JP6869563B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as an independent single-type pachinko machine that circulates a gaming ball to play a game.

Conventionally, as an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, a well-known pachinko machine and an independent single-type pachinko machine in which a circulation device for a game ball is installed on a support base are known. Further, as another example of a conventionally known gaming machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 2, there is also a so-called slot machine that requires a player to operate a gaming button.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-179898 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-75090

In recent years, the introduction of gaming machines such as the above-mentioned independent single-type pachinko machines into nursing care facilities and the like has been considered instead of the so-called pachinko halls. Then, upon introduction to nursing care facilities, etc., the applicant combined the elements of a slot machine with a pachinko machine type game machine, and the player operated the game button at an appropriate timing, so that the final display mode of the symbol was changed. We devised a game machine that has a special definite display mode and causes a so-called jackpot state. However, users in long-term care facilities are often beginners who are not familiar with games, and it is difficult for such players to operate the game buttons at appropriate timings. If there is only one chance, it can often happen that you cannot operate at the right time. Therefore, if the chance of a big hit state disappears immediately because the game button cannot be operated at an appropriate timing even once, the difficulty of the game is too high and the player's motivation to play may be lost.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the difficulty of the game is not too high, and even a person who is not familiar with the game can play the game without losing the motivation to play the game. Is intended to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention varies in design between a detection means for detecting a game ball flowing down in a game area, a game operation means that can be operated by a player, and a symbol. / A symbol display unit for confirming display and a control means for controlling an operation related to the game are provided, and the control means satisfies a predetermined first condition according to the detection of the game ball by the detection means. , The display mode of the symbol in the symbol display unit is set as a predetermined transition display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first gaming state, and the symbol in the first gaming state is confirmed. When the display mode is a predetermined special definite display mode, the game machine shifts the gaming state from the first gaming state to the predetermined second gaming state, and the control means is a predetermined gaming state in the first gaming state. When the game operating means is operated more than a predetermined number of times during the game period, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmed display mode, while the number of operations of the game operating means during the game period is less than the predetermined number of times. When the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a confirmed display mode different from the special confirmed display mode and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a confirmed display mode different from the special confirmed display mode, the number of confirmed display times of the symbol in the first game state is confirmed. Then, when the confirmed display number of times has not reached the predetermined predetermined number of times, the display mode of the symbol display unit is returned to the display mode at the time of transition to the first gaming state before the finalized display, and the display mode after the return is performed. The finalized display mode of the symbol is newly determined according to the operation of the game operating means, and when the finalized display number reaches the specified number of times, the finalized display is performed without shifting to the second game state. It is characterized by ending the first gaming state.
The invention according to claim 2 does not shift to the first gaming state when a predetermined second condition is satisfied according to the detection of the game ball by the detection means in the invention according to claim 1. The definite display mode of the symbol is set as the special definite display mode, and the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state.

In addition, a detection means for detecting a game ball flowing down in the game area, a game operation means that can be operated by the player, a symbol display unit that fluctuates / confirms the symbol, and a control means for controlling the operation related to the game. When the predetermined first condition is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, the control means sets the display mode of the symbol in the symbol display unit as the predetermined transition display mode and the game state. Is shifted to the first gaming state and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first gaming state, and further, when the confirmation display mode of the symbol in the first gaming state is the predetermined special confirmation display mode, the gaming state is changed to the first game state. While shifting from the gaming state to the predetermined second gaming state, when the predetermined second condition is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, the display mode of the symbol on the symbol display unit is displayed as a predetermined transition display. As an aspect, when the gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the third gaming state, and the confirmation display aspect of the symbol in the third gaming state is the special confirmation display aspect, the gaming state is displayed. In the gaming machine that shifts from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, when the control means detects the operation of the gaming operating means during a predetermined special period in the first gaming state, the special definite display mode. On the other hand, when the operation of the game operating means is detected in a period other than the special fixed period, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a fixed display mode different from the special fixed display mode, and the special fixed display mode is used. When the final display is performed in a different final display mode, the final display count of the symbol in the first game state is confirmed, and when the final final display count does not reach the predetermined predetermined number, the display mode of the symbol display unit is displayed. The display mode at the time of transition to the first game state before the final display is restored, and the final display mode of the symbol is newly determined according to the operation of the game operation means after the return, and the final display count is the number of times of the final display. When the specified number of times is reached, the first game state is terminated without shifting to the second game state according to the confirmation display, while the game operation means during the predetermined game period in the third game state. When is operated more than a predetermined number of times, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmed display mode, while when the number of operations of the game operating means during the game period is less than the predetermined number of times, the special confirmed display mode is The symbol is confirmed and displayed in a different confirmed display mode, and confirmed in a confirmed display mode different from the special confirmed display mode. When displayed, the number of confirmed display times of the symbol in the third game state is confirmed, and if the number of confirmed display times does not reach the predetermined predetermined number of times, the display mode of the symbol display unit is changed to the third display mode before the final display. The display mode at the time of transition to the game state is restored, and the final display mode of the symbol is newly determined according to the operation of the game operation means after the return, and when the final display number reaches the specified number of times, the said When the third game state is terminated without shifting to the second game state according to the confirmation display, and the predetermined third condition is satisfied according to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, the said The first is to shift the definite display mode of the symbol to the special definite display mode and shift the gaming state to the second gaming state without shifting to any of the first gaming state and the third gaming state. It is also conceivable to adopt the configuration of 1.

Then, by adopting the first configuration as described above, even if the player cannot make the definite display mode of the symbol a special definite display mode in the first game state or the third game state. Until the number of finalized display of the symbol reaches the specified number of times, the chance to change the finalized display mode of the symbol to the special finalized display mode will be obtained again. Therefore, the difficulty of the game is suppressed so that the definite display mode of the symbol does not necessarily have to be changed to the special definite display mode at one time, and even a player who is not particularly familiar with the game lacks the motivation to play. The effect of being able to play without having to play can be achieved.
Further, as the gaming state before shifting to the second gaming state, the first gaming state that requires the operation of the gaming operating means during the special period and the operation of the gaming operating means more than a predetermined number of times during the gaming period are required. Since two types of game states, that is, the third game state to be played, are set, it is possible to provide a variety of games to the player, and it is also possible to achieve the effect of making the game machine highly playable. Can be done.
In addition, since a situation may occur in which the game shifts to the second game state without going through the first game state or the third game state, the flow of the game is not monotonous, and the game machine can be made so that the player does not get tired of it. The effect of being able to do it can also be achieved.

According to the present invention, the finalized display mode of the symbol is determined according to the number of operations of the game operating means in the first game state, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the determined finalized display mode, and the finalized display mode is different from the special finalized display mode. When the final display is performed in the display mode, the final display count of the symbol in the first game state is confirmed, and if the final display count does not reach the predetermined predetermined number, the display mode of the symbol display unit is changed to the first before the final display. 1 The display mode at the time of transition to the game state is restored, and the final display mode of the symbol is newly determined according to the operation of the game operation means after the return. That is, for the player, even if the definite display mode of the symbol is not set to the special definite display mode in the first game state, the definite display mode of the symbol is until the fixed display number of the symbol reaches the specified number of times. Will be given again the chance to make the special definite display mode. Therefore, the difficulty of the game is suppressed so that the definite display mode of the symbol does not necessarily have to be changed to the special definite display mode at one time, and even a player who is not particularly familiar with the game lacks the motivation to play. You can play without having to.
Further, according to the invention of claim 2, when a predetermined second condition is satisfied according to the detection of the game ball by the detecting means, the definite display mode of the symbol is specially defined without shifting to the first game state. The final display mode is set, and the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state. That is, a situation may occur in which the player shifts to the second game state without going through the first game state. Therefore, the flow of the game is not monotonous, and the game machine can be made so that the player does not get tired of it.

It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the whole of the pachinko machine with a support base. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the pachinko machine with a support base from the upper left side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support base from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support base before assembling the back plate from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support base from the right side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the support stand from the front side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the dolly from the front side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the frame body from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the frame body from the bottom surface side. It is sectional drawing which showed the contact state between the angle adjustment plate and the machine frame of a pachinko machine in a support base. It is sectional drawing which showed the state which fixed the machine frame by a fixing bolt in a support base. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the front side of the back plate. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the upper plate cover, (a) is a top view, (b) is a rear view, (c) is a perspective explanatory view which was shown diagonally from the rear. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game card. It is explanatory drawing which showed the cross section of the game ball used in a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the upper plate member, (a) shows the state which attached the upper plate cover, and (b) shows the state which removed the upper plate cover, respectively. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the circulation member from the front side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the handle unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the handle unit, (a) is shown from the upper side, (b) is shown from the front side, and (c) is shown from the right side. It is a flowchart which showed the flow of the game in a normal state. It is a flowchart which showed the flow of the game in a high probability state. It is a flowchart which showed the flow of the game in a time saving state. It is a flowchart which showed the flow of the game in the reach state.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine with a support base according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Explanation of support stand)
First, the structure of the support base 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 and 26.
FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the entire pachinko machine with a support base. FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the upper left side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the rear side. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base before assembling the back plate 80 from the rear side. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the right side. FIG. 6 is a perspective explanatory view showing the support base 70 from the front side. FIG. 7 is a perspective explanatory view showing the carriage 71 from the front side. FIG. 8 is a perspective explanatory view showing the frame body 72 from the front side. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the frame body 72 from the bottom surface side. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a contact state between the angle adjusting plate 87 and the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 on the support base 70. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state in which the machine frame 3 is fixed by the fixing bolt 88 on the support base 70. FIG. 12 is a perspective explanatory view showing the front side of the back plate 80. FIG. 26 is a perspective explanatory view showing the rear side of the pachinko machine with a support base in a state where the back plate 80 is removed.

