JP6749701B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

This specification discloses a technique relating to a ball game machine (also referred to as a pachinko game machine or a pachinko machine).

One form of a ball game machine is provided with a ball entrance device having a rolling area configured so that a game ball can roll (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such a ball entry device, in addition to the rolling region, a plurality of passing regions configured so that the gaming balls from the rolling region can pass through, and the gaming balls in the rolling region are distributed to any one passing region. And a sorting means. According to the ball-ball game machine of this aspect, the movement of the game ball in the rolling area can elevate the player who expects the game ball to be distributed to the desired passage area, thereby improving the fun of the game. it can.

JP, 2018-479, A

In a ball game machine, it is required to further enhance the interest of the game with a ball entrance device having a rolling area.

The technology disclosed in this specification can be implemented as the following modes. One form of ball game machine,
A ball entry device configured to accept entry of a game ball,
A ball entrance that accepts game balls
A rolling region configured so that the game ball from the ball entrance can roll irregularly,
A first passage area configured so that a game ball from the rolling area can pass,
A second passage area different from the first passage area, which is an area configured to allow the game balls from the rolling area to pass,
Distributing means arranged inside the rolling area and for allocating game balls in the rolling area to any one of the first passing area and the second passing area,
A ball entry device having
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game sphere from the entry opening into the rolling area,
Distribution detecting means for detecting distribution of the game balls from the rolling area to at least one of the first passage area and the second passage area,
Time measuring means for measuring the time from the detection by the entrance detecting means to the detection by the sorting detecting means as the staying time of the game ball entering the rolling area,
A privilege giving means for giving a point to the player as a privilege, for each stay time measured by the time measuring means, according to the length of the stay time obtained by one measurement by the time measuring means;
Equipped with.
According to the ball-ball game machine of this aspect, points added according to the length of stay of the game ball in the rolling area are given to the player as a privilege, so the game ball in the rolling area is provided. In addition to whether or not the game balls are distributed to the desired passage area, it is possible to make the player interested in how long the game ball stays in the rolling area. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the ball entrance device having the rolling area.

(1) A ball game machine according to an aspect disclosed in the present specification is a ball game machine including a ball entrance device configured to be able to receive an incoming ball of a game ball. The ball-entry device in this ball game machine is a ball-entry port for receiving the ball-in of the game ball; a rolling area in which the game ball from the ball-port is irregularly rollable; A first passage area configured to allow passage of a game ball from an area; a second passage area configured to allow passage of a game ball from the rolling area, which is different from the first passage area A passage area; and a distribution means for allocating the game balls in the rolling area to any one passage area of the first passage area and the second passage area. The ball game machine includes, in addition to a ball entrance device, ball entrance detection means for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the rolling area from the ball entrance; and the first passing area and the rolling area from the rolling area. And a distribution detection means for detecting distribution of the game balls to at least one of the second passage areas. This ball-playing machine includes time measuring means for measuring the time from the detection by the entrance detecting means to the detection by the sorting detecting means as the stay time; according to the stay time by one measurement by the time measuring means. And a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player. According to the ball-ball game machine of this form, since the player is provided with a privilege according to the staying time of the game ball staying in the rolling area, is the game ball in the rolling area distributed to a desired passing area? In addition to that, the player can be interested in how long the game ball stays in the rolling area. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the ball entrance device having the rolling area.

(2) A ball game machine according to one aspect disclosed in the present specification is a ball game machine including a ball entrance device configured to be able to receive an incoming ball of a game ball. The ball-entry device in this ball game machine is a ball-entry port for receiving the ball-in of the game ball; a rolling area in which the game ball from the ball-port is irregularly rollable; A first passage area configured to allow passage of a game ball from an area; a second passage area configured to allow passage of a game ball from the rolling area, which is different from the first passage area A passage area; and a distribution means for allocating the game balls in the rolling area to any one passage area of the first passage area and the second passage area. The ball game machine includes, in addition to a ball entrance device, ball entrance detection means for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the rolling area from the ball entrance; and the first passing area and the rolling area from the rolling area. And a distribution detection means for detecting distribution of the game balls to at least one of the second passage areas. This ball-and-ball game machine has a rolling detection means for detecting a game ball located in a predetermined area in the rolling area; and the rolling detection from the detection by the entrance detection means to the detection by the distribution detection means. A number-of-times measuring means for measuring the number of times the game ball has been detected by the means; and a privilege-giving means for granting a privilege to the player in accordance with the number of times of detection by one measurement by the number-of-times measuring means. To do. According to the ball-playing machine of this form, the player is provided with a privilege in accordance with the number of times the game ball is detected in the rolling area. Therefore, whether or not the game ball in the rolling area is distributed to a desired passing area. In addition, the player can be interested in how long the game ball stays in the rolling area. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the ball entrance device having the rolling area.

The technology disclosed in this specification can be realized in various forms different from the ball game machine. The technology disclosed in the present specification can be realized, for example, in the form of a ball game machine, a ball entry device of the ball game machine, a control method implemented in the ball game machine, a computer program, or the like.

It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a back view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a configuration of a game board. It is a perspective view showing the detailed composition of a ball entrance device. It is a top view which shows the detailed structure of a ball entrance device. It is sectional drawing which shows the detailed structure of the ball entrance apparatus seen from the arrow of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the main routine which a main control device performs. It is a flowchart which shows the stay time measurement process which a sub integrated control device performs. It is a perspective view showing the detailed composition of the ball entrance device in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows detection frequency measurement processing which a sub integrated control device performs.

A. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 2.

