JP6087701B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a winning device or the like.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied in response to winning of a game ball in a start winning device. When the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, a big hit gaming state is given, and a plurality of round effects are continuously executed in one big hit gaming state. In each round effect, since the game ball can be won by the opening operation of the big winning device, the player is given a chance to acquire a large amount of prize balls in a short time. In addition, the round effect of one time is the case where the specified winning time (for example, 25 seconds) has elapsed with the grand prize device being switched to the open state, or the specified number of winning prizes (this The process ends when 10 game balls in the embodiment win the grand prize device.

  By the way, when the round performance is continuously executed, the player wants to win the next jackpot by quickly digesting all the round effects (big hit game state) in order to win more prize balls. I think. In view of this, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a large winning device (attacker) is arranged on the right side of the gaming area with fewer game nails than the left side of the gaming area (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this way, the number of game nails (obstacles) existing in the path until the game ball wins the big winning device is reduced, so that the game ball is less likely to collide with the game nail. In addition, the player strongly launches the game ball to reach the right side of the game area. As a result, the game ball reaches the big winning device quickly, so that the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be improved.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-012185 (FIGS. 3, 4, etc.)

  By the way, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state is certainly improved. However, since the big winning device is located in the lower right part of the game area, the distance from the terminal portion of the launch path where the game ball is launched to the big winning device is arranged at the lower center of the gaming area. Compared to the conventional case, it does not change much. Therefore, it is considered that there is still room for improving the digestion speed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 (means 1) is provided in a game board having a game area to which a game ball launched by a ball striking device is guided, and in the game area . When the result of the symbol variation game that varies the pattern is the specific result, the game ball is guided into the game area by operating to shut down the flow path of the game ball partitioned into the game area. a gaming machine comprising a winning device and you allow winning game balls, on the downstream side of the winning device in the game area, the game ball flowing down the gaming area is another winning device capable prize distribution The number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is awarded to the prize winning device is greater than the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is awarded to the other prize winning device. When the device is in operation, By the gaming member disposed winning device and the game area, the winning path for winning the prize apparatus guided game balls to the gaming area Ri formable der, the upon actuation of the winning device The gist of the gaming machine is that the winning rate to the another winning device is reduced by blocking the flow-down path .

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 1, when the winning device is disposed above the play area, compared to the prior art the winning device is disposed in the lower part of the game area, the game ball is fired The distance from the end of the launch path to the winning device is shortened. As a result, the game ball quickly reaches the winning device, and the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be improved. In addition, when the winning device is activated, that is, when the result of the symbol variation game becomes a specific result, the winning device that causes the winning device to win the game ball using the winning device and the gaming member that is a peripheral member of the winning device. A path is formed. As a result, the game ball surely reaches the winning device, and the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be further improved.

  Note that the winning device operates when the result of the symbol variation game becomes a specific result, so that the game ball guided into the game area can be won. In addition, as a specific example of a state in which a game ball can be won, for example, a state in which a game ball can be won by completely opening a winning opening door provided in the winning device, an electric motor provided in the winning device When the pair of blade members constituting the accessory is opened, the game ball can be won, the lid member that closes the winning device protrudes (or slides) and the winning device is opened, The state where a prize can be awarded.

  In addition, examples of the gaming member include an accessory disposed in the gaming area. Note that the game member preferably has a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball rolls on the upper surface.

  Furthermore, as a specific example of forming the winning path by the winning device and the gaming member, the winning path is formed by opening the winning opening door and making the inner surface of the winning opening door flush with the game ball rolling surface. Or by opening a pair of blade members and making the inner surface of one of the blade members flush with the game ball rolling surface, forming a winning path, or projecting the lid member, For example, a winning path may be formed by making the guide surface provided in the game surface flush with the game ball rolling surface.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, by the winning device is actuated to block the flow down path of the game ball, it is possible to win the game ball coming flow down efficiently winning device. Further, since the winning device blocks the flow-down path only when the result of the symbol variation game becomes the specific result, it is not necessary to prevent the game ball from flowing down when the result of the symbol variation game is not the specific result.
The invention described in claim 2 (means 2) is that, in claim 1, the game board is disposed at a lowermost part of the game area, and has not won the winning device or the other winning device. A first route for guiding a game ball launched by the hitting ball launching device to the out mouth, and a route different from the first route. And a second route which is a route for guiding the game ball fired by the hitting ball launching device to the out mouth, and the number of game nails existing in the second route is present in the first route. The gist is that the number of game nails is less than the number of game nails to be played, and the winning device and the other winning device are arranged on the second route.

The invention according to claim 3 (means 3) is the return rubber according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game ball launched by the hitting ball launcher and guided into the game area is rebounded to the upper right part of the game area. The winning device is provided with a lid member capable of reciprocating in the left-right direction, and the gaming member and the lid member are positioned below a position where the game ball contacts the return rubber. This is the gist.

  By the way, when the winning device is arranged in the upper right part of the game area, the player launches a game ball (so-called right hit) aiming at the winning device. At this time, the player strongly launches the game ball in order to reach the winning device on the right side of the game area from the launch path of the game ball on the left side of the game area. The firing speed tends to increase. Accordingly, in claim 3, a return rubber is arranged in the upper right part of the game ball. For this reason, the launched game ball is brought into contact with the return rubber and then guided to the winning device. As a result, the game ball surely wins the winning device, and the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be further increased.

  The invention described in claim 4 (means 3) is that, in any one of claims 1 to 3, the game ball fired by the hitting ball launcher is between the inner rail and the outer rail on the game board surface. The direction of the game ball flowing down in the gaming area is changed on the path from the end of the firing path to the winning device after passing through the firing path generated in The gist is that no game nails are planted.

  Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the collision of the game ball against the game nail is prevented until the game ball reaches the winning device. As a result, since the game ball reaches the winning device earlier, the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be further increased.

As described above in detail, according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state. In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game balls flowing down can be awarded to the winning device efficiently.

The schematic front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a game board. The front view which shows the principal part of a game board. The block diagram for demonstrating the connection relation of a main control board and another board | substrate.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the drawings.