The support base 70 can be equipped with a pachinko machine 1 and a card ejection unit 91, and by installing them, it constitutes an independent stand-alone pachinko machine, and a wooden trolley 71 and a wooden frame body 72 are assembled. Is formed. The carriage 71 includes a bottom plate 73, a pair of side plates 74 and 74 erected on both left and right sides of the bottom plate 73, a top plate 76 fixed so as to connect the upper portions of the side plates 74 and 74, and a side plate 74. It has a reinforcing plate 75 erected along the bottom surface of the top plate 76 between 74 and 74. The bottom plate 73 is formed by forming a notch 77 recessed rearward in a wide range in the left-right direction along the front end edge of a flat plate formed into a substantially rectangular shape. Four casters 78, 78 ... For moving the support base 70 to a desired position, and four stoppers 79, 79 ... For fixing the support base 70 at a desired position are attached. Further, the left and right outer portions of the cutout portion 77 at the front end portion of the bottom plate 73 have their tips greatly projecting forward to substantially the same extent as the front end of the top plate 76.

Further, the side plates 74 and 74 are erected along the left and right side edges of the bottom plate 73, and the front end surface of each side plate 74 is formed as a smooth curved surface gradually toward the rear side as it goes upward. There is. Further, the top plate 76 is a flat plate formed into a substantially rectangular shape, and is fixed to the upper end surfaces of the side plates 74, 74 so as to cover the space S1 above the bottom plate 73. A rubber member is attached to the end surface of the top plate 76 so that the end surface (particularly the edge) of the top plate 76 is not exposed. In addition, the reinforcing plate 75 is a flat plate formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and is located at a position substantially centered in the front-rear direction of the top plate 76, extending downward along the bottom surface of the top plate 76 between the side plates 74 and 74. It is erected.

The carriage 71 having the bottom plate 73, the side plates 74, 74, the top plate 76, and the reinforcing plate 75 as described above is surrounded by the notch 77, the side plates 74, 74, and the top plate 76 on the front side thereof. There is a space open to the front and bottom. The space functions as a space for receiving a wheelchair, a chair, a player's foot, or the like inside the carriage 71. Further, this space also communicates with the space S1 on the bottom plate 73 (the space S1 surrounded by the bottom plate 73, the side plates 74, 74, and the top plate 76) and extends to the rear side, so that the player can use the reinforcing plate 75. It is possible to extend the legs to the rear side. Further, since the left and right outer portions of the cutout portion 77 at the front end portion of the bottom plate 73 project forward as much as the front end portion of the top plate 76, the player puts his / her weight on the front end of the top plate 76. The dolly 71 does not fall forward even if it is hung.

On the other hand, the frame body 72 is formed on a pair of left and right side plates 81a and 81b, a top plate 82 and a bottom plate 83 bridged between the side plates 81a and 81b, an upper plate 84 erected on the top plate 82, and a side plate 81b. It has a front plate 85 erected between the bottom plate 83 and the top plate 82 along the same, and a back plate 80 attached so as to cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b from the rear. The side plate 81a constitutes the left side surface of the frame body 72, and is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape that is sufficiently longer in the vertical direction than the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1. A connecting hole 86 is formed in the upper end portion of the side plate 81a so that a plurality of frame bodies 72 and thus support bases 70 can be connected to the left and right. Further, an angle adjusting plate 87 for setting the installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 in the front-rear direction to a predetermined installation angle is attached to the inner surface (the surface on the right side) of the side plate 81a. The angle adjusting plate 87 has a tapered surface (an inclined surface that inclines back and forth by a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical surface) as its front surface goes downward, and a pachinko machine is placed on the front surface of the angle adjusting plate 87. By bringing the rear surface of the machine frame 3 of 1 into contact with each other, the installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 can be automatically set to a predetermined installation angle. On the other hand, the side plate 81b constitutes the right side surface of the frame body 72, is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having the same vertical height as the side plate 81a, and a connecting hole 86 is formed in the upper end portion thereof. ing.

Further, the top plate 82 constitutes the upper surface of the frame body 72, and is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape whose length in the front-rear direction is shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the side plates 81a and 81b. It is bridged between the side plates 81a and 81b at a position that is substantially the same as the vertical height of the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from the lower end. A set of fixing bolts 88, 88 that can be screwed downward is attached to the top plate 82, and by screwing the fixing bolts 88, 88 onto the upper surface of the machine frame 3, the pachinko machine 1 is framed. It can be fixed to 72. Further, the bottom plate 83 constitutes the bottom surface of the frame body 72, and is assembled so as to connect the lower ends of the side plates 81a and 81b. The bottom plate 83 is provided with a receiving portion 89 cut out rearward from the left end portion to a left-right length substantially the same as the length in the left-right direction of the machine frame 3 at the front portion of a flat plate formed in a substantially rectangular shape. After assembling the support base 70 as described later, the installation position of the pachinko machine 1 on the support base 70 can be positioned by inserting the bottom portion of the machine frame 3 into the receiving portion 89. Further, the bottom plate 83 is provided with a plurality of bolt holes 90, 90 ... For integrating the frame body 72 and the carriage 71.

Furthermore, the upper plate 84 is a rectangular flat plate-shaped member erected along the front edge of the top plate 82, and a history display for displaying the game history of the pachinko machine 1 is provided in a substantially central portion of the front surface. The device 57 is installed. In addition, the front plate 85 is a rectangular flat plate-shaped member that is long in the vertical direction, and is erected from the lower end to the lower surface of the top plate 82 along the front edge of the side plate 81b. The distance between the left end surface of the front plate 85 and the side plate 81a in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the length of the machine frame 3 in the left-right direction. Further, on the rear surface side of the front plate 85, a card ejection unit 91 for ejecting the game cards 60a to 60c to the front surface side of the front plate 85 is installed. The card ejection unit 91 includes a front side device 94 having an ejection slit 92 and ejection notification LEDs 93, 93 ..., And an ejection device 95 for ejecting the built-in cards one by one. The front side device 94 is installed on the front surface of the front plate 85, and the discharge device 95 is installed on the mounting plate 96 fixed to the rear surface of the front plate 85.

In addition, the back plate 80 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape in which the length in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the distance between the side plates 81a and 81b and the length in the vertical direction is shorter than the side plates 81a and 81b. The left and right edges of the back plate 80 are brought into contact with the rear end surfaces of the side plates 81a and 81b and fixed to the side plates 81a and 81b, and cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b from behind. Further, a sound absorbing material 55 is attached to a predetermined position on the front surface of the back plate 80.

The support base 70 composed of the carriage 71 and the frame body 72 configured as described above is stored and transported in a state of being divided into the carriage 71 and the frame body 72. Then, after fixing the trolley 71 at a desired position, the frame body 72 is set on the top plate 76 of the trolley 71, and the bottom plate 83 of the frame body 72 and the top plate 76 of the trolley 71 are firmly fixed by using bolts or the like. Link. Then, a space S2 surrounded by the top plate 76 of the carriage 71, the side plates 81a, the top plate 82, and the front plate 85 of the frame body 72 is formed, and the space S2 becomes the installation space of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, when installing the pachinko machine 1, the bottom of the machine frame 3 is inserted into the receiving portion 89 from the front side of the frame body 72, and the machine frame 3 is brought into contact with the angle adjusting plate 87 to enter the space S2. Position the installation position of the pachinko machine 1 with. Then, the fixing bolt 88 is firmly screwed into the upper surface of the machine frame 3, and the bottom of the machine frame 3 and the bottom plate 83 of the frame body 72 are connected by using a connecting plate (not shown), so that the frame body 72 is a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is installed in a state of surrounding the upper surface of 1 and both the left and right side surfaces. In the installed state, the pachinko machine 1 is located above the reinforcing plate 75.

Further, the back plate 80 is assembled so as to cover the rear of the pachinko machine 1 installed on the support base 70. In this assembled state, the lower end of the back plate 80 is located above the lower ends of the side plates 81a and 81b by a predetermined height, and is located vertically between the lower end of the back plate 80 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71. A gap S3 having a predetermined width and communicating the space S2 with the outside is formed. Further, in the upper part of the back plate 80, a gap S4 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction and communicating the space S2 and the outside is formed between the rear end of the top plate 82 and the front surface of the back plate 80. .. Further, the sound absorbing material 55 attached to the front surface of the back plate 80 is located behind the pachinko machine 1 (particularly, behind the circulation member 27 for circulating the game ball).

As a matter of course, even after the pachinko machine 1 is installed, the support base 70 can be moved using the casters 78, 78, and so on. Further, the history display device 57 and the card ejection unit 91 may be installed on the frame body 72 before assembling the support base 70, or may be installed along with the installation of the pachinko machine 1 after assembling the support base 70. Good. Further, a transformer device (not shown) to which the plug of the pachinko machine 1 can be connected is also installed on the support base 70, and the pachinko machine 1 can be connected to a general household power source via the transformer device. ..

(Explanation of pachinko machine)
Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the game played by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 13 to 23.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. 14A and 14B are explanatory views showing the upper plate cover 8, where FIG. 14A is a top view, FIG. 14B is a rear view, and FIG. 14C is a perspective explanatory view shown obliquely from the rear. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the e-counter and the basic fluctuation pattern. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the game cards 60a, 60b, and 60c. FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing a cross section of the game ball 65 used in the pachinko machine 1. 20A and 20B are explanatory views showing the upper plate member 7, where FIG. 20A shows a state in which the upper plate cover 8 is attached, and FIG. 20B shows a state in which the upper plate cover 8 is removed. FIG. 21 is a perspective explanatory view showing the circulation member 27 from the front side. FIG. 22 is a perspective explanatory view showing the handle unit 46. 23 is an explanatory view showing the handle unit 46, in which FIG. 23A is shown from the upper side, FIG. 23B is shown from the front side, and FIG. 23C is shown from the right side.