The pachinko machine 1 is a ball game machine connected to the card unit 60 and is also called a CR machine. The card unit 60 is configured to be able to read and write information relating to renting gaming balls with respect to a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to realize a game using a game ball by cooperating with the card unit 60. The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 2, an outer frame 10, and an inner frame 30.

The outer frame 10 of the pachinko machine 1 has a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame 10 is fixed to equipment for installing the pachinko machine 1. The outer frame 10 includes a pair of hinges 101 that support the inner frame 30 to be openable and closable.

The inner frame 30 of the pachinko machine 1 has a rectangular shape that fits inside the outer frame 10. The inner frame 30 holds each part of the pachinko machine 1 including the game board 2. The front frame 11 is supported by the inner frame 30 to be openable and closable. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 can be locked on the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18.

The front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be openable and closable on the front of the game board 2. The front frame 11 includes a transparent plate 110 located in front of the game board 2. As a result, the player can see the game board 2 through the transparent plate 110. In this embodiment, the transparent plate 110 is glass, and the front frame 11 is also called a glass frame. The front frame 11 includes a speaker 112 and a decoration lamp 113. The speaker 112 outputs a sound according to the game state. The decoration lamp 113 emits light according to the game state.

The inner frame 30 includes an upper plate 12, a lower plate 13, a firing handle 14, a game button 15, and a jog dial 16 in addition to the front frame 11. The upper plate 12 is located below the front frame 11. The upper plate 12 is configured to be able to store the paid game balls. The lower plate 13 is located below the upper plate 12. The lower plate 13 is configured to store the game balls overflowing from the upper plate 12. The firing handle 14 is located on the right side of the lower plate 13. The firing handle 14 receives an operation input for firing a game ball from a player. The game button 15 receives an operation input from the player according to the game state. The jog dial 16 receives an operation input from the player according to the game state.

The inner frame 30 includes a lending button 171, a settlement button 172, and a balance display 173. The lending button 171 receives an operation input for lending a game ball from the player. The settlement button 172 receives an operation input for ejecting the prepaid card from the card unit 60 from the player. The balance display 173 displays the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, a payout unit 33, and an external connection terminal plate 38 as a configuration provided on the back surface of the inner frame 30. The ball tank 31 is configured to be able to store game balls supplied from the outside of the pachinko machine 1. The tank rail 32 is configured to allow the game balls to flow down from the ball tank 31 to the payout unit 33. The payout unit 33 is configured to pay a game ball to the upper plate 12 as a prize ball or a rental ball. The external connection terminal plate 38 includes a plurality of terminals configured to be able to output signals to the outside of the pachinko machine 1.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 40, a sub integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43 as a control device provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The pachinko machine 1 includes a payout control device 41, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 as a control device provided on the back surface of the inner frame 30. In FIG. 2, the firing control device 44 is hidden by the payout control device 41. Details of these control devices will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 includes an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 that define a substantially circular game area 20. The game ball flows into the game area 20 after being driven into the game area 20 along the outer rail 201. In the game area 20, a plurality of game nails for adjusting the flow of the game balls are planted. A center case 200 is provided in the center of the game area 20. In the center case 200, an effect symbol display device 21 that displays effect symbols is incorporated. Around the performance symbol display device 21 in the center case 200, a passage for flowing down the game ball is formed.

The game board 2 includes a plurality of normal winning openings 27 and an outlet 203 as a configuration provided in the game area 20. The normal winning opening 27 is a winning opening that receives a game ball. The out port 203 is an opening that is provided in the lower portion of the game area 20 and collects game balls from the game area 20. The game board 2 is provided in the game area 20, and further has a starting gate 22, a first special figure starting port 23A, a second special figure starting port 23B, an opening/closing member 23M, and a first big winning opening. 24 and a second special winning opening 25 are provided.

The starting gate 22 is configured to be able to detect passage of a game ball. When the starting gate 22 detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery based on a normal symbol is carried out. In the present embodiment, the starting gate 22 is located on the right side of the center case 200.

The opening/closing member 23M is configured to be able to open and close the passage of the game ball connected to the second special figure starting port 23B. The opening/closing member 23M is in an open state for a predetermined time only when "winning" is achieved by a lottery based on a normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the opening/closing member 23M corresponds to a blade portion of a so-called tulip type ordinary electric accessory. In the present embodiment, the opening/closing member 23M is located below the starting gate 22.

The first special figure starting port 23A is a starting port that receives a game ball. When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23A, a lottery based on the first special symbol is carried out. The first special figure starting port 23A is configured to always enter a game ball regardless of the game state. Therefore, the constant ball entrance rate to the first special figure starting port 23A is constant. In the present embodiment, the first special figure starting port 23A is located below the center of the center case 200.

The second special figure starting port 23B is a starting port that accepts entry of a game ball. The opening of the opening/closing member 23M allows the second special figure starting opening 23B to receive a game ball. Therefore, in the second special figure starting port 23B, the ball entrance rate changes according to the open/closed state of the opening/closing member 23M. In the present embodiment, the second special figure starting port 23B is integrally formed with the opening/closing member 23M, and is located below the starting gate 22.

The first big winning opening 24 is a winning opening configured to be opened and closed by a plate-shaped member. When the lottery with the first special symbol and the second special symbol is "small hit", the first big winning opening 24 is opened in a predetermined operation pattern as "small hit game". In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 24 is located below the second special figure starting opening 23B.

The second special winning opening 25 is a winning opening that can be opened and closed by a plate-shaped member. When the lottery based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol is "big hit", the second big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined operation pattern as "big hit game". In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 25 is located below the first special winning opening 24.

