JP7043226B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed based on a game ball entering the starting winning opening provided in the game area, and when the big hit is won, the big winning opening is opened. A special game in which a round game is performed multiple times is possible, or a game ball that enters the opening winning opening opens the large winning opening, and a game ball that enters the open large winning opening is specified. It is known that by entering a special area, a special game in which the above-mentioned round game is performed a plurality of times can be executed.
In these gaming machines, in order to improve the interest of the player in the game, various gaming area configurations (various winning openings through which the gaming balls can enter and gates through which the gaming balls can pass) are configured for each model. The installation position, the structure of the flow passage through which the game ball flows down, etc.) are adopted. For example, a gaming machine has been devised in which two flow passages arranged side by side with a block member sandwiched between them are provided on the right side of the game area, and the game ball can flow down one of the flow passages according to the firing strength of the game ball. (See Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, there are more variations in the flow path of the game ball launched toward the right side of the game area, and when the game ball is launched toward the right side of the game area, the game ball is aimed at any of the flow paths. It is possible to make the player interested in whether or not to launch the ball, and by extension, the player's interest in the flow path of the game ball can be enhanced.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-21257

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, no particular change occurs in the game content or the game performance regardless of which flow passage the game ball flows down, so that the player goes through any of the flow passages. The game has not been sufficiently interested in the player to aim and launch the game ball, that is, to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball to select the path through which the game ball flows down. There was a fear that it would reduce the interest of the person.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in accordance with the above-mentioned circumstances, and is capable of increasing the interest of the player in selecting the route through which the game ball flows and preventing the player's interest from being lowered. The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.
Hereinafter, the feature points of the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. The following reference numerals and descriptions indicate the reference numerals and names of the configurations in the embodiments of the invention corresponding to the configurations of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) The gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention is an operating means having an operating unit capable of being rotated by a player, and a launching means for launching a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating unit (1). A launching device), a first game area in which a game ball launched by the launching means at a strength lower than a predetermined value can flow down, and a second game area in which a game ball launched by the launching means at a strength equal to or higher than a predetermined value can flow down. The game area (second game area 12b), the first flow passage (first flow passage 51) and the second flow passage (second flow flow) in which the game ball can flow down according to the intensity of the launch by the launching means. The passage 52), the first entry area (Public drawing winning opening 20) into which the game ball flowing down the first flow passage and the game ball flowing down the second flow passage can enter, and the first flow down. From a closed state in which a game ball flowing down a passage and a game ball flowing down the second flow passage can enter, and it is difficult for the game ball to enter based on the game ball entering the first approach area. A second approach area (second start winning opening 16) that can be changed to an open state that facilitates the entry of the game ball is provided, and the first flow passage and the second flow passage are both the first. The game ball provided in the second game area and flowing down the first flow passage is easier to enter the second approach area than the first approach area, and the game ball flowing down the second flow passage is The first approach region and the second approach region are arranged so that the first approach region can be entered more easily than the second approach region, and the operating means is provided with the first flow passage. It is characterized by being provided with a first guide portion that serves as a guide for the rotation angle at which the game ball is launched, and a second guide portion that serves as a guide for the rotation angle at which the game ball is launched into the second flow passage. And.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the gaming performance provided by the path through which the game ball flows (first flow path, second flow path) differs, it is possible to select the path through which the game ball flows. It is possible to raise the interest of the player and prevent the player's interest from diminishing.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the player's interest in selecting a route through which the gaming ball flows and preventing the player's interest from diminishing.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external perspective view with the front door of a pachinko machine opened. It is a front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium. Although not particularly shown, in a game field where a pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an installation area of the game machine called an island, and a game for renting a game ball. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R can insert a storage medium (card) for storing value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls. Then, after inserting a bill (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P to receive a game ball loan from the game ball lending device R. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island and has a hollow portion (not particularly shown) and a machine frame 1. A main body frame 2 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), which is a quadrangular frame body that can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and this main body frame. The front door 3 is provided with a front door 3 which is openably and closably attached to 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed on the front surface.

