JP6064145B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine including a plurality of games with different numbers of rounds as a big hit game.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine (hereinafter also simply referred to as a game machine), a determination is made based on a random number extracted due to a ball entering the start port, and whether or not a big hit is generated is determined. ing. Then, the big winning symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and displayed when it occurs, and the missed symbol is determined when it does not occur. When the big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol, the number of times of opening / closing the big prize opening in the big hit game (so-called number of rounds) is determined based on the symbol.

  Thus, the number of rounds of the big hit game is determined based on the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port, and the player cannot participate in the selection of the number of rounds. For this reason, interest was not able to be raised enough. Therefore, there are two starting holes with different numbers of rounds, and the player can select a big hit with different game values by launching a game ball aiming at one of the starting holes. A machine has also been proposed (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-205968 A

However, after launching aiming at one starter and winning the start, it was thought that "the other starter was better", and even if it started firing aiming at the other starter, one starter If the random number extracted due to the entrance to the mouth causes a big hit, the game value of the big hit caused by the entrance to the other start opening cannot be obtained, and one start There was a problem that the game value of jackpot generated by entering the mouth would be obtained.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to involve a player in determining the number of rounds in a jackpot game that occurs after notifying the player that a jackpot will occur.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a start detection means and an openable variable winning opening, which is a large winning opening that can be entered only when it is opened, is provided in the game area. And a hit / no-go determination means for executing a go / no-go determination based on a random number extracted due to the detection of the game ball launched toward the game area by the start detection means, And a special game executing means for executing a big hit game for performing the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening a plurality of times, in a bullet ball game machine provided to the game area, A storage unit that can store a game ball that has not entered the ball, a first continuous action detecting means that can detect only a game ball that has flowed out of the storage unit, and a game ball that has flowed out of the storage unit only Is possible, and the first feature continuous operation test is possible. A second accessory continuous action detecting means provided at a position different from the means; an operating means for receiving an operation from a player; and a game ball stored in the reservoir, wherein Which one of the outflow operation that flows out toward the means and the outflow operation that flows out toward the second accessory continuous operation detecting means is determined based on at least the operation performed through the operation means In the state until the number of times of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the jackpot game corresponding to the determination is determined after the storage section control means and the winning / failing determination means determine that the winning combination Based on whether the game ball is detected by the object continuous action detecting means or the second accessory continuous action detecting means, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the big hit game corresponding to the determination The number, and a closing number determination means for determining the different values, the reservoir control means on the basis of only the player the operation performed using the operation means, stored in the storage unit game It is determined which of the outflow operation for causing the ball to flow out toward the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the outflow action for causing the ball to flow out toward the second accessory continuous action detecting means. It is characterized by.

Here, the outflow operation is an operation for causing the game ball stored in the storage unit to flow out, and it does not matter whether the game ball is stored in the storage unit. However, as in the configuration of Reference Example 2 which will be described later, the outflow operation itself may not be performed unless the game ball is stored in the storage unit.

  The open / close count determining means determines the number of rounds of the big hit game to a different value depending on which of the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the second accessory continuous action detecting means detects the game ball. However, there may be a plurality (or only one) of these values. For example, when the first accessory continuous action detecting means detects a game ball, it is determined as 10 rounds. However, when the second accessory continuous action detecting means detects a game ball, a plurality of 4 rounds or 16 rounds is determined. It is good also as a structure selected from these candidates. It is conceivable to determine whether to make 4 rounds or 16 rounds by lottery using random numbers. However, if the contents of each round are the same in any jackpot game, the accessory continuous action detecting means with the larger number of rounds is selected, and there is no meaning of two kinds of accessory continuous action detecting means. Therefore, when there are a plurality of rounds to be selected, the average (the weighted average if the selection ratio is not uniform) is the number of rounds selected when the other accessory continuous action detecting means detects the game ball. It is better to keep the same. In the above example, if 4 rounds or 16 rounds are selected at a ratio of 1: 1, the average value becomes 10, and 10 rounds are selected when the other accessory continuous action detecting means detects a game ball. Is the same value as

  Further, contrary to the description of claim 1, when the game ball launched toward the game area is directly detected by the accessory continuous action detecting means (regardless of first or second), The time required for detection is longer than the time required for detection by the accessory continuous action detecting means after operating the operating means in the gaming machine of claim 1 (the time required for performing the outflow operation is ignored) ). This is because it takes extra time to reach the storage part from the launch. In addition, for simplicity of description, only two types of accessory continuous action detecting means are described here, but there may be three or more types. Then, by operating the operation means, it may be configured such that it can be selected by the operation of the operation means to which of the accessory continuous action detection means the game ball flows out.

Reference Example 1 of the present invention is the ball game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is configured such that the game ball that has flowed out includes the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the second accessory continuous action detecting means. Of these, the first reservoir that is detected only by the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the game ball that has flowed out of the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the second accessory continuous action detecting means A second storage part that is detected only by the second accessory continuous action detection means, and the operating means is provided in any one of the first storage part and the second storage part. The storage unit control means performs the operation of specifying the first outflow operation to the first storage unit by the operation means. 1 Decide to make the reservoir perform the outflow operation. If the specified to perform the outflow operation in the second reservoir is performed is characterized in that it is intended to a decision to perform the outflow operation in the second reservoir.

Reference Example 2 of the present invention is the bullet ball game machine according to Claim 1 or Reference Example 1 , further comprising a storage unit detection unit that detects whether or not a game ball is stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit control unit Is determined not to perform the outflow operation regardless of the operation performed using the operation means in a state where the storage section detection means detects that no game ball is stored in the storage section. It is characterized by being.

