed several times during the display of the effect image, if the game ball is received in the big winning opening 235 and received in the first receiving opening 264, the lottery probability is normal. Since the game ball is changed to a higher probability than the probability, the winning prize opening 235 is won when the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 opens and closes several times during the change display of the effect image. Whether or not the game ball is received in the first receiving port 264 can make the player feel excited and excited, and the game ball (dead ball) that is not actually involved in the control of the game state is actually used to enhance the interest. It is like that.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is received in the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, a predetermined lottery is performed, and the lottery result satisfies the winning condition and the probability change condition. Will cause a big hit game of “probable small hit”, “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”, and if the open condition is satisfied without satisfying the hit condition, “small hit” will be drawn and the small hit A game is performed. At that time, when “probable small hit” or “small hit” is selected, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 opens and closes during the change display of the effect image, and “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”. Is lottery, the opening / closing member 231 opens and closes after the change stop display of the effect image. In addition, when “probability small hit” or “probability big hit” is drawn, after the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231, the lottery probability is changed to a higher probability than usual, and until “non-probability big hit” is drawn. The state of probability is maintained. On the other hand, when “probability small hit” or “small hit” is selected, the same opening / closing operation with a small number of opening / closing members 231 of the attacker device 230 is performed during the variation display of the effect image. When the game ball received in the winning opening 235 enters the distribution space 221, if the lottery result is “probable small hit”, among the first jump channel, the second jump channel, and the special channel When the game balls are discharged from the distribution space 221 after guiding the game balls to the special flow path having the highest rate of receiving game media at the first receiving port, the lottery probability is changed to a high probability.

  As a result, when “probability small hit” is drawn by the winning winning of the game ball, the game ball received in the big winning opening 235 during the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is Since it is guided to a flow path that can be received by the first receiving port 264 in the distribution space 221, it is as if the lottery probability has been changed to a high probability because the game ball has been received by the first receiving port 264. The game ball can be directly seen in the first receiving port 264 as compared to the one using the effect image that suggests that there is a high possibility of being “probable small hit” as in the past. Thus, the player can be surely recognized as “probable small hit”, giving a physical sense of security, and suppressing a decrease in interest.

  Further, when the opening / closing member 231 is opened / closed in the attacker device 230 by a lottery of “probability small hit” or “small win”, if a game ball is received in the big prize opening 235, the distribution space 221 in the accessory 210 The game ball to which kinetic energy is given through the distribution device 240 jumps over the first stage 261 having the first receiving port 264 by jumping by the first jump device 250a and then the second jump device 250b. The first jump flow path captured by the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261 and the game ball jumps by the third jump device 250c without jumping over the first stage 261. Any one of the second jump flow path captured by the capture rolling surface 263 of the H.261 and the special flow path captured directly by the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261 without jumping by the jumping device 250. The Because it passes, even if the game ball is guided to any flow path, it can show a dynamic movement full of unprecedented dynamism that jumps and falls, making the player fully entertained Later, depending on whether or not it is accepted at the first entrance, it can be exciting and exciting.

  In addition, when the game ball that has won the grand prize winning opening 235 is distributed to the first jumping flow path by the sorting device 240, the game ball is first supplied to the first stage 261 after it seems to have failed. Since it is supplied to one stage 261, it becomes possible to make the player more excited and thrilled, so that the excitement can be further enhanced. Moreover, since it jumps after the movement of a game ball once slows in the mini stage 270 when it distributes to a 2nd jump flow path, it can suppress that it becomes an abundant movement and a fall of interest. In this way, when the game balls are jumped to the first jump flow path and the second jump flow path, the player jumps. Can be enjoyed and enhanced. Further, when the game balls are distributed to the special flow path, the game balls are directly supplied to the first stage 261 without jumping, and the game balls are supplied to the first stage 261 at a stretch while making a large movement that has never been achieved. In this way, it is possible to give a feeling that a chance has suddenly arrived, and it can be more interesting.

