JP6782989B2 - Bullet game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine that determines whether or not a game ball enters the starting port and executes a big hit game when the result of the determination is a big hit.

In a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a hit / fail judgment is made when a game ball launched in the game area enters the starting port, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, a large hit is made. Some perform a jackpot game that opens the winning opening. In such a configuration, the player is entertained by notifying the result of the hit / fail determination by the effect display on the effect symbol display device.

In such a conventional configuration, since the result of the hit / fail judgment is notified by the effect display on the effect symbol display device, various effect displays are performed depending on the model, but all of them are merely effects, so that the effect of improving the interest of the game is improved. There was a limit to.
On the other hand, for example, in Patent Document 1, when a game ball that has entered an entrance provided in a game area is stored and a notice effect for notifying the result of a hit / fail judgment is executed, the stored game ball is used as a rolling plate. A configuration has been proposed in which the advance notice effect is performed by the movement of a game ball that is released upward and rolls on the rolling plate. Since such a configuration gives notice of the result of the winning / failing determination by the movement of the game ball, it is possible to provide an interesting feature different from the effect display on the effect pattern display device described above, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-239251

By the way, the configuration of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is to give a notice effect by the movement of the game ball on the rolling plate, and the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the number of game balls released on the rolling plate. We will give a notice production. In such a configuration, the player can easily understand that the movement of the game ball on the rolling plate is merely an effect and does not affect the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (result of the hit / fail determination). In this case, although the player's interest can be strongly attracted to the content of the advance notice effect, the player's interest in the movement of the game ball leading to the execution of the advance notice effect is likely to be reduced, and the movement of the game ball. The fun of using is not fully exhibited. For this reason, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, there is a limit to the effect of improving the interest of the game by the movement of the game ball.

The present invention proposes a ball game machine that makes it easy for a player to assume that the movement of a game ball is related to the determination of whether or not it is a big hit, and can improve the interest of the game.

The present invention provides the player with a predetermined gain when the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means and the hit / miss determination by the hit / fail determination means are a big hit due to the entry of the game ball into the starting port. In a ball game machine equipped with a jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game capable of providing a ball, a ball game machine provided with a ball entry port on which a game ball launched into a game area can enter, and through the entry slot The internal operating area in which the game ball is inserted is provided with the starting port, and the communication port and the non-communication port arranged in the internal operating area and provided so that the game ball can enter the ball are provided. A first distribution means for entering a game ball entered from the entry port and a game ball arranged below the first distribution means in the internal operating region to enter any of the balls. A second distribution means for inserting a game ball inserted into the communication port into either the start port or the non-start port provided as possible, and the second distribution of the internal operating region. An actuating ball provided below the means and with a third distribution means for inserting the game ball into either a specific port or a non-specific port provided so that the game ball can be inserted. The device is arranged to store the game balls that have been launched into the game area and entered into the predetermined intake port, and the game balls have entered the starting port by the second distribution means. Based on this, the stored ball supply means for supplying the stored game ball to the third distribution means and the third distribution means are supplied when the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means is a big hit. A bullet ball provided with a ball guiding means for guiding the game ball to the non-specific mouth when the result of the applicability determination is a loss, while guiding the game ball to the specific mouth. It is a game machine.

Here, the "entrance port" may have a configuration in which the game ball can always be entered, or a configuration in which the game ball is converted into a state in which the game ball can be entered and a state in which the game ball cannot be entered. Is also good. Then, as the latter entry port, a configuration in which the ball can be entered when a predetermined condition is satisfied, or a state in which the ball can be entered and a state in which the ball cannot be entered according to a predetermined conversion pattern can be converted at any time. It can be configured to be.
Further, the number of each of the "communication port" and the "non-communication port" into which the game ball is inserted by the first distribution means can be appropriately set. That is, one may be provided for each, a plurality of each may be provided, or one may be one and the other may be plural.
Similarly, the number of each of the “starting port” and the “non-starting port” into which the game ball is inserted by the second distribution means can be appropriately set. Each may be one, a plurality, one may be one and the other may be plural.
Similarly, the number of each of the “specific port” and the “non-specific port” into which the game ball is inserted by the third distribution means can be appropriately set. Each may be one, a plurality, one may be one and the other may be plural.
Further, the "intake port" may be arranged in the game area separately from the actuating ball entry device, or may be arranged in the internal actuating area of the actuating ball entry device. .. In the former case, for example, a winning port or an out port may be used as an intake port, or an intake port may be provided separately from the winning port or the out port. On the other hand, in the latter case, the non-communication port or the non-starting port may be used as the intake port, or the non-communication port or the non-starting port may be provided separately from the intake port. Furthermore, it is also possible to use the starting port as an intake port.

In such a configuration, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the game ball enters the specific mouth by the third sorting means, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a loss, the third sorting means is used. Since the game ball enters the non-specific mouth, it is suggested that the ball enters either the specific mouth or the non-specific mouth to be a big hit or a loss. That is, the player sees whether the game ball supplied to the third distribution means enters the specific port or the non-specific port when the ball enters the starting port, and whether it is a big hit or a loss. Can be known.
Then, in the configuration of the present invention, the first to third distribution means are provided side by side, and the game ball that has entered the communication port by the first distribution means reaches the second distribution means, and the second distribution means is provided. Since the game ball is supplied to the third distribution means based on the ball entering the starting port by the player, the movement of the game ball in each of the first to third distribution means is given to the player as a series of movements by the game ball. I can show you. In particular, it has a high effect of showing the player that the ball entering the starting port by the second sorting means and the ball entering the specific port or the non-specific port by the third sorting means proceed in a coordinated manner. , It is easy to make the player think that a big hit or a loss is determined by entering a ball into a specific mouth or a non-specific mouth by the third sorting means. Therefore, when the ball enters the starting port by the second distribution means, the player's attention can be strongly attracted to the movement of the game ball, which is to enter the specific port or the non-specific port.
Therefore, according to this configuration, the fun of the game of suggesting the result of the hit / miss determination by the movement of the game ball is fully exhibited, and the interest of the game can be dramatically improved.

Further, in the above-described ball game machine of the present invention, the ball guiding means is a specific mouth-entry state changing means that converts a game ball into a state in which a game ball can enter a specific mouth and a state in which the game ball cannot enter. , The above-mentioned specific case when the result of the hit / fail judgment by the non-specific mouth entry state conversion means that converts the game ball into the non-specific mouth entry state conversion means and the hit / fail judgment means is a big hit. When the specific mouth can be entered by the mouth-entry state conversion means and the non-specific mouth cannot be entered by the non-specific mouth-entry state conversion means, but the result of the applicability determination is lost. It is provided with a conversion control means for making a specific mouth in a state in which the ball cannot enter by the specific mouth entry state conversion means and a state in which the non-specific mouth can enter the ball by the non-specific mouth entry state conversion means. Certain configurations are suitable.

According to such a configuration, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, the game ball supplied to the third sorting means can be reliably and stably entered into the specific mouth, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is made. In the case of a loss, the game ball supplied to the third sorting means can be reliably and stably entered into the non-specific mouth. As a result, it is possible to accurately suggest whether the ball is a big hit or a loss by entering the ball into the specific mouth or the non-specific mouth, and it is easier to attract the player's attention to the movement of the game ball in the third distribution means. Therefore, the fun of the game, in which the result of the hit / fail judgment is shown by the movement of the game ball, can be exhibited more stably.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure explaining a part of the specification of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the jackpot game processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a jackpot game process. It is an enlarged view which shows the top ball entry device 5 and the actuation ball entry device 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow path from the upper out port 103 to the third Kroon 141. (A) is a plan view showing the first Kroon 121, and (B) is a plan view showing the second Kroon 131. It is a top view which shows the 3rd Kroon 141. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line PP of FIG. 18 showing a state of (A) guiding to a non-specific port 143 and (B) a state of guiding to a specific port 142. It is a perspective view of the third Kroon 141 which shows (A) the state which leads to a non-specific mouth 143, and (B) the state which guides to a specific mouth 142. It is a flowchart which shows the distribution operation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the distribution effect processing.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower sides of the left side thereof, and further, a front surface of the inner frame is attached to the outer frame 51. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A flat glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the flat glass 61, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game taste and alarm sounds emitted from the speakers 66 improve the taste of the game and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided in the lower part of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. To do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. Further, the lower plate 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball pulling lever (not shown) for discharging the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating the ball pulling lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box).