As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided in the lower left portion of the machine frame 1. Further, a game board 11 for forming the game area 12 is housed in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. Further, the front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a saucer 7 that are located below the transparent plate 4 and can receive the game ball, and a game ball that is attached to the right side of the saucer 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to each of the left and right upper sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap in between. As a result, the game board 11 located at the rear can be visually recognized via the transparent plate 4.

Further, a game ball rented by the game ball lending device R and a prize ball paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 is capable of receiving a predetermined amount of game balls, but when the upper plate 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls that are subsequently rented or paid out are guided to the saucer 7. It has become like. Further, although not particularly shown, the bottom surface of the saucer 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) integrally attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharges. The hole is opened. As a result, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the saucer 7.

Further, the operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate the operation in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received by the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), and the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5 is increased. The launching device launches the game ball toward the game area 12. The game ball launched in this way is guided by the pair of rails 13a and 13b fixed to the game board 11 and ascends to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion partitioned by a pair of rails 13a and 13b into a substantially circular shape, and is a region where a game ball can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming area 12 includes a first gaming area 12a, which is a region on the left side when viewed from a player facing the pachinko machine P, and a region on the right side when viewed from a player facing the pachinko machine P. It is composed of the second gaming area 12b. In these two game areas 12, the possibility of entering the game ball differs depending on the firing intensity of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing intensity of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (strength that the gaming ball launched by the launching device does not reach the highest point of the gaming area 12), the gaming ball is in the first gaming area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing intensity of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (the strength at which the gaming ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the gaming area 12), the gaming ball is in the second gaming area 12b. Enter into.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second game area 12b is configured with a first flow passage 51 and a second flow passage 52 in which a game ball can flow down according to the launch intensity of the launcher. Specifically, in the second game area 12b, a large number of nails and a partition wall 50 extending in the vertical direction are arranged, a first flow passage 51 is formed on the left side of the partition wall 50, and a first flow passage 51 is formed on the right side. Two flow passages 52 are formed.

When the launching strength of the launching device is the strength reaching the second flow passage (strength at which the game ball launched by the launching device can exceed the upper end of the partition wall 50), which is larger than the predetermined strength described above. The launched game ball enters the second game area 12b along the rail 13a (see FIG. 2) by centrifugal force, exceeds the upper end of the partition wall 50, and reaches the upper end of the second flow passage 52. Then, this game ball flows down the second flow-down passage 52.
On the other hand, the launch strength of the launcher is equal to or higher than the above-mentioned predetermined strength and is smaller than the reach strength of the second flow passage (the game ball launched by the launcher is the highest in the game area 12). If the strength is reachable at the point but does not exceed the upper end of the partition wall 50), the launched game ball is composed of the rail 13a and a large number of nails arranged below the rail 13a. Guided by the nail, the vehicle advances to the right in the traveling passage 53 and enters the second gaming area 12b. Here, the traveling passage 53 is formed so as to gradually incline downward toward the second gaming area 12b toward the right side and reach the upper end of the first flow passage 51 due to the arrangement of the nails described above (FIG. 3). reference). Therefore, the game ball launched with the above-mentioned firing strength and entering the second gaming area 12b is guided by the above-mentioned nail and reaches the upper end of the first flow passage 51. Then, this game ball flows down the first flow-down passage 51.

Here, although not particularly shown, the operation handle 5 in the present embodiment is set at a position (hereinafter referred to as a first rotation position) at a rotation angle at which the game ball can be launched at the above-mentioned first flow passage reaching strength. The provided first guide protrusion and the second guide protrusion provided at a position (hereinafter referred to as the second rotation position) at a rotation angle at which the game ball can be launched at the above-mentioned second flow passage reaching strength. Have. Then, by rotating the operation handle 5 to the position of the first guide protrusion, the game ball can be launched with the strength reaching the first flow passage, and by rotating the operation handle 5 to the position of the second guide protrusion, the game can be played. The ball can be launched with the strength reached by the second flow passage. As a result, it is possible to easily separate the game balls according to either the strength reaching the first flow passage or the strength reaching the second flow passage.

