JP3579641B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is provided with a gaming machine device arranged on a game board surface so as to perform a predetermined game, and configured to be a big hit according to a result of the predetermined game, separately from the gaming machine device, A first specific winning section, a second specific winning section, and a symbol display that changes a symbol on condition that a game ball has entered the first specific winning section are provided, and the second specific winning section is provided. It is configured with a variable winning device having wing pieces, and when the symbol of the symbol display is in a predetermined stop display mode, the second specific winning portion is opened, and the second specific winning portion is opened. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine set as an operating port for operating the gaming accessory device on condition that a gaming ball has entered the ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-1055673, a special variable winning prize ball device (1) is provided at the center of the game area (223), and an electric tulip-type ordinary variable prize ball apparatus (6) is provided below the gaming area (223). ) And a special starting winning opening (7a, 7b), a normal starting passing opening (3) is provided above the game area (223), and the special variable winning ball device (1) has an opening / closing wing piece. Open / close wing pieces (99a, 99b) that are opened and closed by the solenoid (11) are provided, and a large prize is won in a state where the open / close wing pieces (99a, 99b) are alternately changed between an opened state and a normal state. Through the mouth, a hit ball can enter the winning device, and a variable display device (2) is provided above the special variable winning ball device (1). When passing, the variable display device (2) is variably displayed. When the display mode is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time and the stopped display mode is the predetermined display mode, the normal variable prize ball device (6) is opened for a predetermined time, and the normal variable prize ball device (6) is set to the special start prize. The opening and closing wing pieces (99a, 99b) of the special variable winning ball device (1) are set to a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) when the ball is set in the mouth (7) and the normal variable winning ball device (6) receives a hit ball. ) Pachinko machines that are opened and closed are described.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
An object of the present invention is to change the symbol display while the variable prize device set in the operation port for operating the gaming accessory device is opened according to the symbol of the symbol display having a predetermined display mode. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of concentrating on a game aiming at a ball entering an operating port of an open variable winning device without performing a variation based on the starting memory when there is a starting memory to be operated.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is provided on a game board surface so as to perform a predetermined game, and the gaming machine device is configured to be a big hit according to a result of the predetermined game, and the gaming machine Apart from the object device, a first specific winning section, a second specific winning section, and a symbol display that changes the symbol on condition that a game ball enters the first specific winning section, The second specific winning portion is configured with a variable winning device having a wing piece, and the second specific winning portion is opened when the symbol of the symbol display is in a predetermined stop display mode, The second specific prize section is set as an operation port for operating the gaming accessory device on condition that a game ball has entered, and a storage means for storing a predetermined number of balls entering the first specific prize section. And the symbol display is changed by the number of times stored in the storage means. Configured to so that, even if there is stored in the storage means, while the second specific winning part is open, characterized in that variation of the pattern is configured not performed.
[0005]
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 is the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second specific prize section is configured such that when the wing piece is in a closed state, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. It is characterized by having been done. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3 is the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second specific winning section is in a state in which a game ball can enter even when the wing piece is in a closed state. It is characterized by having. A pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the symbol display is integrated with the variable winning device constituting the second specific winning portion. Are provided. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 5 is the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first specific prize section and the second specific prize section are mutually separated on a game board surface. It is characterized by being arranged at an adjacent position. A pachinko gaming machine according to a sixth aspect is the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the gaming accessory device has a special winning opening. .
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board 2 of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment equipped with a pachinko machine winning device 1 according to the present invention, in which the winning device 1 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 2. The symbol actuating opening 4 as a first specific winning opening disposed on both sides of the lower part of the provided bonus unit 3 and the gaming board 2, and the second specific winning opening disposed substantially at the center of the lower part of the gaming board 2 It is composed of a second type starting port 5 and a symbol display 6 comprising a display means such as a dot matrix LED disposed in front of the second type starting port 5.
[0007]
The accessory unit 3 includes a special winning opening 8 that is opened and closed by a movable wing piece 7 driven by a special winning opening opening and closing solenoid SOL1 (not shown in FIG. 1), a symbol operating port 4 and a second-type starting opening. 5 has a symbol actuation opening winning detection switch SW1 serving as a first detection switch and a second type starting opening winning detection switch SW2 (both not shown in FIG. 1) serving as a second detection switch. The second-type starting port 5 is an open / close type prize device provided with a wing piece 9, and is a second-type starting port opening solenoid SOL2 (not shown in FIG. 1) which is a forced opening means for forcibly opening the wing piece 9. ).