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CR settlement display device 95 (see FIG. 3) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 that can be operated by the player are provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 4a and 4b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. In the game area 3, the upper ball entry device 5 and the actuating ball entry device 6 are arranged vertically side by side. Since the upper ball entry device 5 and the actuating ball entry device 6 relate to the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

A right side case 20 opened vertically is provided on the right side of the actuated ball entry device 6, and inside the right side case 20, an upper prize opening 14, a lower prize opening 15, and a lower prize opening 15 are arranged. The second starting port 12 is arranged vertically. A game ball can enter the right side case 20 from the upper opening (not shown), and when the game ball enters from the upper opening, the game ball enters the upper prize opening 14 and the lower size. The ball enters the winning opening 15 or the second starting opening 12, or flows out from the lower opening (not shown) without entering either of them.

The upper prize opening device 21 provided with the upper prize opening 14 has a standing position for closing the upper prize opening 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward from the standing position to open the upper prize opening 14. An opening / closing piece (not shown) that operates to change the position is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece in the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the upper prize opening 14 in a closed state, and the tilting position is set. As a result, the game ball is opened so that the game ball can enter the upper prize opening 14. The upper prize opening device 21 includes an upper prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes an opening / closing piece, and opens / close control of the upper prize opening 14 by driving control of the upper prize opening solenoid 14b. Let me.
Further, the lower grand prize opening device 22 provided with the lower grand winning opening 15 has a standing position for closing the lower grand winning opening 15 and a state in which the lower grand winning opening 15 is opened by tilting forward from the standing position. An opening / closing piece (not shown) that operates to change the position to the tilting position is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece in the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the lower winning opening 15 and is closed. By setting the position, the game ball is opened so that the game ball can enter the lower prize opening 15. The lower prize opening device 22 is provided with a lower prize opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece, and opens and closes the lower prize opening 15 by driving control of the lower prize opening solenoid 15b. Let it be controlled.
Further, the ordinary electric accessory 23 provided with the second starting port 12 has a standing position for closing the second starting port 12 and tilting forward from the standing position to open the second starting port 12. An opening / closing piece (not shown) that operates to change the position to the tilting position is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece to the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12, and the tilting position is closed. By doing so, the game ball is opened so that the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The ordinary electric accessory 23 includes a second starting port solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece, and the second starting port 12 is opened / closed controlled by the drive control of the second starting port solenoid 12b. Let me.

Three ordinary symbol actuating gates 17 are arranged above the upper ball entry device 5, and one ordinary symbol actuating gate 17 is arranged on each of the left and right sides of the upper ball entry device 5. Has been done. Each of these normal symbol actuating gates 17 has a configuration capable of constantly passing a game ball. Further, a right winning opening 27 capable of constantly entering a game ball is arranged in the lower right of the actuated ball entry device 6, and a game ball is constantly entered in the lower left of the actuated ball entry device 6. A possible left winning opening 28 is provided. Further, out ports 16a and 16b are arranged on the left and right sides of the lowermost portion of the game area 3, respectively.

Such a game area 3 includes an upper game area 3a above the upper ball entry device 5, a right game area 3b on the right side of the upper ball entry device 5 and the actuating ball entry device 6, and the upper ball entry device 5 and operation. It is composed of a left game area 3c on the left side of the ball entry device 6. Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the right game area 3b via the upper game area 3a, the upper large winning opening 14, the lower large winning opening 15 and the above-mentioned right side case 20 are It is possible to enter either the second starting opening 12 or the right winning opening 27, and if neither of them is entered, the ball is entered into the right out opening 16a. On the other hand, when the ball flows down the left game area 3c, the ball can be entered into the left winning opening 28 described above, and if the ball is not entered, the ball is entered into the left out opening 16b.

At the lower left of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9, a second special symbol display device 10, and a first special symbol hold A number display device 18 and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are arranged.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals is not described. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, and the sub-integrated control device 83 include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 enters the first start port switch 11a for detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port 11, which will be described later, and the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Second start port switch 12a for detecting game balls, normal gate switch 17a for detecting game balls that have passed through each normal symbol operating gate 17, and upper count for counting game balls that have entered the upper prize opening 14. Switch 14a, lower count switch 15a for counting game balls that have entered the lower grand prize opening 15, right winning opening switch 27a that detects game balls that have entered the right winning opening 27, and left winning opening 28. A detection signal is input from the left winning opening switch 28a or the like that detects the game ball.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program mounted in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals and the like, and issues the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. Output to 83. Further, the main control device 80 has a normal symbol display device 7, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9, a second special symbol display device 10, and a third via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 71. (I) The lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18 and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is performed. Further, the second starting port solenoid 12b, the upper winning opening solenoid 14b, and the lower winning opening solenoid 15b are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 12 by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 12b, and controls the opening and closing of the upper winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the upper winning opening solenoid 14b. By driving and controlling the lower prize winning opening solenoid 15b, the lower winning opening 15 is controlled to open and close. Further, the main control device 80 outputs a signal for management such as a symbol variation and a big hit, and the output signal is sent to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78.

The payout control device 81 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both of them count the prize balls. ..

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in connection with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the stored amount of the game ball is small or is not stored in the ball tank (not shown), and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in accordance with this detection. When the payout control device 81 inputs signals from the full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93, the payout control device 81 drives and stops the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. The full switch 92 and the ball-out switch 93 are configured to continue to output a signal until the detected state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signal. To resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 79, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to the lending command to pay out the lending ball. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 95 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and signals from the ball lending switch 57a and the settlement switch 58a provided on the settlement display device 95 are input. The ball lending switch 57a detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch 58a detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. Further, the payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84, and sends a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined opportunity.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81 described above, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 99 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is output by the player when the launch stop switch 99. It is output by pressing. The launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and even when a launch stop signal is input, the game is played regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64. It is controlled not to fire the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes these to the data for pseudo effect control, sound control, and lamp control, and the commands for pseudo effect control will be described later. Each control part (voice control device and lamp control device) that is transmitted to the first pseudo-effect display device 31 and the second pseudo-effect display device 30 and contains data for sound control and lamp control in itself. Distribute to functional parts). Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the output of the sound from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for the lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to an effect button switch 67a for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, a jog dial sensor 68a for detecting the operation of the jog dial 68, and the like, and when each switch detects the operation by the player. , The signal is input.
The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal plate.

The power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by the electric power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is attached to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board. Supply power. This power supply board includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area 3 passes through one of the normal symbol operating gates 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 starts variable display of the normal symbol. At the same time, a winning / failing lottery is performed based on the random numbers extracted due to the passage. Then, the result of this winning / failing lottery is notified by stopping and displaying the normal symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation.
Here, if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a hit, the normal hit game in which the second starting port 12 is opened is executed after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined hit mode. This normal hit game is a game in which the opening / closing piece of the normal electric accessory 23 is opened to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Here, in the normal hit game, the opening for 0.5 seconds is executed 7 times in the non-opening extension mode, and the opening for 6 seconds is executed once in the open extension mode (see FIG. 4). Further, the normal hit game ends when the number of game balls entered into the second starting port 12 reaches 9 in either of the non-open extension mode and the open extension mode. That is, in the normal hit game, in the non-open extension mode, the operation of opening the second starting port 12 for 0.5 seconds is completed seven times, or nine game balls enter the second starting port 12. It ends when either of the above is satisfied, and in the case of the open extension mode, whether the opening time of the second starting port 12 elapses for 6 seconds or whether nine game balls enter the second starting port 12. It ends when either is satisfied.
In this embodiment, up to four random numbers (numerical data) extracted by passing through the normal symbol operating gate 17 are stored as hold storage, and the number of hold storage in the normal symbol hold number display device 8 Is displayed. Then, when this reserved memory is digested, a winning / failing lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 12 that can be entered in this way (the second starting port switch 12a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special symbol. Starts to fluctuate, and a random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is used to determine whether or not the ball is a big hit. Then, the result of this pass / fail determination is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation.
Similarly, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 described later (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the first special symbol display device 9 starts to change the first special symbol. At the same time, whether or not it is a big hit is determined by the random numbers extracted due to the entry of the ball. Then, by displaying the stop display of the first special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this pass / fail determination is notified.