(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10 FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. A vertical rectangular middle frame 12 constituting the airframe is assembled to the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and detachable. Further, a front frame 14 is assembled on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed in a laterally open state. The front frame 14 has a structure in which an upper ball tray 15 is integrally assembled below the window 14a while having a window 14a at the center. On the back side of the front frame 14, glass (not shown) for seeing and protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is assembled. Further, an upper frame lamp 16a, a left frame lamp 16b, and a right frame lamp 16c are provided on the front surface of the front frame 14. Each of the frame lamps 16a to 16c is a light emitting unit including a light emitter (not shown) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In these frame lamps 16a to 16c, light emission effects such as lighting (flashing) and light extinction are executed according to various game performance modes (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a left speaker 17 a is disposed at the upper left portion of the front frame 14, and a right speaker 17 b is disposed at the upper right portion of the front frame 14. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are for executing sound effects for outputting various sounds. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are mounted on the back side of the front frame 14, and a plurality of sound emitting holes are formed at locations corresponding to the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b on the front side of the front frame 14.

  Further, a lower ball tray 18 is assembled to be openable and closable below the front frame 14 on the front side of the middle frame 12. On the right side of the lower ball tray 18, an operation handle 19 constituting a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is mounted. When the player turns the operation handle 19, the game ball A1 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) stored in the upper ball tray 15 is fired by the hitting ball launching device and is on the game board surface 13a of the game board 13. Will be led to. In the present embodiment, the lower ball tray 18 and the operation handle 19 are provided on the middle frame 12, but the lower ball tray 18 and the operation handle 19 may be integrally assembled to the lower portion of the front frame 14. . Further, on the left side of the lower ball tray 18, a lower speaker 17c that executes sound effects for outputting various sounds is disposed. The lower speaker 17c is attached to the middle frame 12.

(2) Configuration of Game Board 13 The game board 13 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape by attaching resin cells to the surface of a wooden board such as a plywood board. The game board 13 may be formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape by injection molding of a resin material such as acrylic resin. On the game board surface 13a of the game board 13, an inner rail 33a and an outer rail 33b that divide a game area 32a through which the game ball A1 can flow down are laid in a substantially circular shape. A game ball A1 that is launched when the operation handle 19 is operated passes through a launch path 33 that occurs between the inner rail 33a and the outer rail 33b. Then, the game ball A1 that has been launched by the hitting ball launcher and passed through the launch path 33 pushes the ball return prevention member 36 present at the end of the launch path 33 and enters the game area 32a, and enters the game area 32a. It is designed to flow down. In addition, a windmill 34 is disposed in the game area 32a, and a plurality of game nails 35 are planted in substantially the entire area of the game area 32a. The windmill 34 and the game nail 35 change the direction of the game ball A1 flowing down in the game area 32a.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a frame-shaped center accessory 50 having an opening 50 a is attached to a substantially central portion of the game board surface 13 a. Note that a symbol display device 60 is detachably attached to the back side of the game board 13. The display screen of the symbol display device 60 is visible from the front side of the game board 13 through the opening 50 a of the center accessory 50. In addition, although the symbol display apparatus 60 of this embodiment is a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, and a 7 segment type symbol display apparatus may be sufficient. In addition, in the symbol display device 60, a game effect (display effect) based on variable display (or image display) is performed. The symbol display device 60 displays an effect symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols are varied in three columns in relation to the display effect. The effect design is a design showing 10 numbers from “0” to “9”.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a start winning device 51 is arranged below the center accessory 50 on the game board surface 13a so that the game ball A1 flowing down on the game board surface 13a can win. . In the start winning device 51, a start winning port 51a is formed, and an ordinary electric accessory consisting of a pair of blade members 51b is integrally formed. The pair of blade members 51b are opened and closed by the exciting action of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL (see FIG. 4). In addition, a start opening switch SE1 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) for detecting the game ball A1 winning in the start winning opening 51a is provided in the back of the start winning apparatus 51. The start port switch SE1 is turned on when the game ball A1 won in the start winning device 51 is detected, and outputs a winning signal. On the other hand, the start port switch SE1 is turned off when the game ball A1 is not detected and does not output a winning signal. When a winning signal is output, a special symbol variation game is performed by a special symbol display device 61 described later, and an effect symbol variation game is performed by a symbol display device 60.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first big prize device 52 is arranged below the start prize device 51. A first count switch SE2 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) for detecting the winning game ball A1 is provided in the back of the first big winning device 52. In addition, the big prize opening door 52a of the first big prize winning device 52 holds the game ball A1 in the first closed state in which the game ball A1 is not received by the exciting action of the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 4). It is possible to switch to the first open state that is easy to accept. In the present embodiment, the “first closed state” means a state in which the big prize opening door 52a is completely closed, and the “first open state” means a state in which the big prize opening door 52a is completely opened. Say. When a game ball A1 is detected by the first count switch SE2, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out.

  A gate 53 having a function of detecting the passage of the game ball A1 is provided on the left side of the center accessory 50. Behind the gate 53, a gate switch SE3 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) for detecting the passed game ball A1 is provided. It should be noted that when the game ball A1 is detected by the gate switch SE3, a random number is acquired, and based on the result of determining whether or not the acquired random number is a predetermined random value, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL is driven. The Since the pair of blade members 51b of the ordinary electric accessory is opened by such determination (hit determination), the game ball A1 can easily win the start winning opening 51a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board 13 includes decorative members 91, 92, and 93 attached to the non-game area 32b of the game board surface 13a. Each of the decorative members 91 to 93 is formed by injection molding of a translucent resin (a polycarbonate resin in the present embodiment). The 1st decoration member 91 is arrange | positioned in the whole right end part of the game board surface 13a. The second decorative member 92 is disposed at the upper left portion of the game board surface 13a, and the third decorative member 93 is disposed at the lower left portion of the game board surface 13a. The inner surface of the first decorative member 91 is curved and the lower end of the inner surface is connected to the out port 57. That is, the first decorative member 91 has a function as a rail that guides the game ball A <b> 1 to the out port 57. Further, the inner surfaces of the second decorative member 92 and the third decorative member 93 are curved so as to follow the outer surface of the outer rail 33b. Then, in the upper right portion of the game area 32a and on the back side of the upper portion of the first decorative member 91, the return rubber 37 that repels the game ball A1 that is launched by the hitting ball launching device and guided into the game area 32a. Is arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a second big winning device 81 that is a “winning device” is arranged in the upper portion of the game area 32 a and at the upper right portion of the center accessory 50. Yes. The second large winning device 81 is disposed at a position where the game ball A1 that collides with the return rubber 37 and bounces back can be won, in the present embodiment, at the lower left of the return rubber 37. A part of the route R1 from the end of the launch route 33 to the second big prize device 81 is located in the upper part of the game region 32a and between the outer rail 33b and the center accessory 50. Is configured. In the region between the first decorative member 91 and the center accessory 50, a downstream portion of the path R1 is configured. It should be noted that other members such as the game nail 35 are not implanted on the route R1.

