JP6832017B2 - Bullet game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

One form of the ball game machine includes a ball entry device having a rolling region configured so that the game ball can roll (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a ball entry device, in addition to the rolling region, a plurality of passing regions configured so that the game ball from the rolling region can pass through, and the game ball in the rolling region are distributed to any one passing region. It has a sorting means. According to this form of bullet game machine, it is possible to raise the player who expects the game ball to be distributed to a desired passing area by the movement of the game ball in the rolling region, and to improve the interest of the game. it can.

JP-A-2018-479

In a ball game machine provided with a ball entry device having a rolling region, it is required to further improve the interest of the game.

The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized in the following forms.
The ball game machine in one form disclosed in the present specification is a ball game machine including a ball entry device configured to accept the entry of a game ball. The ball entry device in this ball game machine has an entry port for receiving the entry of the game ball; a rolling region configured so that the game ball from the entry port can roll irregularly; the rolling. A first passing region configured to allow the game ball from the region to pass; a second region configured to allow the gaming ball from the rolling region to pass and different from the first passing region. A passing region; a distribution means for distributing the game ball in the rolling region to any one of the first passing region and the second passing region. It is highly possible that the game balls are distributed to the first passing area rather than the second passing area, which is advantageous to the player or advantageous to the player. When a set time has elapsed from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling area prior to the distribution of the game ball from the rolling area to any one of the passing areas, the ball game machine has the rolling area. By reducing the entrance to the second passing region, the state of the ball entry device is changed from the first state of accepting the game ball from the entry port to the rolling region to the game in the rolling region. The probability that the ball is distributed to the first passing region is changed to a second state in which the probability of being distributed to the first passing region is higher than that of the first state, and the game ball in the rolling region is changed to the first passing region or the second passing region. It is characterized by comprising a state changing means for maintaining the second state until it is distributed to a passing region; and a means for displaying the time until the set time for reaching the second state is reached. According to the ball game machine of this form, when the set time elapses from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling area, the probability that the game ball in the rolling area is distributed to the first passing area is high. In addition to whether or not the game ball in the rolling area is distributed to the first passing area, the player can be interested in whether or not the game ball stays in the rolling area for more than the set time. .. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball entry device having a rolling region.

(1) The ball game machine in one form disclosed in the present specification is a ball game machine provided with a ball entry device configured to accept the entry of a game ball. The ball entry device in this ball game machine has an entry port for receiving the entry of the game ball; a rolling region configured so that the game ball from the entry port can roll irregularly; the rolling. A first passing region configured to allow the game ball from the region to pass; a second region configured to allow the gaming ball from the rolling region to pass and different from the first passing region. A passing region; a distribution means for distributing the game ball in the rolling region to any one of the first passing region and the second passing region. It is highly possible that the game balls are distributed to the first passing area rather than the second passing area, which is advantageous to the player or advantageous to the player. When a set time has elapsed from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling area prior to the distribution of the game ball from the rolling area to any one of the passing areas, the ball game machine is the ball entering device. By changing the operating state of at least a part of the above, the state of the ball entry device is changed from the first state of accepting the game ball from the ball entry port to the rolling region, and the game ball in the rolling region is said to be the same. It is characterized by comprising a state changing means for changing to a second state in which the probability of being distributed to the first passing region is higher than that of the first state. According to the ball game machine of this form, when the set time elapses from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling area, the probability that the game ball in the rolling area is distributed to the first passing area is high. In addition to whether or not the game ball in the rolling area is distributed to the first passing area, the player can be interested in whether or not the game ball stays in the rolling area for more than the set time. .. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball entry device having a rolling region.