The game board 2 is configured to flow down the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 24, a passage 210, a distribution rotator 220, a passage 230, a ball entrance device 250, and a first specific area switch 271. And a second specific area switch 272.

The passage 210 is configured to allow a game ball to flow down from the inside of the first special winning opening 24 to the distribution rotor 220. The passage 210 is provided with a first big winning count switch 506 that detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 24. The passage 210 has an intake port 212 on the downstream side of the first prize winning count switch 506 and in front of the distribution rotor 220. In one small hit game, only one of the plurality of game balls that entered the first big winning opening 24 is held in the concave portion 222 of the sorting rotor 220, and the other game balls are inserted in the intake port 212. It is captured. The inlet 212 is provided with a detection switch 212S. The detection switch 212S is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the intake port 212. The detection switch 212S outputs a detection signal to the main controller 40.

The distribution rotor 220 has a columnar shape having a recess 222. The distribution rotor 220 is located below the passage 210. The distribution rotor 220 is configured to be rotatable. The drive motor 220M drives the distribution rotor 220 based on a control signal from the main controller 40.

In the small hitting game by lottery of the first special symbol, if a predetermined time has passed (for example, 5 seconds have passed since the first special winning opening 24 was closed), the sorting rotor 220, the concave portion 222 the passage 230 Rotate to the left until it connects to. By connecting the recess 222 to the passage 230, the game ball held in the recess 222 flows down to the passage 230. After that, the recess 222 is rotated in the reverse direction to return to the position where the recess 222 is connected to the passage 210.

The passage 230 is configured to allow a game ball to flow down from the sorting rotor 220 to the ball entrance device 250. A detection switch 236 is provided in the passage 230. The detection switch 236 is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the passage 230. The detection switch 236 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 40.

The ball entry device 250 is configured to be able to accept entry of a game ball. In the present embodiment, the ball entering device 250 is configured to be able to receive the ball entering the game ball flowing down from the passage 230. The ball entrance device 250 is provided with a first specific area switch 271.

The first specific area switch 271 is a sensor that detects passage of a game ball in the first specific area of the ball entrance device 250. The first specific area switch 271 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 40. When the first specific area switch 271 detects a game ball, the pachinko machine 1 shifts from the small hit game to the big hit game.

In the small hitting game by lottery of the second special symbol, when a predetermined time has passed (for example, 5 seconds after the first special winning opening 24 is closed), the sorting rotor 220, the concave portion 222 is second. Rotate to the right to connect to a specific area. By connecting the recess 222 to the second specific region, the game ball held in the recess 222 flows down to the second specific region switch 272. After that, the recess 222 is rotated in the reverse direction to return to the position where the recess 222 is connected to the passage 210.

The second specific area switch 272 is a sensor that detects passage of a game ball in the second specific area. The second specific area switch 272 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 40. When the second specific area switch 272 detects a game ball, the pachinko machine 1 shifts from the small hit game to the big hit game.

Regarding the lottery based on the first special symbol, the big hit probability of being a "big hit" is "1/300", and the small hit probability of being a "small hit" is "1/80". The maximum number of reserved memories relating to the first special symbol is four.

Regarding the lottery based on the second special symbol, the jackpot probability of "big hit" is "1/300", and the small hit probability of "small hit" is "1/2". The maximum number of reserved memories regarding the second special symbol is 0. In other words, the reserved storage regarding the second special symbol is not executed.

In the small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens the first big winning opening 24 once and closes the first big winning opening 24 in accordance with a lapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls. After closing the first big winning opening 24, the pachinko machine 1 finishes the small hitting game.

In the big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 continues the predetermined number of rounds, with the operation from the opening of the second special winning opening 25 to the closing according to the lapse of a predetermined time or the predetermined number of incoming balls as one round. After finishing a predetermined number of rounds, the pachinko machine 1 finishes the big hit game.

When a big hit in the lottery by the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the pachinko machine 1 shifts the game state after the big hit game to a time-reduced game (time saving game). After making a small hit in the lottery with the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the game shifts to the big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 shifts the game state after the big hit game to the normal game with a probability of "1/2". , With a probability of "1/2", the game shifts to a time saving game. In the time saving game, the pachinko machine 1 shortens the variation time of the normal symbol from the normal game, and extends the opening time of the opening/closing member 23M from the normal game.

In the present embodiment, with respect to the lottery based on the ordinary symbols, the hit probability of "hit" is "1/2" in both the normal game and the time saving game. The opening time of the opening/closing member 23M is "0.1 seconds" in the normal game and "2.0 seconds" in the time saving game.

After starting the time saving game, the pachinko machine 1 ends the time saving game if any one of the following three conditions is satisfied.
Condition 1: The total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times Condition 2: The number of changes of the first special symbol is 5 times Condition 3: The number of changes of the second special symbol is 1 time

The game board 2 further includes a first special figure display device 28A, a second special figure display device 28B, a first special figure reservation number display device 281, a second special figure reservation number display device 282, and a normal symbol display. The device 29 and the general-use-holding number display device 291 are provided. The first special symbol display device 28A displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display device 28B displays the second special symbol. The first special figure reservation number display device 281 displays the number of reservation memories related to the first special symbol. The second special figure reservation number display device 282 displays the number of reservation memories related to the second special symbol. In the present embodiment, since the reserved storage related to the second special symbol is not executed, the second special symbol reservation number display device 282 does not function. In another embodiment, when the pending storage regarding the second special symbol is not carried out, the pachinko machine 1 may not include the second special figure reserved number display device 282. The normal symbol display device 29 displays a normal symbol. The normal figure reservation number display device 291 displays the number of reservation storages related to the normal symbols.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entrance device 250. FIG. 5 is a top view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entrance device 250. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the detailed configuration of the ball entrance device 250 as viewed from the arrow F6-F6 in FIG.