A drive motor for rotating the operation handle 5 to a predetermined position is provided, and a first button for operating the drive motor so as to rotate the operation handle 5 to the first rotation position and a first button for operating the operation handle 5 to the second rotation position are rotated. It is equipped with a second button that activates the drive motor so that the operation handle 5 automatically rotates to the first rotation position when the first button is operated, and the operation handle 5 automatically rotates when the second button is operated. It may be set to rotate to the second rotation position. By setting in this way, the operation handle 5 can be rotated to the first rotation position or the second rotation position without rotating the operation handle 5 by the player himself, and the strength reaching the first flow passage or the second flow down can be achieved. It becomes easier to hit the game ball according to any of the strengths reached in the passage.

Further, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning opening 14 into which the game ball can enter, and a start The first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 as areas, the general drawing winning opening 20 in which a game ball can enter, the attacker device 17 that operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game ball in the game area. 12 An out port 19 that leads to the outside and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided at the lower left of the first gaming area 12a, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) is provided. The prize ball will be paid out.
The number and positions of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12. A game ball that has entered the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and a game ball that has entered the second game area 12b cannot enter the ball.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is located in the second gaming area 12b and downstream of the first flow passage 51 and the second flow passage 52, specifically, the second one. It is provided directly below the lower end of the first flow passage 51 and below the lower left of the lower end of the second flow passage 52. Then, among the game balls that have entered the second game area 12b, both the game ball that flows down the first flow-down passage 51 and the game ball that flows down the second flow-down passage 52 enter the second start winning opening 16. The ball is possible, and the game ball that has entered the first game area 12a cannot enter the ball.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second starting winning opening 16 is in the closed state, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
The installation positions of the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are not particularly limited.

Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, a big hit lottery is performed, and among a plurality of predetermined special symbols. 1 special symbol is determined from. Various game profits are associated with each special symbol, and game profits such as execution of a special game advantageous to the player and setting of a predetermined game state can be obtained according to the determined type of the special symbol. It has become like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, three prize balls are paid out, and when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16, 1 Individual prize balls are set to be paid out. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number may be used. good. Further, the number of prize balls is the same between the starting winning opening (second starting winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. It may be different or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the normal drawing winning opening 20 is located in the second gaming area 12b and downstream of the first flow passage 51 and the second flow passage 52, specifically, the second starting winning opening 16. It is provided on the upper right. Then, among the game balls that have entered the second game area 12b, both the game ball that flows down the first flow-down passage 51 and the game ball that flows down the second flow-down passage 52 can enter the normal drawing winning opening 20. The game ball that has entered the first game area 12a cannot enter the ball.
Then, when a game ball enters the prize opening 20 of the general drawing, a predetermined number of prize balls (one in this embodiment) are paid out, and a lottery of ordinary symbols described later is performed. Then, if the result of the lottery is successful, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned second starting winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first flow-down passage 51 is easier to reach (enter) the second start winning opening 16 than the normal drawing winning opening 20. 2 The game ball flowing down the flow passage 52 has a nail, a second start winning opening 16, a general drawing winning opening 20, etc. so that the game ball can reach (enter) the normal drawing winning opening 20 more easily than the second starting winning opening 16. The position of is adjusted.
In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first flow passage 51 is easier to reach the second start winning opening 16 than the game ball flowing down the second flow passage 52. The game ball flowing down the second flow passage 52 is easier to reach the winning opening 20 than the game ball flowing down the first flow passage 51.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, 90% of the game balls flowing down the first flow passage 51 reach the second start winning opening 16, and the remaining 10% reach the normal drawing winning opening 20. It is designed to do. Further, 90% of the game balls flowing down the second flow passage 52 reach the general drawing winning opening 20, and the remaining 10% reach the second starting winning opening 16. The rate of reaching the second starting winning opening 16 or the general drawing winning opening 20 is not limited to these.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided in the second gaming area 12b and below the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening / closing door 18b is closed and the large winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the opening / closing door 18b opens and the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the large winning opening 18, so that the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18. It will be possible.
Further, among the game balls that have entered the second game area 12b, any of the game balls that flow down the first flow-down passage 51 and the game balls that flow down the second flow-down passage 52 can enter the large winning opening 18. The game ball that has entered the first game area 12a cannot enter the ball.
Then, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out.
The game balls that have entered the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, the normal drawing winning opening 20, or the large winning opening 18 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected. To.