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

It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a back view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is a perspective view which shows the detailed structure of the ball entry device. It is a top view which shows the detailed structure of the ball entry device. It is sectional drawing which shows the detailed structure of the ball entry device seen from the arrow view of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the state change process which the main control unit executes. It is a perspective view which shows the detailed structure of the ball-entry device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the detailed structure of the ball entry device. It is sectional drawing which shows the detailed structure of the ball entry device seen from the arrow view of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the detailed structure of the ball-entry device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the detailed structure of the ball-entry device in 4th Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The game board 2 includes a plurality of ordinary winning openings 27 and out openings 203 as a configuration provided in the gaming area 20. The ordinary winning opening 27 is a winning opening that accepts the entry of a game ball. The out port 203 is provided at the lower part of the game area 20 and is an opening for collecting the game ball from the game area 20. The game board 2 has a configuration provided in the game area 20, further including a starting gate 22, a first special drawing starting port 23A, a second special drawing starting port 23B, an opening / closing member 23M, and a first large winning opening. 24 and a second big winning opening 25 are provided.

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

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

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

The second special figure start port 23B is a start port for receiving the entry of a game ball. The opening / closing member 23M of the second special figure starting port 23B can accept the entry of a game ball when the opening / closing member 23M is opened. Therefore, the ball entry rate of the second special drawing start port 23B changes according to the open / closed state of the opening / closing member 23M. In the present embodiment, the second special drawing start port 23B is integrally configured with the opening / closing member 23M and is located below the start gate 22.

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

The second large winning opening 25 is a winning opening configured to be openable and closable by a plate-shaped member. When the lottery by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a "big hit", the second big winning opening 25 is opened as a "big hit game" in a predetermined operation pattern. In the present embodiment, the second prize opening 25 is located below the first prize opening 24.

The game board 2 has a passage 210, a distribution rotating body 220, a passage 230, a ball entry device 250, and a first specific area switch 271 so as to allow the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 24 to flow down. And a second specific area switch 272.

The passage 210 is configured so that the game ball can flow down from the inside of the first large winning opening 24 to the distribution rotating body 220. The passage 210 is provided with a first prize-winning count switch 506 that detects a game ball that has entered the first prize-winning opening 24. The passage 210 has an intake port 212 in front of the distribution rotating body 220 downstream of the first grand prize count switch 506. In one small hit game, only one of the plurality of game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 24 is held in the recess 222 of the distribution rotating body 220, and the other game balls are held in the intake port 212. It is captured. The intake port 212 is provided with a detection switch 212S. The detection switch 212S is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the intake port 212. The detection switch 212S outputs a detection signal to the main control device 40.

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

In the small hit game by the lottery of the first special symbol, when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 5 seconds after the first large winning opening 24 is closed), the distribution rotating body 220 has a recess 222 in the passage 230. Rotate to the left until it connects to. By connecting the recess 222 to the passage 230, the game ball held in the recess 222 flows down into the passage 230. After that, the recess 222 returns to the position where the recess 222 connects to the passage 210 by rotating in the reverse direction.

The passage 230 is configured so that the game ball can flow down from the distribution rotating body 220 to the ball entry device 250. A detection switch 236 is provided in the passage 230. The detection switch 236 is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the passage 230. The detection switch 236 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 40.

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

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

In the small hit game by the lottery of the second special symbol, when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 5 seconds after the first large winning opening 24 is closed), the distribution rotating body 220 has a second recess 222. Rotate to the right until it connects to a specific area. By connecting the recess 222 to the second specific area, the game ball held in the recess 222 flows down to the second specific area switch 272. After that, the recess 222 returns to the position where the recess 222 connects to the passage 210 by rotating in the reverse direction.

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

Regarding the lottery by the first special symbol, the jackpot probability of becoming a "big hit" is "1/300", and the jackpot probability of becoming a "small hit" is "1/80". The maximum number of reserved memories related to the first special symbol is four.

Regarding the lottery by the second special symbol, the jackpot probability of becoming a "big hit" is "1/300", and the jackpot probability of becoming a "small hit" is "1/2". The maximum number of reserved memories related to the second special symbol is 0. In other words, the reserved memory for the second special symbol is not implemented.

In the small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens the first big winning opening 24 once, and closes the first big winning opening 24 according to the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls. After closing the first large winning opening 24, the pachinko machine 1 ends the small hit game.

In the jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 continues a predetermined number of rounds, with one round being the operation from the opening of the second winning opening 25 to the closing of the second winning opening 25 in response to the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls. After completing a predetermined number of rounds, the pachinko machine 1 ends the jackpot game.

