JP5727164B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning opening for a game ball or a gate through which a game ball passes is provided on a game board.

  Recent pachinko gaming machines are provided with a winning opening through which game balls can be won and a gate through which game balls can pass through on the game board. As the winning opening, there is a start opening where, for example, a big hit is started when a random number obtained at the timing when a game ball is won matches a predetermined big hit random number. In addition, there is a normal winning opening in which a predetermined payout is performed without performing a hit determination or the like.

  The gate is for a predetermined symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes. The predetermined symbol lottery is, for example, a lottery for determining whether or not to open an electric tulip provided near the start port. A pair of nails called life nails arranged opposite to each other are provided immediately above the winning opening and the gate (hereinafter referred to as “introducing portion”). The life nail greatly influences the entry of the game ball into the introduction part by its inclination (interval).

  Specifically, when the interval between the life nails is wide, that is, when the pair of life nails are tilted away from each other, the game ball is easily guided to the start port and the gate. On the other hand, if the interval between the life nails is narrow, that is, if the pair of life nails is tilted in the direction in which they approach each other, the game ball is less likely to be guided to the starting port or the gate. Thus, the player's winning ball changes due to the tilt of the life nail, that is, the interest of the game changes.

  A nail arranged on the game board such as a life nail is inclined by a predetermined amount with respect to the game board in the manufacturing stage. However, at the amusement store, the nail adjustment is performed independently, and the inclination of the nail may be different from that at the manufacturing stage, resulting in problems. Specifically, in the nail adjustment, if the interval between the nail is extremely narrow, it becomes too disadvantageous for the player, and if the interval between the nail is excessively widened, it becomes too advantageous for the player. . In order to suppress such a problem, for example, there is a technology that regulates the head of the life nail so that it does not move more than a certain amount by including an engaging portion that engages the head of a pair of life nails. It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-299977

  However, according to the above-described prior art of Patent Document 1, the life nail is hidden by the engaging portion, so that there is a risk of deteriorating the appearance depending on the configuration of the decoration on the board surface, or when the winning percentage of the game ball is low There was a risk that the player might be distrusted that the nail was extremely narrowed.

  The present invention eliminates the problems caused by the prior art described above, and therefore, the pachinko gaming machine can ensure the visibility of the life nail and keep the life nail at an appropriate interval with a simple configuration without impairing the beauty. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention is provided on a game board (101), and an introduction section (105, 106, 108, 110) through which a game ball can win or pass, and the introduction section ( 105, 106, 108, 110) and a pair of life nails (500) for guiding the game ball to the introduction part (105, 106, 108, 110) by interfering with the game ball, and the pair of The life nails (500) are arranged so as to be close to only the surfaces of the life nails facing each other, and have a predetermined thickness so as to be close to only the root portion of each life nail (500). And restricting members (510, 810) for restricting each life nail from tilting in a predetermined direction, and the restricting members (510, 810) are arranged in a direction in which the life nails (500) face each other. Regulate only tilt The features.

  In the above invention, the regulating member (510, 810) has a curved shape in which the thickness of the cross section viewed from the direction in which the game balls between the life nails (500) are guided is thinner at the center than at the side. It is characterized by.

  In the above invention, the restriction member (510, 810) is close to the life nail (500) with a predetermined amount of gap.

  In the above invention, the restriction member (510, 810) is formed integrally with the introduction portion (105, 106, 108, 110).

  In the above invention, it further comprises control means (201) for setting a gaming state advantageous for the player or a gaming state disadvantageous for the player, and the introduction part (105, 106, 108, 110) prevents passage of the game ball. As a trigger, it comprises a gate (108) in which a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric accessory (107) provided in the vicinity of the start port (106) is performed, and the control means (201) is advantageous for the player. When the game state is set, it is easier to open the electric accessory (107) than when the game state is set disadvantageous for the player.

  According to the present invention, since the regulating member that has a predetermined thickness and regulates the inclination of each life nail in proximity to each life nail is provided on the board surface, the root portion of the life nail can be regulated, Even if force is applied to the part, the tilting of the life nail can be suppressed. Therefore, the visibility of the life nail is ensured, and the life nail can be kept at an appropriate interval with a simple configuration without impairing the aesthetic appearance. Thereby, it can suppress that it becomes extremely unfavorable or extremely advantageous for a player, and there is an effect that the player can enjoy the original playability of a pachinko gaming machine.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process which the main control part of a pachinko game machine performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which the main control part of a pachinko game machine performs. It is a front view which shows the detail of a control member. It is a perspective view which shows the detail of a control member. It is the top view seen from the A direction of FIG. It is a front view which shows the detail of the other example of a control member. It is a perspective view which shows the detail of another example of a control member. It is the top view seen from the B direction of FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. The electric tulip 107 is a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the left gate 108a disposed in the left region of the image display unit 104 or the right gate 108b disposed in the lower right region of the image display unit 104. Open based on the lottery result.