The ball entry device 250 is configured to be able to accept entry of a game ball. The ball entrance device 250 includes a ball entrance 251, a rolling area 252, a side wall 254, a rotary blade 256, an electric motor 257, a first passage area 258, and a second passage area 259.

The ball entrance 251 of the ball entrance device 250 receives the entry of the game ball into the rolling area 252. The ball entrance 251 constitutes the terminal end of the passage 230. The ball entrance 251 is located above the rolling area 252. The game ball flowing down the passage 230 passes through the ball entrance 251 and then falls into the rolling area 252 due to gravity.

The rolling area 252 of the ball entrance device 250 is configured such that the game balls from the ball entrance 251 can roll irregularly. The rolling region 252 forms a concave (mortar-shaped) spherical surface that opens upward. Thereby, the game ball in the rolling area 252 is configured to be able to roll at an irregular speed and direction. FIG. 5 shows an example of a trajectory TJ along which the game ball PB from the ball entrance 251 rolls in the rolling area 252.

The side wall 254 of the ball entrance device 250 is a wall provided upward from the upper end of the rolling region 252. The side wall 254 is provided between the first passage region 258 and the second passage region 259, and between the two second passage regions 259. The side wall 254 prevents the game ball from spilling from the rolling area 252.

The rotary blade 256 of the ball entrance device 250 has a shape in which the blade protrudes from the rotary shaft. The rotary vane 256 is configured to be rotatable by an electric motor 257. The rotary vane 256 is provided in the rolling area 252. The rotary vane 256 repels the game ball PB in the rolling area 252. As a result, the game ball PB rolls at an irregular speed and direction in the rolling area 252. The game ball PB rolling in the rolling area 252 finally enters either the first passing area 258 or the second passing area 259. Therefore, the rotary blade 256 functions as a distribution unit that distributes the game ball PB in the rolling area 252 to one of the first passing area 258 and the second passing area 259.

In the present embodiment, the structure of the ball entrance device 250 is designed so that the stay time of the game ball PB in the rolling area 252 is between about 10 seconds and about 2 minutes. The probability that the game ball PB in the rolling area 252 is distributed to the first passing area 258 is constant regardless of the staying time of the game ball PB in the rolling area 252.

The number of rotary vanes 256 in the rolling area 252 may be one or more. In this embodiment, the rolling region 252 is provided with three rotary vanes 256. The plurality of rotary blades 256 are in a positional relationship such that they do not contact each other. The plurality of rotary blades 256 are in a positional relationship capable of contacting each of the game balls PB located at the bottom of the rolling region 252.

In the present embodiment, the three rotary vanes 256 rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above. The rotating direction of the rotary blade 256 may be clockwise, may be a mixture of clockwise and counterclockwise, or may be a mode in which clockwise and counterclockwise are alternately switched. .. In the present embodiment, the rotary blade 256 is rotating at a constant rotation speed. In other embodiments, the rotation speed of the rotary vanes 256 may be varied or may be different for each of the three rotary vanes 256.

The electric motor 257 of the ball entrance device 250 drives the rotary vane 256. The electric motor 257 drives the rotating blades 256 based on the control signal from the main controller 40.

The first passage area 258 in the ball entrance device 250 is a first specific area configured so that the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 can pass therethrough. The first passage area 258 is connected to the upper end of the rolling area 252. A first specific area switch 271 is provided in the first passage area 258. The first specific area switch 271 is a sensor that detects passage of the game ball PB in the first passage area 258. The first specific area switch 271 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 40. When the game ball PB passes through the first passage area 258, the pachinko machine 1 shifts from the small hit game by the lottery of the first special symbol to the big hit game. The game ball PB that has passed through the first passing area 258 is taken as it is.

The second passage area 259 in the ball entrance device 250 is an area configured such that the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 can pass through. The second passage area 259 is an area different from the first specific area. The second passage area 259 is connected to the upper end of the rolling area 252. In the present embodiment, the ball entrance device 250 is provided with two second passage areas 259. The number of second passage areas 259 may be one or more. A detection switch 274 is provided in the second passage area 259. The detection switch 274 is a sensor that detects passage of the game ball PB in the second passage area 259. The detection switch 274 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 40. Even if the game ball PB passes through the second passage area 259, the pachinko machine 1 does not change the game state. Shift to normal game. The game ball PB that has passed through the second passing area 259 is taken as it is.

The main control device 40 functions as a ball entrance detecting means for detecting the entrance of the game ball PB into the rolling area 252 from the ball entrance 251. The main controller 40 detects the entry of the game ball PB from the entry port 251 into the rolling area 252 based on the detection signal from the detection switch 236.

Main controller 40 functions as a distribution detection unit that detects distribution of game balls PB from rolling area 252 to at least one of first passage area 258 and second passage area 259. In the present embodiment, the main controller 40 distributes the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 to the first passing area 258 and the shaking of the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 to the second passing area 259. Detect both minutes and. Main controller 40 detects the distribution of game balls PB from rolling area 252 to first passing area 258 based on the detection signal from first specific area switch 271. Main controller 40 detects the distribution of game balls PB from rolling area 252 to second passage area 259 based on the detection signal from detection switch 274.

