JP7012967B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine in which a distribution means for distributing a game ball to either a specific area or a general area is provided in an internal operating area communicating with the game area via an entrance.

For a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a winning or losing lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port provided in the game area, and if the lottery result is a hit, a large winning opening is obtained. There is something to perform a special game to open up. Such a configuration entertains the player by notifying the lottery result by the effect display on the effect symbol display device or the like.

On the other hand, in recent years, a configuration has been proposed in which the game is enjoyed by the behavior of the game ball, which is the original feature of the pachinko machine. For example, Patent Document 1 includes a rolling region for rolling a game ball inside the center accessory, and a distribution means for allowing the game ball to flow into a specific region or a general region through the rolling region. Has been proposed. As a specific configuration of the sorting means, a mortar-shaped crune and a rotary bumper provided in the center of the crune are provided, and a configuration for rotating the rotary bumper is disclosed. Here, the rotary bumper includes a plurality of blade-shaped protrusions, and changes the rolling direction of the game ball that collides during rotation. In such a configuration, whether or not the game ball enters the specific area where a predetermined gain is generated depends on the movement of the game ball in the crune (rolling area), and therefore the game ball rolls in the crune. Depending on the behavior of the game ball, the emotion of the player who wants to enter the specific area (emotion of feeling irritated or throbbing) can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-479

By the way, in the conventional configuration of Patent Document 1 described above, by colliding with the rotating rotary bumper, the rolling direction of the game ball changes and the rolling speed increases. The rolling direction and rolling speed after the collision differ depending on the angle at which the rotary bumper collides.
Here, when the increase in the rolling speed due to the collision with the rotating bumper is small, the movement of the game ball on the crune becomes gentle, so that the player can predict the movement of the game ball. Therefore, if it is predicted that the game ball will not enter the specific area, the behavior of the game ball will be uninteresting, and the gentle movement may cause the player to feel frustrated. .. In addition, depending on the rolling direction and rolling speed after the collision with the rotating bumper, the game ball may orbit around the rotating bumper. Since it is clear that the game ball does not enter the specific area in such a circular movement, the behavior of the game ball lacks in fun, and there is a risk that the player may feel frustrated.

The present invention can solve the above-mentioned problems, and proposes a bullet gaming machine provided with a novel sorting means which has never existed before.

The present invention is provided in an internal operating region where a game ball can flow in through an entry port provided in the game area, and is provided in a specific area where a predetermined gain is generated by the entry of the game ball and a general area where the game ball does not occur. In a ball game machine provided with a distribution means for distributing a game ball flowing into the internal operating region, the distribution means is provided so as to be movable up and down, and a ball bullet member that repels a colliding game ball and the ball bullet member. A repulsion device provided with a driving means for moving the ball bullet member up and down, and a rolling recess provided with a slope descending toward the ball bullet member of the repulsion device to roll a gaming ball flowing into the internal operating region. The game ball that has flowed down the rolling recess is repelled by the collision with the ball bullet member that has been moved up and down, and is rolled in the rolling recess, and the gaming ball is specified via the rolling. It is a ball-and-ball game machine characterized in that the ball is inserted into an area or a general area.

Here, as the "gain", for example, the occurrence of a prize ball, the occurrence of a winning / failing lottery (generation of starting memory), the occurrence of a big hit (execution of a big hit game), and the probability of winning a big hit in the winning / losing lottery are high probabilities. The transition to a time-saving state that shortens the fluctuation time of a special symbol or a normal symbol, or the occurrence of a rare effect is preferably used.
As the "driving means", for example, a motor, a solenoid, or the like can be preferably used.
The "slope" of the rolling recess may be either a slope having a linearly inclined vertical cross section or a slope having a curved vertical cross section, and further, a slope having a straight vertical cross section. It may be a combination with a curved slope. Further, not only the slopes having a constant slope but also a plurality of slopes having different slopes may be provided.

In such a configuration, the ball bullet member that repels the game ball is moved up and down, and the operating direction (vertical direction) of the ball bullet member and the direction in which the game ball collides with the ball bullet member are large. different. Therefore, regardless of the angle at which the game ball collides with the ball bullet member, the game ball is strongly repelled, so that the velocity of the game ball after the collision is stably increased. As a result, the configuration of the present invention can prevent the occurrence of problems such as the speed of the game ball slowing down after a collision and the orbiting around the rotating bumper, as in the conventional configuration described above.

Further, in this configuration, as described above, the game ball is repelled by the vertical movement of the ball bullet member, and the behavior of the game ball after the collision is the same as the above-mentioned conventional configuration (configuration in which the rotating bumper is rotated). different. That is, in this configuration, as described above, the ball bullet member strongly repels the game ball to increase the speed of the game ball, so that the game ball dynamically moves after the collision. As a result, it is difficult to predict the movement of the game ball, and the emotion of the player seeking to enter the specific area can be effectively stimulated. Therefore, by the distribution means of the present invention that divides into a specific area and a general area, it is possible to provide a novel fun that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

In such a ball game machine of the present invention,
"The sorting method is
As a rolling area changing means that can change the rolling area in which the game ball can be rolled on the slope of the rolling recess to the first rolling area and the second rolling area narrower than the first rolling area. ,
A rolling zone control means for changing the rolling zone from the first rolling zone to the second rolling zone by controlling the rolling zone changing means when a predetermined rolling zone changing condition is satisfied. "Provided configuration" is preferable.
Here, the "rolling area changing means" is one that converts into the first rolling area and the second rolling area in a relatively short time, and is stepwise to the first rolling area and the second rolling area. Alternatively, it may be any of those that are gradually converted. Further, as the "rolling area change condition", for example, a predetermined time elapses after entering the rolling recess (or the ball entry port), a plurality of game balls roll in the rolling recess, and the like. It can be determined that a big hit will occur.
In such a configuration, when the rolling area change condition is satisfied, the rolling area of the rolling recess becomes narrow, so that the game ball can easily enter the specific area or the general area. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from rolling in the rolling recess for a relatively long time. Then, when the rolling area change condition is satisfied, the game ball can easily enter the specific area or the general area as described above, so that the player's attention can be strongly attracted to the behavior of the game ball, and the specific area can be attracted. It can effectively stimulate the emotions of the player seeking to enter the ball.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure explaining a part of the specification of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process. 5 is a flowchart 5 showing a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is an enlarged view which shows the 2nd prize opening device 31. The state in which the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 is set to (A) the ball receiving position, (B) the left flow position, and (C) the right flow position is shown. It is explanatory drawing. It is a perspective view which shows the ball distribution unit 121 arranged in the internal working area 120. It is a top view which shows the state which the movable wall 125a, 125b of a ball distribution unit 121 is in a normal position. It is a top view which shows the state which the movable wall 125a, 125b is in a narrow position. It is explanatory drawing which shows (A) the upper limit position and (B) the lower limit position of the ball bullet member 142. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the small hit game processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a small hit game process. It is the flowchart 3 which shows the small hit game processing. It is the flowchart 4 which shows the small hit game processing. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 5 showing a small hit game process.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 3a and 3b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and the like (not shown).

Immediately below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is provided so that a game ball can always enter the ball. As will be described later, due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11, a winning / failing lottery with a variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Further, at the lower right of the first starting port 11, a first large winning opening device 21 provided with the first large winning opening 14 is arranged. The first grand prize opening device 21 opens and closes to change the position between an upright position that closes the first big winning opening 14 and a tilting position that tilts forward from the standing position to open the first big winning opening 14. The piece 22 is provided, and the opening / closing piece 22 is set to the upright position so that the game ball cannot enter the first big winning opening 14, and the tilting position is set to the first big winning opening. The open state is set so that the game ball can enter into 14. The first big winning opening device 21 includes a first big winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 22, and the opening / closing piece 22 is controlled by driving the first big winning opening solenoid 14b. Can be converted and controlled into the closed state and the open state.

Further, a second large winning opening 15 is arranged above the first large winning opening device 21 (on the right side of the center case 5). The second major winning opening device 31 provided with the second major winning opening 15 has a standing position for closing the second major winning opening 15 and a state in which the second major winning opening 15 is opened by tilting forward from the standing position. An opening / closing piece 32 that operates to change the position to the tilting position is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece 32 to the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 15, and the tilting position is set. By doing so, the game ball is in an open state where the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 15. The second large winning opening device 31 includes a second large winning opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 32, and is controlled by the drive of the second large winning opening solenoid 15b. The winning opening 15 is controlled to open and close. Since the second major winning opening device 31 is related to the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

Further, a second starting port device 24 provided with a second starting port 12 is arranged on the right side of the center case 5 and above the second winning opening 15. The second starting port device 24 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory having a second starting port 12 and a pair of left and right movable pieces 25, 25 for opening and closing the second starting port 12, and the left and right movable pieces. 25, 25 sets the second starting port 12 in an upright position in which the game ball is difficult to enter, and in an open state in which the game ball is easily entered by tilting left and right from the upright position. The position is changed to the tilted position. Then, in the open state of the movable pieces 25 and 25, a game ball flowing down the right region of the center case 5 can enter. In addition, due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 12, a winning / failing lottery with a variation display of the second special symbol is performed. The second starting port device 24 includes a second starting port solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the movable pieces 25, 25, and the second starting port is controlled by the drive of the second starting port solenoid 12b. 12 is controlled to open and close.