  The second grand prize winning device 81 is provided with a special electric accessory comprising a lid member 82 that can reciprocate in the left-right direction. The lid member 82 can be switched between a second closed state in which the game ball A1 is not received and a second open state in which the game ball A1 is easily received by the exciting action of the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 4). ing. In the present embodiment, the “second closed state” refers to a state in which the game ball A1 guided into the game area 32a becomes incapable of winning when the lid member 82 moves to the left and is completely closed ( (See the solid line in FIG. 3). On the other hand, the “second open state” of the lid member 82 refers to a state in which the game ball A1 guided into the game area 32a can be won by the lid member 82 moving rightward and completely opening. (See broken line portion in FIG. 3).

  Note that when the lid member 82 is switched to the second closed state, the lid member 82 constitutes a part of the flow path R3 of the game ball A1 in the game area 32a. In this case, the game ball A1 that has flowed down the flow path R3 is guided to the right along the third guide surface 84c of the lid member 82, and then flows down the right area of the center accessory 50 in the game area 32a. . On the other hand, when the lid member 82 is switched from the second closed state to the second open state (when the second grand prize winning device 81 is in operation), the game ball A1 guided into the game area 32a is awarded to the second grand prize. A winning path R2 (see FIG. 3) for allowing the apparatus 81 to win is formed. At this time, the lid member 82 blocks the flow down path R3 (see FIG. 3) of the game ball A1 in the game area 32a. In this case, the game ball A1 that has flowed down the flow path R3 is guided to the left along the second guide surface 84b of the lid member 82, and then wins the second grand prize winning device 81. That is, the flow-down path R3 is displaced to a path for flowing the game ball A1 and a path for winning the game ball A1 depending on the open / close state of the lid member 82.

  Further, a second count switch SE4 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) that detects the game ball A1 that has won the second grand prize device 81 is provided on the winning path R2. When the game ball A1 is detected by the second count switch SE4, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out. The game ball A1 that has passed through the second count switch SE4 flows down the downstream portion of the winning path R2 provided in the right portion of the center accessory 50, and is then guided to the rear of the game board 13. ing. Further, the downstream portion of the winning path R2 is covered with a transparent plate (not shown) and is visible from the front side of the game board 13 through the transparent plate. The downstream portion of the winning path R2 may be invisible from the front side of the game board 13 by being covered with a non-transparent plate.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lid member 82 includes a plate-like bottom portion 83 that extends in the left-right direction, and a substantially triangular-shaped protrusion portion 84 that projects upward from the right side portion of the bottom portion 83. The length of the bottom 83 in the left-right direction is set to be larger than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball A1, and the length in the depth direction of the bottom 83 (dimension in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine) is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball A1. It is set large. On the other hand, the height of the protruding portion 84 is set to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the second big prize winning port 81a of the second big prize winning device 81. Further, the length of the protrusion 84 in the depth direction is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball A1. Furthermore, the protrusion part 84 has the 1st guide surface 84a, the 2nd guide surface 84b, and the 3rd guide surface 84c. The second guide surface 84b of the present embodiment is a concave curved surface that increases as it goes from the left part to the right part. The right side portion of the second guide surface 84 b is connected to the first guide surface 84 a, and the left side portion of the second guide surface 84 b is connected to the upper surface of the bottom portion 83. Then, the lid member 82 guides the game ball A1, which is launched at the upper position of the game area 32a and reaches the second guide surface 84b, into the second grand prize winning opening 81a along the second guide surface 84b. It has become. On the other hand, the 3rd guide surface 84c of this embodiment is a concave curved surface which becomes low as it goes to the right side part from the left side part. The left side portion of the third guide surface 84 c is connected to the first guide surface 84 a, and the right side portion of the third guide surface 84 c is connected to the back surface of the bottom portion 83. Then, the lid member 82 guides the game ball A1 that has been launched at the upper position of the game area 32a and reached the third guide surface 84c to the right of the center accessory 50 along the third guide surface 84c. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a game member 71 having a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front is disposed in the right region of the second big prize device 81 in the game region 32 a. The game member 71 has a game ball rolling surface 71a on the upper surface, and has a substantially triangular shape in front view. Further, the length of the game member 71 in the depth direction is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball A1. The game ball rolling surface 71a of the present embodiment is a flat surface that becomes lower from the right side portion toward the left side portion. When the lid member 82 is switched to the second open state, the upper end portion of the projecting portion 84 comes into contact with the left end portion of the game member 71, and the first guide surface 84a and the game ball rolling surface 71a are brought into contact with each other. The winning path R2 is formed by being flush. In this case, the game ball A1 that rolls on the game ball rolling surface 71a is guided onto the first guide surface 84a and wins in the second big winning device 81. On the other hand, when the lid member 82 is switched to the second closed state, the upper end portion of the projecting portion 84 is separated from the left end portion of the game member 71, so that the game ball A1 is not guided onto the first guide surface 84a. In addition, it flows downward from between the lid member 82 and the gaming member 71 (flowing path R3). In other words, the winning path R2 is displaced according to the open / closed state of the lid member 82, both to the path for flowing down the game ball A1 and to the path for winning the game ball A1.

  A first guide member 72 is disposed above the game member 71 in the game area 32a, and a second guide member 73 is disposed to the right of the game member 71 in the game area 32a. The first guide member 72 guides the game ball A1 guided along the path R1 to the return rubber 37 side. A part of the path R1 is formed in a region between the first guide member 72 and the outer rail 33b, and an upstream part of the flow-down path R3 is formed in a region between the first guide member 72 and the center accessory 50. Is to be formed. The second guide member 73 guides the bounced game ball A <b> 1 colliding with the return rubber 37 onto the game ball rolling surface 71 a of the game member 71. A flow-down path R4 through which the game ball A1 flows down is formed between the second guide member 73 and the game member 71. The game ball A1 that has flowed down the flow path R4 flows down the right area of the center accessory 50 in the game area 32a as it is. Therefore, the flow-down route R4 is a route that does not allow the game ball A1 to win the second grand prize winning device 81 even when the lid member 82 is switched to the second open state.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a special symbol display device 61 having a visible display unit is disposed on the lower right side of the center accessory 50. In the special symbol display device 61, when the game ball A1 wins the start winning device 51, the special symbol display device 61 changes a plurality of special symbols (in this embodiment, ten symbols from “0” to “9”). A symbol variation game is displayed, and as a result of the special symbol variation game, a display result of a big hit (specific result) and a loss is displayed. For example, when the result of the special symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the special symbol variation game, symbols indicating ten different numbers “0” to “9” are displayed as the special symbols. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the special symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the special symbol.