The sub integrated control device 42 functions as a time measurement unit that measures the time from the detection by the ball detection unit to the detection by the distribution detection unit as a stay time Ts during which the game ball PB stays in the rolling area 252. The sub integrated control device 42 measures the stay time Ts based on a control command from the main control device 40 functioning as a ball entrance detecting means and a distribution detecting means.

The sub integrated control device 42 functions as a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player in accordance with the stay time Ts measured once by the time measuring unit. In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 gives points to the player as a privilege according to the stay time Ts, and differs from the normal effect carried out in the effect symbol display device 21 according to the accumulated points. It instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to execute the privilege effect.

The point, which is a privilege for the player, is configured to be communicable with the mobile terminal through cooperation (so-called “mobile interlocking service”) between the mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone and tablet terminal) owned by the player and the pachinko machine 1 It can be stored on a web server. Saving of points in the web server is performed by capturing an image of the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect pattern display device 21 with a mobile terminal and transmitting the information included in the two-dimensional code from the mobile terminal to the web server. The point transfer from the web server to the pachinko machine 1 is carried out by the player inputting the password issued from the web server and displayed on the mobile terminal to the pachinko machine 1.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. The main control device 40 that controls the game is the center, and the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided as sub control devices. Each of the main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like, and these control devices are all controlled by the CPU. Due to the interrupt signal of 2 ms cycle or 4 ms cycle, a program including a main routine and a subroutine installed in the ROM is started, and various controls are executed. The firing control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM and the like.

The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the gaming facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Further, in the main controller 40, a front frame closing SW (switch) for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, a design frame closing SW 502, a first special figure starting SW 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting opening 23A, a second special figure starting SW 504 for detecting a entering ball for a second special figure starting opening 23B, a starting Ordinary symbol actuation SW 505 to detect the entrance to the gate 22, the first big winning count SW 506 to detect the entrance to the first big winning opening 24, the second big to detect the entrance to the second big winning opening 25 The detection signals of the winning count SW 507, the general winning opening SW 511 for detecting a ball entering the normal winning opening 27, etc. are input.

In addition, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program to generate various commands relating to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like, and through the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. Output of the command to the sub integrated control device 42, the effect symbol control device 43, and the first special symbol display device 28A, the second special symbol display device 28B, the first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. Display control of the reserved number display device 281, the second special figure reserved number display device 282, the normal symbol display device 29, the general figure reserved number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main controller 40 is connected to a first special winning opening solenoid 512, a second special winning opening solenoid 513, and an ordinary electric role solenoid 515 via a game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the first big winning opening solenoid 512 or the second big winning opening solenoid 513 is controlled to open the first big winning opening 24 or the second big winning opening 25. Further, by controlling the ordinary electric part solenoid 515, the opening and closing operation of the ordinary electric part of the second special figure starting port 23B is performed. The output signal from the main controller 40 is output to the test signal terminal as well, and a control signal such as a pattern change and a big hit is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38. Two-way communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.

The payout control device 41 detects a ball out SW 520 that detects that the ball tank has become empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534, and a payout SW 522 that detects that a game ball has been paid out. The detection signal of the full SW 523 or the like for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full is input. In addition, the payout motor 521 is operated in response to a command sent from the main controller 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, the card unit 60 is electrically connected to the card unit 60 via the CR unit terminal plate 535, receives the lending request by the ball lending and settlement SWs 171 and 172 and the operation signal of the settlement request via the balance indicator 173, and receives the operation signal from the card unit 60. Data is transmitted and received, and the payout motor 521 is operated in response to the lending request signal to pay out the ball, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 60 is controlled.

The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a switch 524 for detecting the rotation operation of the firing handle, a firing stop SW 525, and a touch SW 526 for detecting that the player is in contact with (operating) the firing handle 14. Based on the command (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 526 and the game status), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 (524) and the signal of the firing stop SW 525 sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41. To control the firing motor 527 to fire and stop the game ball.

To the sub integrated control device 42, operation signals of the volume control SW, the game SW 15 for detecting the operation of the game button and the jog dial, etc. are input. Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output a sound, and controls various LEDs and various lamps 113 such as turning on and off. Further, a command for a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a display mode of a special symbol pseudo pattern is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the attached unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 according to the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

The pachinko machine carries out a winning/missing lottery of the ordinary symbol due to the entry into the starting gate 22, and starts the symbol fluctuation of the ordinary symbol display device 29. If the result of the lottery is a win, the winning result is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 29 and the general electric accessory is released. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the second special figure starting port 23B. If there is a prize in the first special map starting opening 23A or the second special drawing starting opening 23B, a random number value is extracted due to the winning, and whether the first special drawing or the second special drawing is valid based on the random number value. The determination is made, and the symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B and the effect symbol display device 21 is started. The effect symbol display device 21 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by main controller 40. The "main routine" is composed of the main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the residual processing (S111), which is started due to an interrupt signal of a 2 ms or 4 ms cycle, and first determines whether or not it is a normal interrupt ( S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written in a specific address of the RAM. If a negative determination (S100:no) is made here, initialization (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not the above normal interrupt is written in the RAM as a part of this initial setting.

If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process (S101), the big hit determination random number update process (S102), which is the random number value for the success/failure determination of the first and second special drawings, the first and second Update processing of random numbers for determining big hit symbols of special figures (S103), update processing of random numbers for hit determination of ordinary figures (S104), update processing of reach determination random numbers relating to reach of first and second special figures (S105), Random pattern determination random number update processing (S106), winning confirmation processing (S107), winning/judgment determination processing (S108), output processing (S109), fraud monitoring processing (S110) regarding the variation patterns of the first and second special maps. The initial random number updating process (S111) is looped within the remaining time until the interrupt signal is input next.