Further, on the right side of the center case 5 and above the second starting port device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 17 capable of constantly passing the game ball is arranged, and the first major winning opening 14 is provided. On the left side, four general winning openings 27 are arranged. These general winning openings 27 are configured so that game balls can be entered at all times. Further, an out port 16 is arranged at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and when the game ball launched in the game area 3 does not win a prize in any of the winning openings or the starting openings, the said Enter the ball at the out opening 16.

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. This block diagram does not simply describe a so-called relay board or power supply board that relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 is provided with a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. A second start port switch 12a for detection, a normal gate switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through a normal symbol operating gate 17, and a first count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 14. Detection signals from the second count switch 15a for counting the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15, the general winning opening switch 27a that detects the game balls that have entered each general winning opening 27, and the like. Entered.

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

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

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

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

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

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes these to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and issues commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and data for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control portion (functional component of the voice control device and the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the functional unit as a voice control device controls the output of voice from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to an effect button switch 67a for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, a jog dial sensor 68a for detecting the operation of the jog dial 68, and the like, and when each switch detects an operation by the player. , The signal is input.

The effect symbol control device 82 includes data and commands transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (those transmitted from the main control device 80, input from the main control device 80 in the sub-integrated control device 83, and effect buttons 67 and the like. Control based on (generated based on the input) is performed, and an effect image such as a pseudo special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal board, and are configured with the sub-integrated control device 83. The connection with the effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

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

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, since the center case 5 is arranged in the substantially center of the game area 3 of the game board 2 described above, the left side of the center case 5 is flowed down by left-handed hitting and right-handed hitting. As a result, the game ball that has passed through the upper part of the center case 5 flows down the right side of the center case 5 (see FIG. 2). Then, only the game ball that has flowed down the left side of the center case 5 can flow into the first starting port 11 due to its arrangement position and the game nail (not shown) planted in the game area 3. .. Therefore, unless the player hits the left side, the ball cannot enter the first starting port 11. On the other hand, the above-mentioned ordinary symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, the second large winning opening 15 and the first large winning opening 14 flow down the right side of the center case 5 depending on the arrangement position and the game nail. Balls can flow in. It should be noted that the game ball can flow into the general winning opening 27 described above only by hitting left.

When the game ball launched into the game area enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the first special symbol changes on the first special symbol display device 9. At the same time, a lottery for winning or losing a big hit and a small hit is performed by a random number extracted due to the entry of the ball. Then, the result of this winning / failing lottery is notified by stopping and displaying the first special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation. Here, the jackpot winning probability of the first special symbol is 1/300, and the small hit winning probability is 1/80 (see FIG. 4).

Further, when the game ball launched into the game area passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 starts variable display of the normal symbol, and a predetermined value is obtained. When the normal symbol stopped after a certain time is a predetermined hitting mode, the movable pieces 25, 25 of the second starting port device 24 are driven, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. Here, the movable pieces 25 and 25 of the second starting port device 24 are opened once for 0.1 seconds in the non-open extension mode and for 2 seconds in the open extension mode by hitting the normal symbol once. Perform opening once (see Figure 4).

When the game ball enters the second starting port 12 that can be entered in this way (the second starting port switch 12a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special symbol. Is started to fluctuate, and a lottery for winning or losing a big hit and a small hit is performed by a random number extracted due to the incoming ball. Then, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation, so that the result of this winning / failing lottery is notified. Here, the jackpot winning probability of the second special symbol is 1/300, and the small hit winning probability is 1/2 (see FIG. 4). That is, in this embodiment, when the ball enters the second starting port 12, it is easier to win a small hit than when the ball enters the first starting port 11.

Then, in parallel with the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the variation effect of the pseudo special symbol in conjunction with the variation of each special symbol, and then the variation effect is performed. The lottery result is notified by the stop symbol mode of the pseudo special symbol. Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority given to the change of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12.

Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, up to four random numbers (numerical data) extracted by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 are stored as hold storage, and are held by the first special symbol hold number display device 18. The number of memories is displayed. Then, when this reserved memory is digested, a winning / failing lottery for the above-mentioned big hit and small hit is performed, and if the result of this winning / losing lottery is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 indicates a big hit. The symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the pseudo-special symbol indicating a big hit is confirmed and displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.
On the other hand, the random numbers (numerical data) extracted by entering the ball into the second starting port 12 are not stored as hold storage. Specifically, when a ball enters the second starting port 12, a random number (numerical data) extracted by the entry is stored in a buffer, and a winning / failing lottery is performed based on this storage. If the result of this winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 confirms and displays the second special symbol indicating the big hit, and the effect symbol display device 6 confirms and displays the pseudo special symbol indicating the big hit. ..

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed by the jackpot in this way, the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 14 is opened is executed. In the jackpot game, an open round that opens the first big winning opening 14 is repeated 10 times, and in one opening round, 30 seconds have passed or the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 14 is 10. It ends when it reaches the number. In this embodiment, the jackpot determined by the first special symbol or the second special symbol is referred to as a symbol jackpot.
Further, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed by the small hit, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is executed. In the small hit game, the opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 15 for 1.6 seconds is performed once. Further, in the configuration of this embodiment, as will be described later, the first V entry slot 131 and the second V entry opening 115 are provided inside the second major winning opening 15, and the second major winning opening is provided. When the game ball that has flowed into the 15 enters the first V entry port 131 or the second V entry port 115, the above-mentioned big hit game is executed. That is, when the game ball that has flowed into the second large winning opening 15 opened by the small hit enters the first V entry port 131 or the second V entry opening 115, the small hit develops into a big hit. .. In this embodiment, this jackpot is referred to as a bonus jackpot. Since the second large winning opening device 31 provided with the second large winning opening 15 covers the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game described above, the game shifts to either an advantageous game state of the "open extension mode / time saving mode" or a normal game state of the "non-opening extension mode / non-time saving mode". In the open extension mode, the opening time of the second starting port 12, which is normally opened by hitting a symbol, is extended and longer than in the non-opening extension mode. On the other hand, in the time saving mode, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbols and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are shortened as compared with the non-time saving mode. That is, in the advantageous gaming state, it becomes easier to enter the second starting port 12, and the fluctuation time between the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, which is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal gaming state. Become.

Here, in the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game by the symbol jackpot described above, the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state, while after the end of the jackpot game by the accessory jackpot, there is a 1/2 probability of the advantageous game. It shifts to the state, and it shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1/2. Then, the advantageous gaming state ends with the determination of the symbol jackpot or the bonus jackpot, and ends with the establishment of the predetermined continuation expiration condition, and shifts to the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, as the continuation expiration condition, the total of the number of changes of the first special symbol and the number of changes of the second special symbol in the advantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), in the advantageous gaming state. It is stipulated that the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol in the advantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, once). There is.

Further, when a game ball enters each of the starting openings 11, 12, the large winning openings 14, 15, and the general winning opening 27, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, three prize balls for each entry into the first starting port 11 and five prize balls for each entry into the second starting port 12, the first and second major winning openings 14 , 13 prize balls are paid out for each entry into 15, and 5 prize balls are paid out for each entry into the general winning opening 27.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

Here, if a negative determination (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal) is made (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S85). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM, such as using the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, when affirmative determination (that is, determination that it is a normal interrupt) is made (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and the first jackpot symbol determination Random number update process (S30), second big hit symbol determination random number update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination random number Update process (S50), random number update process for determining fluctuation pattern (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), win / fail determination process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), hall computer, etc. Each output process (S80) for transmitting various information is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine described above.
In the start winning process, in S100, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storage has reached the upper limit value (for example, four). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110. In S110, the first extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a first jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and the first hold is performed. 1 is added to the first hold number counter indicating the number of stored items, and the processing necessary for turning on the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is performed according to the information of the first hold number counter.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is terminated, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the second start flag = 1, in the case of an affirmative determination (S125: Yes), the start winning process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130. .. In S130, the second extraction random number extraction process is executed. In this second extraction random number extraction process, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a second big hit symbol, a random number for determining a small hit symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted, and each of these random numbers is seconded. Store in the jackpot judgment buffer of the special symbol. Then, the second start flag = 1 (S135), and the start winning process is completed.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 11. The pass / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening device 21 or the second big winning opening device 31 is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed). (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display of the first and second special symbols is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S155: Yes) and S300 in FIG. 9, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S155: No) and S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: Yes) and S350 in FIG. 10, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: No) and S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not a random number is stored in the jackpot determination buffer of the second special symbol, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: No), S170, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S165: No). Yes), proceed to S185.