  Furthermore, since the game ball is guided to any one of the first jump flow channel, the second jump flow channel, and the special flow channel by the sorting device 240, When it is determined that the player can be excited and thrilled and the lottery probability is changed, the game ball is guided to the special channel having the highest rate of being received in the first receiving port 264, so the special channel Depending on whether or not it is induced, a sense of expectation can be given and the interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, the player strongly desires that “probability small hit” is drawn and the lottery probability is changed to a high probability, and the game ball is such that the lottery probability is changed when the game ball is received at the first receiving port 264. Since it is directed by, it can be expected to be received in the first receiving port 264, and depending on whether it is received in the first receiving port 264, it can be thrilled and throbbing, It is possible to enhance the interest even if it circulates through the channel.

  In addition, when “probability small hit” or “probability big hit” is drawn, the lottery probability is changed to a higher probability than the normal probability, and the state of high probability is maintained until “non-probable big hit” is drawn. Therefore, there is a high probability that “winning” will be drawn, and there is a higher possibility that “big hit” will be drawn in succession, which can further enhance the interest. Also, even if “probability small hit” or “small hit” is drawn in a high probability state, the high probability state is maintained without changing to the normal probability, so lottery such as “small hit” It can suppress that interest falls.

  Further, when “probable small hit” or “small hit” is selected, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation while the effect image such as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. When the “non-probable big hit” is drawn, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation after the effect image suggesting the lottery result is stopped and displayed. At the time of “winning”, the effect image is variably displayed, and the player can be focused on the effect display device 211, so that it is difficult to notice that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 has been opened and closed. In particular, when “probability small hit” is drawn, it is possible to make it seem that the lottery probability has been changed suddenly without notice, and it is possible to expect the effect of enhancing the interest by making it feel like it was obtained.

  In addition, when “probable small hit” or “small hit” is drawn, the effect image that is stopped to indicate the lottery result is not displayed as “probable small hit” or “small hit”. In addition, it may be a display that suggests “losing” or that it may be “probable small hit”, so that it is possible to reliably recognize the lottery result only with the effect image by the effect display device 211. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to “small hits” in which game balls cannot be paid out, and to allow the game balls to be received in the big prize opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is opened / closed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for the distribution of the game balls in the distribution space 221 in the accessory 210, and to enhance the fun by making the movement of the game balls enjoyable. .

  In addition, since the effect display device 211 is disposed behind the distribution space 221, the movement and effect of the game ball that cannot be seen in a conventional game machine in which the effect image is blocked by a game ball that jumps or falls. It is possible to display an image, and it is possible to prevent the player from becoming bored and the player's interests from deteriorating. Further, since the game ball passes through the front surface of the effect display device 211, it is possible to flow down the game ball using the entire game area 37, so that the player is more conspicuous regardless of the size of the effect display device 211. The game ball can be moved greatly, and the movement of the game ball can be further enhanced.

  Further, when the game ball is supplied in the first stage 261, the kinetic energy of the game ball is rapidly attenuated by the capture rolling surface 263 formed by the low resilience member, so the game ball before being supplied The speed of the game ball after being supplied can be greatly different from the speed of the supplied game ball, and the movement of the game ball can be realized even by the gap of the speed difference so that the player can be entertained and entertained. Can be expected to increase.

  Since the game ball supplied to the first stage 261 is guided toward the first start port 214 and the like by the capture rolling surface 263, whether the guided game ball wins the first start port or the like. No, it is possible to raise the interest by making the player throbbing and throbbing, and it is possible to prevent the interest from getting bored with difficulty.

  In addition, since the game ball that has won the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230 disposed above the effect display device 211 is discharged without passing through the rear side of the effect display device 211, the thickness of the pachinko machine 1 is thick. Thus, even if the large effect display device 211 having a large thickness is used, it is possible to suppress the thickness of the pachinko machine 1 from being increased. It is possible to make it wide, and it is possible to make the patterns and characters used in the production image easier to see and to make the movement more complex (subtle) that can enhance the interest, and to suppress the reduction of the interest be able to.