In addition , when applying the reference example 2 of the present invention to the gaming machine of the reference example 1 , it is preferable to provide a storage unit detection unit for each of the first storage unit and the second storage unit. In that case, the two storage unit detection means may determine the presence / absence of a storage ball independently, or only when there is a storage ball on both sides, it is determined that “the game ball is stored in the storage unit” May be. In the former case, the detection result by the storage unit detecting means on the side that has not been subjected to the operation of “flowing out” may be unquestioned. For example, when an operation to be detected by the first accessory continuous action detecting unit is performed by the operating unit, the first outflow operation is not performed unless a game ball is stored in the first storage unit. As long as the game balls are stored in the first storage unit, the first outflow operation is performed even if the game balls are not stored in the second storage unit.

Reference Example 3 of the present invention is the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 , 1, and 2 , wherein the big prize opening, the first accessory continuous action detecting means, and the second player The object continuous action detecting means is configured such that the game ball detected by the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the game ball detected by the second accessory continuous action detecting means flow into the opened big winning opening. The storage unit is configured so that a game ball can flow into the storage unit even during the outflow operation, and the storage unit control means performs the outflow operation even during the big hit game. It is characterized by being.

Here, "the game ball detected by the first accessory continuous action detecting means can flow into the opened big winning opening" was not detected by the accessory continuous action detecting means. It does not mean that the game ball does not flow into the big prize opening even if the big prize opening is opened. Further, “performing the outflow operation during the big hit game” is not limited to the meaning that the outflow operation is continuously performed from the start to the end of the big hit game. For example, a mode in which the outflow operation is repeated in synchronization with the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening, and a mode in which the outflow operation is performed only for a predetermined period such as the first half and the second half during the big hit game are included. In addition , when Reference Example 3 of the present invention is applied to the gaming machine of Reference Example 1 , the outflow operation of the storage section that is not involved in determining the number of rounds may be performed.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, which of the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the second accessory continuous action detecting means detects the game ball by operating the operating means after the big hit occurs? Can be selected. As a result, the player can be involved in determining the number of rounds of the jackpot game. The game balls detected by the continuous object action detecting means are those in which the released game balls are once stored in the storage portion. It is detected by the operation detecting means. In addition, unlike Patent Document 1, the game value of the big hit game is not changed according to the starting opening. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the change of mind after performing the operation, such as “the other was better after all” described above. In particular, in the aspect (described later) in which the timing at which the operation is performed also affects the determination of the number of rounds, the period (described later) changes after the operation is detected by the accessory continuous action detecting means, It is also possible to make it difficult for a situation in which a game ball is detected by the accessory continuous action detecting means.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect , it is determined which outflow operation is performed based only on the operation performed by the player. As an aspect contrary to “based only on the operation performed by the player”, for example, an outflow operation (first outflow operation) in which the storage unit control means causes the game ball to flow out toward the first accessory continuous action detecting means. And a period for performing an outflow operation (referred to as a second outflow operation) to flow out toward the second accessory continuous operation detecting means, and the operation means is used in any period. It is possible to show an aspect in which it is determined whether the flow is made to flow out to any of the accessory continuous action detecting means depending on whether the operation has been performed. In this case, not only the operation but also the timing at which the operation is performed affects the determination of the number of rounds. According to this aspect, the player needs to wait until the desired period is reached in the period in which the undesired outflow operation is performed. On the other hand, in the present invention described in claim 1 , which outflow operation is to be performed is determined “based only on the operation performed by the player”. Therefore, there is no need to wait until the desired period is reached as described above.

The gaming machine described in the reference example 1 includes a storage unit for the first outflow operation (first storage unit) and a storage unit for the second outflow operation (second storage unit). The operation means specifies whether to perform the operation. According to the gaming machine configured in this manner, for example, compared to a case where only one storage unit can perform both the first outflow operation and the second outflow operation, the storage unit and the first accessory continuous The degree of freedom of arrangement of the operation detection unit and the second accessory continuous operation detection unit can be increased. Further, since the storage section is separated, the first outflow operation and the second outflow operation are performed independently of each other, and the desired accessory continuous operation detecting means can be surely detected.

The gaming machine of Reference Example 2 includes storage unit detection means for detecting whether or not game balls are stored in the storage unit. In a state where the storage unit detecting means detects that no game ball is stored in the storage unit, the outflow operation is not performed regardless of the operation performed using the operation unit. According to this configuration, the operation performed in a state where the game ball is not held in the storage unit can be substantially canceled. For example, if an operation to perform the first outflow operation has been performed but the second outflow operation has improved due to a change in mind, it is confirmed that no game balls are stored in the first storage unit. Then, an operation for performing the second outflow operation may be performed.

In the gaming machine of Reference Example 3 , by performing the outflow operation even during the big hit game, the game ball launched toward the storage unit flows out toward any of the accessory continuous operation detecting means by the outflow operation, The game ball detected by the accessory continuous action detecting means flows into the prize winning opening (of course, there may be game balls that do not flow in). According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the big hit game can be performed in a state where the game is being launched toward the storage unit in order to determine the number of rounds of the big hit game. Moreover, since the outflow operation is also performed during the big hit game, it is possible to expect more game balls to go to the big winning opening compared to the case where the outflow operation is not performed, so more time is required in a shorter time. There is a high possibility of obtaining game balls.

Front view of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Front view of game board 1 of pachinko machine 50 Illustration of jackpot determination device Electrical configuration diagram of pachinko machine 50 The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 of the pachinko machine 50 performs. Flow chart of start winning confirmation process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flow chart of jackpot determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of special game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of special game processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 3 of special game processing executed by main controller 80 Explanatory drawing showing the guide screen for how to determine the number of rounds Front view of a pachinko machine 50 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Electrical configuration diagram of pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the guidance screen of the round number determination method of 2nd Example. Electrical configuration diagram of pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the guidance screen of the round number determination method of 3rd Example

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which each component is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a gaming abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. In addition, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 clockwise, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is directed toward the game board 1. Fired.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55. A 10R button 41 is provided on the left side of the jog dial 68, and a sorting button 43 is provided on the right side of the jog dial 68.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a checkout button 58, a checkout on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 59 is provided. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed on the left side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol's success / failure lottery are extracted, and whether or not the game is successful (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random numbers is performed.