In S170, it is determined whether or not there is the first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to S175 (S170: Yes), and in the case of a negative determination (S170: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. .. In S175, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, the oldest first reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the first reserved memory is determined as a big hit of the first special symbol. Move to the buffer. After that, the process proceeds to S180.

In S180, a table for determining a big hit of the first special symbol and a table for determining a small hit are valid, and based on these tables, a random number for determining a big hit stored in a buffer for determining a big hit of the first special symbol is used. It is determined as a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and the reserved memory related to the big hit determination random number is digested. In the big hit determination table of the first special symbol, the winning probability of the big hit is set to 1/300, and in the small hit determination table, the winning probability of the small hit is set to 1/80 (see FIG. 4). After the processing of S180, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S185 following the affirmative determination of S165, the table for determining the big hit of the second special symbol and the table for determining the small hit are valid, and based on these tables, they are stored in the buffer for determining the big hit of the second special symbol. The random number for determining the big hit is determined to be a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. In the big hit determination table of the second special symbol, the winning probability of the big hit is set to 1/300, and in the small hit determination table, the winning probability of the small hit is set to 1/2 (see FIG. 4). After the processing of S185, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

In the hit / fail determination process of this embodiment, each random number acquired when the ball enters the second starting port 12 is directly stored in the jackpot determination buffer of the second special symbol, and is the target of the hit / fail determination with the highest priority. It becomes. Therefore, the hold storage due to the ball entering the first starting port 11 is subject to the hit / fail determination only when the random number is not stored in the jackpot determination buffer of the second special symbol. In such an embodiment, the reserved memory associated with the entry into the second starting port 12 is not set (in other words, the upper limit of the reserved memory of the second special symbol is 0).

In S200 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (the above-mentioned symbol big hit) based on the determination result of S180 or S185. (S200: No), proceed to S220.

In S205, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer of the first or second special symbol determined in S180 or S185. Then, the process proceeds to S210.
In S210, the fluctuation time of the first or second special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer for which the hit / fail determination is made, and is displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. Determine the effect display pattern. After S210, proceed to S215. In S215, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 14 related to the big hit game, the interval time, the production time related to the big hit game, and the like determined in S205 are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

On the other hand, in S220 following the negative determination of S200, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S180 or S185. (S220: No), proceed to S240.

In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the jackpot determination buffer for which the hit / fail determination is made. Then, the process proceeds to S230. In S230, as in the case of S210, the fluctuation time of the first or second special symbol and the effect symbol display device 6 are based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer for which the hit / fail determination is made. The effect display pattern to be displayed in is determined, and the process proceeds to S235. In S235, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 15 related to the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

Further, in S240 following the negative determination of S220, the variation time of the first or second special symbol and the effect symbol display are based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer for which the hit / fail determination is determined. The effect display pattern to be displayed by the device 6 is determined, and prior to this, a process of determining a lost pattern is performed. After this S240, the process proceeds to S245 to perform the processing related to the loss. Then, proceed to S250. In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S240.

In S250, the change start command indicating the information of the hit / fail determination result (big hit, small hit, or loss), the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, etc. in the S180 or S185 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. do. Further, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. After S250, the hit / fail determination process is terminated.
The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the variation start command transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 based on the variation start command, and the effect symbol control device 82 is the effect symbol display device according to the received command. 6 is driven and controlled to start the variable display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the information of the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or lost symbol) and the display of the effect symbol.

In S300 of FIG. 9 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first or second special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305. In the case of a negative determination (S300: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the variable display of the first or second special symbol is finished, and the final symbol of the first or second special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or S240 described above is used. The determined lost symbol) is displayed, and a symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the pseudo special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S305, the process proceeds to S310.
In this embodiment, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, but since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to execute the effect display in the same manner while suppressing the number of transmissions.

In S310, it is determined whether or not the definite symbol of the second special symbol is displayed by the S305, and if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S310: Yes), S315, and if the determination is negative, (S310: No). , Ends the pass / fail judgment process. In S315, the second start flag = 0 is set, and the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Further, in S350 of FIG. 10 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the definite display of the first or second special symbol has expired, and in the case of the affirmative determination (S350: Yes). , S355, and in the case of a negative determination (S350: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S355, the final display of the first or second special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S360. In S360, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that becomes a big hit. : No), proceed to S410 in FIG. In S365, the open extension flag indicating that the mode is open extension mode is referred to, and when the open extension flag = 1, the open extension flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S375. In S375, the time saving flag indicating that the time saving mode is set is referred to, and when the time saving flag = 1, the time saving flag is cleared (S380), and the process proceeds to S385. In S385, the symbol jackpot flag = 1 is set, and the process proceeds to S390. After that, the state designation command transmission process (S390), the first big winning opening device operation start process (S395), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S400), and the big hit start effect process (S405) are sequentially executed. The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the mode of the jackpot game, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.

On the other hand, in S410 of FIG. 11 executed by the negative determination in S360 described above, the open extension flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S410: Yes), a jackpot that can be executed during the open extension mode. Refer to the remaining number of lottery (number of extension of opening) (S415). Then, when the number of times of extension of opening = 0 (S415: Yes), the opening extension flag is cleared (S420), and the process proceeds to S425. In S425, the time saving flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S425: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving mode (time saving number) is referred to (S430). Then, when the number of time reductions = 0 (S430: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S435), and the process proceeds to S440. Here, in this embodiment, the number of times of extension of opening and the number of times of shortening of time are determined by the continuation expiration condition of the advantageous gaming state described above.

In S445, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that becomes a small hit, and if it is affirmative (S445: Yes), the process proceeds to S450, and the second major winning opening device operation start process (S450). ), By sequentially executing the small hit start effect processing (S455), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. The winning game is started, and the winning / failing determination process is completed. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S445 (S445: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 14. This jackpot game process is a process executed from the special game process of the main routine described above when a jackpot (symbol jackpot) is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process and when the above-mentioned bonus jackpot is obtained. It should be noted that the jackpot of the accessory will be described later because it depends on the main part of the present invention.

In the big hit game process, as shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening device 21 is operating (that is, the big hit game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the first large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). ), Proceed to S510. In S510, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each open round in the jackpot game. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S510: Yes) and S570 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S510: No) and S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S525, the first big winning opening opening process is executed, and the first big winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern of the big hit game. In this first big winning opening opening process, the first big winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern set in S215. Further, in synchronization with the opening start of the first big winning opening 14, the time digestion of the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) preset as the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 14 in the opening round is started. After this first big winning opening opening process, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time digestion of the opening time is performed by the subtraction process of the opening limit timer. Specifically, the open limit timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the open time (30 seconds), and a process of subtracting the counter value each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process) is performed. It is assumed that the opening time has elapsed when the counter value becomes 0. As a matter of course, the means for measuring the open time is not limited to the subtraction process of the open limit timer, and other means can also be used.

In S550 of FIG. 13, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the first major winning opening 14 is 10 (prescribed winning number). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (that is, whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has ended) due to the time digestion of the opening time (30 seconds) of the first large winning opening 14. do. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S555: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the first large winning opening closing process for closing the first large winning opening 14 is executed, and the process proceeds to S565. In this first big winning opening closing process, the above-mentioned opening time (opening time counter value) is reset. In S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S570 executed by the affirmative determination of S510 described above, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round (10 rounds) has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: No) and S585. In S580, the jackpot end effect processing for performing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In the first large winning opening opening process of S585, a process of opening the first large winning opening 14 is executed in the same manner as in the above S525. Further, a process of determining whether or not the opening / closing round started by opening the large winning opening 14 this time is the final round (10th round) is executed, and when the final round starts, the start of the final round is indicated. The command is sent to the sub-integrated controller 83. After this S585, the jackpot game process ends.

Further, in S600 of FIG. 14, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S600: Yes) and S610, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S610, the accessory continuous actuating device is stopped, and the process proceeds to S615.