When a big hit is made by a lottery using the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the pachinko machine 1 shifts the game state after the big hit game to a time-saving game (time-saving game). If a small hit is made by a lottery with the first special symbol or the second special symbol and then the game shifts to the big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 shifts the game state after the big hit game to the normal game with a probability of "1/2". , There is a probability of "1/2" to shift to a time-saving game. In the time-saving game, the pachinko machine 1 shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol from the normal game, and extends the opening time of the opening / closing member 23M from the normal game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The rolling region 252 of the ball entry device 250 is configured so that the game ball from the ball entry port 251 can roll irregularly. The rolling region 252 forms a concave (mortar-shaped) spherical surface that opens upward. As a result, the game ball in the rolling region 252 is configured to be able to roll at an irregular speed and direction. FIG. 5 shows an example of the locus TJ in which the game ball PB from the ball entry port 251 rolls in the rolling region 252.

The side wall 254 of the ball entry device 250 is a wall provided upward from the upper end of the rolling region 252. The side wall 254 is provided between the three second passage areas 259. The side wall 254 prevents the game ball from spilling out of the rolling region 252.

The rotary blade 256 of the ball entry device 250 has a shape in which the blade protrudes from the rotation shaft. The rotary blade 256 is configured to be rotatable by an electric motor 257. The rotary blade 256 is provided in the rolling region 252. The rotary blade 256 flicks the game ball PB in the rolling region 252. As a result, the game ball PB rolls at an irregular speed and direction in the rolling region 252. The game ball PB that rolls in the rolling region 252 finally enters either the first passing region 258 or the second passing region 259. Therefore, the rotary blade 256 functions as a distribution means for distributing the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 to any one of the first passing region 258 and the second passing region 259. In the present embodiment, the structure of the ball entry device 250 is designed so that the staying time of the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 is between about 10 seconds and about 2 minutes.

The number of rotary blades 256 in the rolling region 252 may be one or more. In the present embodiment, the rolling region 252 is provided with three rotary blades 256. The plurality of rotary blades 256 surround the first specific region switch 271 located at the center of the rolling region 252, and are in a positional relationship so as not to come into contact with each other. The plurality of rotary blades 256 are in a positional relationship in which they can come into contact with the game ball PB located around the first passing region 258 forming a cylinder in the rolling region 252.

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

The electric motor 257 of the ball entry device 250 drives the rotary blade 256. The electric motor 257 drives the rotary vanes 256 based on the control signal from the main control device 40.

The first passing area 258 in the ball entry device 250 is a first specific area configured so that the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 can pass through. The first passage region 258 is provided on the side surface of the cylinder located at the center of the rolling region 252. The first pass region 258 is rotatably configured by an electric motor (not shown) that operates based on a control signal from the main control device 40. In the state where the first passing region 258 is rotating, the game ball BP is easily flipped by the peripheral surface of the first passing region 258. Therefore, the lower the rotation speed of the first passing region 258, the more the rolling region 252. The probability that the game ball PB in the above is distributed to the first passing region 258 is high.

A first specific area switch 271 is provided in the first passing area 258. The first specific area switch 271 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball PB in the first passing area 258. The first specific area switch 271 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 40. When the game ball PB passes through the first passing area 258, the pachinko machine 1 shifts from the small hit game by the lottery of the first special symbol to the big hit game. The game ball PB that has passed through the first passing region 258 is taken in as it is.

The second passing area 259 in the ball entry device 250 is an area configured so that the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 can pass through. The second passing region 259 is a region different from the first specific region. The second passing region 259 is connected to the upper end of the rolling region 252. In the present embodiment, the ball entry device 250 is provided with three second passing regions 259. The number of the second passing regions 259 may be one or more. A detection switch 274 is provided in the second passage region 259. The detection switch 274 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball PB in the second passage region 259. The detection switch 274 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 40. Even if the gaming ball PB passes through the second passing region 259, the pachinko machine 1 does not change the gaming state. The game ball PB that has passed through the second passing region 259 is taken in as it is. It is highly possible that the distribution to the first passing area 258 rather than the second passing area 259 is advantageous to the player or advantageous to the player.