  Immediately below the center case 5 are the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 where a big hit lottery with a change display of a special symbol (also described as a special drawing) is performed due to the entrance of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. In the pachinko machine 50, a common special symbol is changed regardless of whether the ball enters either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. Only be allowed to enter.

  The second start port 12 is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery. Further, on the right side toward the center case 5, a round number determination device 16 for determining the number of rounds at the time of big hit is arranged. In addition, below the center case 5 and on the right side toward the first and second start ports 11 and 12, a large electric power consisting of a special electric accessory that is released in a big hit game performed when a big hit lottery is won. A winning opening 20 is arranged.

  In the lower right area toward the game board 1, a 7-segment special figure display device 9, a special figure storage number display device 23 comprising four LEDs, and a normal symbol display device 7 comprising two LEDs, A general-purpose storage number display device 8 composed of four LEDs is installed.

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to a special figure is performed. Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known. A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  Next, the configuration of the round number determination device 16 will be described with reference to FIG. First, FIG. 3A is a front view of the round number determination device 16. The round number determination device 16 has a general shape in which two cylindrical members arranged in parallel in the vertical direction are joined at the lower part thereof. The left cylindrical member in the figure is referred to as a first cylinder, and the right cylindrical member is referred to as a second cylinder. The first cylinder is partitioned by the first shutter 47 at approximately the middle in the vertical direction, and the upper part from the first shutter 47 is referred to as the first holding unit 13. The inner diameter of the first cylinder is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the first holding unit switch 13a for detecting whether or not the game ball exists in the first holding unit 13 (also referred to as “reserve”). Is provided. The first shutter 47 is an openable type, and a first gate 18 is provided below the first shutter 47. The game ball that has passed through the first gate 18 with the first shutter 47 opened is configured to be detectable by a first gate switch (described later). Note that the upper end of the first holding unit 13 is open, so that a game ball flowing down from above can always enter the first holding unit 13.

  The second cylinder is configured in the same manner as the first cylinder, and is partitioned by the second shutter 48 at approximately the middle in the vertical direction, and detects whether or not there is a game ball in the upper part (second holding part 14). A second holding unit switch 14a is provided. The second shutter 48 is of an open / close type, and a second gate 19 is provided below the second shutter 48. The game ball that has passed through the second gate 19 with the second shutter 48 opened is configured to be detectable by a second gate switch (described later). The game balls that have passed through the gates 18 and 19 flow out from the outlet 16b in the lower left direction in the figure, and go to the big winning opening 20 (see FIG. 2). When the RAM clear operation is performed, both the first shutter 47 and the second shutter 48 are closed.

  FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the second cylinder as viewed from the right side. The left side of the figure is the front of the pachinko machine 50 (the side where the player is present), and the right side is the inside of the board of the pachinko machine 50 . This figure also schematically shows the second shutter solenoid 48b that opens and closes the second shutter 48 and the state in which the game ball 91 is stored in the second holding unit 14. In order to avoid complication of the drawing, the configurations that may be described, such as the second shutter 48, the second holding unit switch 14a, and the second gate 19, are not shown in cross section. The first cylinder is configured in the same manner as the second cylinder.

  The second shutter 48 is slidable in the front-rear direction (in the direction of the arrow) of the pachinko machine 50, and the second shutter solenoid is passed through a through hole formed on the back side (right side in the figure) of the second cylinder. It is driven by 48b. This figure shows a state in which the second shutter 48 is closed. If there is a game ball 91 in the second holding portion 14 in this state, the second shutter 48 is blocked by the second shutter 48 and the second gate 19 is not allowed to flow down. I can't pass. When the second shutter solenoid 48b is operated from this state and the plunger 93 is moved to the right in the figure, the second shutter 48 fixed to the plunger 93 also moves in the same direction, and the inside of the second cylinder Leave. Then, the game ball 91 stored in the second holding unit 14 is released from the inhibition and flows down, and passes through the second gate 19.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a start port switch (indicated as SW in this figure, the same applies to other components) 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and the second start port 12; Detection signals are input from the normal symbol operation SW 22a for detecting the game ball that has entered the gate 22, the winning port SW 25a for detecting the gaming ball that has entered the general winning ports 25 to 27, and the like.

  In addition to this, a detection signal is input from a count SW 20a or the like for counting the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 20. Further, the first holding unit SW13a, the second holding unit SW14a provided in the round number determining device 16, the first gate SW18a for detecting the game ball that has passed through the first gate 18, and the second gate 19 provided in the same device. A detection signal is input from the second gate SW 19a or the like that detects a game ball that has passed through. Further, a detection signal from the 10R button SW41a indicating that the 10R button 41 has been pressed is input, and a detection signal from the distribution button SW43a indicating that the distribution button 43 has been pressed is input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also includes a special symbol display device 9, a special symbol hold number display device 23, a normal symbol display device 7, and a general symbol hold number display device 8 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Control the display.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening 20 by controlling the big prize opening solenoid (indicated as SOL in this figure, the same applies to other configurations) 20b, and the universal electrification solenoid 12b. Is controlled to open and close the second start port 12.

  Further, the first shutter 47 is opened and closed by controlling the first shutter solenoid 47b, and the second shutter 48 is opened and closed by controlling the second shutter solenoid 48b.

  An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81 and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball cut SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW32. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball break SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 32 and the ball break SW 33 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To resume.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to the checkout display device 59 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 59 requires a ball lending button 57 for requesting lending of game balls, and a request for payment. A checkout button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84. The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 28 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as an effect symbol change display (symbol effect).

  The main routine will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is repeatedly executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 every time the main routine is activated is referred to as “main process”, and the time of the time remaining within the remaining time after executing this main process is described. The process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as it is allowed is called “residual process”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “299”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 300 integers from “0” to “299” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, as in the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "299", the next process is performed. Returning to the initial value “0”, 300 integers from “0” to “299” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 150, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “150” “151” “152”... “299” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is completed (updated 300 times), the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determination random number. The big hit determination random number is incremented by 1 from the initial value. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes a round again, the initial value random number value at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above-described example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “149”, one round is taken. Therefore, the next to “149” is the value of the initial random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “149” “87” “88”... “299” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value.