In S615, it is determined whether or not the symbol jackpot flag = 1 described above, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: Yes) and S630, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: No) and S620. In S620, the advantageous game lottery process is executed, and a lottery is made as to whether or not to shift to the advantageous game state (open extension mode / time saving mode) described above. In this lottery process, the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous gaming state is set to 1/2 (see FIG. 4). In S625, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is the transition to the advantageous gaming state, and if the transition to the advantageous gaming state is determined (S625: Yes), the process proceeds to S630 and the transition to the advantageous gaming state is not performed. If it is decided (S625: No), the process proceeds to S650.
In S630, the continuation expiration condition (the number of times of extension of opening and the number of time reductions) of the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to S635. In S635, the open extension flag = 1, and in the next S640, the time saving flag = 1. In the following S645, the symbol jackpot flag = 0 is set, and the process proceeds to S650. In S650 and S655, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed for the sub-integrated control device 83, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

The main parts of the present invention will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 15, the second major winning opening device 31 arranged on the game board 2 has a first flow path 101 through which a game ball flowing into the second major winning opening 15 flows down, and a distribution rotation mechanism. A second flow path 102 communicating with the first flow path 101 via 110 and a unit case body 109 having an internal working region 120 inside are provided, and the internal working region 120 communicates with the lower end of the second flow path 102. do. A ball distribution unit 121, a first V entry port 131, and an intake port 134 are arranged in the internal operating region 120 of the unit case body 109 (see FIG. 17), and the second flow path is described. The game ball that has flowed into the internal operating region 120 from 102 enters the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134 via the ball distribution unit 121.

The distribution rotation mechanism 110 includes a disk-shaped rotating body 111 and a stepping motor 111a (see FIG. 3) that rotates the rotating body 111 in the forward and reverse directions, and the rotating body 111 is the second. It is rotatably arranged in a substantially circular rotating region (not shown) provided directly below the large winning opening 15. The lower end of the first flow path 101 is communicated with the upper portion of the rotation region, and the upper end of the second flow path 102 is communicated with the lower left portion of the rotation region. A connecting path 104 leading to the second V entry port 115 is communicated with the lower right portion of the above.
A concave ball receiving portion 112 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the rotating body 111, and the ball receiving portion 112 is set to a position facing the lower end of the first flow path 101 (hereinafter referred to as a ball receiving position). As a result, as shown in FIG. 16A, the game ball X flowing down the first flow path 101 enters the ball receiving portion 112. The ball receiving portion 112 is formed in a size that allows only one game ball X to enter. Then, the rotating body 111 is rotated counterclockwise from the ball receiving position to set the ball receiving portion 112 at a position facing the upper end of the second flow path 102 (hereinafter referred to as a left flow position). As shown in 16 (B), the game ball X contained in the ball receiving portion 112 can flow out to the second flow path 102. The game ball X that has flowed into the second flow path 102 flows down the second flow path 102 and enters the internal operating region 120 of the unit case body 109. On the other hand, by rotating the rotating body 111 clockwise from the ball receiving position so that the ball receiving portion 112 faces the upper end of the connecting path 104 (hereinafter referred to as a right flow position), FIG. 16 (C) ), The game ball X contained in the ball receiving portion 112 can be discharged to the connecting path 104. The game ball X that has flowed into the connecting path 104 flows down the connecting path 104 and enters the second V entry port 115.
In this way, the distribution rotation mechanism 110 distributes the game ball X that has entered the second large winning opening 15 to either the internal operating region 120 or the second V entry opening 115. The stepping motor 111a is connected to the main control device 80 and is driven and controlled by the main control device 80 (see FIG. 3).

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the first flow path 101 has a take-in path 105 leading to the take-in port 116 connected to a portion directly above the lower end communicating with the rotation region. As a result, when a plurality of game balls X flow in from the second large winning opening 15, the first game ball X flows into the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111, and the other game balls X Since the ball cannot enter the ball receiving portion 112, the ball flows down the intake path 105 and enters the intake port 116.

On the other hand, the ball distribution unit 121 is arranged in the internal operating region 120 of the unit case body 109. As shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, the ball distribution unit 121 has a rolling element 122 provided with a semi-mortar-shaped rolling recess 123, and a ball bullet member 142 provided at the bottom of the rolling recess 123. It includes a repellent device 141 and a taxiway 151 that guides the game ball X that has flowed down the second flow path 102 to the rolling element 122. Here, the rolling element 122 includes an outer wall portion 124 erected on the outer edge of the rolling recess 123, and a first V entry port 131 capable of entering the game ball X in the front portion of the outer wall portion 124. An opening is formed in each of the intake port 134. The rolling recess 123 is composed of a slope 123a that inclines from the outer edge on which the outer wall portion 124 is erected toward the bottom portion on which the ball bullet member 142 is provided. The slope 123a curves downward in a convex shape.

The taxiway 151 is provided inside the internal operating region 120, and has an inflow port 152 into which the game ball X flowing down the second flow path 102 flows in and an outflow port outflowing the game ball X into the rolling recess 123. With 153, the game ball X flowing in from the inflow port 152 is allowed to flow down to the outflow port 153.

Further, in the repulsion device 141, the ball bullet member 142 is arranged so as to be able to move up and down, and the ball bullet member 142 is moved up and down at a constant speed by the drive device 143 (see FIG. 3).
Here, the ball bullet member 142 has a circular dish shape having a lower surface that is gently curved upward, and the curved lower surface is configured as a contactable surface that comes into contact with the game ball X (see FIG. 20). The ball bullet member 142 of this embodiment is made of vinyl chloride resin. Such a ball bullet member 142 is provided on the bottom of the rolling recess 123 so as to be vertically movable within a height range equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball X. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, a high position (hereinafter referred to as an upper limit position) substantially equal to the diameter of the game ball X and a radius of the game ball X from the bottom of the rolling recess 123. The ball bullet member 142 is provided so as to move up and down with a slightly shorter height position (hereinafter referred to as a lower limit position). By moving up and down between the upper limit position (FIG. 20 (A)) and the lower limit position (FIG. 20 (B)), the game ball X that has flowed down to the bottom of the rolling recess 123 is the ball bullet member 142 and the same. It is possible to prevent it from being pinched between it and the bottom, and it is also possible to prevent it from riding on the ball bullet member 142. Then, as will be described later, the ball bullet member 142 that moves up and down stably repels the game ball X.
The drive device 143 includes an electric motor and a mechanism for converting the rotation of the electric motor into vertical movement of the ball bullet member 142, and the electric motor is driven and controlled by the main control device 80. .. In this embodiment, the main control device 80 constantly drives the electric motor of the drive device 143 between the time when the power of the machine base is turned on when the game store (hall) is opened and the time when the power is turned off when the store is closed. The ball bullet member 142 is repeatedly moved up and down.

The game ball X that has entered the internal operating region 120 in this way flows down on the slope 123a at the rolling recess 123 and is repelled by colliding with the ball bullet member 142, and rolls on the slope 123a. Then, the ball enters the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134 via the rolling. Here, in the rolling recess 123, the game ball X collides with the ball bullet member 142, is repelled, hits the outer wall portion 124, and rolls, and further collides with the ball bullet member 142. The collision with the outer wall portion 124 is repeated many times to roll. In this way, in the rolling recess 123, the game ball X rolls irregularly due to each collision between the ball bullet member 142 and the outer wall portion 124.

Further, in the ball distribution unit 121, movable walls 125a and 125b for changing a region in which the game ball X can be rolled (hereinafter referred to as a rollable region) on the rolling recess 123 are provided on both the left and right sides of the ball bullet member 142. It is arranged in each. The left and right movable walls 125a and 125b are rotatably provided on the slope 123a of the rolling recess 123 around the ball bullet member 142, and have a normal position (FIG. 18) arranged in the left-right lateral direction and the same. The position is changed from the normal position to a narrow position (FIG. 19) that rotates forward.
Here, in a state where the movable walls 125a and 125b are in the normal positions, as shown in FIG. 18, substantially the entire area of the semi-mortar-shaped rolling recess 123 is the rollable region, while the narrow position is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the rollable area becomes narrower than the normal position. The narrow position is such that the outer ends of the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b are on both the left and right sides of the first V entry port 131 and the intake port 134. As a result, in the narrow position, the game ball X enters the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134 through rolling in the rollable area, as compared with the state of the normal position. easy.

The ball distribution unit 121 is provided with a wall drive device 127 (see FIG. 3) that shifts the positions of the movable walls 125a and 125b into normal positions and narrow positions. The wall drive device 127 includes an electric motor and a conversion mechanism that converts the rotation of the electric motor into the rotation of the movable walls 125a and 125b, and the electric motor is driven and controlled by the main control device 80. Here, in this embodiment, the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b are rotated at the same speed, and the rotation speed is set to a relatively slow speed. As a result, the position conversion operation of the movable walls 125a and 125b between the normal position and the narrow position proceeds relatively slowly. Therefore, during the position conversion between the normal position and the narrow position, the first V entry port 131 Alternatively, the player can clearly recognize that the ease of entering the ball into the intake port 134 changes.

In such a second large winning opening device 31, the second count switch 15a described above is arranged at the upper end of the first flow path 101. Then, the second V entry switch 115a that detects the game ball X that has entered the second V entry port 115, and the first V input that detects the game ball X that has entered the first V entry port 131. The ball switch 131a and the capture switch 134a for detecting the game ball X that has entered the capture port 134 are arranged respectively. Further, at the lower end of the second flow path 102, a rolling input ball switch 121a for detecting the game ball X entering the rolling recess 123 is arranged. Each of these switches 15a, 115a, 131a, 134a, 121a is connected to the main control device 80 (see FIG. 3), and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 80.