As shown in FIG. 3, the out opening 19 is provided at the bottom of the game area 12, and includes a general winning opening 14, a first starting winning opening 15, a second starting winning opening 16, a general drawing winning opening 20, and a large opening. It accepts a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 18. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as an effect device, as an effect display device 21, a speaker as the above-mentioned audio output device 10, and an effect lighting device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Equipped with a lamp. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image, and the display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect pattern (particularly illustrated). (Not) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is performed in which the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery, which will be described later, depending on the stop display mode of each effect symbol. Further, the effect device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, an effect accessory device that can move at various timings and modes.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch the effect to be executed during a game, a standby, or the like. The effect operation device 9 is composed of an operation dial 9a that can be rotated and an operation button that can be pressed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game on the lower right side of the game board 11 and on the outside of the game area 12. , A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

Further, as described above, although the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, operations for the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and ejecting a card can be performed. It is accepted by the pachinko machine P. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P includes a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation. There is a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Structure of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, the control means for controlling the game and the effect of the pachinko machine P will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the above-mentioned control means is composed of a main control board 100, a launch / payout control board 200, a sub control board 300, and a game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300 are connected to the main control board 100, and the game ball lending control board 400 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. There is. Further, an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall) is connected to the main control board 100 and the launch payout control board 200. Has been done.
Further, although not particularly shown, a power supply board is connected to each board included in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. A backup power supply is provided on this power supply board, and when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. ..

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically, starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. It controls the special figure game to be played and the normal figure game started when the game ball enters the normal figure winning opening 20.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. Then, the main CPU 101 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on the signals from each detection sensor and timer described later, and also controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Send commands to other boards based on the result of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and a game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15. The first start winning opening detection sensor 15a that detects that the ball has hit, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and the game ball to the large winning opening 18. The large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the ball has entered, the Fuzu winning opening detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has entered the Fuzu winning opening 20, and the magnetic and radio waves directed at the game board 11. And the fraud detection sensor 35 that detects the vibration generated by shaking the game board 11 and the like are connected. Then, the detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as devices to be controlled, the start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and the opening / closing door 18b of the large winning opening 18 are opened and closed. The large winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, and the second special symbol hold display device 39. And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
Then, by driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, the opening / closing control of the second starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18 is performed, and the display control of each display device is performed.

Although not particularly shown, the emission payout control board 200 includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM like the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. ..
As shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 has a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 5 and an operation of the operation handle 5 as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball. An operation volume 5b that detects an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c that stops the launch of the game ball, and a ball feed that sends the game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launcher (not shown). The solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 that launches the game ball are connected. Further, the control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing payout control board 200.
Then, when the control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the launch stop switch 5c is input to the launch payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are controlled to stop the firing of the game ball by stopping the energization.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 receives a prize for a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of the game ball. A payout motor 62 to be paid out as a ball, a payout counting switch 63 to detect and count the paid out game ball, and a launch ball detection sensor 64 to detect that the game ball has been launched by the launch motor 61 are connected. ing. Then, when the launch payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the launch payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled in such a manner. At this time, the number of paid out game balls is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a saucer full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the saucer 7. , Are connected.