  The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to. The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”, and is incremented by 1 for each process, and the initial value is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The value to be won is always “7”. This winning random number is used for normal symbol lottery, initial random number, big hit determining random number, reach determination random number is used for special symbol lottery, big hit symbol determining random number, fluctuation pattern determining random number is normal Used for both symbol lottery and special symbol lottery.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to. The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 120 integers “0” to “119”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning at the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, confirmation of passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and main control provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. Input processing of each switch connected to the device 80 is executed.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. However, the number that can be reserved and stored is limited to four, including the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and when the stored memory is full, the game ball wins the corresponding start port. Even if the prize balls are paid out, the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. In the success / failure determination process (S55), processing such as determination of success / failure corresponding to each of the special symbol and the normal symbol, symbol variation accompanying the determination of success / failure, special game processing, and the like are performed. The fraud monitoring process (S60) following the success / failure determination process (S55) is a process for monitoring whether or not fraud is made to the general winning ports 25 to 27, and the game ball is entered into the winning port within a predetermined time. This is a process for determining whether or not the number is larger than a predetermined number determined in advance, and determining that it is illegal if it is larger, and notifying that effect. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  In each subsequent output process (S65), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 20b, and the like. To execute each output process. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball at each winning port on the game board 1, a winning ball signal is transmitted to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as a winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the effect symbol control device 82 in order to notify that there is an error when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine. Each process is executed.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (300 from 0 to 299) when the big hit determining random number is made a round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/300. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  FIG. 6 shows an outline of the start winning confirmation process (part of S50). The main controller 80 first determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the start port switch 11a (S100). If it is affirmative (S100: yes), the jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the special symbol hold memory is full (this implementation) It is determined whether the number is 4 in the example (S105).

  If the reserved memory is not full (S105: no), each random number is stored as the reserved memory, and the lighting state of the special symbol reserved number display device 23 is incremented by 1 (S110). The special symbol reservation number display device 23 indicates the number stored in binary notation by turning on or off the two LEDs (however, when the number of reserved storage is four, both LEDs are displayed together). “Increase the lighting mode by 1” means to increase the number indicated by the binary system by one. In S110, a command (holding number command) indicating that the holding number has been updated is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. In this way, this process is ended (returned). If no game balls are in the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 (S100: no), or if the reserved memory is full (S105: yes), the process is terminated.

  Of the success / failure determination processing in S55, the determination of whether or not the special symbol is determined is as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the big hit flag. (S200). If the determination in S200 is negative, the special symbol is not changing (S205: no), and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S210: no), the process proceeds to S250 in FIG. 8 to store the special symbol (according to S110). It is determined whether or not there is a hold memory. If there is this reserved memory (S250: yes), the number of reserved memories is decremented (S255), and the process proceeds to S270. In S270, the oldest stored memory is read (the stored memory is erased), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine is in a high probability gaming state (also referred to as a probability variation state). If the determination is affirmative (S270: yes), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S275). Here, the number of hit values is 10 and is 7 to 16. That is, the hit probability is 1/30. If S270 is negatively determined (S270: no), the hit determination random number is checked against the hit value recorded in the normal table in S280. Here, the hit value is only 7. That is, the hit probability is 1/300.

  When the determination of S275 or S280 is performed, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made in S285 (whether or not), and if it is affirmative (S285: yes), a special jackpot symbol (simply a hit) is determined by the big hit symbol determining random number. (Also referred to as a symbol) is determined (S290). When the jackpot symbol is determined in this way, the variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determining random number or the like (S295), and the jackpot setting process is performed (S300). If it is determined in S285 that it is out of place, a variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number or the like (S305), and a loss setting process (S310) is performed. In the loss setting process, the probability variation count is decremented (when the probability variation flag is 1). Subsequent to S300 or S310, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, data indicating any one of the normal big hit, the probable big hit, the out of reach (with out, but with reach display), or out of with no reach display. Then, a change start command (display control command) including change pattern data specifying the change time is output to the sub integrated control device 83 (S315). The effect symbol display device 6 sets an effect symbol by the process of S315 and starts its variable display. However, the main controller 80 also starts to change the special symbol almost simultaneously. In addition, when the special symbol fluctuates, the effect symbol also fluctuates, and when the effect symbol fluctuates, the special symbol also fluctuates. Therefore, the variation of these symbols is also simply referred to as “the symbol fluctuates”. . When S315 ends, a big hit determination process is performed.

  If it is determined in FIG. 7 that the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 9 to determine whether or not the symbol change time (based on the change pattern in S300 or S305) has elapsed. judge. If the determination is negative (S350: no), the jackpot determination process is performed. If the determination is affirmative, the determined symbol display process (S355) is performed, and then the jackpot determination process is performed.

  If it is determined in FIG. 7 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S400 in FIG. 10 to determine whether the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S400: no), the jackpot determination process is performed. If the determination is affirmative, the determined symbol display end process (S405) is performed, and then it is determined whether the combination is a jackpot (S410). If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (S415). If the determination is affirmative (S415: yes), the probability change flag is set to 0 (S420), and the process proceeds to S425. If a negative determination is made (S415: no), the process proceeds to S425 as it is.

  In S425, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the hour / hour flag is 1 (S425: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 in S430, and the process proceeds to S435. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S425: no), the process proceeds to S435 as it is.