In the second big winning opening device 31 of this embodiment, the first flow path 101, the distribution rotation mechanism 110, the second flow path 102, etc. are located above the first big winning opening 14, and the unit. The case body 109 is arranged so as to be located below the center case 5. The second large winning opening device 31 is provided with a transparent plate (not shown) that covers from the first flow path 101 to the second flow path 102 from the front, and the transparent board is flush with the game board 2. As described above, the first flow path 101 to the second flow path 102 are arranged in the back of the game board 2. Further, the unit case body 109 is provided so that the front portion thereof protrudes forward from the board surface of the game board 2, and the player can see the rolling mode of the game ball X in the ball distribution unit 121 of the internal operating region 120. Is easier to see. By embedding the second big winning opening device 31 in the game board 2 and disposing of it in this way, the game ball X that has flowed down the right side of the center case 5 is located below the second big winning opening 15. While it is possible to enter the first major winning opening 14, it is extremely difficult for the game ball X that has flowed down the left side of the center case 5 to enter the first major winning opening 14 due to the unit case body 109.

Next, the small hit game process for executing and controlling the small hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 21 to 25. This small hit game process is a process executed by the main control device 80, and is executed from the special game process of the main routine (FIG. 5) when a small hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / miss determination process.

In the small hit game process, as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening device 31 is in operation (S1000). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: Yes) and S1005, and in the case of a negative determination (S1000: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1005, it is determined whether or not the ball entry valid flag = 1, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1060 in FIG. 22, and in the case of a negative determination (S1005: No), the process proceeds to S1010. .. Here, the ball entry valid flag is for indicating the period for holding the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 at the ball receiving position, and as will be described later, the second major prize is awarded. The ball entry valid flag = 1 from the start of opening of the mouth 15 to the elapse of a predetermined ball entry valid time (for example, 4 seconds). Then, during the period when the ball entry valid flag = 1, the game ball (only one) that has entered while the second large winning opening 15 is open enters the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110. be able to.
In S1010, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the small hit game is in progress. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1010: Yes), the process proceeds to S1180 in FIG. 23, and in the case of a negative determination (S1010: No), the process proceeds to S1015. In S1015, it is determined whether or not the jackpot development effect is being executed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1015: Yes), the process proceeds to S1200 in FIG. 24, and in the case of a negative determination (S1015: No), the process proceeds to S1020. In S1020, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the small hit game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1020: Yes) and S1025, and in the case of a negative determination (S1020: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1025, the second large winning opening opening process is executed. In this second big winning opening opening process, the second big winning opening 15 is opened according to the opening pattern of the small hit game, and the small hit game set in advance is synchronized with the opening start of the second big winning opening 15. The time digestion of the opening time (for example, 1.6 seconds) and the time digestion of the ball entry effective time (for example, 4 seconds) capable of entering the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 are started. The time digestion of the opening time is executed by the subtraction process of the opening time timer in which the counter value corresponding to the opening time (1.6 seconds) is set in advance, as in the case of the jackpot game described above. Further, the time digestion of the ball entry effective time is executed by the subtraction process of the ball entry effective time timer in which the counter value corresponding to the ball entry effective time (4 seconds) is set in advance. The open time timer and the incoming ball effective time timer subtract each of the counter values each time the small hit game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process), and when each counter value = 0, the open time and the incoming ball are entered. It is assumed that the effective time of the ball has elapsed. The time digestion of the opening time and the ball entry effective time is not limited to the subtraction process of the opening time timer and the ball entry effective time timer, and other means can also be used.
Further, in the second large winning opening opening process of S1025, a command indicating the start of the small hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After S1025, the process proceeds to S1030, and the entry valid flag = 1.

In S1035, it is determined whether or not the small hit game is due to the first special symbol, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S1035: Yes), the process proceeds to S1040, and in the case of a negative judgment (S1035: No), the small hit End the game process. In S1040, when the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is started (that is, the ball can be entered into the second big winning opening 15), the timed start processing of the entry elapsed threshold time is executed, and the entry progress is performed. Start timekeeping of threshold time. Here, the ball entry elapsed threshold time indicates the timing for rotating the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b from the normal position to the narrow position. That is, the movable walls 125a and 125b are held in the normal position until the ball entry elapsed threshold time is reached, and when the ball entry elapsed threshold time is reached, the movable walls 125a and 125b are started to rotate toward the narrow position.

The time digestion of the ball entry progress threshold time is the subtraction process of the ball entry progress timer in which the counter value corresponding to the ball entry progress threshold time is set in advance, as in the time digestion of the opening time of the small hit game described above. To be executed by. It is assumed that the ball entry progress timer subtracts the counter value for each execution of the small hit game process (for each timer interrupt process), and reaches the ball entry progress threshold time when the counter value = 0.
In this embodiment, the ball entry elapsed threshold time is a plurality of times required for the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 to enter the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. It is measured once and determined based on the average value of the measurement results (corresponding to the average arrival time). More specifically, the time measurement is started from the time when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 15 (the time when the game ball is detected by the second count switch 15a), and the game ball is the first V entry opening 131 or the intake. The time required until the time when the ball enters the mouth 134 (the time when the ball is detected by the first V entry switch 131a or the capture switch 134a) is measured. This measurement was performed a plurality of times (predetermined number of times), the average of the measured times was obtained, and the ball entry elapsed threshold time was determined based on the average value. Here, since this measurement includes the time until the rotating body 111 rotates (effective time for entering the ball) and the time required for the rotating body 111 to rotate from the ball receiving position to the left flow down position. Although these times are also included in the ball entry elapsed threshold time, since the ball entry effective time and the rotation time of the rotating body 111 are specified, the ball entry elapsed threshold time is substantially set to the movable wall 125a, The time during which the game ball can roll in the rolling recess 123 while the 125b is in the normal position is defined. In this embodiment, such a ball entry elapsed threshold time is set to a value slightly longer than the substantially average of the measurement results, and specifically, it is set to 16 seconds.
It should be noted that the timekeeping of the ball entry elapsed threshold time is not limited to the subtraction process of the timer, and other means can be used.

In S1045, the wall position confirmation process is executed. In this wall position confirmation process, it is confirmed whether or not the movable walls 125a and 125b described above are in the normal positions. Here, when the movable walls 125a and 125b are in positions different from the normal positions, the wall driving device 127 is driven and controlled to return the movable walls 125a and 125b to the normal positions. After this S1045, the process proceeds to S1050. In S1050, the rolling flag = 1 is set, and the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1060 of FIG. 22, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S1005, it is determined whether or not the second special winning opening 15 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1060: Yes), the process proceeds to S1062 and is denied. In the case of determination (S1060: No), the process proceeds to S1085.
In S1062, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15 is 10 (specified number), and if a positive determination is made (S1062: Yes), the process proceeds to S1070 and is denied. In the case of determination (S1062: No), the process proceeds to S1065. In S1065, it is determined whether or not the opening time (1.6 seconds) of the small hit game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1065: Yes) and S1070, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1065: No) and S1075. In S1070, the second large winning opening closing process for closing the second large winning opening 15 is executed, and the process proceeds to S1075.

In S1075, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second large winning opening 15 (whether or not the second count switch 15a has detected it). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1075: Yes) and S1080, and in the case of a negative determination (S1075: No), the small hit game process is terminated. In S1080, the entry flag is set to 1, and the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1085 following the negative determination of S1060, it is determined whether or not the ball entry effective time (4 seconds) has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative determination (S1085: Yes), the process proceeds to S1090, and in the case of negative determination. (S1085: No), the process proceeds to S1075. In S1090, the entry valid flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1095.

In S1095, it is determined whether or not the ball entry flag = 1, and if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S1095: Yes) and S1100, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to (S1095: No) and 1130.

In S1100, the entry flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1105. In S1105, it is determined whether or not the rolling flag = 1, and if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S1105: Yes) and S1110, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to (S1105: No) and S1115. In S1110, a control process for rotating the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 counterclockwise is executed. That is, by driving and controlling the stepping motor 111a, the rotating body 111 is rotated counterclockwise by a predetermined angle, and the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 is converted from the ball receiving position to the left flow position. As a result, the game ball that has flowed in from the second large winning opening 15 and has entered the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 is caused to flow down from the left flow position to the second flow path 102.
On the other hand, in S1115, a control process for rotating the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 to the right is executed. That is, by driving and controlling the stepping motor 111a, the rotating body 111 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 is converted from the ball receiving position to the right flow position. As a result, the game ball that has flowed in from the second large winning opening 15 and has entered the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 is caused to flow down from the right flow position to the connecting path 104.
By each of the processes of S1105 to S1115, in the case of a small hit game with the first special symbol (rolling flag = 1), the game ball flowing into the second special winning opening 15 is sent to the internal operating region 120. In the case of a small hit game with the second special symbol (rolling flag = 0), the game ball that has flowed into the second large winning opening 15 is sent to the second V entry opening 115.