The pachinko machine 1 drives a game ball into the game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2, causes the game ball to flow down in the game area 16, and circulates the driven game ball to play the game. 2 is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the machine frame 3 that functions as a support via a middle frame 5 that is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 holding a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, and the like arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, a symbol display device 6 for displaying a symbol composed of numbers "0" to "9" is provided at substantially the center of the game area 16. In this symbol display device 6, three columns of numbers can be displayed side by side in the left-right direction. Further, a center member 26 provided with count lamps 20A to 20H and the like, which will be described later, is installed so as to surround the symbol display device 6, and a symbol start port 19 into which a game ball can enter is provided below the center member 26. ing. Furthermore, a first tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of wing pieces that can be opened and closed is installed further below the symbol start port 19, while a pair is provided on both the left and right sides of the symbol start port 19. A second tulip-type electric accessory 18 is installed so that the wing pieces can be opened and closed. In addition, at the lowermost end of the game area 16, a discharge port 22 for discharging the game ball from the game area 16 to the rear of the game board 2 is provided. A large number of game nails are planted on substantially the entire surface of the game area 16.

Further, an upper plate member 7 provided with an upper plate 7a for supplying the game ball to the launching device 10 is attached to the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2. Further, on the right side of the upper plate 7a of the upper plate member 7, a ball pulling mechanism (not shown) is operated by sliding to the left side, and a ball for pulling the game ball in the upper plate 7a to the lower plate 12 is performed. A pulling lever 11 is provided.

The upper plate 7a is made of synthetic resin and is covered with a semi-transparent upper plate cover 8. The main body 41 of the upper plate cover 8 is formed in a thin plate shape, and integrally extends from the cover portion to the right with a cover portion having a bulging portion that bulges forward according to the shape of the upper plate 7a. It has a regulated department. Further, the regulating portion is provided with an insertion hole 42 through which the operation portion of the ball pulling lever 11 can be inserted. The insertion hole 42 has substantially the same shape as the shape of the operation portion of the ball pulling lever 11 in the top view. Then, when the upper plate cover 8 is attached to the upper plate member 7, the opening edge of the insertion hole 42 is opened by inserting the operation portion of the ball removal lever 11 at the initial position (position where the ball is not removed) into the insertion hole 42. It comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface (surface) of the operation portion, and the operation of the ball pulling lever 11 is restricted. Further, on the lower surface of the cover portion, a wall portion 43 projecting downward extends along the shape of the inner peripheral surface of the upper plate 7a. When the upper plate 7a is covered with the upper plate cover 8, the outer surface of the wall portion 43 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the upper plate 7a to prevent the upper plate cover 8 from rattling. By making the upper plate cover 8 translucent, the state of the game ball in the upper plate 7a can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to detect the occurrence of ball clogging at an early stage. Further, the present invention is not limited to translucent, and may be transparent or opaque.

Further, on the lower right side of the upper plate member 7, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is rotatably installed. Further, in the vicinity of the handle 9, a connecting portion 45 for connecting the handle unit 46, which will be described later, is provided. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the upper plate 7a.
Further, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and a pair of speakers 14 and 14 are provided on the side of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1. Lamp members 15 and 15 provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink.

On the other hand, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to various control boards and various devices / members is installed in the lower portion on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3. A center cover 21 formed in the shape of a synthetic resin cover is attached to the upper side of the power supply device 29, and a control device 30 for executing control related to the game is inside the center cover 21. , A display control device 50 that controls a display operation in the symbol display device 6, a light emission control device 51 that controls a lighting / blinking operation of a lamp member 15, a sound control device 52 that controls a sound reporting operation from a speaker 14, and the like. Is installed.

Further, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3 (rear surface of the game board 2), the symbol start port 19 is located between the power supply device 29 and the control device 30 in the vertical direction and below the discharge port 22. The game ball that has entered any of the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second tulip-type electric accessory 18, 18, and the discharge port 22, that is, the game ball discharged to the rear side of the game board 2 is received and above. A circulation member 27 for circulating the game ball by returning it to the plate 7a is installed. The circulation member 27 is integrally molded of fluorine-containing polycarbonate, and a game ball recovery passage 27b having a constant width (about 15 mm) is constant at the upper end edge of a horizontally long rectangular substrate 27a. It is provided so as to incline at an angle (about 5 °) (downward to the right when viewed from the rear). A step is provided in the substantially center (center in the left-right direction) of the game ball collection passage 27b, and the left side (27b2) is slightly higher (about 5 mm) than the right side (27b1) when viewed from the rear. (See Fig. 4). Further, at the lower end of the game ball collection passage 27b (that is, at the right end when viewed from the rear), a substantially rectangular parallelepiped guiding ball portion 27c is provided so as to project forward, and the upper surface thereof is an upper plate. It is a ball guide plate 27d for guiding the game ball into 7a.

In addition, a guard wall 27e is continuously provided at the rear edge of the game ball recovery passage 27b, and the guard wall 27e is arranged parallel to the substrate 27a at a predetermined interval. It is in a state. Further, most of the upper end edge of the guard wall 27e (the part excluding the upper part of the ball guide plate 27d) is substantially horizontal, and is orthogonal to the wall surface of the guard wall 27e over the entire upper end edge. A folded piece 27f having a constant width is provided. Further, the width of the folded piece 27f located above the ball guide plate 27d is wider than the width of the other portion, and the position of the edge (front and back position) is the same as the surface of the substrate 27a. (That is, a wide window is formed in the folded piece 27f above the game ball collection passage 27b). Further, an insertion hole 27g for inserting various wirings is formed at the edge of the substrate 27a opposite to the ball guide portion 27c.

As described above, the configured circulation member 27 is fixed (screwed) in a state where the front surface of the substrate 27a is in contact with the back surface of the middle frame 5. Then, the ball guide plate 27d provided substantially horizontally on the upper surface of the ball guide portion 27c is in a state of communicating with the base end surface of the upper plate 7a without a gap (that is, the base of the ball guide plate 27d and the upper plate 7a). It is flush with the end face).

On the other hand, the control device 30 is equipped with a control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of the following members together with execution of a transition lottery as described later, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35, and the like are mounted. Is built-in. Then, the control board 31 passes through the interface 35, the symbol start port 19, the first tulip type electric accessory 17, the second tulip type electric accessory 18, the card ejection unit 91, the launching device 10, and the count lamp 20A. It is connected to ~ 20H and so on. Further, the control board 31 is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52 via the interface 35, and the speaker 14 and the lamp member are connected according to the result of the transition lottery. The operation of 15 and the display operation of the symbol in the symbol display device 6 are controlled. Although omitted in FIG. 15, the control board 31 is also connected to the game button 25, the power supply device 29, the history display device 57, and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes a c-counter (random number for transition determination) and d-counter (random number for type determination) used for the transition lottery, and an e-counter (variation time information) for determining a basic fluctuation pattern mainly which is a fluctuation time of a symbol. Multiple counters such as (random number for determination) are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. Further, the c-counter loops between 0 and 70 (71 ways), the d-counter counts between 0 and 4 (5 ways), and the e-counter loops between 0 and 30 (31 ways). ing. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (executes the transition lottery), triggered by the detection of the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port 19.

Further, the storage means 33 is associated with a transfer destination determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter and the type of the destination to which the game state is transferred are associated, and the numerical value of the e counter and the basic fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. The basic fluctuation pattern determination table is stored. The basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time of the symbol in the symbol display device 6 (for example, the time from the start of fluctuation until the symbol is stopped and displayed in the left column and then stopped and displayed in the right column). is there. Further, the storage means 33 is provided with a variation pattern storage area 38 that stores a plurality of types of detailed variation patterns that are detailed variation display modes of the symbols, and each detailed variation pattern is the above-mentioned basic variation as shown in FIG. It is associated with a pattern.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the symbol start port 19 while the symbol is variablely displayed in the symbol display device 6, for example, the storage means 33 is subjected to the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the entry. A hold information storage area 36 for storing up to four acquired numerical values of the above as hold information is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 one by one, and executes a transfer determination such as whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is a win. A storage area 37 for determining transition is provided for this purpose. The reserved information is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 one by one in the order of storage each time the symbol is confirmed and displayed, and is digested. With the digestion, new reserved information can be stored.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 24 to 27. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game in the normal state. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game in the high probability state. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game in the time saving state. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game in the reach state.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the symbol start port 19 in a normal state, the approach is detected by the main CPU 32 (S1), and the entered game ball is returned into the upper plate 7a by the circulation member 27. To. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter at the timing of the approach detection, and the number of the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 reaches the maximum value. Check if it is present (S2). Then, when the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value (determining YES in S2), the numerical values acquired from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value has not been reached (determining NO in S2), the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are stored in the hold information storage area 36 (S3).

Further, the main CPU 32 constantly confirms whether the symbol is displayed in a variable manner or is displayed in a definite manner on the symbol display device 6, and if the symbol is definitely displayed, it confirms the presence or absence of the hold information. Then, when the hold information exists, the hold information having the highest priority to be digested (here, the hold information stored earliest in time) is moved to the transfer determination storage area 37 (S4), and the hold information is described below. (S5). That is, the transfer lottery determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 is referred to, and the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a predetermined “transition value (transition used in the normal state). In the lottery judgment table, it is determined whether or not it is "0" (that is, whether or not the result of the transition lottery is "winning") and the judgment of the transition lottery. If the result is "winning", the type of "winning" (that is, the type of the transition destination of the gaming state) is determined based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter.

To elaborate on the type of game state transition destination, the main CPU 32 assumes that the "winning" is the "first reach winning" when the acquired numerical value from the d counter is "0" or "1". After establishing a so-called reach display such that the display unit in the left column and the display unit in the right column stop and display the same type of symbols in the symbol display device 6, the player operates the game button 25 as described later. Move to the required slot reach state. Further, when the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "2" or "3", it is assumed that the "winning" is the "second reach winning", and will be described later after the reach display on the symbol display device 6 is established. The player shifts to a continuous hit reach state (first game state) that requires the player to operate the game button 25. Further, when the acquired numerical value from the d counter is "4", it is assumed that the "winning" is a "confirmed winning", and after the reach display on the symbol display device 6 is established, the player operates the game button 25. Without needing to do so, the display unit in the middle row of the symbol display device 6 is stopped and displayed with the same type of symbol as the symbol displayed in the display section in the left column and the display section in the right column to make a definite display (that is, the symbol). The display mode in the display device 6 is defined as the jackpot confirmed display mode), and the display mode is shifted to the jackpot chance state as described later.