  In S435, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In S445, a big hit start effect process is performed. In the big hit start effect process, a command for starting the big hit game and information related to the big hit game (such as a big hit opening time, a release pattern, a big hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Receiving these commands and information, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the image shown in FIG. 15A on the effect symbol display device 6 as one of the effect operations that inform the player that the big hit game will start. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, after 2 seconds), the effect symbol display device 6 displays an image (see FIG. 15B) that prompts the player to hit the right half of the game area (so-called right-handed). Further, an image as shown in FIG. 15C is displayed after a predetermined time (for example, after 10 seconds). In this image, the player is prompted to press two buttons provided on the upper plate 55, that is, either the 10R button 41 or the sorting button 43. When the 10R button 41 is pressed, the number of rounds of the jackpot game generated is 10R, and when the distribution button 43 is pressed, the number of rounds of the jackpot game generated is 4R or 16R. Whether to be 4R or 16R is determined by lottery. In some cases, the number of rounds does not match the button pressed. This will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. When the big hit start effect process ends, the big hit determination process is performed. If it is determined in S410 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win, the process proceeds to S450 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S455). If the probability variation count is 0 (S455: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S460, and the process proceeds to S465. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S450: no), or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S455: no), the processing proceeds to S465 as it is.

  In S465, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If it is 1 (S465: yes), it is determined whether or not the time reduction count is 0 (S470). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S470: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S475 and the process proceeds to S480. When the time reduction count is not 0 (S470: no) or when the time reduction flag is not 1 (S465: no), the process proceeds to S480 as it is. In S480, a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is in probabilistic change or whether or not the time is short is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the jackpot determination process is executed. The jackpot determination process is also executed when it is determined in S200 of FIG.

  An outline of the jackpot determination process is shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is first determined that the condition device is in operation (S700: yes) and the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S710: no). If both of these are satisfied, the process proceeds to S720, and it is determined whether the distribution flag is 1. The distribution flag indicates whether the passage through the first gate 18 and the second gate 19 is valid or invalid. When the distribution flag is 1, only the passage through the first gate 18 is valid and the distribution flag is 2. In this case, only the passage of the second gate 19 is valid, and the distribution flag of 0 indicates that both the passage of the first gate 18 and the passage of the second gate 19 are invalid. Note that there is no state in which any gate passes is effective in the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment.

  If the distribution flag is not 1, that is, “only the passage through the first gate 18 is valid” (S720: no), the process proceeds to S730, and it is determined whether the distribution flag is 2. If it is not a negative determination, that is, “only the passage through the second gate 19 is valid” (S730: no), it is determined whether or not the distribution button 43 has been pressed based on the detection signal of the distribution button SW43a (S740). ). If the determination is affirmative (S740: yes), whether or not there is a game ball in the second holding unit 14 is determined based on the detection signal of the second holding unit SW14a (S750). If this is also affirmative (S750: yes), the distribution flag is set to 2 (S760), and the second shutter solenoid 48b is controlled to open the second shutter 48 (S770).

  When the second shutter 48 is opened in S770, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the second gate 19 (S780). If the determination is affirmative, a round lottery is performed in S790 (in this case, whether the number of rounds of the big hit game is set to 4 or 16). In this lottery, a random number for determining a variation pattern (see FIG. 5 and the like) is used for determination. Here, it is assumed that the probabilities are equal, that is, the probability of 4 rounds and the probability of 16 rounds are both 50%.

  When the number of rounds is determined in this way, the number of rounds is set as the number of rounds of the big hit game in S800, the accessory continuous operation device is operated in S810, and the process proceeds to special game processing. It should be noted that the determination is negative in S750, that is, the game is not in the second holding unit 14 even though the distribution button 43 is pressed, or the determination is negative in S780, that is, the second shutter 48 is opened. 2 When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 19, the special game process is performed directly.

  If it is determined in S740 that the distribution button 43 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to S820, and it is determined whether the 10R button 41 has been pressed. If the determination is affirmative (S820: yes), it is determined in S830 whether there is a game ball in the first holding unit 13 based on the detection signal of the first holding unit SW13a. The minute flag is set to 1 (S840), and the first shutter solenoid 47b is controlled to open the first shutter 47 (S850).

When the first shutter 47 is opened in S850, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first gate 18, and if the determination is affirmative (S860: yes), the number of rounds of the big hit game is set to 10 in S870. Set, and proceed to S810. It should be noted that when S830 is negative, that is, the 10R button 41 is pressed and there is no game ball in the first holding unit 13, or the first gate 47 is opened even though the first shutter 47 is opened. If it is determined that the game has not passed (S860: no), the process goes directly to the special game process.
Also, if it is determined in S700 that the condition device is not operating, or if it is determined in S710 that the accessory continuous operation device is operating, the process directly goes to the special game process.

  The outline of the special game process is as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14. The main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the big hit flag (S500). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 20 is open (S505). If the big prize opening 20 is not being opened (S505: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 20 is closed during the interval between rounds (S510). If it is not during the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the time required to produce the big hit game has elapsed (S520). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S525) is performed and the process is ended (returned). If the big hit start effect time has not elapsed (S520: no), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in S505 that the big prize opening 20 is open, the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 13 and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 20 have been won. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. Note that the shutter opened in the big hit determination process remains open even during the big hit game, and the game ball that has flowed out of the outlet 16b through the opened gate is directed to the big prize opening 20. In addition, there is a possibility that game balls overflowing from the holding section on the side where the shutter is not released will also win the big prize opening 20. When ten winning prize openings 20 are won (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and the closing prize closing process is performed. In this way, the number of balls (10 in this case) to the big prize opening 20 that will close the big prize opening 20 is referred to as a prescribed number. Then, a big hit interval process (S565) is performed, and the special game process is terminated. If ten winning prize openings 20 have not been won (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 20 has ended. In this embodiment, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 29 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. When the opening time is over (S555: yes), the process merges with S560, and when it is not over (S555: no), the special game process is finished.