In parallel with the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the substantially V-shaped second pseudo-effect display device 30 (see FIG. 15) arranged on the upper part of the actuating ball entry device 6 causes the fluctuation of the second special symbol. Performs linked production display. Specifically, the second pseudo-effect display device 30 blinks and displays according to the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol, and the blinking display ends with the stop display of the second special symbol, and a predetermined lighting mode or Display in the off mode. Here, the big hit of the second special symbol is notified by the lighting mode of the second pseudo effect display device 30, and the loss of the second special symbol is notified by the lighting mode.
Further, in parallel with the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the first pseudo-effect display device 31 (see FIG. 15) composed of one LED arranged on the upper part of the actuating ball entry device 6 is the first special. The effect display is linked to the fluctuation of the design. Specifically, the first pseudo-effect display device 31 blinks and displays according to the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, and the blinking display ends with the stop display of the first special symbol, and a predetermined lighting mode or Display in the off mode. Here, the jackpot of the first special symbol is notified by the lighting mode of the first pseudo-effect display device 31, and the loss of the first special symbol is notified by the lighting mode.
As shown in FIG. 15, the first pseudo-effect display device 31 is composed of one LED, and is smaller and less conspicuous than the substantially V-shaped second pseudo-effect display device 30. It is difficult for the player to notice the blinking and lighting of the first pseudo-effect display device 31. With such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to know the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the notification of whether or not it is a big hit by the first pseudo-effect display device 31.

Further, in the configuration of this embodiment, up to one random number (numerical data) extracted by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 is stored as a hold storage (hereinafter referred to as a first hold memory), and the first special The number of first hold storages is displayed on the symbol hold number display device 18. Similarly, up to one random number (numerical data) extracted by entering the ball into the second starting port 12 is stored as a hold storage (hereinafter referred to as a second hold storage), and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 The number of second hold memories is displayed with. Then, by digesting these reserved memories, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit as described above. If the result of this hit / fail determination is a big hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the symbol indicating the big hit. Here, in this embodiment, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory preferentially digest the second reserved memory regardless of the order in which the reserved memories are generated.

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed by the jackpot, the jackpot game in which the upper prize opening 14 and the lower prize opening 15 are sequentially opened is executed. In the jackpot game, an open round that opens the upper prize opening 14 and an opening round that opens the lower prize opening 15 are performed once, with an interval in between, and a total of two opening rounds are performed. Do. The opening round of the upper prize opening 14 ends when 30 seconds have passed, or when three game balls enter the upper prize opening 14, and the opening round of the lower prize opening 15 has passed 30 seconds. Either way, the game ends when three game balls enter the lower prize opening 15 (see FIG. 4).

Further, in this embodiment, after the above-mentioned jackpot game is completed, the probability variation mode in which the probability of winning each of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol increases, and the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol The mode shifts to a time saving mode in which each fluctuation time with the symbol is shortened and an opening extension mode in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 23 is extended. These probabilistic variation mode, time saving mode, and open extension mode are executed in synchronization, are started with the end of the big hit game, and end with the satisfaction of a predetermined end condition. This end condition is that the first special symbol or the second special symbol becomes a big hit, and the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during execution of these probability variation modes and the like is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times). It is a condition that is satisfied by satisfying either of the above. Further, it has a limiter function, and when each of these modes continues a predetermined number of times (for example, 60 times) through the jackpot game, it shifts to the probability variation mode, the time saving mode, and the open extension mode after the end of the next jackpot game. Do not (maintain non-probability mode, non-time saving mode, and non-open extension mode).

Here, the winning probability (big hit winning probability) of the first and second special symbols is set to a high winning probability that is valid in the probabilistic mode and a low winning probability that is valid in the non-probability mode. Similarly, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to a high winning probability that is valid in the probability variation mode and a low winning probability that is valid in the non-probability variation mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the low winning probability of the first and second special symbols is set to 1/16, and the high winning probability is set to 1/8. Then, the low winning probability of the normal symbol is set to 1/100, and the high winning probability is set to 1/1.
On the other hand, in the time saving mode, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are shortened as compared with the non-time saving mode.
Further, as described above, in the open extension mode, the opening time of the second starting port 12 which is normally opened by hitting the symbol is extended and longer than in the non-opening extension mode. Specifically, in the non-open extension mode, the opening for 0.5 seconds is executed up to 7 times, and in the open extension mode, the opening for up to 6 seconds is executed once.

Further, when a game ball enters each of the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning openings 14 and 15, and the left and right winning openings 27 and 28, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Further, when a game ball enters the first middle winning opening 123 provided in the first Kroon 121 and the second middle winning opening 133 provided in the second Kroon 131, the number of prizes set for each is set. The ball is paid out. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, 15 prize balls are placed up and down for each entry into the first starting port 11, and one prize ball is placed up and down for each entry into the second starting port 12. 13 prize balls for each entry into the large winning openings 14 and 15, 3 prize balls for each entry into the right winning opening 27, and 4 prizes for each entry into the left winning opening 28 The ball is paid out. Then, three prize balls are paid out for each entry into the first middle winning opening 123, and seven prize balls are paid out for each entry into the second middle winning opening 133.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S70 and the residual processing of S75 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When the hard interrupt by the microcomputer is executed, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

Here, if a negative determination (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal) is made (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S75). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM, such as using the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, when affirmative determination (that is, determination that it is a normal interrupt) is made (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and the jackpot symbol determination random number update Process (S30), Random number update process for hit determination (S35), Random number update process for reach determination (S40), Random number update process for fluctuation pattern determination (S45), Winning confirmation process (S50), Win / fail determination process (S55), Special game processing (S60), fraud monitoring processing (S65), each output processing (S70) for transmitting various information to the hall computer, etc. are performed, and the initial value random number is within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The update process (S75) of is looped.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine described above.
In the start winning process, in S100, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (1). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110. In S110, the first extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a first jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and the first hold 1 is added to the first hold number counter indicating the number of stored items, and the processing necessary for turning on the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is performed according to the information of the information of the first hold number counter.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (1). In the case of an affirmative determination (S125: Yes), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130. In S130, the second extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a second jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the second hold storage, and are stored as the second hold. 1 is added to the second hold number counter indicating the number of stored items, and processing necessary for lighting the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is performed according to the information of the second hold number counter.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 10. The pass / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

In the winning / failing determination process, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the upper prize winning opening device 21 or the lower winning opening device 22 is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 9, and in the case of a negative determination (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: Yes), S350 in FIG. 10, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: No), S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: Yes) and S170, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: No) and S175. In S170, the number of the second hold storage is decremented, and the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second hold storage is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination. After this S170, the process proceeds to S185.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is the first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S175: Yes) and S180, and in the case of a negative determination (S175: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. .. In S180, the number of the first reserved storages is decremented, and the information stored in the first reserved storages is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination. After this S180, the process proceeds to S182. In S182, the process proceeds to S185 with the first start flag = 1.
In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory, and the pass / fail determination is made. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no second hold memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: Yes) and S190, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: No) and S195.
Here, the probabilistic flag indicates that the probabilistic mode and the time saving mode are in the case of the flag = 1, and indicates that the non-probability changing mode and the time saving mode are in the case of the flag = 0.

In S190, a hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability variation mode is selected, and based on the probability variation table, the jackpot determination random number moved to the jackpot determination buffer is determined to be a jackpot or not. Digest the hold memory related to the random number for jackpot judgment. After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S195, a hit / fail judgment table (non-probability change table) corresponding to the non-probability mode is selected, and based on the non-probability change table, the big hit judgment random number moved to the jackpot judgment buffer is whether or not it is a big hit. Judgment is made, and the hold memory related to the big hit judgment random number is digested. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

In S200 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195, and if the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and if the determination is negative (S200: No). ), Proceed to S220.

In S205, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. Then, the process proceeds to S210. In S210, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S215. In S215, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the production time related to the big hit game, the interval time, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S230.

In S220, which is executed by the negative determination in S200 described above, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process of determining the lost symbol is determined prior to this. I do. After this S220, the process proceeds to S225. In S225, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation mode and the time saving mode (probability variation number) and the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the open extension mode (opening extension number) are updated. And so on. Then, the process proceeds to S230. In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S220, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S220.

In S230, a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories decremented in S170 or S180, information on the result of hit / fail judgment (big hit or loss) in S190 or S195, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, and the like are displayed. The fluctuation start command including the fluctuation start command and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, in S230 of the present embodiment, information on whether the hit / fail judgment is made by digesting the first hold memory or the hit / fail judgment by digesting the second hold memory (information on whether the first start flag is 1 or 0) is also sub-integrated. It is transmitted to the control device 83.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a fluctuation start command, the information indicated in the command (information on the first start flag, fluctuation time of the special symbol, jackpot lottery result, stop mode of the special symbol, etc.) Is stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the change start command, and based on the jackpot lottery result and the change time of the special symbol, the first pseudo-effect display device 31 or the second pseudo-effect display device 30 Execute the effect display. Here, in the case of digestion of the first hold memory (first start flag = 1), the first pseudo effect display device 31 is changed (blinks) in response to the reception of the change start command, while the second hold. In the case of memory digestion (first start flag = 0), the second pseudo effect display device 30 is changed (blinks) in response to the reception of the change start command.