Further, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending device R. As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a card return via the game ball lending control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects the pressing operation of the button 37 is connected to the card return switch 37a.
When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting a predetermined value information from the stored value information, and at the same time, a number of game balls corresponding to the subtracted value information. Is controlled to be paid out. Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game, a standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing the effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an operation. It includes a sub RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area during processing, and is connected so as to enable communication from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300 in one direction.
The sub CPU 301 reads a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls an image display (image control board (). Directed on an audio control board (not shown) for controlling audio output, and an illumination control board (not shown) for controlling lighting lighting. Send a command for execution.

Further, the effect display device 21 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the image control board, and the voice output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the voice control board. Further, the sub-control board 300 has an effect lighting device 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting the pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d and the detection sensor 9d are connected.
Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the image control board controls the image display by the effect display device 21, the voice control board controls the voice output from the voice output device 10, and the illumination control board controls the sound output. The lighting of the lighting by the effect lighting device 23 is controlled.

(Outline of the game of pachinko machine P)
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the special figure game and the normal figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, either a low-probability gaming state (so-called non-probability changing state) or a high-probability gaming state (so-called probabilistic changing state) in which the probability of winning the jackpot differs depending on the jackpot lottery. One of the gaming states is set, which is a combination of the gaming state and one of the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state in which the ease of opening the movable piece 16b is different.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) or a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined. Any game state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability time-saving game state) is set.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined value is obtained. A random number is acquired, a big hit lottery is performed based on the acquired random number, and when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the special symbol changes in the first special symbol display device 30. When the display is started and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 starts the variable display of the special symbol. In the jackpot lottery, whether or not the jackpot is won (big hit or loss) is determined based on the above random numbers, and the result of the determination (big hit or loss) from a plurality of predetermined special symbols is determined. ), Any special symbol associated with) is determined. Further, when the variable display of the special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 notifies the result of the big hit lottery accordingly. The variable production is started.
After that, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol determined by the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed. .. That is, when the jackpot is won, the special symbol associated with the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and when the jackpot is lost, the special symbol associated with the loss is stopped and displayed. Further, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable effect performed in the effect display device 21 ends, and the result of the big hit lottery is notified.
Then, when the special symbol associated with the big hit is stopped and displayed, the big winning opening 18 is opened and a special game is started in which the game ball can be put into the big winning opening 18.

During the special game, either the condition that a predetermined opening time elapses after the large winning opening 18 is opened or that a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening 18 is satisfied. The round game that ends with this is executed multiple times. Since the number of round games, the opening time of the big prize opening 18, etc. are determined according to the type of special symbol determined in the big hit lottery, during the special game, the number according to the type of special symbol You can get a prize ball.
Then, after the end of the special game, a high-probability time-saving game state is set, and after that, when the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the big hit, the game shifts to the normal game state. It should be noted that, after the end of the special game, instead of setting the high-probability time-saving game state, the game state may be set according to the type of the special symbol determined in the big hit lottery. Further, even if a special area where the game balls can enter is provided in the large winning opening 18, a game state is set according to whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special area during the special game. good.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming ball that has entered the first gaming area 12a can enter the general winning opening 14 or the first starting winning opening 15. .. Further, the game ball that has entered the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, the general drawing winning opening 20, or the second starting winning opening 16. Then, during the normal gaming state, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the general winning opening 14. During the high-probability time-saving game state, the game ball enters the Fuzu winning opening 20 or the second starting winning opening 16, and during the special game, the game ball enters the Fuzu winning opening 20, The player is made to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right-handed) so as to enter the second starting winning opening 16 or the large winning opening 18.
Specifically, during the high-probability time-saving game state and the special game, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Then, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, the fluctuation time according to the set gaming state is determined, and this is determined. During the variable time, the variable display and the variable effect of the special symbol are executed.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 during a normal game state, it is 3 seconds, 6 depending on the number of holdings described later. If the fluctuation time of any of seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds is determined and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 during the high-probability time-saving game state, it depends on the number of holdings. Instead, the fluctuation time of 1 second is determined.
The types of fluctuation times that can be determined are not limited to these. For example, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation times may be determined even during the high-probability time-saving gaming state.