  If it is determined in S510 in FIG. 12 that the interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round is the last winning opening 20 opened (S575). If it is the final round (S575: yes), a big hit end effect process (S580) is performed, and the special game process is ended. If it is not the final round (S575: no), the special winning opening 20 is again opened (S585), and the special game process is terminated. When it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S570: no), the special game process is terminated as it is. In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 20, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  When it is determined in S515 in FIG. 12 that the big hit end effect is being performed, the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 14 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S600: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Then, in S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability changing state after the big hit is completed. Here, 10,000 times are set as the number of probability changes. Then, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. If S615 is negative, the process directly proceeds to S630. In S630, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time-saving state after the big hit. In the case of an affirmative determination (S630: yes), the process proceeds to S635, and a time reduction count setting process is performed. Then, the hourly flag is set to 1 (S640), and the process proceeds to S645. If a negative determination is made in S630, the process proceeds to S645 as it is. Then, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S645), the state designation command transmission process is executed (S650), and the special game process is ended (returned). The contents of the state designation command transmission process (S650) are the same as the process of S480, but in S650, in particular, the distribution flag is set to 0 and the operated shutter (the first shutter 47 or the second shutter 48) is closed. Processing (specifically, the corresponding first shutter solenoid 47b or second shutter solenoid 48b is controlled) is also performed. If it is determined in S600 that the big hit end effect time has not elapsed, the special game process is ended as it is. The special game process is also ended when it is determined in FIG. 12 that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no).

  According to the pachinko machine 50 configured as described above, the player is notified that the jackpot game is started on the screen shown in FIG. 15A when the jackpot start effect process (S445) is executed. If the player makes a right strike according to the guidance (see FIG. 15 (b)), the game ball is put on hold in the first holding unit 13 and the second holding unit 14. (There is a case where it is not held in one or both of the holding parts 13 and 14, but since the upper ends of both the first cylinder and the second cylinder are opened, the first holding part 13 2) The game ball is put on hold with the holding unit 14). Therefore, when the player presses the 10R button 41 according to the guidance shown in FIG. 15C, for example, the first shutter 47 is opened, and the game ball passes through the first gate 18, so that the player desires. 10 rounds of big hits occur. When the player presses the distribution button 43, the second shutter 48 opens and the game ball passes through the second gate 19, so that the number of rounds of the big hit game becomes 4 rounds or 16 rounds. You can taste that thrill. Thus, the player can be involved in determining the number of rounds.

  Further, when the first shutter 47 is opened, the game ball held in the first holding unit 13 surely passes through the first gate 18 and does not pass through the second gate 19, and the second shutter When 48 is opened, the game ball held in the second holding unit 14 reliably passes through the second gate 19 and does not pass through the first gate 18. Therefore, a desired round selection can be performed reliably.

  Since both the game balls that have passed through the first gate 18 and the game balls that have passed through the second gate 19 flow out toward the big winning opening 20, after the round number determination device 16 determines the number of rounds. By continuing the launch, the big hit game can be digested, and there is no need to change the direction aimed at the launch. And not only the game balls that have not entered the first cylinder and the second cylinder of the round number determination device 16 but also the game balls that have passed through the first gate 18 and the second gate 19 are directed to the grand prize opening 20, so the prescribed number Can be reached quickly, and the big hit game can be digested in a short time.

  If the 10R button 41 is pressed when there is no game ball in the first holding unit 13, a negative determination is made in S830, so the first shutter 47 is not opened, and the process of S840 is not executed. Since the minute flag does not become 1, the same determination result as that performed in S720 and S730 is repeated, and pressing the 10R button 41 becomes invalid. That is, it is possible to cancel the button operation.

If the special game process is started in a state where the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the special game process ends without starting the big hit game. Therefore, when the game is shifted to the special game process without executing S810 in the jackpot determination process, the jackpot determination process itself is once ended, the main routine is started again, and the jackpot determination process is started again through the success / failure determination process. Will wait. If the game ball does not pass through the first gate 18 even though the first shutter 47 is opened in S850 and the determination in S860 is negative (the game ball passes through the first shutter 47 and passes through the first cylinder). When the jackpot determination process is started again (for example, in the stage before being detected by the first gate SW 18a), but S840 has already been executed, S720 is affirmed and S860 is determined. Go straight and wait for the game ball to pass through the first gate 18. That is, in this case, pressing the 10R button 41 cannot be canceled.
The above description is the same when the distribution button 43 is pressed.

Here, the correspondence between the configuration of the present embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown. The start port SW11a corresponds to the “start detection means” of the present invention, the processing of S270 to S285 corresponds to the “win / fail judgment means” of the present invention, and the special game processing corresponds to the “special game execution means” of the present invention. the first holding portion 13 corresponds to the "first storage portion" in the reference example, the second holding portion 14 corresponds to the "second storage portion" in the reference example, the first gate SW18a is "first invention The second gate SW 19a corresponds to the “second accessory continuous operation detecting means” of the present invention, and the first holding unit SW13a and the second holding unit SW14a of the present invention are “holding”. 10R button 41 and the distribution button 43 correspond to the “operation means” of the present invention, and the processing of S740 to S770 and S820 to S850 corresponds to the “reservoir control means” of the present invention. , S780-S800 and S860-S8 Process 0 is equivalent to the "opening and closing frequency determining means" of the present invention. The opening of the first shutter 47 or the second shutter 48 corresponds to the “outflow operation” of the present invention.