In S300 of FIG. 9 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first or second special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of the affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305. In the case of a negative determination (S300: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the variable display of the first or second special symbol is terminated, and the definite symbol of the first or second special symbol (that is, the jackpot symbol determined in S205 or the lost symbol determined in S220) is displayed. At the same time, a symbol confirmation command for stopping the variation display on the first pseudo-effect display device 31 or the second pseudo-effect display device 30 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end the pass / fail determination process.
In this embodiment, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, but since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to execute the effect display in the same manner while suppressing the number of transmissions.

Further, in S350 of FIG. 10 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the final display of the first or second special symbol has expired, and in the case of the affirmative determination (S350: Yes). , S355, and in the case of a negative determination (S350: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S355, the final display of the first or second special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S360. In S360, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol indicating a big hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S360: Yes), the process proceeds to S365, and if the determination is negative (S360). : No), proceed to S410. In S365, the probability change flag indicating that the mode is the probability change mode and the time saving mode is referred to, and when the probability change flag = 1, the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S375. In S375, the open extension flag indicating that the mode is open extension mode is referred to, and when the open extension flag = 1, the open extension flag is cleared (S380), and the process proceeds to S390. After that, the state designation command transmission process (S390), the condition device operation start process (S395), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S400), and the big hit start effect process (S405) are sequentially executed, whereby the mode of the big hit game. The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.

On the other hand, in S410 executed by the negative determination in S360 described above, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S410: Yes), a jackpot that can be executed in the probability variation mode (and the time saving mode). Refer to the remaining number of lottery (probability change number) (S415). Then, when the number of probability changes = 0 (S415: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S420), and the process proceeds to S425. In S425, the opening extension flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S425: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the opening extension mode (opening extension number) is referred to (S430). Then, when the number of times of extension of opening = 0 (S430: Yes), the opening extension flag is cleared (S435), and the process proceeds to S440. In S440, the state designation command transmission process is executed, and the pass / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11-14. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 80 first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the upper prize opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). , Proceed to S510. In S510, it is determined whether or not the lower prize opening 15 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No). , S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the interval between the opening and closing rounds in the jackpot game is in progress. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S590 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520. In S520, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being produced. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S600 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: No) and S525.

In S525, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S525: Yes) and S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: No), the jackpot game process ends.

In S530, the upper prize opening opening process for opening the upper prize opening 14 is executed. In the opening process of the upper winning opening, the above-mentioned opening time limit set in advance as the maximum opening time of the upper winning opening 14 in one opening / closing round (for example, in synchronization with the opening start of the upper winning opening 14) 30 seconds) time digestion is started. After the opening process of the big winning opening, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time consumption of the opening limit time is performed by the subtraction process of the opening limit timer. Specifically, in the release limit timer, a counter value corresponding to the release limit time (30 seconds) is set in advance, and the counter value is subtracted each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process). Is executed, and it is assumed that the opening time limit has elapsed when the counter value = 0. As a matter of course, the means for measuring the release limit time is not limited to the subtraction process of the release limit timer, and other means can also be used.

In S550 of FIG. 12, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the upper prize winning opening 14 is 3 (specified winning number). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time limit has elapsed by the time digestion of the opening time limit (30 seconds) of the upper prize opening 14 described above. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S555: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process ends. In S560, the upper prize opening closing process for closing the upper prize opening 14 is executed, and the process proceeds to S565. In the large winning opening closing process, the above-mentioned opening time limit (counter value of opening time limit) is reset. In S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval between the open rounds of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S570 of FIG. 12, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the lower prize winning opening 15 is 3 (specified winning number). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: No) and S575. In S575, it is determined whether or not the opening time limit has elapsed by the time digestion of the opening time limit (30 seconds) of the lower prize opening 15 described above. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination (S575: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S580, the lower prize opening closing process for closing the lower prize opening 15 is executed, and the process proceeds to S585. In this lower prize opening closing process, the above-mentioned opening time limit (counter value of opening time limit) is reset. In S585, the jackpot end effect processing for producing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S590 of FIG. 13 executed by the affirmative determination of S515 described above, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S590: Yes) and S595, and in the case of a negative determination (S590: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S595, the lower prize opening opening process for opening the lower prize opening 15 is executed. In this lower prize opening opening process, the above-mentioned opening time limit (for example, for example) set in advance as the maximum opening time of the lower prize opening 15 in one opening / closing round is synchronized with the opening start of the lower prize opening 15. 30 seconds) time digestion is started. After this lower prize opening opening process, the jackpot game process is completed. Here, the time digestion of the opening time limit is executed in the same manner as in the case of the above-mentioned upper prize opening 14.

Further, in S600 of FIG. 14, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S520, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is confirmed whether or not the number of consecutive times of the probability variation mode, the time saving mode, and the opening extension mode has reached a predetermined limit number of times value (60 times), and the process shifts to the probability variation mode, the time saving mode, and the opening extension mode. Determine whether or not to do so. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: Yes) and S620, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: No) and S640. In S620, the number of jackpot lottery (probability variation number) that can be executed during the probability variation mode (and time saving mode) is set. Then, the probability change flag is set (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. In S630, the number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the open extension mode (opening extension number) is set. Then, the open extension flag is set (S635), and the process proceeds to S640. In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end the jackpot game process.

The main parts of the present invention will be described below.
As described above, on the game board 2, the above-mentioned upper ball entry device 5 and the actuating ball entry device 6 are arranged vertically in parallel (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 15, the upper ball device 5 includes a passage port 102 that opens upward, and has left and right upper out ports 103 in the upper partition area 101 that is communicated with the game area 3 through the passage port 102. , 103 and movable wing pieces 104, 104 are provided. The passage port 102 can always enter the game ball, and the game ball launched into the game area 3 can enter the upper section area 101 only through the passage port 102. The movable wing pieces 104 and 104 are arranged so as to be tiltable directly below the passage port 102, and the upper out ports 103 and 103 are provided on the left and right sides of the movable wing pieces 104 and 104, respectively. ..

The movable wing pieces 104 and 104 are repositioned into a closed position where their respective tips are close to each other (see FIG. 15) and an open position tilted to the left and right from the closed position. By setting the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 to the closed position, the game ball cannot pass between the movable wing pieces 104 and 104, and by setting the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 to the open position, the game ball moves to the movable wing piece 104. , 104 can pass between. The upper ball device 5 includes a movable solenoid 104a (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the movable wing pieces 104 and 104, and the movable solenoid 104a is connected to the main control device 80. The main control device 80 drives and controls the movable solenoid 104a to change the positions of the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 into an open position and a closed position. Here, the main control device 80 drives and controls the movable solenoid 104a according to a predetermined opening / closing operation pattern. Specifically, an open operation pattern is set in which the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 are held at the closed position and the open position for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), respectively, and the main control device 80 sets the operation. The opening and closing operations of the movable blade pieces 104 and 104 are continuously executed according to the opening operation pattern. As described above, in this embodiment, the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 are opened and closed regardless of the progress of the game.

When the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 are in the closed position, the game ball that has entered the upper compartment region 101 enters either the left or right upper out openings 103 or 103. As shown in FIG. 16, the upper out ports 103 and 103 are communicated with a flow path 106 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and a predetermined number of game balls are further passed through the flow path 106. It is communicated with the ball storage unit 107 that can store the ball. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the upper out ports 103 and 103 flow down the flow path 106 and are stored in the ball storage unit 107. The ball storage unit 107 stores the game balls that have flowed in from the flow path 106 in a line, and a ball feeding device 108 is arranged at the lower end of the ball storage unit 107. The ball feeding device 108 includes a ball feeding mechanism (not shown) for feeding a game ball and a ball feeding motor 108a for operating the ball feeding mechanism, and is stored in the ball storage unit 107 by the operation of the ball feeding mechanism. The game ball is sent out to the supply path 109. Then, the game ball sent out to the supply path 109 by the ball feeding device 108 flows down the supply path 109 and flows out onto the third croon 141, which will be described later.