Further, the result of the transition lottery is "winning" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "transition numerical value"), and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "0" to "3" (that is, "". The type of "winning" is "reach winning"), and the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16B is used to read out the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter (that is, the fluctuation time of the symbol). Determine the basic variation pattern including). Further, when the result of the transition lottery is "winning" and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "4" (that is, the type of "winning" is "fixed winning"), FIG. 16 (c). Using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in (1), the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol is determined). On the other hand, when the result of the transition lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "transition numerical value"), the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Read the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value of (that is, determine the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol).

After that, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the basic variation pattern is read out, the symbol variation is started in the symbol display device 6, and the symbol is variablely displayed in the symbol display device 6 according to the detailed variation pattern read out while clocking by the timer 34. .. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol corresponding to the read basic variation pattern elapses, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode according to the determination result of the transition lottery. That is, the result of the transition lottery is "first reach winning" or "second reach winning" (the predetermined condition is satisfied according to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and it is determined in S5 that the "reach winning" is achieved. ), After the reach display is established in the symbol display device 6 (that is, the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is set to the predetermined transition display mode), the state is shifted to the reach state corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the d counter (that is, the display mode is set to the predetermined transition display mode). S6). Further, if the result of the transition lottery is "fixed winning" (determined as "fixed winning" in S5), the reach display is established in the symbol display device 6 according to the peculiar detailed variation pattern E, and then the middle row. The symbol is automatically stopped and displayed on the display unit of (S8) to set the jackpot confirmation display mode and shift to the jackpot chance state (S8). In other words, it bypasses the reach state and directly shifts to the jackpot chance state. On the other hand, if the result of the transition lottery is "missing" (determining that it is "missing" in S5), a symbol of a type different from the symbol displayed in the display section in the left column is stopped and displayed in the display section in the right column. After that, an arbitrary symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit in the middle row to be a definite display (that is, the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is set to an out-of-confirmation display mode), and the state is not shifted to the reach state or the like. When the control device 30 selects, for example, the basic fluctuation pattern D or the basic fluctuation pattern E, the control device 30 sets the count lamps 20A to 20H in a predetermined expected effect mode during the fluctuation display of the symbol (that is, before the transition to the reach state). It is lit / blinked by (stored in the storage means 33), and the player is expected to establish the reach display, that is, to shift to the reach state or the jackpot chance state.

Further, when the state shifts to the reach state, the game button 25 and the count lamps 20A to 20H are turned on / blinked to notify the shift to the reach state, and the game content in the shifted reach state is sounded from the speaker 14. (For example, if you move to the slot reach state, you will hear a message such as "Press the button to align the symbols", and if you move to the continuous hit state, you will hear a message such as "Let's hit the button repeatedly".) , Prompts the player to operate the game button 25.

Here, when each reach state is described, the slot reach state is a game state in which a symbol is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 6 in response to an operation of the game button 25 by the player, as in a so-called slot machine. There is. That is, when the operation of the game button 25 is enabled with the transition to the slot reach state and the operation of the game button 25 by the player is detected, a symbol corresponding to the detection timing (for example, passing through the display unit in the middle row) is being passed. (Symbols, etc.) are stopped and displayed on the display in the middle row. Then, if the stopped-displayed symbol is the same type of symbol as the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display unit in the left column and the display unit in the right column, it is assumed that the confirmed display mode of the symbol is the jackpot confirmed display mode. It will shift to a chance state. Therefore, when the slot reach state occurs, the player must operate the game button 25 at an appropriate timing so that the confirmed display mode in the symbol display device 6 becomes the jackpot confirmed display mode (for example, the display in the left column). It must be operated during a predetermined special period in the slot reach state, such as the timing when a symbol of the same type as the symbol displayed stopped on the display section in the right column and the section passes through the display section in the middle row). ..

On the other hand, the continuous hit reach state is a game state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 6 according to the number of operations of the game button 25 during the predetermined game period set in the continuous hit reach state. That is, a predetermined game period (for example, 10 seconds) in which the operation of the game button 25 is valid is set with the transition to the continuous hit reach state. Then, after the operation of the game button 25 is enabled with the start of the game period, when the game button 25 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or more during the game period, the display unit in the middle row shows the left. To stop and display the same type of symbol as the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the column display unit and the right column display unit, set the confirmed display mode in the symbol display device 6 to the jackpot confirmed display mode, and shift to the jackpot chance state. Become. On the other hand, if the number of operations of the game button 25 during the game period does not reach the predetermined number of times, the symbol is different from the symbol displayed on the display unit in the middle row and stopped on the display unit in the left column and the display unit in the right column. The symbol is stopped and displayed, the confirmed display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the definite display mode, and the jackpot chance state is not entered. Therefore, when the continuous hit reach state occurs, the player must repeatedly hit the game button 25 with the start of the game period so that the confirmed display mode in the symbol display device 6 becomes the jackpot confirmed display mode.

Then, in each reach state, when the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing or the number of operations of the game button 25 reaches a predetermined number of times during the game period, the display mode on the symbol display device 6 is changed to the jackpot confirmed display mode ( (Special confirmed display mode), and after determining that the confirmed display mode is the jackpot confirmed display mode (determined YES in S7), the system shifts to the jackpot chance state (second game state) (S8). On the other hand, if the game button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing in the reach state, or if the number of operations of the game button 25 does not reach a predetermined number during the game machine period, the display mode on the symbol display device 6 is deviated and the confirmation display is confirmed. After determining that the mode (a definite display mode different from the special definite display mode) is the definite display mode (determined as NO in S7), the gaming state before the transition to the reach state is entered. Restore. That is, the main CPU 32 determines the finalized display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 6 according to the operation of the game button 25 in the reach state, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the determined finalized display mode. In the slot reach state, even if the game button 25 is not operated for more than a predetermined effective time (for example, 60 seconds) after the transition to the slot reach state, the display mode on the symbol display device 6 is deviated and the final display mode is confirmed. Then, after determining that the confirmed display mode is the out-of-order confirmed display mode (determined as NO in S7), the game is returned to the gaming state before the transition to the reach state.

In addition, when the jackpot chance state is entered, the game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is open until the total opening time reaches the predetermined first special time (for example, 30 seconds). The first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened (S9) until any of the conditions until the total number reaches a predetermined number (8 in this case) is satisfied. Then, when it is detected that a predetermined number or more of the game balls have entered the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is in open operation (determining YES in S9), the state shifts to the jackpot state (S10). On the other hand, in the jackpot chance state, the number of game balls entering the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is large even though the total opening time of the first tulip-type electric accessory has reached the predetermined first special time. If the predetermined number is not reached (determined as NO in S9), the game state is returned to the game state before the state is changed to the reach state without shifting to the jackpot state.

In this jackpot chance state, each time the game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is temporarily closed to check the total number of entries. At this time, if the total number of approaches has not reached the predetermined number, the opening operation is performed again and the entry of the next game ball is awaited. Further, in the jackpot chance state, each time the game ball enters the first tulip type electric accessory 17, the count lamps 20A to 20H of the center member 26 are turned on one by one from the leftmost count lamp 20A to the right side. .. That is, for example, when the entry of the first game ball into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is detected after the transition to the jackpot chance state, only the count lamp 20A is turned on. In addition, only the count lamp 20A is kept lit until the entry of the second game ball into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, and the count lamp is detected when the entry of the second game ball is detected. In addition to 20A, the count lamp 20B is turned on. Further, until the entry of the third game ball into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the count lamp 20A and the count lamp 20B are continuously lit, and the entry of the third game ball is detected. Therefore, in addition to the count lamps 20A and 20B, the count lamp 20C is turned on. When the number of count lamps that light up in this order is increased and finally the entry of a predetermined number of game balls into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, all the count lamps 20A to 20H are turned on. The lighting mode (notification mode) of the count lamps 20A to 20H in the jackpot chance state is stored in the storage means 33.

Then, when the state shifts to the jackpot state, a jackpot state is generated in which the opening of the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the second tulip-type electric accessory 18, 18 is repeated three times over a predetermined second special time (for example, 30 seconds). .. Further, with the occurrence of the jackpot state, the count lamps 20A to 20H are turned on / blinked in a predetermined jackpot mode to enhance the player's uplifting feeling. Further, when the jackpot state occurs, the card ejection unit 91 is operated, and any one of the gaming cards 60a to 60c (for example, the gaming card 60a) is inserted into the front plate 85 through the ejection slit 92. In addition to discharging the game card 60a to the front side, the discharge notification LEDs 93, 93 ... Are turned on until the game card 60a is removed by the player to notify the player that the game card 60a has been discharged. In the jackpot chance state or the jackpot state, the game ball that has entered the opened first tulip-type electric accessory 17 or the second tulip-type electric accessory 18 is a circulation member as in the case of entering the symbol start port 19. It is returned to the upper plate 7a by 27.

Furthermore, when the jackpot state ends, the probability that the result of the transition lottery will be "winning" is improved, and when the result of the transition lottery is "missing", a high probability state in which the average fluctuation time of the symbol is short occurs. Let me. That is, in the transition lottery determination table used in the high probability state, there are 10 ways of "0" to "9", and more numerical values (numerical values of the c counter) than in the normal state are defined as "transition numerical values". Further, in the basic fluctuation pattern determination table used at the time of "off" in the high probability state, a larger number (numerical value of the e-counter) than in the normal state is assigned to the basic fluctuation pattern A. Then, when a high-probability state is generated, the presence or absence of the hold information in the hold information storage area 36 is first confirmed (S11), and if the hold information exists (determining YES in S11), the hold has the highest priority to be digested. The information is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 (S14). Further, if the hold information does not exist (determining NO in S11), the hold information is stored by detecting the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port 19 (S12) (S13), and then the hold information is stored, as in the normal state. Is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 (S14). After that, with respect to the reserved information transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37, a transfer determination is made as to whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (S15).