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

The main control device 40 functions as a distribution detecting means for detecting the distribution of the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 to at least one of the first passing region 258 and the second passing region 259. In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 distributes the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 to the first passing region 258 and swings the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 to the second passing region 259. Detects both minutes and. The main control device 40 detects the distribution of the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 to the first passing region 258 based on the detection signal from the first specific region switch 271. The main control device 40 detects the distribution of the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 to the second passing region 259 based on the detection signal from the detection switch 274.

The main control device 40 enters the ball when the set time Th has elapsed from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling area 252 prior to the distribution of the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 to any one of the passing areas. By changing the operating state of at least a part of the device 250, it functions as a state changing means for changing the state of the ball entry device 250 from the first state to the second state. The first state of the ball entry device 250 is the acceptance state in which the game ball PB is received from the ball entry port 251 into the rolling region 252. The second state of the ball entry device 250 is a high probability state in which the probability that the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 is distributed to the first passing region 258 is higher than that in the first state.

In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250 to the first state by rotating the first passing region 258 at the first rotation speed S1. The main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250 to the second state by rotating the first passing region 258 at a second rotation speed S2 slower than the first rotation speed S1. The main control device 40 may control the ball entry device 250 to the second state by stopping the rotation of the first passing region 258.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine installed in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a front frame closing SW (switch) that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, design frame closing SW502, first special figure start SW503 to detect entry into the first special figure start port 23A, second special figure start SW504 to detect entry into the second special figure start port 23B, start Normal symbol operation SW505 that detects the entry into the gate 22, the first large winning count SW506 that detects the entry into the first large winning opening 24, and the second large that detects the entry into the second large winning opening 25. Detection signals such as the winning count SW507 and the general winning opening SW511 for detecting the entry of a ball into the normal winning opening 27 are input.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program to generate various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. The output of commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43, and the first special symbol display device 28A, the second special symbol display device 28B, and the first special diagram via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. Display control of the hold number display device 281, the second special figure hold number display device 282, the normal symbol display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first special winning opening solenoid 512, the second special winning opening solenoid 513, and the ordinary electric utility solenoid 515 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the first large winning opening solenoid 512 or the second large winning opening solenoid 513 is controlled to open the first large winning opening 24 or the second large winning opening 25. Further, the normal electric utility solenoid 515 is controlled to open and close the general electric accessory of the second special figure start port 23B. The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots are sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.

The payout control device 41 detects that the ball tank has become empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534, and the payout SW520 that detects that the game ball has been paid out. , A detection signal such as a full SW523 that detects that the game ball storage dish is full is input. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the card unit 60 via the CR unit terminal plate 535, receives the ball lending and the lending request by the settlement SW171 and 172, and the operation signal of the settlement request via the balance indicator 173, and receives the operation signal of the card unit 60. Data is transmitted and received, the payout motor 521 is operated in response to the lending request signal to pay out the lending ball, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 60 is controlled.

The launch control device 44 inputs detection signals such as a switch 524 that detects the rotation operation of the launch handle, a launch stop SW525, and a touch SW526 that detects that the player is in contact with (operate) the launch handle 14. Based on the command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW526 and the game status) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the launch handle 14 (524), and the signal of the launch stop SW525. The launch motor 527 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

Operation signals such as the volume control SW, the game SW15 for detecting the operation of the game button and the jog dial, and the like are input to the sub-integrated control device 42. The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or displaying a pseudo symbol for a special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

The pachinko machine draws a lottery for winning or losing a normal figure due to the ball entering the starting gate 22, and starts the symbol change of the normal symbol display device 29. If the lottery result is a win, the winning result is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 29, and the general electric accessory is released. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the second special drawing start port 23B. If there is a prize in the first special figure start port 23A or the second special figure start port 23B, a random number value is extracted due to these, and based on the random number value, whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not The determination is made, and the symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B and the effect symbol display device 21 is started. The effect symbol display device 21 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