Here, in the present embodiment, the ball feed motor 108a of the ball feed device 108 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83 and is driven and controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, when the sub-integrated control device 83 drives and controls the ball feed motor 108a, the ball feed device 108 can send the game balls stored in the ball storage unit 107 one by one to the supply path 109.
Further, the ball storage unit 107 is provided with a sensor (not shown) for detecting the game ball stored in the ball storage unit 107, and the sub-integrated control device 83 uses this sensor to store the ball. The number of game balls stored in the unit 107 can be recognized. Furthermore, the above-mentioned flow path 106 is branched into a ball storage section 107 and a discharge path (not shown) at a portion downstream thereof, and a predetermined number (for example, 50) of the ball storage sections 107 are provided. When the game balls are stored, the game balls that have flowed down the flow path 106 flow down the discharge path and are discharged to the outside of the machine.

Immediately below the movable wing pieces 104 and 104, as shown in FIG. 15, an entry port 112 having an opening formed in the upper part of the actuating entry device 6 is arranged. A game ball that has passed between the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 in the open position enters the ball entry port 112. In other words, by opening and closing the movable wing pieces 104 and 104, the ball entry port 112 is converted into a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter.

The actuating ball entry device 6 includes an internal actuating area 111 partitioned from the game area 3, and the ball entry port 112 communicates with the internal actuating area 111. The first to third croons 121, 131, and 141 are arranged side by side in the internal working region 111. Then, the game ball that has entered the ball entry port 112 is supplied to the first croon 121 located at the top. That is, the actuating ball entry device 6 is provided with a first flow passage 118 that allows the game ball that has entered the ball entry port 112 to flow down to the first croon 121, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry port 112 is provided. , It is designed to flow out onto the first Kroon 121 through the first flow passage 118.

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), one communication port 122 and two first middle winning openings 123 are opened in the first croon 121 near the center thereof, respectively. The communication port 122 and the first middle winning port 123 are provided so that a game ball can be entered at all times. The game ball that has entered the first middle winning opening 123 is detected by the first middle winning opening switch 123a (see FIG. 3) connected to the main control device 80, and is discharged to the outside of the machine through a discharge path (not shown). Will be done. Further, the game ball that has entered the communication port 122 is supplied to the second croon 131 arranged below the first croon 121. That is, the actuating ball entry device 6 is provided with a second flow passage 128 that allows the game ball that has entered the communication port 122 to flow down to the second croon 131 (see FIG. 15), and enters the communication port 122. The game ball is discharged onto the second Kroon 131 via the second flow passage 128.
In this embodiment, the first croon 121 is provided so that the probability of entering the communication port 122 and each first middle winning opening 123 is the same. Therefore, the probability that the game ball supplied to the first Kroon 121 will reach the second Kroon 131 through the communication port 122 is 1/3.

As shown in FIG. 17B, one first starting port 11 and three second middle winning openings 133 are opened in the second croon 131 near the center, respectively. The first start opening 11 and the second middle winning opening 133 are provided so that a game ball can be entered at all times. The game ball that has entered the first start port 11 is detected by the first start port switch 11a described above. Along with this, when the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination process described above becomes a big hit, the jackpot game is executed by the jackpot game process described above. Then, the game ball detected by the first start port switch 11a is discharged to the outside of the machine through a discharge path (not shown). On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the second middle winning opening 133 is detected by the second middle winning opening switch 133a (see FIG. 3) connected to the main control device 80, and is outside the machine through a discharge path (not shown). Is discharged to.
In this embodiment, the second croon 131 is provided so that the probability of entering the first starting port 11 and each second middle winning opening 133 is the same. Therefore, the probability that the game ball supplied to the second croon 131 enters the first starting port 11 is 1/4.

As shown in FIG. 15, the third Kroon 141 is arranged below the second Kroon 131. As shown in FIG. 18, one specific opening 142 and four non-specific openings 143 are opened in the central portion of the third Kroon 141. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, a wind accessory 146 that moves up and down is provided in the mouth of the specific port 142, and the wind accessory 146 is a wind accessory solenoid connected to the sub-integrated control device 83. It is driven and controlled by 146a (see FIG. 3). The wind accessory 146 is composed of a plurality of transparent plastic round bars arranged so as to orbit along the mouth peripheral edge of the specific port 142, and the tip of the round bar is specified by the wind accessory solenoid 146a. It is moved up and down to an upper position (FIG. 19 (A)) close to the opening edge of the mouth 142 and a lower position (FIG. 19 (B)) below the upper position. The wind accessory 146 is formed so that the inner diameter of the airspace surrounded by the plurality of round bars is smaller than the outer diameter of the game ball. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 20 (A), in the state where the wind accessory 146 is in the upper position, the game ball cannot enter the specific opening 142, while FIGS. 19 (B) and FIG. As shown in FIG. 20B, in a state where the wind accessory 146 is in the lower position, a game ball can enter the specific opening 142. Since the wind accessory 146 is composed of a transparent round bar as described above, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the wind accessory 146.
The sub-integrated control device 83 shifts the position of the wind accessory 146 into the upper position and the lower position by driving and controlling the wind accessory solenoid 146a. By the position change operation of the wind accessory 146, the specific port 142 is converted into a state in which the ball can enter and a state in which the ball cannot enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the non-specific opening 143 is opened and closed by the shutter piece 147. In this embodiment, shutter pieces 147 are arranged for each non-specific port 143, and the opening / closing solenoid 147a for opening / closing each shutter piece 147 is driven and controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83. Each shutter piece 147 is repositioned to an open position (FIG. 19 (A)) for opening each non-specific port 143 and a closed position (FIG. 19 (B)) for closing the non-specific port 143. The sub-integrated control device 83 drives and controls the open / close solenoid 147a to change the position between the open position and the closed position. Then, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 20A, when the shutter piece 147 is in the open position, the game ball can be inserted into the non-specific opening 143, while FIG. 19B and FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 (B), when the shutter piece 147 is in the closed position, the game ball cannot enter the non-specific opening 143. The shutter piece 147 of this embodiment is made of a transparent plastic plate. Therefore, even in the closed position, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the position.
The sub-integrated control device 83 drives and controls the opening / closing solenoid 147a to operate all the shutter pieces 147 in synchronization with the open position and the closed position, respectively. By opening and closing the shutter piece 147 in this way, all the non-specific ports 143 are converted into a state in which the ball can enter and a state in which the ball cannot enter.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to a specific port switch 142a that detects a game ball that has entered the specific port 142 and a non-specific port switch 143a that detects a game ball that has entered the non-specific port 143. (See Fig. 3). As a result, when the game ball enters the specific port 142, the specific port switch 142a detects the game ball and outputs the detection signal to the sub-integrated control device 83. Similarly, when the game ball enters the non-specific port 143, the non-specific port switch 143a detects the game ball and outputs the detection signal to the sub-integrated control device 83. The game ball that has entered the specific port 142 or the non-specific port 143 is discharged to the outside of the machine through a discharge path (not shown).
Then, when the detection signal is input from the specific port switch 142a, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the LED and the lamp 65 arranged on the machine base to emit light according to a predetermined jackpot suggestion effect mode, and also controls the jackpot suggestion effect. According to the embodiment, the production sound is generated and controlled from the speaker 66. Here, the jackpot suggestion effect mode is to perform an effect suggesting that the result of the hit / fail determination by entering the first starting port 11 is a jackpot. On the other hand, when the detection signal is input from the non-specific port switch 143a, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the LED and the lamp 65 to emit light according to a predetermined loss suggestion effect mode, and the speaker 66 according to the loss suggestion effect mode. The production sound is generated and controlled from. Here, the loss suggestion effect mode is to perform an effect suggesting that the result of the hit / fail determination by entering the first starting port 11 is a loss.

Further, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned third croon 141 is oscillatingly arranged, and the third croon 141 can be vibrated by driving the vibration motor 149. The vibration motor 149 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and is driven and controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the distribution operation process for executing and controlling the operation of supplying the game ball to the third croon 141 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This distribution operation process is a process that is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms), and is performed by the special figure variation start command transmission process (S230) in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. It is executed when a fluctuation start command is received from the main controller 80.

The distribution operation process determines whether or not the above-mentioned fluctuation start command (see the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process) has been received from the main control device 80 by S1000. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: Yes) and S1005, and in the case of a negative determination (S1000: No), the distribution operation process is terminated. In S1005, it is determined whether or not the first start flag = 1, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010, and in the case of a negative determination (S1005: No), the distribution operation process is completed. To do. The first start flag = 1 indicates that the first hold memory generated by the ball entering the first start port 11 has been digested (that is, the first special symbol fluctuates), and the fluctuation This is the information obtained by the sub-integrated control device 83 by the start command.