Then, when the result of the transition lottery is "winning" (either "reach winning" or "confirmed winning" in S15), the state is shifted to the reach state as in the normal state according to the numerical value acquired from the d counter. Or (S16), bypassing the reach state and directly shifting to the jackpot chance state (S18). Then, in the case of shifting to the reach state, when the confirmed display mode of the symbol becomes the jackpot confirmed display mode (the predetermined condition is satisfied and YES is determined in S17), the mode is shifted to the jackpot chance state (S18). Then, when a predetermined number or more of game balls enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the jackpot chance state (determined as YES in S19), the game shifts to the jackpot state (S20). On the other hand, if the result of the transition lottery is "missing" (neither "reach winning" nor "fixed winning" in S35), the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the missed confirmed display mode, and then the probability is high. It is confirmed whether or not the number of confirmed display times of the symbol after the occurrence of the state has reached the first specific number of times (for example, 5 times) (S21). Then, if the result of the transition lottery does not become "winning" in the high probability state and the number of confirmed display times of the symbol after the occurrence of the high probability state reaches the first specific number of times (determining YES in S21), the high probability The probability that the result of the transition lottery will be "winning" when the state is terminated is the same as the normal state (that is, in the transition lottery determination table used in the time saving state, one of "0" and the normal state (Only the same number of numerical values are regarded as "transition numerical values"), but when the result of the transition lottery is "missing", the average fluctuation time of the symbols is short, causing a time saving state. Even when NO is determined in S17 or S19, the confirmation display number of the symbol is confirmed in S21, and the confirmation display of the symbol when NO is determined in S17 or S19 is the first specific number of confirmation display. Then, the high probability state is ended and a time saving state is caused.

Then, when the time saving state is caused, the presence or absence of the holding information in the holding information storage area 36 is first confirmed (S31) as in the case of the occurrence of the high probability state, and if the holding information exists (determining YES in S31), The reserved information having the highest priority to be digested is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 (S34). Further, if the hold information does not exist (determining NO in S31), the hold information is stored by detecting the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port 19 (S32) as in the normal state (S33), and then the hold information is stored. Is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37 (S34). After that, with respect to the reserved information transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37, a transfer determination is made as to whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is “winning” (S35).

Then, when the result of the transition lottery is "winning" (either "reach winning" or "confirmed winning" in S35), the state is shifted to the reach state as in the normal state according to the numerical value acquired from the d counter. Or (S36), bypassing the reach state and directly shifting to the jackpot chance state (S38). Then, in the case of shifting to the reach state, when the confirmed display mode of the symbol becomes the jackpot confirmed display mode (the predetermined condition is satisfied and YES is determined in S37), the mode is shifted to the jackpot chance state (S38). Then, when a predetermined number or more of game balls enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the jackpot chance state (determined as YES in S39), the game shifts to the jackpot state (S40). On the other hand, if the result of the transition lottery is "missing" (neither "reach winning" nor "confirmed winning" in S35), the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is changed to the missed confirmed display mode, and then the time is shortened. It is confirmed whether or not the number of confirmed display times of the symbol after the occurrence of is reached the second specific number of times (for example, 30 times) (S41). Then, when the result of the transition lottery does not become "winning" in the time saving state and the number of confirmed display times of the symbol after the occurrence of the time saving state reaches the second specific number of times (determining YES in S41), the time saving state ends. And return to the normal state. In S41, the total number of fixed display times including the number of fixed display of the symbol after the end of the jackpot state (that is, the number of fixed display of the symbol in the high probability state) is not the number of fixed display of the symbol after the occurrence of the time saving state. ) May reach the second specific number of times (here, 35 times). Further, even when NO is determined in S37 or S39, the confirmation display number of the symbol is confirmed in S41, and the confirmation display of the symbol when NO is determined in S37 or S39 is the second specific number of confirmation display. Then, the time saving state is ended and the normal state is restored.

However, in each reach state, it is difficult to operate the game button 25 at an appropriate timing with one chance, or to operate the game button 25 more than a predetermined number of times during the game period. This is especially true for beginners who are not familiar with games. Therefore, when the main CPU 32 definitely displays the symbol on the symbol display device 6 and determines whether or not the definite display mode of the symbol is the jackpot definite display mode (S7, S17, S37), the definite display mode is the definite display mode. When the display mode is the definite display mode (S7, S17, S37 are determined to be NO), the number of definite display times of the symbol in the reach state is confirmed (S51). Then, when the number of confirmed display times of the symbol in the reach state has not reached the specified number of times (twice in this case) (determined as NO in S51), the fluctuation of the symbol is restarted in the display unit in the middle row (that is, the symbol display). The display mode in the device 6 is returned to the display mode before the final display and at the time of transition to the reach state, S52). Then, the game button 25 and the count lamps 20A to 20H are turned on / blinked, or a predetermined message (for example, "last chance") is sounded from the speaker 14, so that the jackpot confirmed display mode is set again. In addition to notifying the player that there is, the player is urged to operate the game button 25. In addition, when resuming the fluctuation of the symbol in the display unit in the middle row, the reserved information is not newly digested, and the game related to the resumption of the fluctuation is the reserved information currently transferred to the transfer determination storage area 37. It will be a game in.

Then, depending on the change of the restarted symbol, the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing in the slot reach state, or the number of operations of the game button 25 during the game period set again in the continuous hit reach state reaches a predetermined number of times. Then, the display mode in the symbol display device 6 is set as the jackpot confirmed display mode, and after determining that the confirmed display mode is the jackpot confirmed display mode (determined as YES in S7, S17, S37), the jackpot chance state is entered. Make the transition (S8, S18, S38). That is, after returning to the display mode at the time of transition to the reach state, the final display mode of the symbol is newly determined according to the operation of the game button 25. However, regarding the restarted symbol change, if the game button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing, or if the number of operations of the game button 25 during the reset game machine period does not reach the predetermined number, the symbol is displayed. The display mode in the device 6 is referred to as a definite display mode. Then, after confirming that the confirmed display mode is the out-of-order confirmed display mode (determined as NO in S7, S17, and S37), the number of confirmed display times of the symbol in the reach state is confirmed (S51), and the confirmed display is confirmed this time. When the number of display times reaches the specified number of times (determined as YES in S51), the reach state is terminated without shifting to the jackpot chance state. In the slot reach state, even if the game button 25 is not operated within a predetermined valid period, the control is the same as when the game button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing.

Here, the game cards 60a to 60c ejected by the card ejection unit 91 when the jackpot state occurs will be described. The game card 60a is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the front-rear direction, and a common decorative portion 61 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction is provided at the front end portion thereof. Further, the rear end portion of the game card 60a is also provided with a common decorative portion 61 having the same front-rear width as the front end portion. Then, between the common decoration units 61 and 61, there is an identification decoration unit 62a that can identify that it is a game card 60a, and the identification decoration unit 62a is provided with a memo unit 63 on which characters and the like can be written. ing.

Further, the game card 60b is a rectangular card body formed to the same size as the game card 60a, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 as the game card 60a are provided at the front end portion and the rear end portion. Then, it is possible to identify that the game card 60b is between the common decoration units 61 and 61, and the identification decoration unit 62b is different from the identification decoration unit 62a. Further, the identification decoration unit 62b is also provided with the memo unit 63 as in the game card 60a.

Further, the game card 60c is a rectangular card body formed to the same size as the game cards 60a and 60b, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 as the game cards 60a and 60b are provided at the front end and the rear end. Has been done. Then, it is possible to identify that the game card 60c is between the common decoration parts 61 and 61, and the identification decoration part 62c is different from the identification decoration parts 62a and 62b. Further, the identification decoration unit 62c is also provided with the memo unit 63 as in the game cards 60a and 60b.
All the game cards 60a to 60c are provided with the same decoration on both the front and back sides (that is, the common decoration portion 61, the identification decoration portions 62a, 62b, 62c, and the memo portion 63 are provided).

Then, the card ejection unit 91 ejects the game cards 60a to 60c so that only the common decorative portion 61 on either the front side or the rear side of each of the game cards 60a to 60c is exposed on the front surface of the front plate 85. Therefore, it is not possible for the player to confirm which of the game cards 60a to 60c has been ejected unless the ejected game card is removed.

Further, the game ball 65 used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game ball 65 has the same diameter (11 mm) as that of a game ball used in a normal pachinko machine, and a synthetic resin layer 67 having a thickness of 0.3 mm is provided on the surface of a metal ball 66 having a diameter of 10.4 mm. Become. As the synthetic resin forming the synthetic resin layer 67, an ionomer resin (trade name "Himilan 1605" of Mitsui / DuPont Polychemical Co., Ltd.) with fluorine added is used, and the impact sound on a game nail or the like is used. By adding fluorine, the frictional resistance on the surface of the game ball 65 is reduced, and the ball is prevented from being clogged.

Then, when the game by the player on the pachinko machine 1 is explained along the general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state, and the handle 9 is rotated to operate the launching device 10. Then, the game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and the game ball is first aimed at entering the symbol start port 19. Then, when the result of the transition lottery by the game ball that has entered the symbol start port 19 becomes "winning" and the state shifts to the reach state, the symbol display device 6 stops and displays three symbols of the same type side by side. The game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing (slot reach state), or the game button 25 is operated at least a predetermined number of times during the set game period (continuous hit reach state). As a result, three symbols of the same type are stopped and displayed side by side on the symbol display device 6, and when a big hit chance state occurs, a predetermined number or more of game balls are placed on the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that opens. Aim for approach. Then, when a predetermined number or more of game balls enter and a big hit state occurs, the game cards discharged in a state where only the common decorative portion 61 is exposed are taken out from the discharge slit 92, and among the game cards 60a to 60c. Which of the game cards was ejected, what kind of content is described in the memo section 63, etc., and the first tulip type electric accessory 17 and the second tulip type electric accessory that were opened were confirmed. Aim for the entry of the game ball into 18. In addition, after the end of the jackpot state, a high probability state in which the probability of "winning" in the transition lottery is improved and a time saving state in which the average fluctuation time of the symbol is short occur, so that the reach is established (reach state or jackpot chance state). While expecting the transition), aim for the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port 19. It should be noted that not only the game ball that has entered the symbol start port 19, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, and the second tulip-type electric accessory 18, but also the game that is discharged from the discharge port 22 without entering any member. The sphere is also returned into the upper plate 7a by the circulation member 27.