  Here, the special symbol displayed in the case of a big hit consists of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. The probability variation symbol is a symbol that triggers the start of a probability variation state in which the probability that a jackpot is derived in the special symbol variation game is high. The non-probable variation symbol is a symbol that is in a normal state that does not trigger the probability variation state. The probability variation symbol of this embodiment is a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”. On the other hand, the non-probable variation symbol of this embodiment is a special symbol indicating the numbers “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an effect symbol variation game is performed by the symbol display device 60 in accordance with the special symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 61. Specifically, the effect symbol variation game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the result of the effect symbol variation game is displayed almost simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game (the display result of the big hit or lose) is displayed. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation game performed on the symbol display device 60 and the special symbol variation game performed on the special symbol display device 61 are referred to as a “variation game”.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, general winning devices 58a to 58c that can win game balls A1 flowing down on the gaming board surface 13a are arranged on the left side of the start winning device 51 on the gaming board surface 13a. Yes. In the back of the general winning devices 58a to 58c, a lower left winning port switch SE5 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning game ball A1 is provided. The lower left winning opening switch SE5 is turned on when a game ball A1 won in the general winning devices 58a to 58c is detected, and outputs a winning signal. That is, in the general winning devices 58a to 58c, the winning of the game ball A1 is detected by one lower left winning port switch SE5. Further, on the game board surface 13a, a general winning device 58d capable of winning a game ball A1 flowing down on the game board surface 13a is also arranged on the upper right side of the start winning device 51. In the back of the general winning device 58d, a lower right winning port switch SE6 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning game ball A1 is provided. The lower right winning opening switch SE6 is turned on when the game ball A1 won in the general winning device 58d is detected, and outputs a winning signal. In the general winning devices 58a to 58d, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of winning balls is paid out in response to winning of the game ball A1. Further, at the bottom of the game area 32a (the lower end of the inner rail 33a), there is an out port 57 for collecting the game balls A1 that have not won any of the winning devices 51, 52, 54, 58a to 58d. It is arranged.

(3) Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10 As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 21, an overall control board 22, a display control board 23, and an audio / lamp control board 24. An overall control board 22 is electrically connected to the main control board 21, and a display control board 23 and an audio / lamp control board 24 are electrically connected to the overall control board 22.

(3-1) Electrical Configuration of Main Control Board 21 The main control board 21 includes a main CPU 21a that controls the entire pachinko machine 10. The main CPU 21a is connected to a start port switch SE1, a first count switch SE2, a second count switch SE4, a gate switch SE3, a lower left prize port switch SE5, and a lower right prize port switch SE6. The main CPU 21a is connected to a special symbol display device 61, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL, a first big prize opening solenoid SOL1, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a main ROM (not shown) and a main RAM (not shown) are electrically connected to the main CPU 21a. The main CPU 21a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers used in various lotteries related to the special symbol variation game at predetermined intervals. . The main CPU 21a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM and rewrites the value before the update. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the main RAM.

  The big hit determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the variable game is a big hit (when determining the big hit). The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a special symbol when the result of the variable game is a jackpot. The reach determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the result of the floating game is lost (during reach determination). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern for specifying the contents of the effect of the game effect in the variation game.

  The main ROM stores a variation pattern distribution table in which variation patterns for the effect symbol variation game are allocated. In the variation pattern distribution table of this embodiment, a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a jackpot effect are distributed. In addition, each variation pattern has the symbols in all the columns displayed on the symbol display device 60 (the effect symbol) start changing (the effect symbol variation game is started), and the symbols in all the columns are stopped (the effect symbol variation game is This is for specifying the time and contents of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the end). Each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). It should be noted that the variation pattern for losing effect indicates a pattern serving as a base of the effect for deriving a symbol combination of losing symbols (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). The variation pattern for losing reach production shows the pattern that is the base of the production that displays the losing symbol combination (the symbol combination where the middle symbol stops at a different symbol from the left and right symbols) after reaching the reach. . The variation pattern for the jackpot effect indicates a pattern serving as a base for the effect of displaying the jackpot symbol combination (the symbol symbol combination in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol) through the reach effect.

  Next, various processes related to the special symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 21a determines whether or not a winning signal is input from the start port switch SE1. When it is determined that a winning signal has been input, the main CPU 21a performs control to execute a special symbol variation game. Specifically, the main CPU 21a obtains the value of the big hit symbol random number extracted by random number lottery and updated every predetermined period from the main RAM, and stores the obtained value in the random number storage area of the main RAM ( Remember. Further, the main CPU 21a acquires, from the main RAM, a value of a big hit determination random number extracted by a random number lottery and updated every predetermined period when the start winning condition is satisfied, and the acquired value is a random number of the main RAM. Store (store) in the storage area.

  Then, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 obtains the jackpot determination random number value stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM immediately before the start of the special symbol variation game. In comparison, a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the special symbol variation game is successful. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random numbers are set to 0 to 599 (total of 600 types of integers). Then, the main CPU 21a uses two jackpot determination values from the possible values of the jackpot determination random number, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 2/600 (= 1 / 300≈0.3%). Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number does not match the big hit determination value), the main CPU 21a determines the loss. Then, the main CPU 21a determines the symbol “−” indicating a loss as a special symbol. Furthermore, the main CPU 21a stores data corresponding to the determined special symbol in the main RAM until the next special symbol variation game is performed.