Further, here, the first start winning opening 15 or the second start is performed while the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 is performing the variable display of the special symbol, or during the execution of the special game. When a game ball enters the winning opening 16, a random number acquired based on the entry is stored (held), and the number of stored random numbers based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15. (Number of holds) is displayed on the first special figure hold display device 33, and the number of holds based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is displayed on the second special figure hold display device 34. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first special figure holding display device 33 and the second special drawing holding display device 34 are each composed of four lamps, and the number of holdings is notified by the number of lamps that are lit. It has become like. Then, when the variable display of the special symbol ends or the special game ends, a big hit lottery is performed based on the reserved random numbers. The maximum number of holdings is 4, and when a big hit lottery is performed based on the held random numbers, the number of holdings is reduced, and along with this, the 1st special figure holding display device 33 or the 2nd special The display of the figure hold display device 34 is also reduced.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the general drawing winning opening 20, a predetermined random number is acquired, and the pachinko machine P is provided in the second starting winning opening 16 based on the acquired random number. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not the movable piece 16b is opened and the second starting winning opening 16 is opened. This lottery is performed as a lottery of ordinary symbols for determining one ordinary symbol from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols associated with opening (hit) and non-opening (loss) of the second starting winning opening 16. Then, when the result of the lottery is successful, the movable piece 16b is opened for a predetermined time, and the second starting winning opening 16 is opened.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the probability that the result of the lottery of the normal symbol will be won when the game ball enters the normal drawing winning opening 20 during the non-time saving game state (during the normal game state) is 1/65536. It is set to 1/6, and the probability that the result of the lottery of the normal symbol will be won when the game ball enters the normal figure winning opening 20 during the time-saving game state (during the high-probability time-saving game state) is set to 1/6. Has been done. It should be noted that the probability that the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol will be a hit is not limited to this, and for example, when the game ball enters the general drawing winning opening 20 during the time-saving game state, it is almost 100%. It may be set so that the result of the lottery of ordinary symbols will be a hit with a probability.

Further, when the game ball enters the normal symbol winning opening 20, the normal symbol display device 32 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. After that, when the predetermined normal symbol fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol variation display is stopped in the normal symbol display device 32, and the normal symbol indicating the result of the above-mentioned lottery is stopped and displayed. That is, in the case of a hit, the normal symbol associated with the hit is stopped and displayed, and in the case of a loss, the normal symbol associated with the loss is stopped and displayed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time is set to 9 seconds during the non-time-saving gaming state, and the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time is set to 1 second during the time-saving gaming state. There is. The normal symbol fluctuation time is not limited to this, and various times may be set. Further, a plurality of normal symbol fluctuation times may be provided for each game state, and one of the normal symbol fluctuation times may be determined by lottery.
Then, when the normal symbol associated with the hit is stopped and displayed, the second start winning opening 16 is opened. When the second start winning opening 16 is open, more game balls can be entered into the second starting winning opening 16, the chances of receiving a big hit lottery increase, and the second starting winning opening 16 Can be in a more advantageous state than when is not open.

Further, if a game ball enters the normal symbol winning opening 20 while the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the ordinary symbol display device 32, it is acquired based on the entry in the same manner as described above. Up to 4 random numbers are held, and the number of held numbers is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 35. Then, when the variable display of the normal symbol is completed, the lottery of the normal symbol is performed based on the hold, the number of hold is reduced, and the display of the normal symbol hold display device 35 is reduced.

(About playability during high-probability time-saving gaming state)
Next, the playability in the high-probability time-saving gaming state will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the gaming ball enters the second gaming area 12b so as to enter the general drawing winning opening 20 or the second starting winning opening 16. The game ball is launched toward the ball, but either the first flow passage 51 or the second flow passage 52 is selected depending on the launch strength (first flow passage reach strength, second flow passage reach strength) by the launcher. The game ball will flow down.