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the present embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, only different points will be described mainly.
First, FIG. 16 is a front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that the 10R button 41 and the sorting button 43 do not exist on the upper plate 55. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that the 10R button SW41a and the sorting button SW43a are not connected to the main control device 80 and the jog dial 68 is connected instead. Although not shown in the drawings, the round number determination device, in accordance with these changes, opens the first shutter 47 when the jog dial 68 is rotated counterclockwise, and opens the second shutter 48 when the jog dial 68 is rotated clockwise. (However, in any case, the condition device is activated, the accessory continuous activation device is not activated, and there is a game ball in the corresponding holding portion). In the big hit determination process of the second embodiment, it is determined whether the jog dial 68 is rotated clockwise in S740, and it is determined whether the jog dial 68 is rotated counterclockwise in S820. In the big hit start effect process (S445), instead of the image shown in FIG. 15C, the image shown in FIG. 18 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the jog dial 68 is rotated. If the jog dial 68 is turned in the direction of, it is guided whether 10 rounds are confirmed.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment configured as described above, a gaming machine having the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be configured without newly providing the 10R button 41 and the distribution button 43. Can do. Further, in the first embodiment, there is a possibility that the user accidentally touches the sorting button 43 and makes a mistake when trying to press the 10R button 41, but the second embodiment. In this case, since the number of rounds is instructed by one input device called the jog dial 68, such a mistake can be prevented. In the second embodiment, the “jog dial 68” corresponds to the operating means of the present invention.
[Example 3]

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since this embodiment has much in common with the second embodiment, only different points will be described mainly.
First, FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment. The difference from the second embodiment is that it is not the jog dial 68 but the effect button 67 that is connected to the main control device 80 (the jog dial 68 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83 as in the first embodiment). Note that the front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment is the same as FIG. Then, it is determined whether the first shutter 47 is opened or the second shutter 48 is opened according to the timing when the effect button 67 is pressed (as in the second embodiment, the condition device operates in both cases, Only when the accessory continuous activation device is not activated and there is a game ball in the corresponding holding portion (the description is omitted below). More specifically, in the big hit start effect process (S445), an image as shown in FIG. 20A is displayed following the image that prompts the right strike shown in FIG. 15B. When the effect button 67 is pressed while this image is displayed, the number of rounds is determined to be 4 or 16 by lottery. When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds; of course, other values may be used. The same applies hereinafter) without the effect button 67 being pressed, an image as shown in FIG. 20B is displayed. When the effect button 67 is pressed while this image is displayed, the number of rounds becomes 10. When a predetermined time elapses without the effect button 67 being pressed while the image of FIG. 20B is displayed, the image of FIG. 20A is displayed again, and so on. In the big hit determination process of the third embodiment, not the branch of which button 41, 43 is pressed, but the period is managed (whether the current period is to determine 10 rounds), and the effect button 67 is pressed. The corresponding shutter is opened according to which period the performed timing is.

  As a specific example of the period management, for example, a counter having a value range of 0 to 4999 is introduced, and is counted up each time the main routine is started. When the value reaches 4999, it is reset to 0 next time. When the effect button 67 is pressed when the value of this counter is 0 to 2499, the number of rounds is 10. When the effect button 67 is pressed when the value is 2500 to 4999, the number of rounds is 4. It is conceivable that the lottery for determining whether to perform 16 or 16 is performed. Further, by transmitting a command to the sub integrated control device 83 according to the value of the counter, the images shown in FIG. 20 can be displayed alternately. In this way, it is possible to generate a period of 10 rounds and a period of performing a lottery of 4 rounds or 16 rounds every 5 seconds (ignoring the time required for processes other than the big hit determination process). .

  Thus, for example, a player who wants to select 10 rounds needs to wait for a predetermined time when the image of FIG. In this example, the first holding unit 13) can be used to store game balls. Then, when the effect button 67 is pressed, the desired shutter (the first shutter 47 in this example) is immediately opened, so the stored game balls quickly pass through the desired gate (the first gate 18 in this example). Can be made. Of course, when the user wishes to enjoy a lottery of 4 rounds or 16 rounds, the second gate 19 can be appropriately passed. In the third embodiment, the “production button 67” corresponds to the operation means of the present invention.

When the effect button 67 is used in an effect controlled by the sub integrated control device 83 as in the prior art, it is considered to detect whether or not the effect button 67 has been pressed in the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine. It is done. When it is detected that the effect button 67 has been pressed, a command indicating that the effect button 67 has been pressed is transmitted from the main control device 80, and the sub-integrated control device 83 receives this to perform an effect operation. If the process is executed, the effect button 67 can be used for the effect as usual. Of course, it may not be detected whether or not the effect button 67 is pressed in the winning confirmation process (S50), and a process for the detection may be newly provided in the main routine or the like (in the second embodiment, regarding the jog dial 68). The same can be said).
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  Although the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 correspond to the start port SW11a corresponding to the start detection means of the present invention, they may be configured as gates instead of winning ports. Further, the configuration of the round number determination device 16 may not be as shown in FIG. For example, a configuration in which the first holding unit 13 is separated from the first gate 18 or the second holding unit 14 is separated from the second gate 19 (in this case, the round number determination device 16 appears as one device. May have no appearance). Further, the mechanism of the shutters 47 and 48 may not be the one shown in FIG. 3, and the game balls stored in the holding units 13 and 14 can flow out to a desired gate at the player's will. That's fine. For example, the holding portions 13 and 14 are both box-shaped members with a bottom and are not covered, and when one of the buttons 41 and 43 is pressed, only the holding portion corresponding to the pressed side is tilted toward the corresponding gate. It is good also as a structure which makes a game ball flow down. Further, the number of buttons, holding units, and gates may be three or more. In that case, the first gate is determined by 10 rounds as in the first embodiment, the second gate is determined by lottery of 4 rounds or 16 rounds as in the first embodiment, and the third gate is 7 For example, it may be determined by a lottery of rounds or 13 rounds. In this aspect, by pressing the third button, it is possible to enjoy a lottery with a lower risk than the second button.