  The main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 compares the reach determination random number read from the main RAM with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM when the determination result by the big hit determination is lost. Reach determination is made as to whether or not to execute losing reach. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for reach determination are 0 to 180 (a total of 181 kinds of integers). The reach determination value is a value determined in advance from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value), the main CPU 21a determines the loss reach. If the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 21a determines a loss (a loss without a reach).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match), the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 determines the big hit. When the jackpot determination is made, the main CPU 21a determines a special symbol indicating any one of “0” to “9” based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM. To do. Then, the main CPU 21a stores data corresponding to the determined special symbol in the main RAM until a process related to the next special symbol variation game is performed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (that is, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol variation game is a big hit), the main CPU 21a determines the type of the big hit gaming state, more specifically, in the big hit gaming state. The number of round effects to be executed (number of rounds) is determined. Specifically, the main CPU 21a determines whether to set the number of rounds to “10” or “15” based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for jackpot symbols are set to 0 to 9 (all 10 types of integers). When the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “5”, “7”, or “9”, the main CPU 21a stores the round number “15” in the main RAM. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “0” to “4”, “6”, or “8”, the main CPU 21a stores the number of rounds “10” in the main RAM.

  Further, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 determines whether the special symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM. In the present embodiment, if the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, or “9”, the special symbol is determined to be a probability variation symbol, and the jackpot symbol If the value of the design random number is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8”, it is determined that the special symbol is a non-probable variation. Since the number of rounds is determined to be “15” when the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “5”, “7”, or “9”, the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “5”. The jackpot gaming state given when any of “7”, “7”, and “9” is a so-called “15R probability change”. Since the number of rounds is determined to be “10” when the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “0” to “4”, “6”, or “8”, the jackpot symbol random number The jackpot gaming state given when the value is “1” or “3” is a so-called “10R probability variation”, and the values of the random numbers for the jackpot symbol are “0”, “2”, “4”, “6” , “8”, the jackpot gaming state given is the so-called “10R normal”. When it is determined that the special symbol is a probable variation symbol, a probability variation state is given in a special symbol variation game started after the end of the jackpot gaming state described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol is a non-probable variation symbol, the main CPU 21a gives the normal gaming state in the special symbol variation game started after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Then, when the probability variation state is given in the special symbol variation game, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 uses the 20 jackpot determination values among the numbers that can be taken as the random numbers for the jackpot determination, and the lottery probability of the jackpot Is determined to be 20/600 (= 1 / 30≈3.3%). That is, the number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is 10 times that in the probability variation state. The probability variation state may be continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started, or until the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). It may be continued for a while.

  Further, the main CPU 21a determines a variation pattern based on the determination results of jackpot determination and reach determination. Specifically, when the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the main CPU 21a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM, and based on the value, the big hit effect stored in the variation pattern distribution table. Determine the variation pattern for When the lose reach is determined in the reach determination, the main CPU 21a determines the change pattern for the lose reach effect from the change pattern distribution table based on the value of the change pattern distribution random number read from the main RAM. When the loss is determined in the reach determination, the main CPU 21a determines the variation pattern for the loss effect from the variation pattern distribution table based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number read from the main RAM.

  Further, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 performs control to display special symbols on the special symbol display device 61. More specifically, when the main CPU 21a determines the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 21a sets (stores) the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a special symbol timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM, and the special symbol display device 61. To start changing the special symbol.

  The main CPU 21a first designates a variation pattern and generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stores it in the main RAM). The control command set here is output in the next command output process. Next, the main CPU 21a sets a special symbol designating command for designating a special symbol as a control command (stored in the main RAM). The control command set here is output in the next command output process. Further, the main CPU 21a subtracts the special symbol timer set at the start of fluctuation every interrupt (4 ms). When the special symbol timer reaches 0 ms, the main CPU 21a sets (outputs) a symbol stop command that instructs the stop of the special symbol and the effect symbol as a control command.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 is the first big winning device when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit and the result of determining the type of the big hit gaming state is “10” rounds. A big hit gaming state in which 52 is in the first open state is given. In addition, when the determination result by the big hit determination is a big hit, and the result of determining the type of the big hit gaming state is the number of rounds “15”, the main CPU 21a releases the second big winning device 81 for the second release. A big hit gaming state that becomes a state is given. In the big hit gaming state in which the first grand prize winning device 52 is in the first open state, one opening effect, ten round effects, and one ending effect are executed. Further, in the big hit gaming state in which the second grand prize winning device 81 is in the second open state, one opening effect, 15 round effects, and one ending effect are executed. The opening effect is executed when the first big winning device 52 is in the first closed state or when the second big winning device 81 is in the second closed state and the big hit gaming state is started. It has become so. Each round effect is produced when the first grand prize winning device 52 is switched from the first closed state to the first opened state by the exciting action of the first big prize winning solenoid SOL1, and by the exciting action of the second big winning prize solenoid SOL2. This is executed when the second grand prize winning device 81 is switched from the second closed state to the second open state. The round effect per round is from when the first grand prize winning device 52 is switched to the first open state to when it is switched to the first closed state, and when the second big prize winning device 81 is switched to the second open state. The operation is executed after being switched to the second closed state. The ending effect is a case where the first grand prize winning device 52 is switched from the first open state to the first closed state, and when the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the end of the tenth round effect). ) And when the second grand prize winning device 81 is switched from the second open state to the second closed state, and when the big hit gaming state ends (in the present embodiment, when the 15th round effect ends) ) To be executed.

  Then, after the symbol stop command is output, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 4 generates an opening designation command for instructing the start of the opening effect, and outputs it as a control command. Next, when the number of rounds “10” is stored in the main RAM, the main CPU 21a sequentially outputs round designation commands for instructing the start of the first to tenth round effects as control commands. In addition, when the number of rounds “15” is stored in the main RAM, the main CPU 21a sequentially outputs round designation commands for instructing the start of the first to fifteenth round effects as control commands. Thereafter, the main CPU 21a outputs an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect as a control command.

(3-2) Electrical Configuration of Overall Control Board 22 As shown in FIG. 4, the overall control board 22 includes an overall control CPU 22a. The overall control CPU 22a includes an overall ROM (not shown) and an overall RAM (not shown). Abbreviation) is connected. The overall control CPU 22a updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the game effect at predetermined intervals. Then, the overall control CPU 22a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM. For example, in the random number storage area of the general RAM, a random number for a left symbol, a random number for a middle symbol, a random number for a right symbol, and the like are stored. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM.

  By the way, when a variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 22a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM. When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 22a stores the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM.