In S1010, the ball supply process is executed. In this ball supply process, the ball feed motor 108a of the ball feed device 108 is driven and controlled to send the game balls stored in the ball storage unit 107 to the supply path 109. Here, in the present embodiment, the ball feed motor 108a is driven and controlled so as to deliver one game ball to the supply path 109.
In the following S1015, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative judgment, the process proceeds to (S1015: Yes) and S1020, and in the case of a negative judgment (S1015: No), the process proceeds to S1030. Here, the information on whether or not it is a big hit is the information obtained by the fluctuation start command.

In S1020, the shutter closing operation process is executed. In this shutter closing operation process, the opening / closing solenoid 147a is driven to change the position of all shutter pieces 147 from the open position to the closed position. As a result, all the non-specific ports 143 are closed, and the ball cannot enter the non-specific port 143. In this state, the game ball supplied to the third croon 141 can enter only the specific opening 142. In this embodiment, in the normal state, the shutter piece 147 is held in the open position (the non-specific port 143 can enter the ball) and the wind accessory 146 is in the lower position (the specific port 142 can enter the ball). It is held in a state).
After such S1020, the process proceeds to S1025. In S1025, the jackpot induction flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1040.

On the other hand, in S1030, the wind accessory promotion process is executed. In this wind accessory ascending process, the wind accessory solenoid 146a is driven to ascend the wind accessory 146 from the lower position to the upper position. As a result, the specific port 142 is made unable to enter the ball. In this state, the game ball supplied to the third croon 141 can enter only one of the non-specific ports 143.
After such S1030, the process proceeds to S1035. In S1035, the loss induction flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1040.

In S1040, the vibration start process is executed. In this vibration start processing, the vibration motor 149 is started to be driven to vibrate the third croon 141. After this S1040, the process proceeds to S1045. In S1045, the first start flag = 0 is set, and the distribution operation process is terminated.

Next, the distribution effect processing for executing and controlling the effect according to the jackpot suggestion effect mode or the loss suggestion effect mode described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This distribution effect processing is a processing executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt processing having a cycle of 2 ms) by the sub-integrated control device 83.

In the distribution effect processing, it is determined by S1100 whether or not the jackpot induction flag = 1, and if it is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S1100: Yes) and S1105, and if it is negative, it is (S1100: No) and S1125. move on.

In S1105, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific opening 142, and if the determination is positive (S1105: Yes), the process proceeds to S1110, and if the determination is negative (S1105: No), the distribution is performed. End the production process.
In S1110, the jackpot effect processing is executed, and the LED and the lamp 65 are controlled to emit light and the effect sound is generated and controlled from the speaker 66 according to the jackpot suggestion effect mode described above. As a result, an effect suggesting the occurrence of a big hit is executed. In the following S1115, the shutter release operation process is executed. In this shutter opening operation process, the opening / closing solenoid 147a is driven to change the position of all shutter pieces 147 from the closed position to the open position. As a result, all non-specific ports 143 are opened. After this S1115, the process proceeds to S1120. In S1120, the jackpot induction flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1160.

On the other hand, in S1125 following the negative determination of S1100, it is determined whether or not the loss induction flag = 1, and if the positive determination is made (S1125: Yes), the process proceeds to S1130, and if the negative determination is made (S1125: No). ), End the distribution production process.
In S1130, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the non-specific opening 143, and if a positive judgment is made, the process proceeds to S1135 (S1130: Yes), and if a negative judgment is made (S1130: No). The minute production process ends.

In S1135, the loss effect processing is executed, and the LED and the lamp 65 are controlled to emit light and the effect sound is generated and controlled from the speaker 66 in accordance with the above-mentioned loss suggestion effect mode. As a result, an effect suggesting the occurrence of loss is executed. In the following S1140, the wind accessory descending process is executed. In this wind accessory descending process, the wind accessory solenoid 146a is driven to descend the wind accessory 146 from the upper position to the lower position. As a result, the specific port 142 can enter the ball. After this S1140, the process proceeds to S1145. In S1145, the loss induction flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1160.

In S1160, the vibration stop processing is executed. In this vibration stop processing, the drive of the vibration motor 149 is stopped to stop the vibration of the third croon 141. After this S1160, the vibration effect processing ends.

Next, the operation of the game ball by the upper ball entry device 5 and the actuating ball entry device 6 and the game progressing according to the operation will be described.
The game ball launched into the game area 3 enters the upper section area 101 of the upper ball entry device 5 through the passage port 102 that can always enter the ball. In the upper compartment region 101, since the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 are always opened and closed, the entered game ball enters the entry port 112 or the upper out according to the timing of entering the passing port 102. Enter the mouths 103 and 103. That is, if the timing of entering the upper section region 101 coincides with the timing of setting the movable wing pieces 104, 104 to the open position, the game ball can enter the ball entry port 112 of the actuating ball entry device 6. On the other hand, when the timing of entering the upper section region 101 is the timing when the movable wing pieces 104, 104 are in the closed position, the game ball enters the upper out openings 103, 103. Here, the game ball that has entered the upper out port 103 is stored in the ball storage unit 107 as described above.

The game ball that has entered the ball entry port 112 flows down the first flow passage 118 and flows out onto the first Kroon 121. Then, the game ball that has flowed out onto the first Kroon 121 rolls on the first Kroon 121 and enters either the communication port 122 or the first middle winning opening 123. Here, the first Kroon 121 does not have a structure for intentionally guiding the game ball to one of the communication port 122 and the first middle winning opening 123, and has a certain probability of communicating opening 122 or the first middle winning opening. It is intended to enter the ball into 123.
When a game ball rolling on the first Kroon 121 enters the first middle prize opening 123, a predetermined number of prize balls are generated (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when the ball enters the communication port 122, it flows down the second flow passage 128 and flows out onto the second croon 131.

The game ball that has flowed out onto the second croon 131 rolls on the second croon 131 and enters either the first starting port 11 or the second middle winning opening 133. Here, the second croon 131 does not have a structure for intentionally guiding the game ball to one of the first starting port 11 and the second middle winning opening 133, like the first croon 121, and is constant. There is a probability that the ball will enter the first starting opening 11 or the second middle winning opening 133.
When a game ball rolling on the second Kroon 131 enters the second middle prize opening 133, a predetermined number of prize balls are generated (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when the ball enters the first start opening 11, the main control device 80 generates the first hold memory by the start winning process described above, and digests the first hold memory by the hit / fail determination process to determine whether or not the ball is a big hit. To judge. Then, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot game is executed by the jackpot game processing.

Further, when the first hold memory generated by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 is digested by the hit / fail determination process, the sub-integrated control device 83 drives the ball feeding device 108 to store the ball. The game ball stored in the unit 107 is sent to the supply path 109. The game ball thus transmitted by the ball feeding device 108 flows down the supply path 109 and flows out onto the third croon 141. Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the operation of the wind accessory 146 or the shutter piece 147 according to the determination result of whether it is a big hit or a loss by the hit / fail determination process. Here, as described above, when a big hit is determined by the hit / fail determination process, the opening / closing solenoid 147a is driven and controlled so that all the shutter pieces 147 are in the closed position. As a result, the game ball that has flowed out onto the third Kroon 141 cannot enter the non-specific port 143, so that the game ball enters the specific port 142. On the other hand, when the loss is determined by the hit / fail determination process, the wind accessory solenoid 146a is driven and controlled to set the wind accessory 146 as the upper position. As a result, the game ball that has flowed out onto the third Kroon 141 cannot enter the specific opening 142, so that the game ball enters any of the non-specific openings 143. In this way, in the case of a big hit, the game ball rolling on the third Kroon 141 is guided to the specific port 142 to enter the ball, and in the case of loss, the game ball is guided to the non-specific port 143. Let the ball enter.

In this embodiment, as described above, the vibration motor 149 vibrates the third Kroon 141. As a result, the movement of the game ball rolling on the third croon 141 can be made unpredictable, and the specific opening 142 cannot be entered by the wind accessory 146 or the non-specific opening 143 is entered by the shutter piece 147. It is difficult for the player to feel the movement of the game ball in the state where the ball cannot be played.