  Also, an attacker device 230 having a big prize opening 235 is arranged above the effect display device 211 and is close to the upper part of the game area into which the game ball is to be shot. This makes it easier to increase the interest of the game ball driving operation in the big hit game (advantageous game state), and even if the effect display device 211 is enlarged, it is located below the effect display device like a conventional pachinko machine. Since it is not arranged, the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 235 is hardly influenced by the size of the effect display device 211, and the effect display device 211 can be enlarged without reducing the interest of the game ball.

  Furthermore, since the attacker device 230 having the big prize opening 235 is arranged above the effect display device 211, when “hit” is drawn and a big win game (advantageous game state) is entered, a lot of games are played in a short time. The ball will be awarded to the grand prize winning opening 235, but the distribution space 221 is arranged in front of the rear end face of the effect display device 211 and its width is substantially the same as the width of the effect display device 211. Therefore, the volume of the distribution space 221 can be increased, and even when a large number of game balls are distributed, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being stagnated inside the distribution space 221, and the balls are blocked in the distribution space 221. Occurrence can be prevented, a big hit game can be enjoyed satisfactorily, and obstacles due to enlargement of the production display device 211 can be reduced as much as possible. That of a can be suppressed.

  In addition, during the big hit game, the player's driving operation is a simple operation aiming only at the big prize opening 235, so there is room for the game, and the movement of the game ball in the distribution space 221 is also interested. Therefore, it is possible to give an effect by the movement of the game sphere as described above in the distribution space 221, and draw attention to the game sphere in the distribution space 221, and the player by the effect by the movement You can entertain and enhance your interest.

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

  That is, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. The present invention can also be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the concept of the role 210 is shown as an image of golf. For example, in addition to ball games such as baseball, tennis, basketball and volleyball, martial arts, adventure movies, game scenes, etc. It may be an image, and by showing the movement of game media full of dynamism, it is possible to suppress the decline of interest.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the lottery result drawn by winning a game ball to the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 is “probable small hit”, the distribution device 240 in the accessory 210 wins a big prize. Although the game balls received in the mouth 235 are distributed to a special flow path having a high ratio of being received in the first receiving port 264, for example, when the “probable big hit” is drawn in the same way, Even when “probability big hit” is drawn by lottery, it is possible to achieve a game in which a high probability state is maintained by receiving a game ball into the first receiving port 264. As with, you can expect an effect that can enhance interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the lottery result drawn by winning a game ball at the first starting port 214 or the second starting port 215 is “probable small hit” or “small hit”, after the end of the variation time In this example, an effect image including a special symbol, a normal symbol, or the like is used to stop and display an effect image that suggests “small hit”. The abandonment of the effect image that directly suggests the effect is abolished, the effect image that suggests “losing” is stopped, and the ambiguous effect image that may be “probable small hit” is stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to relieve the feeling of being lost due to the fact that “small hits” with a small amount of payout of game balls are drawn, and to make it seem “lost”, in fact, “probable small change” It turns out that In it is possible to prevent the decrease in interest by the mood more obtained.

  The random number generation unit 411 generates a small hit determination random number together with a big hit determination random number, a probability change determination random number, and the like. For example, the random number generation unit 411 does not generate a small hit determination random number and determines whether or not When the means 412 determines that the lottery result is “losing”, a random number generation means may be used to generate a small hit determination random number or the like. This also provides the same effect as described above. It is possible to reduce the capacity of random numbers stored during the start memory storage process, reduce the load on the process, reduce the influence on the game process, and perform a good game process Can do.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the lottery result drawn by winning a game ball to the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 is “probable small hit”, the distribution device 240 in the accessory 210 wins a big prize. Although the game balls received in the mouth 235 are distributed to a special flow path having a high rate of being received in the first receiving port 264, for example, the “big hit” is drawn in an advantageous game state (a big hit game) ) Occurs, the number of continuations (number of rounds) of the big hit game displayed on the effect display device 211 is displayed so that the number of continuations is smaller than the actual number of continuations, and immediately before the start of the big hit game or during the big hit game In addition, the game ball won in the grand prize winning opening 235 is received in the first receiving entrance 264 so that the game ball is received in the first receiving entrance 264 by the sorting device 240. The display of the number may be the actual number of continuations, and it is as if the game ball is the first entrance as compared to the effect of increasing the number of continuations as in conventional gaming machines with the effect image effect display. H.264, it can be seen that the number of continuations has increased, and it can be made to feel as if it was obtained by a game ball driving operation rather than an internal process, which makes it more interesting. Can be expected.