  Further, the overall control CPU 22a shown in FIG. 4 generates an effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 60 at the end of the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM. It is like that. For example, if the special symbol stored in the overall RAM is any one of “0” to “9” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM is a variation pattern for a big hit effect, the overall control CPU 22a Determine the jackpot. In this case, the overall control CPU 22a generates an effect symbol (effect symbol left, middle, right) that is finally stopped by the symbol display device 60 so that all columns are of the same type. More specifically, the overall control CPU 22a generates an effect symbol left, an effect symbol in the effect symbol, and an effect symbol right (each effect symbol is of the same type) based on the special symbol. For example, if the special symbol is “1”, the effect symbol is “1”, and if the special symbol is “2”, the effect symbol is “2”. The generated effect symbols (the effect symbol left, middle, and right are derived as a final combination to the symbol display device 60. Then, the overall control CPU 22a generates the effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right. Is stored in the overall RAM.

  When the special symbol stored in the overall RAM is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM is the variation pattern for the lost reach production, the overall control CPU 22a shown in FIG. decide. In this case, the overall control CPU 22a determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both effect symbols are of the same type) are generated on the basis of the random number value for the lost symbol. Then, an effect symbol is generated based on the value of the random symbol for the lose symbol. Then, the overall control CPU 22a stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by random numbers for the left symbol for lost, the random number for right for lost, and the random number for middle for lost are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  When the special symbol stored in the overall RAM is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM is a variation pattern for a loss effect, the overall control CPU 22a shown in FIG. 4 determines the loss. . In this case, the overall control CPU 22a generates the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that all the columns do not become the same type of symbols (that is, do not become a jackpot symbol combination). Further, the overall control CPU 22a generates the effect symbols left, middle, and right so as not to be a reach symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 22a stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM.

  The overall control CPU 22a uses, as control commands, a change pattern designation command for designating a change pattern stored in the overall RAM as a control command, and the voice / lamp control of the voice / lamp control board 24. Output to the CPU 24a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 23 and the sound / lamp control board 24 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 22.

  Further, the overall control CPU 22a shown in FIG. 4 outputs an effect symbol left designation command for designating the effect symbol left of the effect symbol to the display control CPU 23a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 22a outputs to the display control CPU 23a, as control commands, an effect symbol right designation command that designates the effect symbol right of the effect symbol and an effect symbol middle designation command that designates the effect symbol of the effect symbol. . Thereafter, when a symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 21a, the overall control CPU 22a outputs the input symbol stop command as a control command to the display control CPU 23a and the sound / lamp control CPU 24a.

  When an opening designation command is input from the main CPU 21a, the overall control CPU 22a outputs the input opening designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 23a and the sound / lamp control CPU 24a. Next, when a round designation command for the first to tenth round effects or the first to fifteenth round effects is inputted from the main CPU 21a, the overall control CPU 22a controls each inputted round designation command. It is output as a command to the display control CPU 23a and the sound / lamp control CPU 24a. Thereafter, when an ending designation command is inputted from the main CPU 21a, the overall control CPU 22a outputs the inputted ending designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 23a and the sound / lamp control CPU 24a.

(3-3) Electrical Configuration of Display Control Board 23 As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 23 includes a display control CPU 23a. The display control CPU 23a includes a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown). Abbreviation) is connected. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the effect symbol variation game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 23a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 60, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 60 to execute the display effect.

  Further, the display ROM includes one kind of opening effect display effect data, 15 kinds of round effect display effect data, and one kind of ending effect display effect data used in the big hit gaming state after the effect symbol variation game. Is remembered. The display effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effects. Each round effect display effect data is stored in association with each of the first to fifteenth round effects. The display effect data for ending effect is stored in association with the ending effect. The display effect data for the opening effect, the display effect data for the round effect, and the display effect data for the ending effect indicate that the display control CPU 23a executes the opening effect, the first to fifteenth round effects, and the ending effect on the symbol display device 60. This is information for instructing.

  When a variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 22a shown in FIG. 4, the display control CPU 23a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the display RAM. Further, when an effect symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 22a, the display control CPU 23a stores the effect symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when an effect symbol right designation command is input from the overall control CPU 22a, the display control CPU 23a stores the effect symbol right designated by the command in the display RAM, and when the effect symbol designation command is input, The effect design specified by the command is stored in the display RAM.

  Thereafter, when a symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 22a, the display control CPU 23a causes the symbol display device 60 to display the symbol design on the basis of the effect symbols left, right, and center that are input at the start of the variation and stored in the display RAM. The instruction to stop is. Thereby, the designated effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 60.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 23a shown in FIG. 4 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of display effect data stored in the display ROM, and sets it. Display effect data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. Thereby, the display control CPU 23a comes to perform display control based on the variation pattern designation command and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 23a converts display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the symbol display device 60. As a result, the symbol display device 60 can perform a predetermined display (such as an effect symbol variation game) based on the symbol signal.

  Further, when an opening designation command is input, the display control CPU 23a sets (generates) the opening effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and stores the set opening effect display effect data in the storage area of the display RAM. To memorize. Thereby, the display control CPU 23a comes to perform display control based on the opening designation command and the display effect data for opening effect. When the round designation command is input, the display control CPU 23a sets (generates) any one of the 15 types of display effects data for round effects stored in the display ROM, and sets the round effect display effects that are set. Data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. Accordingly, the display control CPU 23a performs display control based on the round designation command and the display effect data for round effect. When the ending designation command is input, the display control CPU 23a sets (generates) the ending effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and stores the set ending effect display effect data in the storage area of the display RAM. It is supposed to let you. Thereby, the display control CPU 23a comes to perform display control based on the ending designation command and the display effect data for ending effect. More specifically, the display control CPU 23a converts the display effect data for opening effects, the display effect data for round effects, and the display effect data for ending effects stored in the display RAM into symbol signals and outputs the symbol signals to the symbol display device 60. . As a result, the symbol display device 60 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal.

(3-4) Electrical Configuration of Voice / Lamp Control Board 24 As shown in FIG. 4, the voice / lamp control board 24 includes a voice / lamp control CPU 24a. A ROM (not shown) and a sound / lamp RAM (not shown) are connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The voice / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light emission effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the effect symbol variation game is performed. The light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 24a to control the light emission output mode of the frame lamps 16a to 16c. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 24a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speakers 17a to 17c.