Assuming that the game balls are continuously launched at the strength reaching the first flow passage during the high-probability short-time gaming state, all the launched game balls will flow down the first flow passage 51.
Here, as described above, the game ball flowing down the first flow passage 51 is easier to reach the second start winning opening 16 than the Fuzu winning opening 20, and the ball enters the Fuzu winning opening 20. hard. Therefore, if the game ball is continuously launched at the strength reaching the first flow passage, the chance of receiving the lottery of the normal symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the general drawing winning opening 20 is reduced. Then, in this case, the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is a hit, and the chance that the movable piece 16b provided in the second start winning opening 16 is opened is reduced, so that the second starting winning opening 16 is in the closed state. (The open state is less likely to occur), and the game ball flowing down the first flow-down passage 51 enters the second start winning opening 16 even if it reaches the second starting winning opening 16. Will be difficult.
Therefore, if the game ball is continuously launched at the strength reaching the first flow passage, the launched game ball is easier to reach the second start winning opening 16 than the general drawing winning opening 20, but it is substantially. Since it is difficult for the second start winning opening 16 to be in the open state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16.

On the other hand, if the game ball is continuously launched at the strength reaching the second flow passage during the high-probability short-time gaming state, all the launched game balls will flow down the second flow passage 52.
Here, as described above, the game ball flowing down the second flow-down passage 52 is easier to reach the general drawing winning opening 20 than the second starting winning opening 16. Therefore, if the game ball is continuously launched at the strength reaching the second flow passage, there are many chances to receive a lottery of the normal symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the general drawing winning opening 20, and the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. Since the result is a hit and the chance that the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16 is opened increases, the second starting winning opening 16 is often opened. However, in the above case, although the second start winning opening 16 is often in the open state, as described above, the game ball flowing down the second flow-down passage 52 is more than the second starting winning opening 16. However, since it is easy to reach the general drawing winning opening 20, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16.
That is, even when the game ball is continuously launched at the strength reached by the second flow passage, the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 as in the case where the game ball is continuously launched at the strength reached by the first flow passage. It will be difficult to ball.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the game ball is continuously launched at either the first flow passage reach strength or the second flow passage reach strength during the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the second start winning opening 16 is reached. Since it is difficult for a game ball to enter, the chances of a big hit lottery being held are reduced, and it becomes difficult to speedily win the next big hit. Therefore, during the high-probability time-saving game state, first, by launching the game ball with the strength reaching the second flow passage, the game ball is entered into the general drawing winning opening 20 to obtain an opportunity of a lottery of ordinary symbols. When a hit is made by the lottery of this ordinary symbol, the game ball is launched into the second start winning opening 16 in the open state by switching to the launch of the game ball at the strength reaching the first flow passage, and the lottery of the big hit is made. It is desirable to play the game by acquiring the opportunity of.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game performance that the game ball easily reaches the second start winning opening 16 when the game ball is launched with the strength reaching the first flow passage, or the second flow passage. One of the game performances that the game ball can easily reach the general drawing winning opening 20 when the game ball is launched with the reached strength, the situation in the high probability time-saving game state (whether or not the opportunity of the lottery of the normal symbol has been acquired) Or, it is possible to give a novel game property that the player is made to select according to (whether or not the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is a hit).
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game performance is set to be different depending on the path (first flow passage 51, second flow passage 52) through which the game ball flows down, so that the game can be advanced. It is possible to increase the player's interest in selecting the route through which the game ball flows, and to prevent the player's interest from diminishing.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, the outline of the main processing executed by the main control board 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 100, the main CPU 101 executes an initial setting process for storing various data in the main RAM 103 in the initial state immediately after factory shipment or in the initial state after reset. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 executes a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 performs a jackpot lottery, a process related to holding of acquired random numbers, and a variable display of a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. Executes special figure game control processing that performs various processing such as random number display and stop display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, when the big hit is won by the big hit lottery in the special game control process of step 102, the main CPU 101 performs various processes such as execution of the special game and setting of the game state after the end of the special game. Execute control processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, the main CPU 101 performs a lottery of a normal symbol, a process related to holding of an acquired random number, a variable display or a stop display of the normal symbol, and a normal symbol based on the game ball entering the normal symbol winning opening 20. A normal game control process for performing various processes such as operation control of the movable piece 16b according to the result of the lottery is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, the main CPU 101 detects from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, the normal drawing winning opening detection sensor 20a, and the large winning opening detection sensor 18a. When a signal is input, a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal is transmitted to the launch payout control board 200. As a result, the launch payout control board 200 pays out the number of prize balls corresponding to each detection signal. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, the main CPU 101 has external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16. , Large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, ordinary symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display). Creation of display data and the like of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the ordinary symbol hold display device 33) is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, the main CPU 101 performs output control such as port output for outputting a signal of each data created in step 106 described above, and command transmission for transmitting a command stored in the transmission data storage area for effect. Execute the process. Then, the main process is terminated.