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

If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process (S101), the random number update process for determining the jackpot, which is the random number value for determining whether the first and second special figures are correct (S102), the first and second Random number update process for determining the jackpot symbol of the special figure (S103), update process of the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure (S104), update process of the reach determination random number related to the reach of the first and second special figures (S105), Random number update processing (S106), winning confirmation processing (S107), winning / failing judgment processing (S108), output processing (S109), fraud monitoring processing (S110) for determining fluctuation patterns related to the fluctuation patterns of the first and second special figures. Is performed, and the initial random number update process (S111) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a state change process executed by the main control device 40. The main control device 40 repeatedly executes the small hit game by the lottery of the first special symbol in the hit / fail determination process (step S108) at a predetermined timing.

After starting the state change process, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the rolling region 252 of the ball entry device 250 (step S712). When the game ball has not entered the rolling region 252 (step S712: “NO”), the main control device 40 ends the state change process and returns to the main routine. In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 functions as a ball entry detection means, and based on the detection signal from the detection switch 236, the game ball PB enters the ball from the entry port 251 into the rolling region 252. Detect. In another embodiment, the main control device 40 plays a game from the entry port 251 to the rolling region 252 based on the detection signal from the first grand prize count switch 506 and the operating state of the distribution rotating body 220. The entry of the ball PB may be detected.

When a game ball newly enters the rolling region 252, the state of the ball entering device 250 is a first state (accepting state) in which the game ball PB is received from the ball entry port 251 into the rolling region 252. In the present embodiment, in the first state (accepting state), the first passing region 258 is rotating at the first rotation speed S1.

When the game ball has entered the rolling area 252 (step S712: “YES”), the main control device 40 plays the game from the rolling area 252 to the first passing area 258 or the second passing area 259. It is determined whether or not the balls have been distributed (step S716). By functioning as the distribution detection means, the main control device 40 distributes the game ball PB from the rolling area 252 to the first passing area 258 based on the detection signal from the first specific area switch 271. It detects and detects the distribution of the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 to the second passing region 259 based on the detection signal from the detection switch 274.

When the game ball is not distributed from the rolling region 252 (step S716: “NO”), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the timer Ts has elapsed the set time Th (step S722). The timer Ts is a variable for measuring the time from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling region 252. “From the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling region 252” may be from the opening of the first large winning opening 24 or from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling region 252. In the present embodiment, the timer Ts is activated at the timing when the first large winning opening 24 is opened. In another embodiment, the timer Ts may be activated at the timing when the entry of the game ball into the rolling region 252 is detected. In the present embodiment, the set time Th is 1 minute, but in other embodiments, it may be less than 1 minute or may exceed 1 minute.

When the timer Ts does not elapse the set time Th (step S722 “NO”), the main control device 40 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to display the time based on the timer Ts in the effect symbol display device 21 (step). S724). In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 instructs the effect symbol control device 43 to display the elapsed time based on the timer Ts. In another embodiment, the main control device 40 may instruct the effect symbol control device 43 to display the time until the timer Ts reaches the set time Th. After instructing the time display (step S724), the main control device 40 ends the state change process and returns to the main routine.

When the timer Ts has elapsed the set time Th (step S722 “YES”), the main control device 40 changes the operating state of at least a part of the ball entry device 250 by functioning as a state changing means. The state of the ball entry device 250 is changed from the first state (acceptance state) to the second state (high probability state) (step S726). In the present embodiment, the main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250 to the second state by rotating the first passing region 258 at a second rotation speed S2 slower than the first rotation speed S1. .. When the timer Ts further elapses from the set time Th, the main control device 40 may control the ball entry device 250 to the second state by stopping the rotation of the first passing region 258. .. After changing the state of the ball entry device 250 to the second state (high probability state) (step S726), the main control device 40 ends the state change process and returns to the main routine.

When the game ball is distributed from the rolling region 252 (step S716: "YES"), the main control device 40 resets the state of the ball entry device 250 to the first state (acceptance state) (step S728). .. If the game ball is distributed from the rolling region 252 before the timer Ts elapses the set time Th, the main control device 40 maintains the state of the ball entry device 250 in the first state (acceptance state). To do. When the game ball is distributed from the rolling region 252 (step S716: “YES”), the main control device 40 clears the timer Ts. After that, the main control device 40 ends the state change process and returns to the main routine.