  Further, the voice / lamp ROM has one kind of opening effect effect data, 15 kinds of round effect effect data, and one kind of ending effect effect data used in the big hit game state after the effect symbol variation game. It is remembered. The effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effects. Each round effect effect data is stored in association with the first to fifteenth round effects. Ending effect data is stored in association with the ending effect. The effect data for opening effects, the effect data for round effects, and the effect data for ending effects indicate that the voice / lamp control CPU 24a instructs the frame lamps 16a to 16c and the speakers 17a to 17c to execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect. It is information to do.

  When a fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 22a shown in FIG. 4, the voice / lamp control CPU 24a stores the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. ing. Thereafter, when a symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 22a, the voice / lamp control CPU 24a instructs to stop the light emission of the frame lamps 16a to 16c and to stop the voice output of the speakers 17a to 17c. Yes.

  When a change pattern designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and sets the set light emission. The effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 24a performs the light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the frame lamps 16a to 16c. As a result, the frame lamps 16a to 16c can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a change pattern designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a shown in FIG. 4 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM. Thus, the set audio production data is stored in the storage area of the audio / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 24a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into sound signals and outputs the sound signals to the speakers 17a to 17c. As a result, the speakers 17a to 17c can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Further, when an opening designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a sets (generates) opening effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and the set opening effect effect data is set as a sound / lamp. The data is stored in a RAM storage area. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a performs light emission control and sound control based on the opening designation command and the effect data for opening effect. When the round designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a sets (generates) round effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and the set round effect effect data is stored in the sound / lamp RAM. It is made to memorize | store in a memory area. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a performs light emission control and sound control based on the round designation command and the effect data for round effect. When an ending designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a sets (generates) ending effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and the set ending effect effect data is stored in the sound / lamp RAM. It is made to memorize | store in a memory area. Accordingly, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a performs light emission control and sound control based on the ending designation command and the ending effect effect data. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a converts the effect data for opening effects, the effect data for round effects, and the effect data for ending effects stored in the sound / lamp RAM into light emission control signals and sound signals, and frame lamps. 16a to 16c and speakers 17a to 17c. As a result, the frame lamps 16a to 16c and the speakers 17a to 17c can perform predetermined light emission and audio output based on the light emission control signal and the audio signal.

  Next, a game procedure will be described.

  (A-1) First, the player launches (so-called left-handed) the game ball A1 aiming at the start winning device 51. When the game ball A1 wins the start winning device 51, a special symbol variation game for changing the special symbol is started. When the result of the special symbol variation game becomes a big hit, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is determined. .

  (A-2) Here, when the number of rounds is “10”, a big hit gaming state in which the first big winning device 52 is in the first open state is given, and one opening effect and ten round effects. And one ending effect are executed. In this case, the player continues to make a left turn to cause the first big prize device 52 to win the game ball A1. Then, when the game ball A1 wins the first grand prize winning device 52, the payout of the prize ball is performed. Thereafter, when the grant of the big hit gaming state is finished, the game returns to the game (A-1).

  (A-3) On the other hand, when the number of rounds is “15”, a big hit gaming state in which the second big winning device 81 is in the second open state is given, and one opening effect and 15 round effects. One ending effect is executed. At this time, the player launches (so-called right-handed) the game ball A1 along the route R1 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) from the terminal portion of the launch route 33 to the second grand prize winning device 81. . In this case, since the player launches the game ball A1 at a high speed by turning the operation handle 19 clockwise, the launch speed of the game ball A1 is very fast and powerful. In addition, since other members such as the game nail 35 are not planted on the route R1, the game ball A1 that has been launched by the ball striking device and entered the game area 32a maintains the strongest momentum. In other words, the game ball A1 is guided to the downstream side of the path R1 without any decrease in the momentum of the game ball A1 due to a collision with another member. Therefore, the game ball A1 that is launched by the hitting ball launcher and enters the game area 32a reaches the vicinity of the upper center of the center accessory 50 while maintaining a strong momentum. The direction of the game ball A <b> 1 is changed by colliding with the return rubber 37 and bouncing back, and is guided onto the game ball rolling surface 71 a of the game member 71. At this time, if the second large winning device 81 (lid member 82) is in the second open state, a winning path R2 (see FIG. 3) is formed, so that the game ball A1 is on the game ball rolling surface 71a. It rolls in order on the 1st guide surface 84a and the 2nd guide surface 84b, and approachs into the 2nd big winning opening 81a. Then, when the game ball A1 that has entered the second big winning opening 81a passes through the second count switch SE4, the payout of the prize ball is performed. Thereafter, when the granting of the big hit gaming state is completed, the player switches to left-handed and plays the game (A-1).

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the second big prize device 81 is arranged on the upper part of the game area 32a and is on the route R1 from the end of the launch path 33 to the second big prize device 81. Since no other members such as the game nail 35 are implanted, the distance from the terminal portion of the launch path 33 to the second big winning device 81 is shortened. As a result, the game ball A1 reaches the second grand prize winning device 81 early, so that the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be improved. In addition, when the second grand prize device 81 is operated, the game ball A1 is used as the second grand prize device 81 by using the second grand prize device 81 and the gaming member 71 that is a peripheral member of the second grand prize device 81. A winning path R2 for winning a prize is formed. As a result, the game ball A1 reliably reaches the second grand prize winning device 81, so that the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be further improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the game member 71 and the lid member 82 of the second grand prize winning device 81 are located below the region where the game ball A1 collides with the return rubber 37 (see FIG. 3). For this reason, it is easy to guide the game ball A1 that collides with the return rubber 37 and bounces back onto the game ball rolling surface 71a of the game member 71 and the first guide surface 84a and the second guide surface 84b of the lid member 82. Become. As a result, the game ball A1 reaches the second grand prize winning device 81 more reliably, and the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state can be further improved.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the flow path R3 is formed in the region between the first guide member 72 and the center accessory 50, and the flow path R3 is located on the path R1 from a point upstream of the return rubber 37. Branched. For this reason, when the momentum of the game ball A1 moving on the route R1 is weak, the game ball A1 does not win the second grand prize winning device 81 after colliding with the return rubber 37 and bounces back, It flows down the route R3. However, even in the case of flowing down the flow down path R3, the game ball A1 may be guided by the lid member 82 that blocks the flow down path R3 and win the second grand prize winning device 81. That is, even when the game ball A1 flows down the flow down path R3, the player is given a chance to win the game ball A1 in the second large winning device 81, so that the interest can be improved.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the types of the big winning devices 52 and 81 used for the big hit gaming state are changed according to the type of the big hit given. The first grand prize winning device 52 is disposed below the game area 32a, while the second grand prize winning device 81 is disposed above the game area 32a. In addition, other members such as the game nail 35 are not implanted on the route R1 from the end portion of the launch route 33 to the second grand prize winning device 81. Therefore, the distance from the end portion of the firing path 33 to the second big winning device 81 is shorter than the distance from the end portion of the firing path 33 to the first big winning device 52. Further, even when the first grand prize winning device 52 is aimed by right-handing in addition to the second big prize winning device 81, the distance from the terminal portion of the launch path 33 to the second big prize winning device 81 is the distance of the launch path 33. The distance is shorter than the distance from the terminal portion to the first big winning device 52. From the above, the time required for the launched game ball A1 to reach the big winning devices 52, 81, and the digestion speed in the big hit gaming state, changes depending on the type of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, interest can be improved. Moreover, in the present embodiment, ten round effects are executed in the big hit gaming state in which the first big winning device 52 is in the first open state, and in the big hit gaming state in which the second big winning device 81 is in the second open state. Fifteen round effects are executed. That is, since the opening mode of the big winning devices 52 and 81 changes depending on the type of the big hit gaming state, further improvement of interest can be achieved.