(Modification example)
In the above-described embodiment, the first flow passage 51 and the second flow passage 52 are provided in the second game area 12b in order to make the game performance different depending on the path through which the game ball that has entered the second game area 12b flows down. It was provided, but it is not limited to this.
For example, in the first game area 12a, a first flow passage 51 and a second flow passage 52 having the same configuration as those of the above-described embodiment are provided, and a general drawing winning opening 20 and a second starting winning opening 16 are provided. Then, the game ball flowing down the first flow-down passage 51 is easier to reach (enter) the second start winning opening 16 than the normal drawing winning opening 20, and the game ball flowing down the second flow-down passage 52. By adjusting the positions of the nail, the second starting winning opening 16, the Fuzu winning opening 20, etc. so that it is easier to reach (enter) the Fuzu winning opening 20 than the second starting winning opening 16. 1 The game performance may be different depending on the path through which the game ball that has entered the game area 12a flows down.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lottery of the normal symbol is performed by the game ball entering the general figure winning opening 20 where the game ball can enter, but the present invention is limited to this. is not it. For example, a gate through which a game ball can pass (the game ball is not guided to the back side of the game board 11) is provided, and the lottery of ordinary symbols is set when the game ball passes through the gate. You may.

The launching device in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the launching means of the present invention. Further, the second gaming area 12b in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming area of the present invention. Further, the first flow passage 51 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first flow passage of the present invention. Further, the second flow passage 52 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second flow passage of the present invention. Further, the general drawing winning opening 20 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first entry region of the present invention. Further, the second starting winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second approach region of the present invention. Further, the pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 12a 1st game area 12b 2nd game area 16 2nd start winning opening 20 Fuzu winning opening

Claims (1)

An operating means having an operation unit that allows the player to rotate,
A launching means for launching a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation unit, and
A first gaming area in which a gaming ball launched by the launching means with a strength lower than a predetermined value can flow down.
A second gaming area in which a gaming ball launched by the launching means with a strength equal to or higher than a predetermined value can flow down.
A first flow passage and a second flow passage through which the game ball can flow according to the intensity of launch by the launch means, and
A first approach area where a game ball flowing down the first flow passage and a game ball flowing down the second flow passage can enter.
A game ball flowing down the first flow passage and a game ball flowing down the second flow passage can enter, and the game ball enters based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry area. It is equipped with a second approach area that can change from a difficult closed state to an open state that facilitates the entry of game balls.
Both the first flow passage and the second flow passage are provided in the second gaming area.
The game ball flowing down the first flow passage is easier to enter the second approach area than the first approach area, and the game ball flowing down the second flow passage is easier to enter than the second approach area. The first approach area and the second approach area are arranged so as to easily enter the first approach area.
The operating means has a first guide portion that serves as a guideline for a rotation angle for launching a game ball into the first flow passage, and a guideline for a rotation angle for launching a game ball into the second flow passage. A gaming machine characterized by being provided with a second guide section.

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