When the game ball rolling on the third croon 141 enters the specific opening 142, the effect according to the jackpot suggestion effect mode described above is executed. Since the effect according to the jackpot suggestion effect mode is executed when the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot is confirmed and the jackpot game is started after the execution of the effect. On the other hand, when the ball enters the non-specific opening 143, the effect according to the above-mentioned loss suggestion effect mode is executed. Since the effect according to the loss suggestion effect mode is executed when the effect is lost, the loss is confirmed after the execution of the effect.
In this way, since the jackpot or loss is determined after the production by the jackpot suggestion effect mode or the loss suggestion effect mode is executed, the movement of the game ball on the third Kroon 141 and the effect by the jackpot suggestion effect mode or the loss suggestion effect mode By this, the player can know whether or not it is a big hit before the first special symbol is confirmed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 9 is from the start of driving the ball feeding device 108 to the entry of the ball into the specific port 142 or the non-specific port 143. It is set to a longer time than it takes. As a result, as described above, before the final stop of the first special symbol is stopped, the effect according to the jackpot suggestion effect mode or the loss suggestion effect mode is executed. Further, in the configuration of this embodiment, the drive timing of the wind accessory 146, the shutter piece 147, and the vibration motor 149 so that the ball always enters the specific port 142 or the non-specific port 143 before the final display of the first special symbol is performed. It has a function to control the driving mode and the like. Specifically, since the sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the wind accessory 146, the shutter piece 147, and the vibration motor 149 are driven according to the fluctuation time. When the start timing is changed or the ball does not enter even when the fluctuation time is approaching, the driving mode of the vibration motor 149 is changed (vibration is strengthened, etc.).

Next, the features of this embodiment will be summarized below.
In the configuration of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the entry port 112 of the actuating entry device 6 is caused to flow down to the second croon 131 by the first croon 121 with a predetermined probability (1/3), and the second croon. The ball is made to enter the first starting port 11 with a predetermined probability (1/4) by 131, and the movement of the game ball on each Kroon 121, 131 can be visually recognized by the player. The fun of seeing the outcome of the ball is demonstrated. As a result, the player's interest can be strongly attracted to the movement of the game ball leading to the entry of the first starting port 11, and the expectation of the player seeking the entry into the first starting port 11 is stimulated. Because you can do it, you can improve the fun of the game.

Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the game ball is supplied to the third croon 141 arranged below the second croon 131 based on the ball entering the first starting port 11, and the first starting port is provided. When the result of the hit / fail judgment by entering the ball 11 is a big hit, the game ball is guided to the specific mouth 142, while when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a loss, the game ball is guided to the non-specific mouth 143. .. Then, the effect of the jackpot suggestion effect mode is executed when the ball enters the specific mouth 142, and the effect of the loss suggestion effect mode is executed when the ball enters the non-specific port 143.
In such a configuration, the movement of the game ball leading to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 11 via the first croon 121 and the second croon 131, and the specific port 142 or non-special port supplied to the third croon 141. The movement of the game ball until it enters the target mouth 143 can be made to appear as a series of movements by one game ball. As a result, the game progresses step by step by the first to third croons 121, 131, 141, and the player is asked to make a big hit or lose by entering the specific mouth 142 or the non-specific mouth 143. Easy to assume. Therefore, until the ball enters the first starting port 11, the movement of the game ball in the first croon 121 and the second croon 131 can attract the player's attention. Then, when the ball enters the first starting port 11, the player can strongly draw the attention of the player to the movement of the game ball in the third croon 141, and the player who desires to enter the specific port 142. Can effectively stimulate your emotions.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the fun of the game, which makes it appear that the movement of the game ball determines whether or not it is a big hit, can be sufficiently and stably exhibited, and the interest of the game can be dramatically improved. Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, since it is suggested whether or not the ball is a big hit by entering the specific mouth 142 or the non-specific mouth 143, the fun of the movement of the game ball can be further enhanced.

Here, the game ball supplied to the third croon 141 has finished the role of triggering the generation of the prize ball by entering the upper out port 103, and the game ball is rolled on the third croon 141. It can be said that entering the ball into the specific port 142 or the non-specific port 143 via the above does not affect the prize ball or the winning / failing determination. The configuration of this embodiment pretends that whether or not it is a big hit is determined by the movement of the game ball as such an effect. Then, by making the player think that the movement of the game ball, which is such an effect, is determined as to whether or not it is a big hit as described above, the above-mentioned effect is achieved.
Further, in this embodiment, when a hit / fail judgment is made by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 (when a fluctuation start command is transmitted), the ball feeding device 108 is driven to supply the game ball to the third croon 141. To do. Therefore, if the first reserved memory is not digested even if the ball enters the first starting port 11 (during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the execution of the jackpot game, etc.), the third croon 141 is used. Do not supply game balls. Further, even when a plurality of game balls enter the first starting port 11 in succession, the game balls are supplied to the third Kroon 141 by the entry of the first game ball, but all the balls are received. Do not supply game balls. By doing so, the game is controlled to proceed stably and smoothly.

Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the wind accessory 146 that converts the ball into the specific mouth 142 into a state in which the ball can be entered and a state in which the ball cannot be entered is visually recognized by the player by forming the wind accessory 146 with a transparent round bar. It is difficult to be done. Similarly, the shutter piece 147 that opens and closes the non-specific opening 143 is made of a transparent plate so that it is difficult for the player to see. As a result, it is difficult for the player to notice that one of the specific mouth 142 and the non-specific mouth 143 is forcibly disabled (guided to the other) by the movement of the game ball on the third croon 141. The action and effect of the above-described embodiment, which pretends to enter either the specific port 142 or the non-specific port 143, can be stably exhibited. Further, by vibrating the third croon 141 and rolling the game ball relatively violently on the third croon 141, one of the specific port 142 and the non-specific port 143 with the wind accessory 146 and the shutter piece 147. It is pretended that the ball could not be entered due to the vibration. As a result, the movement of the game ball can be prevented from appearing unnatural on the third Kroon 141, and the movement of the game ball makes it appear as if the ball enters either the specific port 142 or the non-specific port 143. The above-mentioned action and effect can be exhibited more stably.

The configuration of this embodiment is such that the game ball is supplied to the third croon 141 based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 11, and it is premised that the game ball is stored in the ball storage unit 107. It is said. In general, the probability of entering the upper out port 103 is higher than the probability of entering the first starting port 11, so that the above-described configuration is established. However, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the first starting port 11 in a state where the game ball is not stored in the ball storage unit 107, and in this case, the game ball is not supplied to the third croon 141. Then, regardless of whether or not the game ball is supplied to the third Kroon 141, the effect display (display that lights up or turns off after blinking) on the first pseudo effect display device 31 is executed.
Here, in the present embodiment, since the sensor for detecting the game ball stored in the ball storage unit 107 is provided, it is possible to select whether or not to supply the game ball according to the detection of the sensor. The sensor (detecting means) is not limited to the one that detects the number of stored game balls, the one that detects whether or not the game balls are stored, and the number of stored game balls is a predetermined lower limit value ( For example, it may detect whether or not there are two or more).

In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
The first starting port 11 corresponds to an example of the starting port according to the present invention.
The pass / fail determination processes S165 to S200 correspond to an example of the pass / fail determination means according to the present invention.
The jackpot game processing (FIGS. 11 to 14) corresponds to an example of the jackpot gaming means according to the present invention.
The ball entry port 112 corresponds to an example of the ball entry port according to the present invention.
The first Kroon 121 corresponds to an example of the first distribution means according to the present invention, and the first middle winning opening 123 corresponds to an example of the non-communication opening according to the present invention.
The second Kroon 131 corresponds to an example of the second distribution means according to the present invention, and the second middle winning opening 133 corresponds to an example of the non-starting opening according to the present invention.
The third Kroon 141 corresponds to an example of the third sorting means according to the present invention.
The upper out port 103 corresponds to an example of the intake port according to the present invention.
The ball storage unit 107, the ball feeding device 108, and S1000 to S1010 of the distribution operation processing correspond to an example of the storage ball supply means according to the present invention.
The wind accessory 146, the wind accessory solenoid 146a, the shutter piece 147, the opening / closing solenoid 147a, and the distribution operation processing S1015 to S1035 correspond to an example of the ball guiding means according to the present invention.