1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 37 Game area 94 Main control board 125 Ball payout device (payout means)
210 Accessory 211 Production Display Device (Display Unit)
214 First start port (game medium detection means)
215 Second starting port (game medium detecting means)
221 distribution space (discharge channel, game medium distribution space)
230 Attacker device 231 Opening / closing member (opening / closing means)
235 Grand Prize Winner 240 Sorting device (sorting means)
244 Distribution drive means 250 Jumping device (jumping means)
250a First jump device 250b Second jump device 250c Third jump device 253 Guide slope (kinetic energy applying means)
261 First stage (capturing means)
263 Capture rolling surface (capturing means, rolling surface)
H.264 First receiving port 265 Second receiving port 270 Mini stage (applied energy adjusting means)
310 Main board 311 Peripheral board 318 Start-up sensor (game medium detection means)
324 Attacker Solenoid 336 Sub-Integrated Board 337 Electric Control Board 1
338 Lighting control board 2
339 Waveform control board 411 Random number generation means (lottery means)
412 NG determination means 413 Privilege selection means 414 Privilege grant means 415 Probability change determination means 416 Probability change means 417 Open / close control means 419 Small privilege determination means 432 Production display control means 433 Distribution control means

Claims (3)

A game area in which a game medium is driven by a player's operation;
Display means arranged to be visible from the player through the game area, and capable of displaying a predetermined effect image using at least one of a symbol, a character, and a background;
A start port capable of receiving a game medium driven into the game area;
A prize opening that is arranged in the game area and facilitates the reception of game media by the operation of a predetermined opening and closing means;
A lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on acceptance of the game medium at the start opening, and if a predetermined result is obtained by the lottery means, a gaming machine capable of giving a profit to the player In
The result of the lottery by the lottery means includes winning and losing,
The first game mode in which the winning probability of the winning is set to be relatively low on the condition that the winning of the winning or the out of win is won, and the winning probability of the winning than the first gaming mode. A winning probability changing means capable of executing control related to a change with the second game mode set relatively high;
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the first of the winnings, the winning probability change means by the change to the second game mode by the winning probability changing means and the operation of the predetermined opening / closing means at the big prize opening First profit providing means for providing a player with a first profit that provides an opportunity to obtain a prize ball by facilitating acceptance of a game medium;
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the second of the wins, the winning probability changing means is changed to the second game mode and the predetermined opening / closing means is operated. Providing an opportunity to obtain a prize ball by operating the predetermined opening and closing means in a manner that accepts game media at the special winning opening less than in the case of the first profit granting means. A second profit granting means for giving the player a second profit having a value lower than the profit;
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is out of place and satisfies a specific condition, the winning game is controlled regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first game mode or the second game mode. Although the game mode is not changed by the probability changing means, the operation of the predetermined opening / closing means at the special winning opening is the same as the second profit giving means in the case of the first profit giving means. The player is provided with a third benefit different from the second benefit that provides an opportunity to obtain a prize ball by operating the predetermined opening and closing means in a manner that accepts game media at the special winning opening less. A third profit granting means to grant,
As for the game media received in the prize winning opening, the game media that will not be used for the predetermined lottery by the lottery means pass below the display means through the front side below the display means. A gaming machine comprising: a discharge flow path for discharging the liquid by flowing down.   The lottery means performs the predetermined lottery based on a winning determination random number acquired based on acceptance of a game medium to the start port.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The lottery means temporarily sets the winning determination random number acquired based on the acceptance of the game medium to the start port in a holding state, and the holding state is released when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined lottery is performed based on a winning determination random number.
  The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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