  In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.

  In the above embodiment, either one of the game member 71 and the second guide member 73 may be omitted. That is, the flow-down path R4 formed between the game member 71 and the second guide member 73 may not be provided. Further, the second guide member 73 may be omitted, and the flow path R4 may be formed in the right region of the gaming member 71. Alternatively, the gaming member 71 may be omitted and the second guide member 73 may be left or right. A flow-down path R4 may be formed. When the game member 71 is omitted, the second guide member 73 has a function as a “game member”. Further, when the lid member 82 is switched to the second open state, the upper end portion of the projecting portion 84 comes into contact with the left end portion of the second guide member 73, and the upper surfaces of the first guide surface 84 a and the second guide member 73. And the winning path R2 is formed.

  -The 1st guide member 72 of the said embodiment does not need to be especially, and should just be able to form path | route R1 and flow-down path | route R3. Moreover, when the 1st guide member 72 is abbreviate | omitted, the flow-down path | route R3 formed between the center accessory 50 and the game member 71 may not be.

  In the above embodiment, when a jackpot gaming state in which 10 round effects are executed is given, the first big winning device 52 is opened, and a jackpot gaming state in which 15 round effects are executed is given. In this case, the second grand prize winning device 81 is opened. However, the opening mode of the special winning devices 52 and 81 may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a jackpot gaming state in which 15 round effects are executed is granted, the first grand prize winning device 52 is opened when the first to 10th round effects are executed, and the 11th to 15th times. You may make it open | release the 2nd big prize apparatus 81, when a round production is performed. That is, two big winning devices 52 and 81 may be used in one big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the two big winning devices (the first big winning device 52 and the second big winning device 81) are arranged in the game area 32a of the game board 13, but one big winning device (first Only the two major winning devices 81) may be provided.

  -Although the 2nd big prize apparatus 81 of the said embodiment was integrally formed with the center role 50, you may form separately from the center role 50. FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the game member 71 is used as a “game member”, but a member such as a game nail or a windmill may be used as the “game member”.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of the above means 1 to 4, the winning device is provided with a lid member capable of reciprocating in the left-right direction, and the lid member receives the game ball guided into the game area. The game member has a guide surface for rolling a game ball, and the lid member comes into contact with the game member when the winning device is operated. The gaming machine is characterized in that the winning path is formed when the guide surface and the game ball rolling surface are flush with each other.

  (2) In the technical idea (1), in the upper right part of the game area, a return rubber that is repelled by the game ball launched by the hitting ball launching device and led into the game area is disposed, and the game member and The gaming machine, wherein the lid member is positioned below a region where the game ball contacts with the return rubber.

  (3) In any one of the above means 1 to 4, a game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device is provided on the winning path, and the game ball detecting means is provided in the winning path. A downstream side portion is covered with a transparent plate, and is visible from the front side of the game board through the transparent plate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 13 as game machine ... Game board 13a ... Game board surface 32a ... Game area 33 ... Launching path 33a ... Inner rail 33b ... Outer rail 35 ... Game nail 37 ... Return rubber 71 ... Game member 73 ... As game member 2nd guide member 81 ... 2nd large winning device A1 as winning device ... game ball R1 ... route R2 from reaching the end of the launch path to the second large winning device ... winning route R3 ... flowing down route

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area to which a game ball launched by the hitting ball launcher is guided;
Disposed in the game area, triggered by the results of the symbol variation games varying FIG pattern becomes a particular result, by operating so as to block the flow down path of the game ball which is divided into the play area , a gaming machine having a winning device and you allow winning game balls guided in the game area,
In the gaming area, another winning device capable of winning a game ball flowing down in the gaming area is disposed downstream of the winning device.
The number of prize balls to be paid out when winning the game ball to the winning device is larger than the number of prize balls to be paid out when winning the game ball to the other winning device,
Upon actuation of the winning device, by the disposed a gaming member to the winning device and the gaming area state, and are capable winning path formed to winning game balls guided in the game area to the winning device ,
A gaming machine , wherein a winning rate to the another winning device is reduced by blocking the flow-down path when the winning device is operated . The gaming board is disposed at the bottom of the gaming area, and includes an out port for collecting gaming balls that have not won the winning device or the other winning device,
In the gaming area,
A first route for guiding a game ball fired by the hit ball launching device to the outlet;
A second route that is different from the first route and is a route that guides the game ball fired by the hitting ball launching device to the out mouth;
Is configured,
The number of game nails present in the second route is less than the number of game nails present in the first route;
The winning device and the another winning device are arranged on the second route.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. In the upper right part of the game area, a return rubber is disposed that repels the game ball that is launched by the hitting ball launcher and guided into the game area,
The winning device is provided with a lid member capable of reciprocating in the left-right direction,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game member and the lid member are located below a position where the game ball contacts the return rubber . The game ball launched by the hitting ball launcher enters the game area after passing through a launch path generated between the inner rail and the outer rail on the game board surface,
2. A game nail for changing a direction of a game ball flowing down in the game area is not planted on a path from the end of the launch path to the winning device. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.

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