  The electric tulip 107 makes the opening time longer in a gaming state with a time-saving in which the electric tulip 107 is easy to open, and makes it easier to guide the game ball to the second starting port 106. The game state with a time saving is a game state set after a predetermined jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the player strikes the left and aims at the first starting port 105, while the player strikes the right in the time-saving gaming state or the jackpot gaming state. This is a type of gaming machine that aims at the second starting port 106 and plays.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. The game ball launched by the right strike hardly receives a prize at the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 provided on the side of the first start opening 105 and the nail (not shown). ing.

  Below the right gate 108b, a special winning opening 109 is provided. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is intermittently opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 and below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 display unit displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner and stops and displays the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 display unit displays the special figure 2 in a variable manner, and stops and displays the lottery result of the second lottery.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107. On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides of the frame member 115 which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 composed of a plurality of lamps is provided. An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instructing member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be able to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player, and causes the launching portion to fire a game ball when operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, the first start port 105 may be disposed in the right region, and the second start port 106 and the electric tulip 107 may be disposed in a region where winning can be achieved by left-handed. In addition, the first start port 105, the second start port 106, and the grand prize winning port 109 are arranged close to the lower region of the image display unit 104, respectively, so that the manner of hitting does not differ depending on the game state, that is, always A game may be played by left-handed.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 controls the progress of the game by setting the game state in addition to the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a normal symbol determination program, a normal symbol variation program, a jackpot determination program, a special symbol variation program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  When it is detected by the gate SW 223 that the game ball has passed the left gate 108a or the right gate 108b, the normal symbol determination program performs a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107. The normal symbol fluctuation program is a program for changing / stopping the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery as a normal symbol.

  The jackpot determination program is a program that determines a jackpot when a winning of a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. There are two types of jackpots: a long hit for which the winning opening 109 is open for a long time and an expected winning ball can be expected, and a short winning time for which the winning opening 109 is short and an winning ball cannot be expected. The jackpot for the winning ball to the second starting port 106 is more likely to win a win (long win) that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot for the winning ball to the first starting port 105.

  The special symbol variation program is a program that stops the variation of the determination result of the hit determination as a special symbol. The determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 1 holding ball is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 display unit 112a, while the determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball is 2 is suspended as a special figure 2 of the display unit 112b. The special symbol change with respect to the special 2 holding ball is prioritized over the special 1 holding ball.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and adds the gaming state with time shortening or the electric chew support to which the electric chew support is added. This is a program for setting a short-lived gaming state when not. The electric chew support is a function of increasing the probability of winning a normal symbol to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107. In the game state with time saving, the game is played by right-handed, and in the game state without time-shortening, the game is played by left-handed.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability gaming state is about 10 times easier to win than the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, normal per-length, and per-probability short-range (surprise short-term per-probability).

  In the case of winning per probable length, after the big hit with a long opening time of the big winning opening 109 ends, the state shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state) to which a short-time game is added. In the case of a normal long win, after the big hit with a long opening time of the big winning opening 109 ends, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state to which a short-time game is added (short-time gaming state). In the case of a short win, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state) to which a short-time game is added after the big winning end of the big winning opening 109 is short.

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a special winning opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display part 112a, and the special figure 2 display part 112b. The normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results detected by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, the effect button 119 and the cross key 120 are connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data operated by the player or data corresponding to the selected key is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261. The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Processing performed by the main control unit of pachinko machines)
Next, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  In FIG. 3, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the gate SW 223 is turned on by the game ball passing through the left gate 108a or the right gate 108b (step S301). If the gate SW 223 is OFF (step S301: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the gate SW 223 is ON (step S301: Yes), a normal symbol lottery is performed (step S302).

  Then, the variation of the normal symbol is started (step S303), and it is determined whether or not the variation is stopped (step S304). The system waits until the fluctuation is stopped (step S304: No loop). When the fluctuation stops (step S304: Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning is made (step S305). If it is lost (step S305: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is a win (step S305: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a gaming state with a time saving (step S306). When it is in the gaming state with time saving (step S306: Yes), the electric tulip 107 is opened long (step S307), and the process is terminated. The long open is, for example, an open time of 1.2 seconds. In step S306, if the current gaming state is not the time-reduced gaming state (step S306: No), that is, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is per long release (step S308).