  The number of buttons 41 and 43 (holding units 13 and 14) and the number of gates 18 and 19 may not be the same. For example, the number of buttons and holding parts is 2, and the number of gates is 3. The game ball that flows out when the first button is pressed passes only the first gate, and the game that is discharged when the second button is pressed. The sphere may pass through either the second gate or the third gate, and the passage that occurs earlier is effective. In this way, a lottery based on the movement of game balls can be enjoyed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which makes one holding | maintenance part and performs several kinds of operation | movement by operation of button 41,43 etc., and flows out a game ball toward any of several gates by this operation | movement. For example, the storage unit is a box-like member that swings left and right, and is configured to tilt to the left when the 10R button 41 is pressed and to the right when the distribution button 43 is pressed. If the holding portion is tilted to the left, only the first gate 18 is passed. If the holding portion is tilted to the right, only the second gate 19 is passed. A gaming machine that exhibits the same effect. Needless to say, the jog dial 68 and the effect button 67 may be used to swing the holding portion. Alternatively, it is conceivable that there are three buttons (holding sections) and two gates. In this example, a game ball that has flowed out when the first button is pressed passes only the first gate, and a game ball that flows out when the second button is pressed passes only the second gate, and the third button A game ball that has flowed out when the button is pressed may be configured to pass through either the first gate or the second gate. That is, the first button and the second button can determine the gate to pass through, like the 10R button 41 and the sort button 43 of the first embodiment, but the third button passes by the movement of the game ball. It becomes a gaming machine with the pleasure of deciding the gate.

  In the above embodiment, when there is no game ball in the holding units 13 and 14, the button can be pushed again (in the second embodiment, the jog dial is turned again. Hereinafter, the button is pushed again). However, it may be reconfigured so that it cannot be pushed again.

  In the above-described embodiment, the image shown in FIG. 15C is displayed after a predetermined time (for example, after 10 seconds) after the image shown in FIG. In the third embodiment, the image shown in FIG. 20 (a), which is represented by the image shown in FIG. 15 (c)), is displayed. However, for a player who does not know the specifications of the pachinko machine 50, May be confused whether to make a right turn or to press buttons 41 and 43 before that. Therefore, it is preferable that the image of FIG. 15B is continuously displayed until it is detected that a game ball is present in either (or both) of the holding units 13 and 14. In this way, a beginner can concentrate on right-handed, and if the desired button is pressed according to the image of FIG. 15 (c), the desired shutter is quickly opened and the desired gate is surely passed. Can do. However, if game balls already exist in the holding units 13 and 14 at the time of starting the big hit start effect process (S445), the image of FIG. 15B will not be displayed. Similarly to the above, it is desirable that the image shown in FIG. 15B is displayed for at least several seconds.

  In the first embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is used for the lottery for the number of rounds performed when the distribution button 43 is pressed. However, the random number for determining the number of rounds may be newly provided for the lottery. . The round number determination random number may be updated in the main process of the main routine, or may be performed in other processes (for example, the remaining process of the main routine). Note that the lottery probability may not be equal to that in the above embodiment. In addition, the number of rounds determined by lottery does not have to be two as in the above-described embodiment. For example, there are three or more types such as four rounds, eight rounds, and fourteen rounds, and the process of determining them by lottery It is good.

  The shutters 47 and 48 are in a state where only the side opened by the big hit determination process is open during the big hit game, but both the shutters 47 and 48 may be opened during the big hit game. If it carries out like this, the game ball which entered the cylinder of the side by which the button was not pushed will also go to the big winning opening 20 from the exit 16b (refer FIG. 3). Therefore, it can be expected that each round will reach the specified number in a short time compared to the case where only one of the shutters is opened, and the big hit game can be completed in a short time. On the contrary, both the shutters 47 and 48 may be closed during the big hit game (in this case, the process of closing the operated shutter at the end of the big hit game (S650) becomes unnecessary). In this case, game balls overflowing from the holding units 13 and 14 and game balls that have not been entered in the round number determination device 16 are directed to the special winning opening 20. In this case, although the time required for the big hit game may be extended, at the end of the big hit game, the game balls are almost certainly stored in both the holding units 13 and 14. Therefore, when the next big hit game is generated, there is no need to wait for the game ball to be stored in the desired holding portion, and the number of rounds can be determined promptly by pressing either button 41 or 43. it can.

  In any of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine is provided with the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 pays out a predetermined number of game balls. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that gives numerical data corresponding to the number of prize balls to a player. Although the gaming machines of the above-described embodiments all have only one special symbol, the present invention may be applied to gaming machines having two or more types of special symbols. .

6: Effect design display device 13: 1st reservation part 14: 2nd reservation part 16: Round number determination device 18: 1st gate 19: 2nd gate 41: 10R button 43: Distribution button 47: 1st shutter 48: Second shutter 67: Production button 68: Jog dial 80: Main controller 83: Sub integrated controller

Claims (1)

The game area is provided with a start detection means and an open / close-type variable winning opening that can be entered only when it is opened, and the game ball that is launched toward the game area is detected by the start detection A determination unit for determining whether or not to win based on a random number extracted due to the detection by the unit, and the opening / closing operation of the prize winning opening is performed a plurality of times when it is determined to be a hit by the determination unit. In a ball game machine comprising special game execution means for executing a jackpot game,
A storage section that can store game balls that are launched toward the game area and that have not entered the grand prize opening;
A first accessory continuous operation detecting means capable of detecting only game balls that have flowed out of the reservoir;
Only a game ball that has flowed out of the storage unit can be detected, and a second accessory continuous action detecting means provided at a position different from the first accessory continuous action detecting means,
An operation means for receiving an operation from a player;
Either an outflow operation for causing the game ball stored in the storage section to flow out toward the first accessory continuous action detecting means or an outflow action for causing the game balls to flow out toward the second accessory continuous action detecting means is performed. Storage unit control means for determining at least based on the operation performed through the operation means,
In a state from the time when the winning / non-winning determining means determines that the winning combination is made until the number of opening / closing operations of the big winning opening in the jackpot game corresponding to the determination is determined, the first accessory continuous action detecting means and the The number of times of opening and closing is determined based on which of the second accessory continuous action detecting means detects the game ball, and the number of opening / closing operations of the big winning opening in the jackpot game corresponding to the determination is set to a different value. Means,
Equipped with a,
The storage section control means causes the game ball stored in the storage section to flow out toward the first accessory continuous action detection means based only on the operation performed by the player using the operation means. A bullet ball game machine , which determines whether to perform an outflow operation or an outflow operation to flow out toward the second accessory continuous operation detecting means .

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