Further, a handle unit 46 as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 can be connected to the pachinko machine 1.
The handle unit 46 includes a main body case 47, an auxiliary button 48 provided on the upper surface 47a of the main body case 47, and an auxiliary handle 49 protruding from the upper surface 47a of the main body case 47. The main body case 47 is formed in a box shape in which the upper surface 47a is an inclined surface that descends forward, and inside, a switch board (not shown) or an auxiliary on which a switch for detecting the operation of the auxiliary button 48 is mounted is provided. A handle board (not shown) or the like on which an element for detecting the rotation operation of the handle 49 is mounted is housed. Further, on the rear surface of the main body case 47, an outlet 47b for pulling out a cable for connecting the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 and the pachinko machine 1 for telecommunications is provided.

The auxiliary button 48 is formed to have substantially the same size as the game button 25, and like the game button 25, the player can push it in. The auxiliary handle 49 is substantially the same as the handle 9, and like the handle 9, the player can rotate the auxiliary handle 49. An auxiliary button 48 is provided on the front side of the upper surface 47a of the main body case 47, and an auxiliary handle 49 is provided on the rear side of the auxiliary button 48 (in other words, on the upper surface of the main body case 47, the auxiliary button 48 is provided. (Provided on the inclined side of the auxiliary handle 49). Further, the auxiliary handle 49 is in a forward leaning posture (that is, in the vertical direction on the upper surface 47a of the main body case 47) so that the tip side (the rotation lever side that the player rotates) protrudes forward from the base end side. It is assembled in such a posture that it protrudes in the inclined direction inclined by a predetermined angle), and the rotating lever of the auxiliary handle 49 and the auxiliary button 48 partially overlap each other in the top view (FIG. 23 (a)). ing.

The handle unit 46 can be used by connecting a cable (not shown) pulled out from the outlet 47b to a connecting portion 45 provided near the handle 9 of the pachinko machine 1. That is, the auxiliary handle 49 is telecommunications connected to the launching device 10, and the auxiliary button 48 is telecommunications connected to the control device 30 via the launching device 10. Therefore, when the auxiliary handle 49 is rotated, the launching device 10 is activated to launch the game ball. Further, in each reach state, the operation of the auxiliary button 48 is effective. For example, in the slot reach state, when the auxiliary button 48 is pushed in, the symbols corresponding to the timing of operating the auxiliary button 48 are displayed in the middle row. The stop display is displayed on the unit, and in the continuous hit reach state, the number of operations of the auxiliary button 48 is counted during the game period. Therefore, the handle unit 46 may be connected to the pachinko machine 1 when the player's hand does not reach the handle 9 of the pachinko machine 1, and the handle unit 46 may be set and used at a desired position. For example, when a care recipient in a wheelchair cannot approach the pachinko machine 1 because the wheelchair is an obstacle, the handle unit 46 can be set near the care recipient. Further, for example, when a care recipient with an arm disability does not raise his / her arm enough to operate the handle 9, the handle unit 46 is set at a position suitable for the care recipient's arm. be able to.

The pachinko machine 1 may be provided with a changeover switch for switching which of the handle 9, the game button 25, and the handle unit 46 is enabled, and the handle unit is automatically connected by connecting the handle unit 46. 46 may be enabled and the handle 9 and the game button 25 may be disabled (that is, the launching device 10 does not operate even if the handle 9 is rotated). Further, when the handle unit 46 is connected, there is no problem even if both the handle 9, the game button 25 and the handle unit 46 are configured to be in an effective state.

(Effect of a pachinko machine with a support base of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine with a support base having the above-described configuration, the support base 70 is formed by assembling the trolley 71 with casters 78, 78 ... And the frame body 72. It can be stored and transported separately in a state of being divided into a frame body 72. Therefore, the work related to the storage and transportation of the support base 70 can be facilitated, and the introduction to a nursing care facility or the like becomes easy.

Further, a notch 77 recessed rearward is widely formed in the left-right direction along the front end edge of the bottom plate 73 of the bogie 70, and the notch 77, the side plates 74, 74 and the ceiling are formed on the front side of the bogie 70. A space surrounded by the plate 76, that is, a space open to the front and the bottom is provided. Therefore, even a player who uses a wheelchair can easily play a game at a position close to the pachinko machine 1 simply by putting the wheelchair or foot into the space formed by the notch 77 or the like from the front side of the dolly 70. Can be done.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed on the top plate 76 of the trolley 71, the pachinko machine 1 is located above the reinforcing plate 75, and the reinforcing plate 75 supports the installation location of the pachinko machine 1 on the top plate 76 from below. It is designed to be reinforced with a pachinko style. Therefore, the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 is less likely to be cracked or cracked, and the strength of the support 70 can be improved.

Furthermore, since the space formed by the notch 77 and the like communicates with the space S1 on the bottom plate 73 and extends to the rear side, the player extends his / her foot to the rear side of the reinforcing plate 75. It is possible for a player to play in a very comfortable posture. In addition, since the left and right outer portions of the notch 77 in the bottom plate 73 are projected forward as large as the front end portion of the top plate 76, the player puts weight on the front end of the top plate 76. Even if the dolly 71 does not fall forward, the safety can be improved.

Further, connecting holes 86 are provided in the left and right side plates 81a and 81b of the frame body 72, respectively. Therefore, when introducing it to a nursing care facility, for example, by using a connecting tool consisting of bolts and nuts, the support bases 70 can be arranged side by side in a connected state, and by extension, the support bases 70, 70 ... The installation condition of the can be stabilized.

In addition, an angle adjusting plate 87 having a predetermined tapered surface on the front surface is attached to the inner surface of the side plate 81a of the frame body 72, and when installing the pachinko machine 1, the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 is used as an angle adjusting plate. The installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 can be set to a predetermined installation angle simply by bringing it into contact with the front surface of the 87. Therefore, even a person who has no experience in installation work can easily install the pachinko machine 1 at a suitable installation angle. Further, fixing bolts 88 and 88 that can be screwed downward are provided on the top plate 82 of the frame body 72, and the fixing bolts 88 and 88 are screwed onto the upper surface of the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 to frame the pachinko machine 1. It can be fixed to the body 72. Therefore, the installation work of the pachinko machine 1 can be further simplified.

Further, the back plate 80 is assembled so as to cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b where the pachinko machine 1 is installed from the rear, and at a position on the front surface of the back plate 80, particularly including the rear of the circulation member 27. The sound absorbing material 55 is attached. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the noise generated by the game ball that falls on the circulation member 27 or rolls on the circulation member 27.

Further, when the back plate 80 is assembled, a gap S3 that communicates the space S2 and the outside between the lower end of the back plate 80 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 is formed with the rear end of the top plate 82 of the frame body 72. A gap S4 for communicating the space S2 and the outside is formed between the upper front surface of the back plate 80 and the front surface of the back plate 80, respectively. Therefore, due to the heat generated from the control device 30 and the like, an air flow flowing from the gap S3 to the gap S4 is generated in the space S2. Therefore, it is difficult for heat to be trapped on the rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and there is no problem that heat is trapped in the space S2 and adversely affects the control device 30.

Furthermore, the upper plate cover 8 attached so as to cover the upper plate 7a is provided with a regulating portion having an insertion hole 62 into which the operation portion of the ball pulling lever 11 can be inserted. Then, when attaching the upper plate cover 8, the operating portion of the ball removing lever 11 is inserted into the insertion hole 62, so that the opening edge of the insertion hole 62 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the operating portion of the ball removing lever 11, and the ball removing lever The operation of 11 is disabled. Therefore, even if a pachinko machine with a support base is configured by using a conventionally known pachinko machine having a ball pulling lever 11 or the like, the player mistakenly operates the ball pulling lever 11 and the game ball in the upper plate is lowered. There is no risk that the ball will be pulled out to the plate 12. Further, since the operation of the ball pulling lever 11 can be disabled only by attaching the upper plate cover 8, troublesome work such as releasing the link between the ball pulling lever 11 and the ball pulling mechanism and removing the ball pulling lever 11 is performed. Is not required, and a pachinko machine with a support base can be manufactured at low cost.

Furthermore, on the rear surface of the game board 2, at a position below all the entrance means and the discharge port 22, a dish-shaped recessed downward portion, and a communication port to the upper plate 7a at the left end (when viewed from the front). A circulation member 27 having a receiving portion that communicates with the communication port and has a receiving portion whose bottom surface is inclined downward and inclined toward the communication port side is installed, and the symbol start port 19, the first tulip type electric accessory 17, and the first tulip type electric accessory 17 are installed. 2 The game ball that has entered the tulip-type electric accessory 18 and the game ball that is discharged from the discharge port 22 without entering any member are received by the receiving portion, and then flowed down on the game ball collection passage 27b. It can be returned to the upper plate 7a. Therefore, as compared with the conventional pachinko machine that circulates the game ball by a lift means or the like, the structure related to the circulation of the game ball is very simplified, and the pachinko machine with a support stand can be miniaturized. , Manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, unlike the conventional pachinko machine, the circulation of the game ball does not require a separate power, so that the operating cost can be reduced.