In S1120 following S1110 or S1115, the jackpot development effect start process is executed. In this big hit development effect start process, when the rolling flag = 1 (in the case of the small hit game with the first special symbol), the effect showing the possibility of developing from the small hit game to the big hit game is started to be executed and the game is rolled. When the flag = 0 (in the case of the small hit game with the second special symbol), the effect indicating that the small hit game develops into the big hit game is started. After this S1120, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1130 following the negative determination of S1095, it is determined whether or not the rolling flag = 1, and if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to S1135 (S1130: Yes), and if a negative determination is made (S1130: No). Proceed to S1150. In S1135, the timed end processing of the ball entry progress threshold time is executed, the time digestion of the ball entry progress threshold time is completed, and the ball entry progress timer indicating the ball entry progress threshold time is reset. After this S1135, the process proceeds to S1140. In S1140, the rolling flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1150.
In S1150, the small hit end effect process for producing the effect when the small hit game is ended is executed. After this S1150, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1180 of FIG. 23 following the affirmative determination of S1010, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1180: Yes) and S1185, and in the case of a negative determination (S1180: No), the small hit game process is terminated. In S1185, the operation of the second prize opening device 31 is stopped, and the process proceeds to S1190. In S1190, a small hit end command for ending the effect related to the small hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S1190, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1200 of FIG. 24 following the affirmative determination of S1015, it is determined whether or not the rolling flag = 1. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1200: Yes), the process proceeds to S1250 in FIG. 24, and in the case of a negative determination (S1200: No), the process proceeds to S1205. In S1205, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the second V entry port 115, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to S1210, and in the case of a negative determination (S1205: No), small. The winning game process is terminated.

In S1210, the jackpot development effect end process is executed to end the effect indicating the development to the jackpot game. In the following S1215, the operation stop processing of the second special winning opening device is executed to stop the second special winning opening device 31, and the process proceeds to S1220. In S1220, a process of stopping the driving of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 is executed with the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 as the ball receiving position. After that, a process of transmitting a command indicating the end of the small hit game to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1225), a state designation command transmission process (S1230), a first large winning opening device operation start process (S1235), and continuous accessories. By sequentially executing the actuating device operation start process (S1240) and the jackpot start effect process (S1245) indicating the start of the bonus jackpot, a command indicating the mode of the jackpot game, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like are subordinated. The small hit game process is terminated by transmitting to the integrated control device 83 or the like. By the processing of S1230 to S1245, the big hit game by the above-mentioned bonus big hit is started (the big hit game processing is executed).

In S1260 of FIG. 25 following the affirmative determination of S1200, it is determined whether or not the movable walls 125a and 125b are in operation. (S1250: No) proceeds to S1260. Here, the fact that the movable walls 125a and 125b are in operation means that the movable walls 125a and 125b are in the position change operation from the normal position to the narrow position.

In S1260, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned entry threshold time (16 seconds) has been reached, and if a positive judgment is made, the process proceeds to (S1260: Yes), S1320, and if a negative judgment is made (S1260: No). ), Proceed to S1265.

In S1265, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the first V entry port 131, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to S1270 (S1265: Yes), and in the case of a negative determination (S1265: No), S1280. Proceed to.
In S1270, the timed end processing of the ball entry progress threshold time is executed, the time digestion of the ball entry progress threshold time is completed, and the ball entry progress timer indicating the ball entry progress threshold time is reset. After this S1270, the process proceeds to S1275, the rolling flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1210 in FIG. 23 described above. As a result, it develops into a character jackpot and the jackpot game is started.

In S1280 following the negative determination of S1265, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the intake port 134. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1280: Yes) and S1285, and in the case of a negative determination (S1280: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

In S1285, similarly to the above S1270, the time counting end processing of the ball entry elapsed threshold time is executed. In the next S1290, the rolling flag = 0 and the process proceeds to S1295. In S1295, the jackpot development effect end process is executed to end the effect indicating the development to the jackpot game, and the process proceeds to S1300. In S1300, the operation stop process of the second big winning opening device is executed to stop the second big winning opening device 31, and the process proceeds to S1305. In S1305, a process of stopping the driving of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 is executed with the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 as the ball receiving position. After that, a process (S1310) of transmitting a command indicating the end of the small hit game to the sub-integrated control device 83 is executed, and the small hit game process is ended.

In S1320 following the affirmative determination of 1260, the timed end processing of the ball entry elapsed threshold time is executed. This process is the same as that of S1270. In the next S1325, the wall operation process is executed, the wall drive device 127 is driven and controlled, and the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b are started to rotate from the normal position to the narrow position. Here, in the drive control by the wall drive device 127, when the movable walls 125a and 125b reach a narrow position, the movable walls 125a and 125b are stopped and held at the narrow position.

In the following S1330, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the first V entry port 131, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to S1345 (S1330: Yes), and in the case of a negative determination (S1330: No). Proceed to S1335.

In S1345, the wall position recovery process is executed, the wall driving device 127 is driven and controlled, and the left and right movable walls 125a. Return 125b to the normal position. That is, when the movable walls 125a and 125b are in the narrow position, the movable walls 125a and 125b start rotating from the narrow position to the normal position, and when the normal position is reached, the movable walls 125a and 125b stop at the normal position. And hold. Further, when rotating between the normal position and the narrow position, the rotation toward the narrow position is forcibly stopped (the rotation control by the wall operation process is forcibly stopped), and the movable wall 125a, The 125b is rotated from the narrow position to the normal position. Then, when the narrow position is reached, the movable walls 125a and 125b are stopped and held at the normal position.
In the following 1350, the rolling flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1210 in FIG. 23 described above. As a result, it develops into a character jackpot and the jackpot game is started.

In S1335 following the negative determination of S1330, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the intake port 134. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1335: Yes) and S1340, and in the case of a negative determination (S1335: No), the small hit game process is terminated.
In S1340, the wall position recovery process is executed. This process is the same as that of S1345. After the processing of S1340, the process proceeds to S1340 described above. As a result, the small hit game process is completed without developing into a big hit.

Next, the operation during the small hit game in this embodiment will be described according to the flow of the game.
First, if the result of the hit / fail judgment by entering the second starting port 12 is a small hit (small hit is confirmed by the second special symbol), a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for 1.6 seconds is performed. Will be executed. When the game ball X enters while the second big winning opening 15 is open, the game ball X flows down the first flow path 101 and enters the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 at the ball receiving position (FIG. FIG. 16 (A)). When a plurality of game balls X enter the second major winning opening 15, only the first game ball X enters the ball receiving portion 112, and the other game balls X enter the intake path 105. The ball enters the intake port 116 via.

When 1.6 seconds (opening time of the small hit game) elapses from the opening of the second big winning opening 15, the second big winning opening 15 is closed. Further, when 4 seconds (the ball entry effective time) have elapsed from the opening of the second large winning opening 15, the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 is rotated clockwise, and the ball receiving portion of the rotating body 111 is rotated. 112 moves from the ball receiving position to the right flow position (see FIG. 16C). As a result, the game ball X enters the connecting path 104 from the ball receiving portion 112 and enters the second V entry port 115 via the connecting path 104. When the ball enters the second V entry slot 115 in this way, the accessory jackpot is confirmed, and the jackpot game of opening the first jackpot 14 similar to the above-mentioned symbol jackpot is executed. If the game ball X does not enter the second large winning opening 15, the small hit game ends without driving the distribution rotation mechanism 110.

On the other hand, even when the result of the hit / fail judgment by entering the first starting port 11 is a small hit (small hit is confirmed by the first special symbol), the small hit that opens the second large winning opening 15 for 1.6 seconds. The game is executed, and the game ball X that has entered during this opening enters the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 at the ball receiving position (see FIG. 16A), and the second major winning opening 15 is opened. When 4 seconds (the effective time for entering the ball) have elapsed from the start, the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 is rotated counterclockwise, and the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111 is in the left flow position from the ball receiving position. (See FIG. 16 (B)). As a result, the game ball X enters the second flow path 102 from the ball receiving portion 112, flows down the second flow path 102, and enters the internal operating region 120. Even in the case of the small hit game with the second special symbol, as in the case of the first special symbol, only one game ball X enters the ball receiving portion 112 of the rotating body 111, and the first If the game ball X does not enter the two major winning openings 15, the small hit game ends without driving the distribution rotation mechanism 110.
At the start of the small hit game, the movable walls 125a and 125b of the ball distribution unit 121 are in the normal positions (see FIGS. 17 and 18). Further, as described above, the ball bullet member 142 is constantly moving up and down.