  When it is per long release (step S308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S307. When it is not per long opening (step S308: No), the electric tulip 107 is opened short (step S309), and the process is terminated. The short opening is an opening time of 0.1 seconds, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the process of step S308 is performed, that is, the long opening per short opening or the short opening per can be obtained in the normal gaming state, and the second start port 106 is also connected in the normal gaming state. By making it possible to make a jackpot judgment that is advantageous to the player by winning a prize, the interest of the game is enhanced, but without making such a configuration, all the hits in the normal gaming state may be per short opening Is possible. When all the hits in the normal gaming state are short-open wins, the process of step S308 may be omitted.

  In addition, in this flowchart, only the process of opening the electric tulip 107 for a long time (step S307) is shown with respect to the point that the electric tulip 107 is easily opened in the time-saving gaming state. In the gaming state, the normal symbol change time is shortened, or the normal symbol winning probability is increased.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the start ports SW221 and 222 are turned on when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 (step S401). ). When the start ports SW221 and 222 are OFF (step S401: No), the process is ended as it is. If the start ports SW221 and 222 are ON (step S401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second start port 106 is winning (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON.

  When it is a win to the 2nd starting port 106 (Step S402: Yes), the jackpot determination for the 2nd starting port is performed (Step S403). When it is not a prize for the second starting port 106 (step S402: No), a jackpot determination for the first starting port is performed (step S404). In the jackpot determination for the second start port, it is easier to win a jackpot advantageous for the player than the jackpot determination for the first start port.

  Then, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S405), and it is determined whether or not the variation is stopped (step S406). The process waits until the fluctuation is stopped (step S406: No loop), and when the fluctuation stops (step S406: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S407). If it is lost (step S407: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is a big win (step S407: Yes), the special winning opening 109 is opened (step S408), and the process is terminated.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment performs a jackpot determination that is advantageous to the player by winning a prize at the second starting port 106 in the time-saving gaming state. It is. In the game state with a time saving, if the game ball does not pass through the gate 108 (particularly, the right gate 108b), a winning to the second starting port 106 cannot be expected, and the interest of the game is lowered.

  For example, when there is no special 2 holding ball due to winning at the second starting port 106 in the probability variation gaming state (gaming state with high probability of short time), and there is a special 1 holding ball due to winning at the first starting port 105, The jackpot determination by the holding ball makes it easy to win the jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player by winning the jackpot. In particular, a model called so-called Amadegi, which has a low probability of winning a jackpot, makes it easy to win a jackpot. Therefore, if a jackpot determination is made with a specially held ball in a probabilistic gaming state, it will be easier to win a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player. ing.

  Therefore, if the distance between the pair of life nails provided immediately above the right gate 108b is extremely narrow, a prize for the second start port 106 cannot be expected and the interest of the game will be reduced. In the present embodiment, the regulating member is provided so that the distance between the pair of life nails in which the game balls are provided immediately above the gate 108 is not extremely narrowed. Below, an example of a control member is demonstrated.

(Example of regulating member)
Next, an example of a regulating member provided in the vicinity of the left gate 108a and the right gate 108b (hereinafter simply referred to as the gate 108) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, an example of a regulating member that regulates only the tilting of the life nail in the opposing direction will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a front view showing details of the regulating member. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing details of the regulating member. FIG. 7 is a top view seen from the direction A in FIG. 5 to 7, the gate 108 has a passage hole 523 through which a game ball passes in a first protruding portion 522 provided in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base 521. A second projecting portion 524 extending from the base 521 in the direction opposite to the first projecting portion 522 is embedded in the game board 101. A fastening member for holding the gate 108 on the game board 101 is inserted into the fastening hole 525 provided in the base 521.

  A pair of life nails 500 are provided directly above the gate 108 to guide the game ball to the gate by interfering with the game ball. Here, “directly above” is a position where the game ball interferes with the game ball immediately before passing through the gate 108 and has the greatest influence on the passage to the gate 108. When the nail 500 is arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, it is directly above, but when the pair of life nails are arranged in the vertical direction, it may be obliquely upward.

  A restriction member 510 is provided between the life nails 500. The life nails 500 are arranged at least at an interval equal to or larger than the width of the regulating member 510. The restricting member 510 is close to the root portion of each life nail 500 and restricts only the tilt in the direction in which the life nails 500 face each other with respect to the life nail 500. The regulating member 510 has a predetermined thickness and is disposed between the pair of life nails 500.