In addition, since the circulation member 27 is installed in the space between the power supply device 29 and the control device 30 in the vertical direction, the circulation member 27 can be easily retrofitted to a conventionally known non-circulation type pachinko machine. Can be done. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be further reduced, for example, the conventionally known non-circulating pachinko machine can be reused as the game machine main body (pachinko machine 1) in the pachinko machine with a support base. Since the circulation member 27, which is a circulation means, is formed of fluorine-containing polycarbonate, there is also an effect that dirt is less likely to adhere when the game ball continues to circulate in the machine table, and troubles such as ball clogging are less likely to occur. ..

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the transition lottery is "reach winning", the reach state requires the operation of the game button 25 at an appropriate timing and the operation of the game button 25 more than a predetermined number of times during the game machine period. When the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing in the reach state, the display mode on the symbol display device 6 becomes the jackpot confirmed display mode and shifts to the jackpot chance state, and further, in the jackpot chance state. When a predetermined number or more of game balls enter the first tulip-type electric accessory 17, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the second tulip-type electric accessory 18 and 18 are opened, and the card ejection unit 91 is activated. Then, the game shifts to a jackpot state in which one of the game cards 60a to 60c is ejected. Therefore, if you win the so-called jackpot lottery, you will move to the jackpot state without going through the reach state or the jackpot chance state, and in the jackpot state, you will be able to pay out a large number of prize balls. Can be provided.

Further, when the result of the transition lottery is "winning", there are cases where it is possible to shift to the jackpot chance state via the reach state and cases where it directly shifts to the jackpot chance state without going through the reach state. Therefore, the flow of the game is not monotonous, and the pachinko machine 1 with high playability that is not easily bored by the player can be obtained.
Further, there are two types of reach states: a slot reach state that requires the operation of the game button 25 at an appropriate timing, and a continuous hit reach state that requires the operation of the game button 25 at least a predetermined number of times during the game period. Is set. Therefore, a variety of games can be provided to the player, and the pachinko machine 1 with higher game playability can be obtained.

Furthermore, in the reach state, the game button 25 is not operated at an appropriate timing, or the number of operations of the game button 25 during the game machine period does not reach a predetermined number, so that the symbol is removed and the confirmation is displayed in the confirmation display mode. Even so, until the number of confirmed display times of the symbol in the reach state reaches the specified number, the fluctuation of the symbol is restarted, and after the restart, the game button 25 is operated at an appropriate timing, or the game button 25 is operated during the game period. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, the symbol is displayed as a big hit. That is, even if the operation of the game button 25 fails once, the player is provided with a chance to confirm and display the symbol again in the jackpot confirmation display mode. Therefore, the difficulty of the game is suppressed, and even a player who is not particularly familiar with the game can play the game without losing the motivation to play the game.

In addition, each time the game ball enters in the jackpot chance state, the number of lighting count lamps 20A to 20H is increased by one in a predetermined order, and the number of entries is notified by the number of lighting of the counting lamps 20A to 20H. , How many game balls are currently in the 1st tulip electric accessory 17 in the jackpot chance state, in other words, how many game balls are after this the 1st tulip electric accessory It is possible to easily grasp whether or not the vehicle must be entered into 17. Therefore, even a player who is not familiar with the game can smoothly proceed with the game, and by extension, it can be suitably introduced to a place where there are many people who are not familiar with the game, such as a nursing care facility.

Further, since the count lamps 20A to 20H are used as the lamps to be lit / blinked as a part of the effect during the variable display of the symbol or the jackpot state, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated lamp for notifying the player in the jackpot chance state. The rational configuration is designed to reduce the number of parts and save space in the game area.

Furthermore, in the jackpot chance state, the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is open each time the game ball enters the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is temporarily closed, so that the first tulip-type electric accessory 17 is closed. It is possible to further strongly appeal to the player that the game ball has entered the object 17. Therefore, the player can more easily grasp the entry of the game ball into the first tulip-type electric accessory 17.

In addition, since all the game balls that have entered the symbol start port 19, the first tulip type electric accessory 17, the second tulip type electric accessory 18, and the discharge port 22 are returned to the upper plate 7a, a small number of game balls are used. A long-term care facility that does not have a facility to circulate the game balls because it does not require a conventional general game ball circulation device that circulates the game balls by operating a motor or the like. It can also be suitably introduced into the above.

Further, all the game cards 60a to 60c have the same size, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 are provided at the front end and the rear end of each of the game cards 60a to 60c, and only between the common decorative portions 61 and 61 are provided, respectively. Different identification decoration parts 62a to 62c are used. When ejecting the game cards 60a to 60c, only the common decorative portion 61 is ejected in a state where it is exposed to the front surface. Therefore, for the player, the pachinko machine 1 is rich in gameplay, in which it is not possible to confirm which of the game cards 60a to 60c has been ejected unless the ejected game cards are removed. Can be done. In addition, when replenishing the game cards 60a to 60c to the discharge device 95, it is not necessary to worry about the front-back orientation and the front and back of the game cards 60a to 60c, and the replenishment work can be easily performed.
Furthermore, since the memo unit 63 is provided in each of the game cards 60a to 60c, the value of the same game card 60a can be made different by making the characters to be written in the memo unit 63 different. It is possible to provide games that are rich in fun.

Further, the card ejection unit 91 is provided with ejection notification LEDs 93, 93 ..., and when the game cards 60a to 60c are ejected, the ejection notification LED 93, until the ejected game cards 60a to 60c are taken out by the player. Turn on 93 ... Therefore, even a player with little game experience can easily know that the game cards 60a to 60c have been ejected.

Further, the handle unit 46 provided with the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 can be connected to the pachinko machine 1 so as to be able to perform telecommunications, and the auxiliary handle 49 and the auxiliary button 48 can be operated instead of the handle 9 and the game button 25 to play a game. Therefore, although it is within the range of the cable length, the positions of the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, if the handle 9 cannot be operated, for example, the wheelchair is in the way and the pachinko machine 1 cannot be approached, or the arm does not rise as expected, the handle unit 46 can be set at an appropriate position. , Auxiliary button 48 and auxiliary handle 49 can be operated to play a game. Therefore, it can be suitably introduced into a long-term care facility or the like.

Further, in the handle unit 46, the upper surface of the main body case 47 is tilted forward, the auxiliary handle 49 is tilted forward, the auxiliary button 48 is provided on the tilted side of the auxiliary handle 49, and the auxiliary handle 49 is further tilted. The rotary lever and the auxiliary button 48 are partially overlapped with each other when viewed from above. Therefore, the distance between the auxiliary button 48 and the auxiliary handle 49 is shorter than the distance between the handle 9 and the game button 25 in the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, when the auxiliary button 48 must be operated from the situation where the auxiliary handle 49 is being operated, the burden on the player can be reduced, for example, a care recipient having an arm disorder or the like. Even if it is, the game can be suitably played, and it can be suitably introduced into a long-term care facility or the like.

In addition, since a game ball 65 having a synthetic resin layer 67 made of an ionomer resin having a thickness of 0.3 mm added to the surface of a metal ball 66 having a diameter of 10.4 mm is used, a game nail is used. It is possible to reduce the collision noise with the like, reduce the frictional resistance on the surface of the game ball 65, and prevent the ball from being clogged in the game area 16.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the game machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and not only the configuration of the entire game machine including the support stand but also the configuration of each support stand and the game machine. It can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the structure of the dolly and the frame body can be changed as appropriate, and for the dolly, a horizontal support plate can be attached to the rear surface of the reinforcing plate and the inner surface of the side plate so that the transformer and the like can be installed in the space S1. Alternatively, a back plate that closes between the top plate and the bottom plate may be provided on the rear end edge of the carriage. On the other hand, with respect to the frame body, various design changes can be made, such as whether or not to provide an upper plate, and changing the mounting position of the front plate when the card ejection unit is provided on the right side of the game machine.
Further, in the above embodiment, the game card is adopted as the prize body, but there is no problem even if the prize body (for example, coin) which is not the game card is adopted.

Furthermore, for example, by attaching a hook to the rear end surface of the top plate of the frame body and connecting the wall surface near the installation position of the support base with the hook, it is possible to prevent the support base from tipping over to the front side. Is.
Furthermore, the gaming ball used in the gaming machine is not limited to that of the above embodiment.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the angle adjusting portion is provided on the inner surface of the right side plate, but where to provide the angle adjusting portion, which part of the game machine main body is brought into contact with the angle adjusting portion, and the like are determined. The design can be changed as appropriate, and for example, the front end surface of the receiving portion of the bottom plate of the frame body can be configured as the angle adjusting portion.
In addition, in the above embodiment, the fixing means is provided on the top plate of the frame body, and the fixing means is screwed into the upper surface of the game machine main body. If it is the peripheral surface of the main body, the design can be appropriately changed as to which surface the fixing means is screwed into.

In addition, by installing a game ball circulation device equipped with a motor or the like on the support base, for example, when the game ball enters the opened special movable device, the prize ball is paid out, and the game ball is simply circulated. Of course, it is also possible to configure the prize balls to be paid out.
Furthermore, two types of jackpots, a so-called probabilistic jackpot and a non-probabilistic jackpot, are provided, and in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, the first designation is made after the end of the special gaming state regardless of the number of game balls entering the special movable device that has been opened. There is no problem even if it is configured to cause a game state. It should be noted that the number of prizes to be provided to the player is different due to the difference in the fixed display mode of the symbol at the time of the big hit (for example, if it is "7.7.7", two game cards are used, and "2. If it is "2.2", one game card may be provided, etc.).