According to the first embodiment described above, when the set time Th has elapsed from the acceptance of the game ball PB in the rolling region 252, the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 is distributed to the first passing region 258. Since the probability is high, in addition to whether or not the game ball PB in the rolling area 252 is distributed to the first passing area 258, whether or not the game ball PB stays in the rolling area 252 beyond the set time Th. Can make the player interested in. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball entry device 250 having the rolling region 252.

B. Second Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that the configuration of the ball entry device is different.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entry device 250B in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a top view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entry device 250B. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entry device 250B as seen from the arrow F12-F12 of FIG. FIG. 12A shows the ball entry device 250B in the first state (acceptance state). FIG. 12B shows the ball entry device 250B in the second state (high probability state).

The ball-entry device 250B of the second embodiment is the first, except that the first passing area 258 and the second passing area 259 are configured differently, and the entire ball-entry device 250B is rotatably configured. It is the same as the ball entry device 250 of 1 embodiment.

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

The second passing region 259 in the second embodiment is a region configured so that the game ball PB from the rolling region 252 can pass through. The second passing region 259 is a region different from the first specific region. The second passing region 259 is connected to the upper end of the rolling region 252. In the present embodiment, the ball entry device 250 is provided with two second passing regions 259. The number of the second passing regions 259 may be one or more. A detection switch 274 is provided in the second passage region 259. The detection switch 274 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball PB in the second passage region 259. The detection switch 274 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 40. When the gaming ball PB passes through the second passing region 259, the pachinko machine 1 does not change the gaming state. The game ball PB that has passed through the second passing region 259 is taken in as it is.

The ball entry device 250B in the second embodiment includes a rotating shaft 262B. The rotating shaft 262B is provided on the outside of the side wall 254. The ball entry device 250B is configured to be rotatable around the rotation shaft 262B so that the first passing region 258 faces downward by an electric motor (not shown) that operates based on a control signal from the main control device 40. (See FIG. 12 (b)). In the state where the first passing region 258 faces downward, the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 tends to flow down toward the first passing region 258. Therefore, the more the first passing region 258 faces downward, the more it rolls. The probability that the game ball PB in the moving region 252 is distributed to the first passing region 258 increases.

In the second embodiment, the main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250B to the first state by keeping the first passing area 258 and the second passing area 259 at the same height (FIG. 12). (A). The main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250B to the second state by rotating the ball entry device 250B around the rotation shaft 262B so that the first passage region 258 faces downward (FIG. 12 (FIG. 12). b)).

According to the second embodiment described above, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball entry device 250B having the rolling region 252.

C. Third Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment except that the configuration of the ball entry device is different.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entry device 250C according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13A shows the ball entry device 250C in the first state (acceptance state). FIG. 13B shows the ball entry device 250C in the second state (high probability state). The ball entry device 250C of the third embodiment is the same as the ball entry device 250B of the second embodiment, except that the configuration of the first passing region 258 is different and the rotation shaft 262B is not provided.

The first passage region 258 in the third embodiment is the same as the second embodiment except that the width of the passage connected to the rolling region 252 can be expanded or contracted. An opening / closing member 264C is provided at the entrance of the first passing region 258 connected to the rolling region 252. The opening / closing member 264C expands / contracts the entrance of the first passing region 258 by an electric motor (not shown) that operates based on a control signal from the main control device 40. As the entrance of the first passing region 258 expands as the opening / closing member 264C opens, the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 tends to flow down toward the first passing region 258. Therefore, the game ball in the rolling region 252 The probability that PB will be distributed to the first passage area 258 is high.

In the third embodiment, the main control device 40 closes the opening / closing member 264C to maintain the entrance of the first passing region 258 at the same width as the entrance of the second passing region 259, thereby causing the ball entry device 250C. Is controlled to the first state (see FIG. 13A). The main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250C to the second state by expanding the entrance of the first passing region 258 from the first state by opening the opening / closing member 264C (FIG. 13 (b). ).