  The restricting member 510 is a plate-like member integrated with the gate 108, and one side and the other side are close to each life nail 500, and the tilt of each life nail 500 in the opposing direction is restricted. To do. Specifically, the restricting member 510 protrudes upward on the side surface of the base 521 of the gate 108. The restricting member 510 is not integrated with the gate 108 but may be attached on the game board 101.

  The restricting member 510 may be made of metal, wood, resin, or the like, but has a certain strength from the viewpoint of restricting the tilting of the life nail 500. The predetermined thickness is a thickness that can restrict a certain amount of tilting with respect to the life nail 500 and that does not hinder the game ball flowing down. The restricting member 510 is decorated with an arrow and indicates the passage of the game ball to the gate 108. The decoration for the regulating member 510 may be the same decoration as the decoration for the game board 101.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the regulating member 510 has a curved shape in which the thickness of the cross section viewed from the direction in which the game balls between the life nails 500 are guided is thinner in the center than in the side. Yes. By securing the thickness of the side portion, the region that can be brought into contact with the root portion of the life nail 500 is increased, and the restriction on the tilting of the life nail 500 is further stabilized. Further, by making the central portion thinner, it is possible to minimize the hindrance to the game balls that flow down. In addition, as long as it is a predetermined thickness without using such a curved shape, a shape with a flat cross section may be used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the regulating member 510 is close to the life nail 500 with a predetermined amount of gap α. Here, it supplements about the inclination of a nail when adjusting a nail generally. When changing the angle of the nail, since a force to return the nail is applied to the nail, the nail must be tilted further than the desired angle to be set. Specifically, for example, when the angle of the nail with respect to the vertical direction of the game board 101 is to be set to 3 °, for example, it must be tilted once to 5 ° which is larger than 3 °. That is, just because the gap α is provided between the life nail 500 and the regulating member 510, even if the life nail 500 is brought into contact with the regulating member 510 during the nail adjustment, the abutted state is not maintained. .

  In the present embodiment, the gap α is a small number of life nails 500 to such an extent that the interest of the game is not impaired, that is, to the extent that game balls flowing down the vicinity of the gate 108 can be expected to pass through the gate 108 at a certain rate. Is allowed to tilt. This enables a small amount of nail adjustment at the game store side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to adjust the nail to a gap that does not allow the life nail 500 to be tilted, or the life nail 500 and the regulating member 510 may be brought into contact with each other without taking the gap α. . That is, the life nail 500 and the regulating member 510 may be brought close to each other so that nail tightening that narrows the interval between the life nails 500 cannot be performed.

  In the present embodiment, by using the restricting member 510, the root portion of the life nail 500 can be restricted, and even when a force is applied to the head, the life nail 500 can be prevented from tilting. Therefore, the visibility with respect to the life nail 500 is ensured, and the extreme nail tightening which narrows the space | interval of the life nail 500 can be suppressed, without impairing the beauty | look.

  In addition, since the restriction member 510 is simply arranged between the life nails 500, not only can the cost be reduced, but it can also be used directly above the normal winning a prize opening 110. As described above, in the present embodiment, since extreme nail tightening can be suppressed, at least it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous for the player, and the player enjoys the original game characteristics. be able to. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the life nail 500 can be arranged at a constant interval equal to or greater than the width of the regulating member 510.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the regulating member 510 is formed integrally with the gate 108, the regulating member 510 and the life nail 500 are not displaced in the horizontal direction with respect to the passage hole 523. A game ball can be appropriately guided to the passage hole 523.

  In the present embodiment, the restriction member 510 has been described as having a certain strength, but it may be broken at a certain strength. The certain strength is a force acting when the life nail 500 comes into contact with the regulating member 510 by performing nail tightening when adjusting the nail. As described above, when the life nail 500 is tilted, the restriction member 510 is destroyed, so that it is possible to prevent the life nail 500 from being extremely tilted during the nail adjustment.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the regulating member 510 is provided between the life nails 500 provided immediately above the gate 108 has been described, but not limited to the gate 108, the first start port 105, the second start port 106, or It is also possible to provide it directly above the normal winning opening 110 or the like.