In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 updates the small hitting determination random number along with the updating process of the big hitting determining random number (step S102). In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 updates the small hit symbol determination random number in conjunction with the big hit symbol determination random number updating process (step S103).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a stay time measuring process executed by the sub integrated control device 42. The sub integrated control device 42 repeatedly executes the stay time measuring process at a predetermined timing.

After starting the stay time measurement process, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a game ball has newly entered the rolling area 252 of the ball entrance device 250 (step S712). The sub integrated control device 42 determines the entry of a new game ball into the rolling area 252, based on the control command from the main control device 40 functioning as the entry detection means. The control command from the main control device 40 includes information indicating the entrance timing when the game ball enters the rolling area 252 from the entrance 251.

When a game ball newly enters the rolling area 252 (step S712: "YES"), the sub integrated control device 42 sets the ball entry timing at which the game ball enters the rolling area 252 from the ball entrance 251. It is stored (step S714). After storing the ball entry timing (step S714), the sub integrated control device 42 starts displaying the stay time Ts of the game ball (step S716). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to display the stay time Ts on the effect symbol display device 21. In the present embodiment, the staying time Ts is displayed in real time on the effect symbol display device 21. After starting the display of the stay time Ts (step S716), the sub integrated control device 42 ends the stay time measurement process, and returns to the main routine.

When the game ball has not newly entered the rolling area 252 (step S712: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 42 moves the rolling area 252 to the first passing area 258 or the second passing area 259. It is determined whether or not the game balls have been distributed to (step S722). The sub integrated control device 42 determines the distribution of the game balls from the rolling area 252 based on the control command from the main control device 40 which functions as the distribution detection means. The control command of main controller 40 includes information indicating the distribution timing when the game balls are distributed from rolling area 252 to first passage area 258 or second passage area 259.

When the game balls are not distributed from the rolling area 252 (step S722: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 42 ends the stay time measuring process and returns to the main routine. On the other hand, when the game balls are distributed from the rolling area 252 (step S722: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 42 moves from the rolling area 252 to the first passing area 258 or the second passing area 259. The distribution timing at which the game balls are distributed is stored (step S724).

After storing the distribution timing (step S724), the sub integrated control device 42 functions as a time measuring unit to calculate the time from the oldest ball entry timing to the distribution timing as the stay time Ts (step S726). ). After calculating the staying time Ts (step S726), the sub integrated control device 42 erases the oldest entry timing and distribution timing (step S727). As described above, in the present embodiment, when two or more game balls enter the ball entering device 250 that can normally enter only one game ball, the sub integrated control device 42 is distributed first. The stay time Ts can be calculated by handling the game ball as a game ball that has entered first. In this embodiment, the structure of the ball entrance device 250 is designed so that the stay time Ts is between about 10 seconds and about 2 minutes.

After deleting the entry timing and the distribution timing (step S727), the sub integrated control device 42 functions as a privilege granting means, thereby granting the privilege to the player according to the stay time Ts measured once. The privilege granting process (step S730) is executed. In the present embodiment, in the privilege granting process (step S730), the sub integrated control device 42 grants points to the player as a privilege according to the stay time Ts. In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to display the stay time Ts and the currently acquired points on the effect symbol display device 21.

In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 gives +10 points every 20 seconds that the stay time Ts has elapsed. In another embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 may give +1 point each time the stay time Ts is 1 second.

The timing of granting the privilege may be during execution of the privilege granting process (step S730) or after completion of the privilege granting process (step S730). For example, the sub integrated control device 42 may give +10 points each time the stay time Ts displayed in real time elapses 20 seconds. When the cumulative points exceed 1000 points, the sub integrated control device 42 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to perform a special effect different from the normal effect performed in the effect symbol display device 21. The timing for performing the privilege effect may be during execution of the privilege granting process (step S730) or after the privilege granting process (step S730) is completed. After executing the privilege granting process (step S730), the sub integrated control device 42 ends the display of the stay time Ts (step S738). After that, the sub integrated control device 42 ends the stay time measuring process and returns to the main routine.

According to the first embodiment described above, since the benefit is given to the player according to the stay time Ts during which the game ball stays in the rolling area 252, the game ball in the rolling area 252 becomes a desired passing area. In addition to whether or not they are distributed, it is possible to make the player interested in how long the game ball stays in the rolling area 252. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the ball entrance device 250 having the rolling area 252.

B. Second Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the configuration of the ball entrance device and the privilege granting are different.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entrance device 250B in the second embodiment. 250B is the same as the ball entrance device 250 of the first embodiment, except that a plurality of contact sensors 260 are provided inside the side wall 254. The plurality of contact sensors 260 are arranged all around the side wall 254. In the example of FIG. 10, 13 contact sensors 260 are provided over the entire circumference of the side wall 254. The contact sensor 260 is a rolling detection unit that detects a game ball located in a region along the side wall 254 in the rolling region 252. In the present embodiment, the contact sensor 260 is a sensor that detects contact with the game ball. The plurality of contact sensors 260 output detection signals to the sub integrated control device 42. The contact sensor 260 outputs a detection signal for each contact with the game ball.

The sub integrated control device 42 functions as a number-of-times measuring unit that measures the number of times Nd of detection of the game ball detected by the rolling detection unit from the detection by the ball detection unit to the detection by the distribution detection unit. The sub integrated control device 42 measures the number of times of detection Nd based on the control command from the main control device 40 functioning as the incoming ball detection means and the distribution detection means, and the detection signals from the plurality of contact sensors 260.