The game ball X that has flowed down the second flow path 102 flows into the rolling recess 123 of the rolling element 122 via the guide path 151. At this time, the game ball X accelerates due to the flow of the second flow path 102 and the taxiway 151 and flows into the rolling recess 123, so that the game ball X rolls vigorously on the rolling recess 123. The rolling speed decreases due to collision with the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b. Then, when the game ball X flows down the slope 123a of the rolling recess 123, it collides with the ball bullet member 142 provided at the bottom of the rolling recess 123. Since the ball bullet member 142 repeatedly moves up and down as described above (see FIG. 20), when the game ball X collides, the ball bullet member X vigorously repels the game ball X to the outside. As a result, the game ball X climbs up the slope 123a of the rolling recess 123, collides with the outer wall portion 124, collides with the movable walls 125a, 125b, etc., and rolls on the rolling recess 123. do. In this way, on the rolling recess 123, the game ball X is irregularly repelled by the ball bullet member 142 or collides with the outer wall portion 124 and the movable walls 125a and 125b. Roll.

The game ball X that rolls on the rolling recess 123 enters the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134 via the rolling. That is, when the game ball X collides with the ball bullet member 142, it is vigorously repelled and the speed is increased to climb the slope 123a of the rolling recess 123. Therefore, when the ball bullet member 142 is repelled toward the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134, the game ball X can enter the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. Alternatively, the game ball X having an increased speed may hit the movable walls 125a and 125b and be repelled, and may enter the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134.
Then, when the game ball X enters the first V entrance 131, it becomes a bonus jackpot and a jackpot game that opens the first major entrance 14 is executed, while the game is played at the intake port 134. When the ball X enters, the small hit game ends.

On the other hand, the game ball X on the rolling recess 123 collides with the ball bullet member 142 and rolls on the rolling recess 123 until it enters the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. repeat. Then, when 16 seconds (ball entry elapsed threshold time) have elapsed from the start of opening of the second major winning opening 15 without entering the first V winning opening 131 or the intake opening 134, the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b are formed. The rotation is started from the normal position to the narrow position, and the rollable region on the rolling recess 123 gradually narrows according to the rotation. As a result, the game ball X repelled by the ball bullet member 142 can easily enter the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. Then, when the movable walls 125a and 125b are in a narrow position (see FIG. 19), the rollable area becomes the narrowest, so that the game ball X has a high probability of entering the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. Enter the ball. When the game ball X continues to roll on the rolling recess 123 for a predetermined time, the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b rotate to narrow the rollable area, so that the game ball X is the first. You can enter the ball into the V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. Then, when the ball enters the first V entry port 131, the big hit game is executed as described above, while when the ball enters the intake port 134, the small hit game ends.

In this way, in the small hit game with the first special symbol, the rotating body 111 of the distribution rotation mechanism 110 rotates 4 seconds after the opening of the second big winning opening 15, and enters the second big winning opening 15. The ball X of the ball reaches the rolling recess 123 of the ball distribution unit 121. Here, the time required from the start of opening of the large winning opening 15 to the entry of the game ball X into the rolling recess 123 is about 6 seconds (= effective entry time + rotation time from the ball receiving position to the left flow position). (+ Flow time of the second flow path 102), the game ball X that has entered the rolling recess 123 has a maximum of about 10 seconds (time until the ball entry elapsed threshold time elapses). It is possible to roll on 123. Then, when the ball entry elapsed threshold time elapses, the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b start operating to narrow the rollable area, so that the ball enters the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. It will be easier to do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the time for rolling on the rolling recess 123 without entering the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134 from becoming long, and the rolling time becomes long. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling frustrated as much as possible.

Next, the features of this embodiment will be summarized below.
The configuration of this embodiment includes a rolling recess 123 for rolling a game ball and a ball bullet member 142 for moving up and down at the bottom of the rolling recess 123 in the internal operating region 120 of the second large winning opening device 31. The ball distribution unit 121 is arranged, and the game ball repelled by the collision with the ball bullet member 142 rolls on the rolling recess 123, and at the same time, the first ball is rolled through the rolling. The ball is made to enter the V entry port 131 or the intake port 134.
In such a configuration, the game ball flowing down the slope 123a of the rolling recess 123 collides with the ball bullet member 142 that moves up and down, and is vigorously repelled outward, so that the game ball collides with the ball bullet member 142. Each time, the rolling speed of the game ball increases and the rolling direction changes and moves irregularly. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the game ball after colliding with the ball bullet member 142, and the behavior of the game ball up to the entry into the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134 is given to the player. Can be entertained. Here, in this configuration, the game ball is repelled by the vertical movement of the ball bullet member 142, and the vertical direction in which the ball bullet member 142 moves and the direction in which the game ball collides with the ball bullet member 142 are significantly different. Therefore, regardless of the collision angle of the game ball, the game ball can be strongly repelled, and the speed of the game ball after the collision is stably increased. As a result, on the rolling recess 123, the movement of the game ball changes dynamically each time the game ball collides with the ball bullet member 142. Therefore, every time the game ball collides with the ball ball member 142, the first It can effectively stimulate the emotions of the player who expects the ball to enter the V entrance 131. Further, by strongly repelling the game ball due to the collision with the ball bullet member 142 that has been moved up and down, the problem caused by the above-mentioned conventional configuration (the speed of the game ball becomes slow after the collision with the rotating bumper, or the rotation thereof). Orbiting around the bumper) can be prevented.
In this way, the ball distribution unit 121 of the present embodiment strongly repels the game ball by the vertical movement of the ball bullet member 142 to distribute the game ball, thereby providing the player with a novel fun that has never existed before. It is possible to dramatically improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the configuration of this embodiment, when the ball entry elapsed threshold time elapses from the opening of the second large winning opening 15, the left and right movable walls 125a and 125b start rotating from the normal positions on the rolling recess 123. By narrowing the area in which the game ball can roll, the game ball can easily enter the first V entry port 131 or the intake port 134. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from rolling on the rolling recess 123 for a long time, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling frustrated by prolonging the rolling time. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the above-mentioned action and effect of the present embodiment, which is to provide a novel fun of distributing game balls.

In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
The second large winning opening 15 corresponds to an example of the entry opening according to the present invention.
The intake port 134 corresponds to an example of the general area according to the present invention.
The first V entry port 131 corresponds to an example of the specific region according to the present invention.
The bonus jackpot corresponds to an example of the predetermined gain according to the present invention.
The ball distribution unit 121 corresponds to an example of the distribution means according to the present invention.
The drive device 143 corresponds to an example of the drive means according to the present invention.
It can be said that the movable walls 125a and 125b and the wall driving device 127 are means for changing the rolling range for changing the rolling range. It can be said that the rollable region in the normal position (FIG. 18) is the first roll region, and the rollable region in the narrow position (FIG. 19) is the second roll region. Further, it can be said that the condition for changing the rolling range is that the ball entry elapsed threshold time elapses from the start of opening of the second major winning opening 15.

Next, another example of the above-mentioned embodiment will be described below.
In the embodiment, the ball bullet member 142 of the ball distribution unit 121 is configured to move up and down at all times (between the power ON and OFF of the machine base), but the configuration is not limited to this, and the predetermined operation start condition is satisfied. The vertical movement of the ball bullet member 142 may be started when the ball bullet member 142 is established, and the vertical movement may be stopped when a predetermined operation stop condition is satisfied. Here, the operation start conditions are a predetermined time from the entry of the game ball into the internal operating region 120, the determination of the small hit, the opening start of the second large winning opening 15, and the opening start of the second large winning opening 15. It is possible to determine what will happen. Further, as the operation stop condition, it is defined that the game ball enters the first V entry slot 131 or the intake port 134, and a predetermined time elapses from the opening start of the second major winning opening 15. can.

Further, in the embodiment, the ball bullet member 142 is configured to move up and down at a constant speed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ball bullet member 142 may be moved up and down according to a predetermined pattern. As this predetermined pattern, for example, a pattern in which the vertical movement is repeated with an amplitude in which the vertical movement interval (the interval between the upper limit position and the lower limit position) is short and an amplitude in which the interval is long, or a vertical movement at a high speed and a slow speed. Can be a pattern or the like that repeats. Alternatively, a configuration may be used in which one pattern is selectively executed from a plurality of patterns. Further, a configuration may be used in which one pattern is selectively executed from the constant speed and the above pattern.

Further, in the embodiment, the ball bullet member 142 is configured to move up and down between the lower limit position slightly shorter than the radius of the game ball and the upper limit position substantially equal to the diameter of the game ball. And the upper limit position can be changed and set as appropriate. For example, the lower limit position may be a height position that is in contact with or close to the bottom of the rolling recess 123, a height position that is longer than the radius of the game ball and shorter than the diameter, and the like. Further, the upper limit position may be a height position shorter than the diameter of the game ball, a height position longer than the diameter, or the like.