  In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment makes a jackpot determination that is advantageous for the player by winning the second starting port 106 in the game state with a short time, and is obtained in the short time game state. It is the type that increases the ball. In the game state with a time saving, if the game ball does not pass through the gate 108 (particularly, the right gate 108b), the winning to the second starting port 106 cannot be expected, and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  In other words, if the distance between the pair of life nails 500 provided immediately above the gate 108 is extremely narrow, a prize for the second start port 106 cannot be expected, and the interest of the game is significantly reduced. In this embodiment, since the interval between the pair of life nails 500 provided with the game ball directly above the gate 108 is not extremely narrowed, it is possible to prevent the gameability from being impaired in the short-time game state. it can.

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Next, another example of the regulating member provided in the vicinity of the gate 108 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, an example of a restricting member that restricts not only the direction in which the life nails face but also all directions parallel to the board surface of the game board 101 will be described. In addition, in the following description, about the same thing as the component mentioned above using FIGS. 5-7, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a front view showing details of another example of the regulating member. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing details of another example of the regulating member. FIG. 10 is a top view seen from the direction B of FIG. 8 to 10, the regulating member 810 is provided integrally on the gate 108 and has a width wider than the width in which the pair of life nails 500 is disposed. The restricting member 810 is provided with a through hole 812 that allows the command nail 500 to pass therethrough.

  The through-hole 812 is provided on a side portion that is thicker than the central portion of the regulating member 810, increases the area that allows the regulating member 810 to contact the root portion of the life nail 500, and tilts the life nail 500. The regulations on are strengthened. The restriction member 810 is also curved like the restriction member 510 described above, but with a thickness that can prevent a certain amount of tilting with respect to the life nail 500 and does not hinder the game ball flowing down. If it exists, it may have a shape with a flat cross section.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the regulating member 810 is close to the life nail 500 with a predetermined amount of gap β. The predetermined amount of gap β is, for example, approximately the same as the gap α described above. In other words, the life nail 500 is slightly inclined with respect to the vertical and horizontal directions to such an extent that the game interest is not impaired, in other words, the game balls flowing down the gate 108 can be expected to pass through the gate 108 at a certain rate. Is allowed. This enables a small amount of nail adjustment at the game store side.

  In the present embodiment, the life nail 500 and the regulating member 810 are disposed close to each other with a gap β that allows slight tilting. However, the life nail 500 is not allowed to tilt, or the life nail 500 is brought into close contact with the through hole 812. Alternatively, the nail adjustment for tilting the life nail 500 may not be performed.

  By using such a restricting member 810, the same effect as when the above-described restricting member 510 (see FIG. 5) is used can be obtained. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the interval between the life nails 500 from becoming too wide. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming extremely disadvantageous or extremely advantageous, and it is not disadvantageous to the game store side, and the original gaming property can be maintained.

  In addition, even when there is an injustice to increase the interval between the nail 500 using a piano wire or a jig from between the game board 101 and the surface glass surface during the game, for example, the regulating member 810 This restricts the interval between the life nails 500 from being widened, so that such a fraud can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the pair of life nails 500 are arranged in the horizontal direction has been described, but the pair of life nails are arranged in the vertical direction above the introduction portion such as the gate 108. If there are, the regulating members 510 and 810 may be provided between the life nails arranged in the vertical direction.

100 Pachinko machines 105 First start port (introduction section)
106 Second start port (introduction section)
107 Electric Tulip (Electric character)
108a Left gate (introduction section)
108b Right gate (introduction section)
110 Regular prize opening (introduction section)
201 Main control unit (control means)
500 Life nail 510 Restriction member 810 Restriction member

Claims (5)

An introductory part provided on the game board and allowing game balls to win or pass;
A pair of life nails that are disposed directly above the introduction part and guide the game ball to the introduction part by interfering with the game ball,
Each life nail is disposed between the pair of life nails and is provided so as to be close to only the surface where the life nails are opposed to each other, and each life nail has a predetermined thickness so as to be close to only the root portion of each life nail. A restricting member that restricts the nail from tilting in a predetermined direction ;
Equipped with a,
The regulating member is
A pachinko gaming machine that restricts only the tilting in the direction in which each nail faces each other .   2. The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein the regulating member has a curved shape in which a thickness of a cross section viewed from a direction in which a game ball between each nail is guided is thinner at a center portion than at a side portion. Machine.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the regulating member is close to the life nail with a predetermined amount of gap.   The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the restricting member is formed integrally with the introduction portion. Control means for setting a gaming state advantageous to the player or a gaming state disadvantageous to the player,
The introduction part consists of a gate on which a lottery is performed as to whether or not to open an electric accessory provided in the vicinity of the starting opening, triggered by the passage of the game ball,
The control means makes it easier to open the electric accessory when a gaming state advantageous to the player is set than when a gaming state disadvantageous to the player is set. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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