The sub integrated control device 42 functions as a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player in accordance with the number of times of detection Nd by one measurement by the number of times measuring unit. In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 gives points to the player as a privilege according to the number of times of detection Nd, and differs from the normal effect performed in the effect symbol display device 21 according to the accumulated points. It instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to execute the privilege effect.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the detection frequency measurement process executed by the sub integrated control device 42. The sub integrated control device 42 repeatedly executes the detection number measurement process at a predetermined timing.

After starting the detection number measurement processing, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a new game ball has entered the rolling area 252 of the ball entrance device 250 (step S812). The sub integrated control device 42 determines the entry of a new game ball into the rolling area 252, based on the control command from the main control device 40 functioning as the entry detection means. The control command from the main control device 40 includes information indicating the entrance timing when the game ball enters the rolling area 252 from the entrance 251.

When a game ball newly enters the rolling area 252 (step S812: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 42 sets the detection number Nd to the value “0” (step S814). After that, the sub integrated control device 42 starts displaying the number of detections Nd (step S716). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to display the detection number Nd on the effect symbol display device 21. In the present embodiment, the number of detections Nd is displayed on the production symbol display device 21 in real time.

After the display of the number of times of detection Nd is started (step S815), or when the game ball has not newly entered the rolling area 252 (step S812: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 42 rolls. It is determined whether the game ball in the area 252 is newly detected by the contact sensor 260 (step S816). The sub integrated control device 42 determines, based on the detection signal from the contact sensor 260, whether or not the game ball in the rolling area 252 is newly detected by the contact sensor 260. When the game ball in the rolling area 252 is newly detected by the contact sensor 260 (step S816: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 42 adds (increments) the value “1” to the number of detections Nd (step). S818).

After incrementing the detection number Nd (step S818), or when the game ball in the rolling area 252 is not newly detected by the contact sensor 260 (step S816: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 42 transfers It is determined whether or not the game balls have been distributed from the moving area 252 to the first passing area 258 or the second passing area 259 (step S822). The sub integrated control device 42 determines the distribution of the game balls from the rolling area 252 based on the control command from the main control device 40 which functions as the distribution detection means. The control command of main controller 40 includes information indicating the distribution timing when the game balls are distributed from rolling area 252 to first passage area 258 or second passage area 259.

When the game balls are distributed from the rolling area 252 (step S822: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 42 functions as a privilege granting means, and thereby the player according to the number of detections Nd by one measurement. The privilege granting process (step S830) of granting a privilege to the user is executed. In the present embodiment, in the privilege granting process (step S830), the sub integrated control device 42 grants points to the player as a privilege in accordance with the number of detections Nd. In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to display the number of detections Nd and the current acquired points on the effect symbol display device 21.

In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 gives +10 points for every five times according to the number of detections Nd. In another embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 may give +1 point for each time according to the number of detections Nd. In another embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 may add points according to a detection signal from a predetermined contact sensor 260 and subtract points according to a detection signal from another contact sensor 260. ..

The timing of granting the privilege may be during execution of the privilege granting process (step S830) or after completion of the privilege granting process (step S830). For example, the sub integrated control device 42 may give +10 points each time the detection count Nd displayed in real time becomes a multiple of 5. When the cumulative points exceed 1000 points, the sub integrated control device 42 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to perform a special effect different from the normal effect performed in the effect symbol display device 21. The timing for performing the privilege effect may be during execution of the privilege granting process (step S830) or after the privilege granting process (step S830) is completed. After executing the privilege granting process (step S830), the sub integrated control device 42 ends the display of the detection number Nd (step S838). After that, or when the game balls are not distributed from the rolling area 252 (step S822: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 42 ends the detection number measurement process and returns to the main routine.

According to the second embodiment described above, since the player is provided with a privilege in accordance with the number of times Nd of detection of the game ball in the rolling area 252, the game ball in the rolling area 252 is distributed to a desired passing area. In addition to whether or not, the player can be interested in how long the game ball stays in the rolling area 252. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the ball entrance device 250B having the rolling area 252.

C. Other Embodiments The technology disclosed in the present specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples, and modified examples, and can be realized with various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modified examples, those corresponding to the technical features in each mode described in the summary of the invention solve part or all of the above problems. In order to achieve this, or to achieve some or all of the above effects, it is possible to appropriately replace and combine. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification can be deleted as appropriate. For example, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in a pachinko machine base, the enclosed game balls are shot toward a game area of a game board, and the shot game balls are collected and collected. It may be applied to an enclosed type pachinko machine in which a predetermined number of game balls inside are cyclically used by firing the ball again to play a game.

The rolling area in the ball entry device is not limited to the above-described configuration of the rolling area 252, and may be any rolling area in which the game balls are irregularly rollable. The term "irregular rolling" refers to a mode of rolling at an irregular speed and direction, a mode of rolling at an irregular speed while flowing down in a constant direction, and an irregular state while flowing down at a constant speed. It includes a mode of rolling in various directions.

The ball can be entered into the ball entering device only when a specific condition is satisfied, or it can be always entered. For example, when the entrance 251 of the entrance device 250 is configured to be always enterable, the first passage area 258 is configured as a starting opening and the second passage area 259 is a normal winning opening, an outlet, or It may be configured as an outlet for returning to the game area 20. In addition, when the entrance 251 of the entrance device 250 is configured inside the big winning opening, the first passage area 258 is a V area for shifting from the small hit to the big hit, or a special symbol and normal after the big hit game ends. It may be configured as a probability variation region that changes the probability of at least one of the symbols to a high probability. The relationship between the first passage area 258 and the second passage area 259 is more advantageous to the player when it is distributed to the first passage area 258 than when it is distributed to the second passage area 259. It is a relationship that shifts to a state or a relationship that is likely to shift to a state advantageous to the player.