According to the third embodiment described above, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball entry device 250C having the rolling region 252.

D. Fourth Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment except that the configuration of the ball entry device is different.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of the ball entry device 250D according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 14A shows the ball entry device 250D in the first state (acceptance state). FIG. 14B shows the ball entry device 250D in the second state (high probability state). The ball entry device 250D of the fourth embodiment is the same as the ball entry device 250B of the second embodiment except that the configuration of the second passing region 259 is different and the rotation shaft 262B is not provided.

The second passage region 259 in the fourth embodiment is the same as that in the second embodiment except that the width of the passage connecting to the rolling region 252 can be expanded or contracted. An opening / closing member 268D is provided at the entrance of the second passing region 259 connected to the rolling region 252. The opening / closing member 268D expands / contracts the entrance of the second passing region 259 by an electric motor (not shown) that operates based on a control signal from the main control device 40. As the entrance of the second passing region 259 shrinks as the opening / closing member 268D closes, it becomes more difficult for the game ball PB in the rolling region 252 to flow down toward the second passing region 259. Therefore, the game in the rolling region 252. The probability that the ball PB will be distributed to the first passing region 258 increases.

In the fourth embodiment, the main control device 40 maintains the entrance of the second passing region 259 to be wider than the entrance of the first passing region 258 by opening the opening / closing member 268D. Is controlled to the first state (see FIG. 14A). The main control device 40 controls the ball entry device 250D to the second state by closing the opening / closing member 268D and reducing the entrance of the second passing region 259 from the first state (FIG. 14 (b). ).

According to the fourth embodiment described above, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball entry device 250D having the rolling region 252.

E. Other Embodiments The techniques disclosed in the present specification are not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, and can be realized by various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each of the embodiments described in the column of the outline of the invention solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to, or to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification can be deleted as appropriate. For example, in the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in a pachinko machine, the enclosed game balls are fired toward a game area of a game board, and the launched game balls are collected and collected. It may be applied to an enclosed pachinko machine in which a predetermined number of game balls inside are cyclically used to play a game by firing the balls again.

The rolling region in the ball entry device is not limited to the configuration of the rolling region 252 described above, and may be any rolling region configured so that the game ball can roll irregularly. "Irregular rolling" refers to a mode in which the vehicle rolls at an irregular speed and direction, a mode in which the vehicle rolls at an irregular speed while flowing down in a certain direction, and an irregular mode in which the vehicle rolls down at a constant speed. Includes a mode of rolling in various directions.

The ball can be entered into the ball entry device only when a specific condition is satisfied, or may be a configuration in which the ball can always be entered. For example, when the ball entry port 251 of the ball entry device 250 is configured so that the ball can always enter, the first pass area 258 is configured as the start port, and the second pass area 259 is the normal winning port, out port, or It may be configured as an outlet for returning to the game area 20. Further, when the ball entry port 251 of the ball entry device 250 is configured inside the big winning opening, the first passing area 258 is a V area that shifts from a small hit to a big hit, or a special symbol and a normal after the big hit game is completed. It may be configured as a probability variation region that changes the probability of at least one of the symbols to a high probability. The relationship between the first passing area 258 and the second passing area 259 is more advantageous for the player when it is distributed to the first passing area 258 than when it is distributed to the second passing area 259. It is a relationship that shifts to a state, or a relationship that is likely to shift to a state that is advantageous to the player.

The distribution means preferably has a configuration in which a constant operation is performed without changing over time, and a configuration in which the movement of the game ball in the rolling region is irregular due to such distribution means is preferable.

It is preferable that the distribution in the ball entry device is performed in a state where only one game ball is rolling in the rolling region. The distribution in the ball entry device may be performed in a state where two or more game balls are rolling in the rolling region.