Further, in the embodiment, the ball bullet member 142 has a circular dish shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, and ball bullet members having various shapes can be applied. For example, a spherical or hemispherical ball bullet member can be applied. Further, although it is possible to make it into a quadrangular or triangular dish shape, it is preferable that the ball bullet member having any shape has a curved surface as a contactable surface with the game ball.
Further, in the embodiment, the ball bullet member is made of vinyl chloride resin, but the ball bullet member is not limited to this, and a ball bullet member molded from various materials can be applied. For example, a ball bullet member made of plastic such as polyethylene, ABS resin, or acrylic resin can be applied. Further, metal or rubber ball bullet members can also be applied.

Further, in the embodiment, one ball bullet member 142 is arranged at the bottom of the rolling recess 123, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of ball bullet members may be arranged. For example, two ball bullet members can be arranged side by side at the bottom of the rolling recess. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide one ball bullet member at the bottom of the rolling recess and to dispose one or more ball bullet members on the slope of the rolling recess.

Further, in the embodiment, the first V entry port 131 and the intake port 134 that can enter the ball through the rolling in the rolling recess 123 are provided one by one, but the configuration is not limited to this. The number of arrangements of one V entry port (specific area) and the number of arrangements of intake ports can be appropriately changed and set. Then, in the configuration in which a plurality of specific regions are arranged, different gains may be generated depending on the ball entering each specific region. Specifically, a plurality of V-entry openings (specific areas) having different numbers of opening / closing rounds executed in the bonus jackpot may be arranged, or a plurality of V-entry balls that shift to different gaming states after the bonus jackpot. It is possible to arrange the mouth and the like.

Further, in the embodiment, the configuration is provided with the semi-mortar-shaped rolling recess 123, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the form of the rolling recess can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a mortar-shaped rolling recess, a hemispherical rolling recess, or the like.

Further, in the embodiment, the outer wall portion 124 erected on the outer edge of the rolling recess 123 is provided with the first V entry port 131 and the intake port 134, but the first V entry port ( The arrangement positions of the specific area) and the intake port (general area) can be changed as appropriate. For example, one or both of the first V entry port and the intake port may be configured to have an opening formed on the slope of the rolling recess.

Further, in the embodiment, the movable walls 125a and 125b are moved from the normal position to the narrow position at a relatively slow speed on condition that the ball entry elapsed threshold time elapses from the opening of the second large winning opening 15. Although it is moved, the moving speed of the movable wall can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may move at a relatively slow speed at the beginning and then increase in speed from the middle. On the contrary, it may move at a relatively high speed at the beginning and then slow down in the middle.

Further, in the embodiment, the movable walls 125a and 125b for narrowing the rollable area where the game ball can be rolled on the rolling recess 123 are provided, but the movable wall is not limited to this. It is also possible to have a configuration that does not have it. In this configuration (configuration without a movable wall), the rollable area does not change. Alternatively, it may be configured to have a movable wall on only one of the left and right sides.

Further, in the embodiment, the movable walls 125a and 125b are started to operate to narrow the rollable area on condition that the ball entry elapsed threshold time elapses from the opening of the second large winning opening 15. , This condition can be changed and set as appropriate. For example, it is possible to set that the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to fluctuate while the game ball is rolling on the rolling recess 123, and that a small hit or a big hit is confirmed during the rolling. ..

Further, in the embodiment, the time digestion of the entry elapsed threshold time is started with the start of opening of the second major winning opening 15, but the time is not limited to this, and the game ball enters the second major winning opening 15. From the time of the ball, the time digestion of the ball entry elapsed threshold time may be started. Alternatively, the time digestion of the ball entry elapsed threshold time can be started from the time when the game ball enters the rolling recess 123. As described above, the start timing of the time digestion of the ball entry elapsed threshold time can be appropriately set, and it is necessary to determine the ball entry elapsed threshold time according to the start timing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is also possible to notify the ball entry elapsed threshold time (remaining time of 16 seconds) during the time digestion of the ball entry elapsed threshold time. Here, for the notification of the ball entry elapsed threshold time, it is preferable to display the ball entry elapsed threshold time on the effect symbol display device 6 or to display the ball entry elapsed threshold time on a dedicated display device. The dedicated display device is preferably configured to be provided on the unit case body. Further, it is also possible to notify the ball entry elapsed threshold time by voice from a speaker or by lighting an LED or a lamp.

Further, in the embodiment, only one of the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 15 during one small hit game is sent to the rolling recess 123 by the distribution rotation mechanism 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to configure the structure so that a plurality of game balls can be sent to the rolling recess during one small hit game.

Further, in the embodiment, the second major winning opening device 31 is configured to include the distribution rotation mechanism 110, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second major winning opening 15 is entered without the distribution rotation mechanism 110. It is also possible to configure all the game balls that have been balled to flow into the rolling recess of the internal operating region. According to this configuration, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a small hit, if the ball enters the second big winning opening, the game is to enjoy the behavior of the game ball due to the rolling recess. You can demonstrate the fun of.

Further, in the embodiment, the first V entry port 131, which is a big hit for the accessory due to the entry of the game ball, can be entered via the rolling recess 123, but the first is not limited to this. It is also possible to have a configuration provided with a probability change port or a start port instead of the V entry port. In the configuration where the ball can enter the probability change opening through the rolling recess, the second big winning opening is opened by the big hit of the special symbol, and the game ball that entered the second big winning opening during this big hit game opens the rolling concave. When the ball enters the probability change mouth through the ball, the game shifts to the probability change mode in which the probability of winning the big hit is improved after the big hit game. Further, in the configuration in which the ball can enter the starting port via the rolling recess, another starting port (for example, the first starting port or the second starting port of the embodiment) is determined by the hit / fail judgment triggered by the entry of the ball into the starting port. A configuration in which the probability of winning a big hit or the probability of winning a small hit is higher than that of the starting port) is preferable.

Further, in the embodiment, the second large winning opening device 31 is configured to include the ball distribution unit 121, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable winning device provided with a ball distribution unit is provided separately from the large winning opening device. It can also be an arranged configuration.
For example, instead of the center case 5, a variable winning device may be arranged. In this configuration, the variable winning device opens and closes the ball entry port, the ball flow path that communicates the ball entry port with the internal operating region, and the game ball that has flowed into the internal operating region from the ball flow path is specified as a specific area. It is equipped with a ball distribution unit that allows the ball to enter either the or general area. In such a configuration, it is preferable that the entrance is a large winning opening and the specific area is a probable change opening. The variable winning device having this configuration may be configured to include the effect symbol display device 6 similar to that of the embodiment, or may be configured not to include the effect symbol display device 6. In the former configuration including the effect symbol display device 6, the variable winning device may be treated substantially in the same manner as the setter case.

Further, in the embodiment, the game ball is sent to the ball distribution unit 121 via the second large winning opening 15, which is converted into an open state and a closed state, but as another configuration, the game ball is always sent. It is also possible to send the game ball to the ball distribution unit (rolling recess) via the ball entry port where the ball can enter.

Further, in the embodiment, the configuration is such that the reserved storage of the second special symbol is not generated, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the second special symbol may also be configured to generate the reserved storage as in the case of the first special symbol. .. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the reserved storage of the second special symbol is generated and the reserved storage of the first special symbol is not generated.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 Game area 15 Second big prize opening (ball entrance)
120 Internal operating area 121 Ball distribution unit 123 Rolling recess 123a Slope 131 First V entry port (specific area)
134 Intake port (general area)
141 Repellent device 142 Ball bullet member 143 Drive device

Claims (1)

The internal operating region is provided in the internal operating region where the game ball can flow in through the entrance provided in the gaming region, and the internal operating region includes a specific region in which a predetermined gain is generated by the entry of the gaming ball and a general region in which the game ball does not occur. In a ball game machine equipped with a distribution means for distributing the game balls that have flowed into the
The sorting means is
A repulsive device provided with a ball bullet member that is vertically movable and repels a colliding game ball, and a driving means for moving the ball bullet member up and down.
It is provided with a slope that descends toward the ball bullet member of the repellent device, and is provided with a rolling recess that rolls a game ball that has flowed into the internal working region on the slope.
The game ball that has flowed down the rolling recess is repelled by the collision with the ball bullet member that has been moved up and down, and is rolled in the rolling recess, and the game ball is moved to the specific region or the general through the rolling. It is intended to enter the area ,
Further, the ball bullet member is formed of a circular dish shape having a lower surface gently curved upward, and the curved lower surface can be moved up and down on the bottom of the rolling recess as a contactable surface in contact with the game ball. A ball game machine provided, characterized in that a game ball is repelled by the vertical movement of the ball ball member .

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