Next, another example of the above-described embodiment will be described below.
In the above-described embodiment, the first to third croons are arranged as the first to third distribution means, but each distribution means is not limited to the croon, and other means can be applied. is there. For example, each distribution means may be configured by an opening / closing piece that opens / closes at an open position and a closed position. Specifically, the opening / closing piece that opens / closes the communication port may form the first distribution means, and the opening / closing piece that opens / closes the first starting port may form the second distribution means. Further, the third distribution means can also be configured by the same opening / closing piece.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game balls that have entered the upper out port 103 are stored in the ball storage unit 107, and the game balls are supplied to the third croon 141, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The game balls that have entered the first middle winning opening 123 or the second middle winning opening 133 may be stored and supplied to the third Kroon 141. In this case, the first middle winning opening 123 and the second middle winning opening 133 correspond to the intake port of the present invention. Alternatively, the game ball that has entered the first starting port 11 may be stored in the ball storage unit 107. In this case, the first starting port 11 also serves as the starting port and the intake port of the present invention.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first croon 121 is provided with one communication port 122 and two first middle winning openings 123, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of each is appropriately changed. Can be set. For example, it is possible to have a configuration in which one communication port and one first middle winning opening are provided, or a configuration in which one communication port and four first middle winning openings are provided. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a plurality of communication ports. The probability of entering a ball at the communication port changes depending on the number of each of the communication port and the first middle winning opening.
Similarly, although the second Kroon 131 is provided with three second middle winning openings 133, the number of the second middle winning openings can be appropriately changed and set. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a plurality of first starting ports in the second croon. The probability of entering the ball at the first starting port changes depending on the number of each of these arrangements.
In the embodiment, the communication port 122 and the first middle winning opening 123 are provided in the first Kroon 121, but it is also possible to provide an out opening instead of the first middle winning opening. Further, the first croon may be configured to have a communication port, a first middle winning port, and an out port. Similarly, the second Kroon can be provided with an out opening instead of the second middle winning opening. Further, the second croon may be configured to have a first starting port, a second middle winning opening, and an out opening.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the ball entry port 112 is converted into an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter by opening and closing the movable wing pieces 104 and 104, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the ball entry port 112 may be configured to be capable of constantly entering the ball. That is, the configuration may not include the movable blade pieces 104 and 104. Alternatively, the closed position of the movable wing piece can be set to a position where the ball can enter the ball entry port but is difficult to enter. That is, the movable wing piece may be repositioned into an open state where it is easy to enter the ball and a closed position where it is difficult to enter the ball.
Further, the opening operation pattern for opening and closing the movable blade pieces 104, 104 is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed and set. For example, the movable wing pieces 104 and 104 may be opened and closed according to an opening operation pattern in which opening for 2 seconds and closing for 4 seconds are repeated. Alternatively, a plurality of opening / closing operation patterns different from each other may be set, and one of the opening / closing operation patterns may be appropriately selected to perform the opening / closing operation.

Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is such that the upper ball entry device 5 is provided directly above the actuating ball entry device 6, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the upper ball entry device 5 is not provided may be used.

Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is such that the specific port 142 is converted into a state in which the ball can be entered and a state in which the ball cannot be entered by moving the wind accessory 146 up and down, but the present invention is not limited to this. The specific mouth may be converted into a state in which the ball can enter and a state in which the ball cannot enter. For example, it is possible to use a transparent shutter piece that opens and closes a specific opening instead of the wind accessory. Similarly, instead of the shutter piece of the non-specific port, the non-specific port may be converted into a state in which the ball can enter and a state in which the ball cannot enter by a wind accessory.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, when the game ball supplied to the third croon 141 enters the specific mouth 142 or the non-specific mouth 143, an effect suggesting a big hit or a loss (a big hit suggestion effect mode or a loss suggestion effect) Although the configuration is such that the effect according to the embodiment is performed, the execution timing of the effect suggesting such a big hit or loss can be appropriately changed and set. For example, when the game ball supplied to the third croon 141 enters the specific opening 142 or the non-specific opening 143, the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, and then a big hit or a loss is suggested. (The effect according to the jackpot suggestion effect mode or the loss suggestion effect mode) may be performed. Alternatively, an effect suggesting a big hit or a loss may be performed in synchronization with (or substantially in synchronization with) the final display of the first special symbol.
In any configuration, the game ball supplied to the third croon 141 is made to enter the specific opening 142 or the non-specific opening 143 before the final display of the first special symbol. Therefore, as described above, by controlling the drive timing and drive mode of the wind accessory 146, the shutter piece 147, and the vibration motor 149, the game ball is always specified as the specific port 142 or before the final display of the first special symbol. A configuration in which the ball enters the non-specific opening 143 is preferable.

Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is a configuration in which the first pseudo-effect display device 31 is provided on the upper part of the actuating ball entry device 6, but the arrangement position of the first pseudo-effect display device may be appropriately changed. It is possible. For example, one of a plurality of lamps or LEDs arranged for the effect may be configured as the first pseudo effect display device, or the LED arranged on the button may be configured as the first pseudo effect display device. Is also possible. That is, it is preferable that the first pseudo effect display device is arranged at a position where the effect display is as hard to notice as possible by the player.
Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is a configuration in which the effect display (display that turns on or off after blinking) is executed by the first pseudo effect display device 31 based on the ball entering the first start port 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may not include the first pseudo-effect display device 31. That is, when the ball enters the first starting port 11, the effect of notifying the hit / fail determination result of the first special symbol is only the movement of the game ball supplied to the third croon 141.
Furthermore, the second pseudo-effect display device 30 may be configured to varyly display based on the entry of the first starting port 11. In this configuration, the second pseudo effect display device 30 also serves as the first pseudo effect display device. In this configuration, when the second pseudo-effect display device 30 displays the variation of the first special symbol and the result of the hit / fail determination, the display is less noticeable than the second special symbol (it is difficult for the player to visually recognize). (Display) is preferable.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, it is also possible to have a configuration including an effect symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) for displaying the effect. In this case, the pseudo-special symbol can be produced and displayed on the effect symbol display device in accordance with the stop of the fluctuation of the second special symbol, and the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol can be notified by displaying the pseudo-special symbol. Further, the effect symbol display device may be configured to notify the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol. In this case, it is preferable to let the third croon enter the specific mouth or the non-specific mouth before notifying the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol by the effect symbol display device.

Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is a configuration in which one game ball is supplied to the third croon 141 based on the ball entering the first starting port 11, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the first starting port 11 is not limited to this. A plurality of game balls may be supplied to the third croon 141 based on the incoming balls. Further, the number of game balls to be supplied to the third croon may be selected based on the ball entering the first starting port 11. Specifically, when the ball enters the first starting port 11, the number of supplied balls (for example, 1 to 5) is determined by lottery, and the determined number of game balls is supplied onto the third croon 141. Alternatively, the supply quantity may be determined based on the fluctuation start command (determination result of whether or not it is a big hit, fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach, etc.).

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of the first hold memory and the second hold memory is set to one, respectively, but the upper limit number is not limited to this, and the upper limit number can be appropriately changed and set.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 Game area 6 Actuating ball entry device 11 First start port (start port)
103 Upper out port (intake port)
111 Internal operating area 112 Entrance 121 First Kroon (first distribution means)
122 Communication port 123 First middle prize opening (non-communication port)
131 Second Kroon (second distribution means)
133 Second middle prize opening (non-starting opening)
141 Third Kroon (Third distribution means)
142 specific mouth 143 non-specific mouth

Claims (1)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
In a ball game machine provided with a jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game capable of providing a predetermined gain to a player when the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means is a jackpot.
It is provided with an entrance for the game ball launched into the game area, and the start port is provided in the internal operating area where the game ball is entered through the entrance.
The first distribution in which the game ball entered from the entry port is inserted into either the communication port or the non-communication port, which is arranged in the internal operating region and is provided so that the game ball can enter. Means and
The ball was entered into the communication port at either the start port or the non-start port, which was arranged below the first distribution means in the internal operating region and was provided so that the game ball could enter. The second distribution means for entering the game ball,
A third strikeout in which the game ball is inserted into either a specific port or a non-specific port, which is arranged below the second distribution means in the internal operating region and is provided so that the game ball can enter. An actuating ball entry device provided with a dividing means is provided.
The game balls that have been launched into the game area and entered into the predetermined intake port are stored, and the game balls are stored based on the fact that the game balls have entered the starting port by the second distribution means. A storage ball supply means for supplying the game ball to the third distribution means,
When the result of the hit / fail judgment by the hit / miss determination means is a big hit, the game ball supplied to the third distribution means is guided to the specific mouth, while when the result of the hit / miss judgment is a loss, the game ball is moved. A ball game machine comprising the ball guiding means for guiding to the non-specific mouth.