In the first embodiment, even when the set time Th has elapsed from the opening of the first large winning opening 24, if the game ball has not entered the rolling region 252, the pachinko machine 1 is the first. It is a configuration that does not shift from the state (acceptance state) to the second state (high probability state). In another embodiment, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the rolling region 252, the pachinko machine 1 is in the first state when the set time Th has elapsed from the opening of the first large winning opening 24. The transition from the (acceptance state) to the second state (high probability state) may be performed. In this embodiment, since the game ball may not enter the rolling region 252, the game ball rolls next at the timing of returning from the second state (high probability state) to the first state (accepting state). It may be when the ball enters the moving region 252, or when a predetermined set time T2h has elapsed after shifting to the second state (high probability state).

1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 10 ... Outer frame 11 ... Front frame 12 ... Upper plate 13 ... Lower plate 14 ... Launch handle 15 ... Game button 16 ... Jog dial 18 ... Cylinder lock 20 ... Game area 21 ... Production design display device 22 … Starting gate 23A… 1st special drawing starting port 23B… 2nd special drawing starting port 23M… Opening / closing member 24… 1st big winning opening 25… 2nd big winning opening 27… Normal winning opening 28A… 1st special drawing display device 28B ... 2nd special symbol display device 29 ... Normal symbol display device 30 ... Inner frame 31 ... Ball tank 32 ... Tank rail 33 ... Payout unit 38 ... External connection terminal plate 40 ... Main control device 41 ... Payout control device 42 ... Sub-integration Control device 43 ... Directional design control device 44 ... Launch control device 45 ... Power supply board 60 ... Card unit 101 ... Hinge 110 ... Transparent plate 112 ... Speaker 113 ... Decorative lamp 171 ... Lending button 172 ... Settlement button 173 ... Balance indicator 200 ... Center case 201 ... Outer rail 202 ... Inner rail 203 ... Out port 210 ... Passage 212 ... Intake port 220 ... Distribution rotating body 222 ... Recessed 230 ... Passage 236 ... Detection switch 250 ... Ball entry device 250B ... Ball entry device 250C ... Ball entry device 250D ... Ball entry device 251 ... Ball entry port 252 ... Rolling area 254 ... Side wall 256 ... Rotating blade 257 ... Electric motor 258 ... First passing area 259 ... Second passing area 262B ... Rotating shaft 264C ... Opening and closing Member 268D ... Opening / closing member 271 ... 1st specific area switch 272 ... 2nd specific area switch 274 ... Detection switch 281 ... 1st special figure hold number display device 282 ... 2nd special figure hold number display device 291 ... Normal figure hold number display Device 500 ... Hall computer 506 ... 1st prize-winning count switch 512 ... 1st prize-winning door solenoid 513 ... 2nd prize-winning door solenoid 515 ... Ordinary electric utility solenoid 521 ... Payout motor 524 ... Switch 527 ... Launch motor 530 ... Back wiring Relay terminal board 531 ... Game board relay terminal board 532 ... Production relay terminal board 533 ... Design display device relay terminal board 534 ... Payout relay terminal board 535 ... CR unit terminal board

Claims (1)

It is a ball entry device that is configured to accept the entry of game balls.
An entrance that accepts the entry of game balls,
A rolling region configured so that the game ball from the entrance can roll irregularly, and
A first passing area configured to allow the game ball from the rolling area to pass through,
A second passing region, which is a region configured so that the game ball from the rolling region can pass through and is different from the first passing region,
A ball entry device having a distribution means for distributing a game ball in the rolling region to any one of the first passing region and the second passing region is provided.
A ball game machine in which a game ball is distributed to the first passing area rather than the second passing area, which is more likely to be advantageous to the player or advantageous to the player. ,
When a set time has elapsed from the acceptance of the game ball into the rolling region prior to the distribution of the game ball from the rolling region to any one of the passing regions, the second passage from the rolling region. By reducing the entrance to the region, the state of the ball entry device is changed from the first state of accepting the game ball from the entry port to the rolling region, and the game ball in the rolling region is the first. Until the game ball in the rolling region is distributed to the first passing region or the second passing region by changing to the second state in which the probability of being distributed to the passing region is higher than that of the first state. and state changing means for maintaining said second state,
A ball game machine comprising a means for displaying a time until the set time to reach the second state is reached.

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