The distribution means preferably has a configuration that does not change over time and performs a constant operation, and such a distribution means preferably makes the movement of the game ball in the rolling region irregular.

The distribution in the ball entry device is preferably carried out in a state where only one game ball is rolling in the rolling area. The distribution in the ball entrance device may be performed in a state where two or more game balls are rolling in the rolling area.

The privilege granting process (steps S730 and S830) may be performed in each of the case of entering the first passage area 258 and the case of entering the second passage area 259. The configuration may be implemented only when the ball enters the first passage area 258.

The privilege granting process (step S730) may be performed in the stay time measuring process, or may be performed at a different timing from the stay time measuring process. The bonus may be given to the player based on a combination with the establishment of other additional conditions in addition to the condition regarding the stay time Ts.

The privilege granting process (step S830) may be performed in the detection number measurement process or may be performed at a timing different from the detection number measurement process. The bonus may be given to the player based on a combination with the establishment of another additional condition in addition to the condition regarding the number of detections Nd.

The privilege for the player may be a change in the game performance, or save the game history by the function of linking with the mobile terminal, display the game ranking, download the privilege image, or download the privilege video, or download to the privilege website. Access information may be used.

The pachinko machine 1 may be configured so that the administrator who manages the pachinko machine 1 can select the probability that the extracted random number value will be a big hit from a plurality of big hit probabilities. For example, in the case of a configuration that can be selected from 6 stages of jackpot probability, 1/300 in setting 1, 1/295 in setting 2, 1/290 in setting 3, 1/285 in setting 4, 1/280 in setting 5, The setting 6 is 1/275, and the small hit probability that the extracted random value is determined to be a small hit may not be changeable. In such a form, when the points given as a privilege exceed a predetermined value, an effect suggesting the setting of the current jackpot probability may be carried out, or the current setting of the jackpot probability may be an even number (setting 2, A production that suggests that either setting 4 or 6) or an odd number (setting 1, setting 3, or setting 5) may be carried out, or the current setting may be set at any number of steps or more. You may implement the production which suggests that there is.

In the first and second embodiments, the detection signal from the detection switch 236 may be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and the detection signal from the first specific area switch 271 may be transmitted via the main control device 40. It may be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, or the detection signal from the detection switch 274 may be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

1...Pachinko machine 10...Outer frame 11...Front frame 12...Upper plate 13...Lower plate 14...Shooting handle 15...Game button 16...Jog dial 18...Cylinder lock 20...Game area 21...Direction symbol display device 22...Starting gate 23A ... 1st special figure starting port 23B... 2nd special figure starting port 23M... Opening/closing member 24... 1st special winning opening 25... 2nd special winning opening 27... Ordinary winning opening 28A... 1st special drawing display device 28B... 2nd Special symbol display device 29... Ordinary symbol display device 30... Inner frame 31... Ball tank 32... Tank rail 33... Dispensing unit 38... External connection terminal plate 40... Main control device 41... Dispensing control device 42... Sub integrated control device 43... Production design control device 44... Launch control device 45... Power supply board 60... Card unit 101... Hinge 110... Transparent plate 112... Speaker 113... Decorative lamp 171... Lending button 172... Settlement button 173... Balance indicator 200... Center case 201... Outer rail 202... Inner rail 203... Out port 210... Passage 212... Intake port 220... Distribution rotor 222... Recess 230... Passage 236... Detection switch 250... Ball entrance device 250B... Ball entrance device 251... Ball entrance 252 ... Rolling area 254... Side wall 256... Rotating blade 257... Electric motor 258... First passing area 259... Second passing area 260... Contact sensor 271... First specific area switch 272... Second specific area switch 274... Detection Switch 281... 1st special figure reservation number display device 282... 2nd special figure reservation number display device 291... General figure reservation number display device 500... Hall computer 506... 1st prize winning count switch 512... 1st prize winning solenoid 513 …Second winning hole solenoid 515…Normal electric role solenoid 521…Payout motor 524…Switch 527…Launching motor 530…Back wiring relay terminal board 531…Game board relay terminal board 532…Direction relay terminal board 533…Design display device relay Terminal plate 534... Dispensing relay terminal plate 535... CR unit terminal plate

Claims (2)

A ball entry device configured to accept entry of a game ball,
A ball entrance that accepts game balls
A rolling area configured so that the game ball from the ball entrance can roll irregularly,
A first passage area configured so that a game ball from the rolling area can pass,
A second passage area different from the first passage area, which is an area configured to allow the game balls from the rolling area to pass,
Distributing means arranged inside the rolling area and having a distribution means for sorting game balls in the rolling area into one of the first passing area and the second passing area A device,
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game sphere from the entry opening into the rolling area,
A ball-ball game machine comprising: a distribution detection unit that detects distribution of a game ball from the rolling area to at least one of the first passage area and the second passage area,
Time measuring means for measuring the time from the detection by the entrance detecting means to the detection by the sorting detecting means as the staying time of the game ball entering the rolling area ,
A privilege granting unit for granting to the player, as a privilege , points to be added for each stay time measured by the time measuring unit according to the length of the stay time measured once by the time measuring unit. A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by being provided. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further performing a bonus effect different from a normal effect according to the accumulated points of the points given for each of the stay times measured by the time measuring means. A ball game machine characterized by comprising means for

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