Furthermore, regarding the regulating portion of the cover member, how to regulate the operation of the ball pulling operation means can be appropriately changed according to the structure of the ball pulling operation means and the like. That is, when the ball pulling operation means is a ball pulling button to be pushed in, a regulating portion that covers the surface of the ball pulling operation means is integrally provided instead of providing an insertion hole as in the above embodiment. It may be configured to make the operation of the ball pulling operation means impossible. When the regulating unit covers the surface of the ball removing operation means, the regulating unit and the ball removing operating means may be in contact with each other or may not be in contact with each other. Further, even if the ball removing operation means is a ball removing lever, it is possible to disable the operation of the ball removing operating means by providing a regulating portion that covers the operating portion.
Further, the shape of the cover member (for example, where in the main body the regulating portion is provided) can be appropriately changed according to the positional relationship between the dish portion and the ball removing operation means.
Further, although the cover member is made of synthetic resin in the above embodiment, there is no problem even if the cover member is made of metal.

Further, the shape of the sound absorbing material can be changed as appropriate. For example, the surface area of the sound absorbing material is increased by providing a large number of irregularities on the front surface of the sound absorbing material so that sound can be absorbed more efficiently. You may.
Furthermore, the mounting position of the sound absorbing material on the back plate can be appropriately changed according to the structure on the rear surface side of the game machine and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the back plate is assembled so that a gap is formed between the lower end of the back plate and the top plate of the carriage, and the length of the top plate of the frame body in the front-rear direction is set to the front-rear direction of the side plate. By making it shorter than the length of the top plate, a gap is formed between the rear end of the top plate and the front surface of the upper part of the back plate. The same effect can be obtained by providing a slit directly on the top plate of the frame or the top plate of the frame body.
In addition, not only the upper and lower parts of the installation space where the game machine can be stored, but also the side parts and the like may be formed with a gap for releasing heat, or a sound absorbing material may be attached to the inner surface of the side plate. There is no problem. The overall structure of the frame body can be changed as appropriate, and the front plate, top plate, bottom plate, etc. may not be provided, or the card ejection unit is separately installed outside the frame body. It is also possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, one control device is configured to control from the main control related to the game such as the big hit lottery to the control related to the fluctuation of the symbol in the symbol display unit. It is divided into two control devices, a control device and a sub control device, and the main control related to the game is the main control device, and the control related to the fluctuation of the symbol in the symbol display unit is controlled by the sub control device. Of course it is possible.
Further, in the above embodiment, the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern have a one-to-one correspondence, but a plurality of types of detailed fluctuation patterns are associated with the same basic fluctuation pattern, and which details are obtained by lottery using a counter or the like. It may be configured to determine whether to fluctuate the symbol according to the fluctuation pattern.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from three counters, a c counter, a d counter, and an e counter, as a jackpot lottery, but it is also possible to correspond with only one counter, or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to configure the numerical value to be acquired from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.
Furthermore, regarding the execution of the transition lottery relating to the determination of whether or not the predetermined conditions are satisfied, in the above embodiment, the symbol start port is used as the detection means, and the transition lottery is executed by detecting the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port. However, for example, it is possible to use a gate member through which the game ball can pass as a detection means, and to execute a transition lottery by detecting the passage of the game ball by the gate member, or a tulip-type electric combination. An object may be provided as a detection means.

Further, the structure of the symbol display unit can be changed as appropriate, and the structure is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be, for example, a dot display type display or a 7-segment display, or a so-called slot machine. It is also possible to adopt a drum type or belt type display as used in the above.
Further, a member may be provided in the game area so that the game ball is temporarily stopped, or a structure such that the game ball is temporarily invisible (for example, it is moved from the front side to the rear side of the game board). It is also possible to adopt (such as putting it in a box-shaped gaming member).
Furthermore, a movable means (for example, a movable means for lifting the game ball that has flowed down to the lower part of the game area to the upper part of the game area again) is provided so as to affect the flow of the game ball or the approach to the approach means. You may.

Further, a general gaming machine is provided with so-called fraud detecting means such as an opening detecting means for detecting the opening when the front door is opened, but the gaming machine according to the present invention has such fraud detection means. It is not necessary to provide means.
Further, a general game machine is provided with a locking means for keeping the front door and the middle frame closed with respect to the machine frame, but the game machine according to the present invention is provided with such a locking means. It does not have to be provided.

Furthermore, when the handle unit is provided, the handle and the game button provided on the game machine main body may not be provided. Needless to say, the number and size of auxiliary buttons provided on the handle unit, the positional relationship between the auxiliary buttons and the auxiliary handle, the shape of the main body case, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.
Further, it is also possible to provide the handle unit with an engaging portion and an engaged portion on the game machine main body side so that the handle unit can be attached to and detached from the game machine main body.
Further, in the above embodiment, the handle unit is connected by wire so as to enable telecommunications. However, by providing a wireless communication unit for each of the handle unit and the game machine main body, the handle unit and the game machine main body are wirelessly electrically connected. It may be configured to connect so that it can communicate.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the notification means is a count lamp, and the number of approaching game balls is notified by the number of lighting / blinking count lamps, but the speaker is used as the notification means to notify by voice or sound. It is also possible to use a symbol display device or a separate display device as a notification means to display the number of approaches. In the above embodiment, the notification means is also used for other effects, but there is no problem even if the notification means dedicated to the notification of the number of intruders is provided.

Furthermore, not only the number and position of the count lamps, but also the lighting / blinking mode of the count lamps when notifying the player can be changed as appropriate. For example, a number of count lamps larger than the number of approached lamps is out of the game area. It may be configured to light / blink all the count lamps when the number of the lamps reaches a predetermined number. Further, the number of approached ball may be notified to the player by gradually reducing the number of count lamps that are lit / blinked each time the game ball enters. Furthermore, the number of count lamps that light up / blink until the number of entries exceeds the predetermined number of steps is not increased, and the number of count lamps that light / blink when the number of entries exceeds the number of steps is increased. Is also possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called reach display is set as the transition display mode, but it is not the reach display, and although the symbols are different from each other, the symbols are displayed in a predetermined order like a so-called chance eye display. There is no problem even if the transition display mode is used. Therefore, the special definite display mode is not limited to the mode in which three identical symbols are lined up.
Further, in the slot reach state, a special period in which the definite display mode of the symbol becomes the special definite display mode according to the operation of the game operating means is repeatedly set according to the fluctuation of the symbol like a so-called slot machine. Of course, it is possible to do so, and unlike that, a special period is set independently of the fluctuation of the symbol (for example, the period during which the operation of the game operating means is promoted in the symbol display unit is the special period, etc.). ) Can also be configured. That is, it is possible to appropriately change and design which timing in the slot reach state is set as the special period.

Further, in the above embodiment, two types of reach states, a slot reach state and a continuous hit reach state, are set, but there is no problem even if only one of the reach states is set, and there are three or more types. There is no problem even if you set the reach state. For example, if a plurality of game operation means are provided and the operation order is a predetermined order, a reach state such that the symbols are confirmed and displayed in a special confirmation display mode can be considered.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a definite winning that bypasses the reach state is set in addition to the reach winning, but the definite winning may not be set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specified number of times is set to 2 times when the symbol is definitely displayed in the definite display mode in the slot reach state or the continuous striking reach state, but it goes without saying that there is no problem even if it is 3 times or more. However, it is also possible to make the specified number of times changeable so that the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted.
Further, in the above embodiment, when the symbol is removed and confirmed and displayed in the confirmed display mode in the slot reach state or the continuous hit reach state, the symbol is configured to resume the fluctuation once, but the symbol changes. A reach state that does not restart may be set so that a reach in which the fluctuation of the symbol is not restarted can be selected by the transition lottery. That is, for example, as a type of reach state determined according to the numerical value acquired from the d counter, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the definite display mode, the fluctuation of the symbol is not restarted even once (the specified number of times is once). Synonymous) You can set the reach state. It should be noted that, of course, it is also possible to configure the symbol so that the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed only in either the slot reach state or the continuous hit reach state, that is, the specified number of times is set to 2 or more.
Furthermore, the difficulty of the game is adjusted by making it possible to adjust the length of the special period and the game period, the fluctuation speed of the symbol, and the number of operations required during the game machine period. It is also possible to configure it as possible.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the cover member is attached to the pachinko machine having the upper plate and the lower plate, but the cover member according to the present embodiment has only the upper plate and operates the ball removing operation means. As a result, it can be suitably attached to a pachinko machine of a type in which a game ball is pulled out from the main body of the pachinko machine.
It should be noted that there is no clear description that consciously limits the number of all elements (for example, detection means, game operation means, symbol display unit, control means, etc.) described in the claims, the specification, and the drawings. As long as it is physically single or plural, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "control means" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a game machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 ... symbol display device (design display unit), 19 ... symbol start port (detection means), 25 ... game button (game operation means), 30 ... control device ( Control means).

Claims (2)

It is provided with a detection means for detecting a game ball flowing down in a game area, a game operation means that can be operated by a player, a symbol display unit that fluctuates / confirms a symbol, and a control means for controlling an operation related to the game. And
When the predetermined first condition is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, the control means sets the game state as the first game state with the symbol display mode on the symbol display unit as the predetermined transition display mode. When the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first game state and the final display mode of the symbol in the first game state is a predetermined special final display mode, the game state is changed from the first game state to a predetermined one. It is a gaming machine that shifts to the second gaming state,
When the game operation means is operated a predetermined number of times or more during a predetermined game period in the first game state, the control means causes the symbol to be definitely displayed in the special definite display mode, while the control means definitely displays the symbol during the game period. When the number of operations of the game operating means is less than the predetermined number of times, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a confirmed display mode different from the special confirmed display mode.
When the confirmation display is performed in a confirmation display mode different from the special confirmation display mode, the confirmation display number of the symbol in the first game state is confirmed, and if the confirmation display number does not reach the predetermined predetermined number, the symbol display is performed. The display mode of the unit is returned to the display mode at the time of transition to the first game state before the final display, and the final display mode of the symbol is newly determined according to the operation of the game operation means after the return. A gaming machine characterized in that when the confirmed display number of times reaches the specified number of times, the first game state is terminated without shifting to the second game state according to the confirmed display. When a predetermined second condition is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, the definite display mode of the symbol is set as the special definite display mode without shifting to the first game state, and the game state is set as the game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the player shifts to the second gaming state.

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