[0008]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a prize hole arranged at the top of the accessory unit 3, reference numerals 11 and 12 denote left and right shoulder prize openings (pocket type) disposed on the game board 2, and reference numerals 13 and 14 denote left and right. Reference numerals 15 and 16 denote left and right decorative lamps, reference numeral 17 denotes a windmill rotatably supported by the game board 2, reference numeral 18 denotes a ball guide rail, reference numerals 19 and 20 denote back rubber and out ball receivers, respectively. Mouth. The game board 2 includes a speaker for sound effects and a prize ball payout device for paying out a number of prize balls according to a winning position. However, the configuration and operation of these elements are known. Details are omitted.
[0009]
Above the second-type starting port 5 composed of an opening and closing winning device, a group of nails 21 for distributing pachinko balls falling toward the second-type starting port 5 to the left and right are formed in a wedge shape on the game board 2 as a whole. When the wing piece 9 is implanted and the wing piece 9 is in the closed position, it is very difficult to win the second kind starting port 5.
[0010]
2 is an enlarged front view showing the accessory unit 3 in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a cross section of a main part of the accessory unit 3, and FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing an outline of the accessory unit 3. It is.
[0011]
The accessory unit 3 generally includes an exterior frame 22 projecting from the game board 2 toward a front glass (not shown) of the pachinko machine, a first frame 23 and a second frame 24 forming a winning space. And a first plate 25 and a second plate 26 to which a driving means for a movable member and the like, which are provided in each part of the accessory unit 3, are mounted.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 4, an arch-shaped protruding portion 27 protruding from the game board 2 toward the front glass of the pachinko machine is formed on the upper front surface of the outer frame 22, and the upper surface of the protruding portion 27 has a central portion. An inclined surface 29 is formed which is inclined from both sides toward the concave portion 28 formed at the bottom. The concave portion 28 communicates with the prize hole 10 formed at the top of the exterior frame 22, and the pachinko ball that has won the prize hole 10 is pachinko pierced through the guiding path 30 connected to the prize hole 10. The general winning opening winning detection switch SW5 corresponding to the payout of the seven winning balls collected by the machine body is operated.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 2, a continuous number display LED 32 for digitally displaying the number of repetitions of the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 by a process described later is disposed substantially at the center of the front surface of the protruding portion 27. On both sides of the large winning opening 8, a total of 10 winning winning opening number display LEDs 31 for displaying the number of pachinko balls that have won the winning opening 8 during the continuous opening / closing operation of the winning opening 8 are displayed. The display of the LED 32 for displaying the number of continuous times is one digit of an arithmetic numeral. When displaying a value indicating 1 to 9, a simple lighting display is used, while when displaying a value indicating 10 or more, 10 is displayed. Only the first digit of the 0th power is displayed blinking.
[0014]
A U-shaped semi-peripheral wall 33 projecting from the game board 2 toward the front glass of the pachinko machine is formed at a lower portion from a substantially central portion on both sides of the front surface of the exterior frame 22. The wing piece 7 is pivotally supported so as to be swingable, and the special winning opening 8 formed by the gap between both sides of the protrusion 27 and the upper end of both sides of the semi-peripheral wall 33 is opened and closed by the swing of the movable wing piece 7. Has become. FIG. 4 shows the swing position when the movable wing piece 7 is opened, and the closed position of the movable wing piece 7 is indicated by a broken line 7 'in FIG. A transparent or translucent decorative member 40 that is illuminated from behind is fitted on both sides of the exterior frame 22 corresponding to the pivot position of the movable wing piece 7.
[0015]
The inside of the exterior frame 22 is divided into an upper winning space A and a lower winning space B by a transparent partition plate 34 provided laterally at the upper end of the semi-peripheral wall 33 corresponding to the position of the large winning opening 8. On both sides of the bottom of the winning space B, the winning unit 35 in the accessory unit is disposed, and a specific area winning is detected at the bottom center of the lower winning space B, that is, between the winning units 35 in the accessory unit. The special winning opening 36 provided with the switch SW3 is disposed at a position slightly higher than the winning opening 35 in the accessory unit. The partition plate 34 is slightly inclined from the front of the accessory unit 3 toward the back, and has a substantially V-shaped notch 37 that gradually expands toward the back of the accessory unit 3 at a substantially central portion thereof. A rim-shaped wall portion 38 slightly protruding above the partition plate 34 is formed at an edge of the cutout portion 37.
[0016]
The first frame body 23 and the second frame body 24 form a rear winning space C behind upper and lower winning spaces A and B formed by the exterior frame 22 and the partition plate 34, and a bottom surface of the rear winning space C A guide plate 39 is provided to guide the pachinko balls that have fallen into the winning space C to a winning opening 35 or a special winning opening 36 in the accessory unit provided at the bottom of the lower winning space B on the side of the outer frame 22. I have.
[0017]
The guide plate 39 is slightly inclined toward the front from the back of the accessory unit 3, and the center portion is slightly smaller than the both sides according to the positional relationship between the winning opening 35 in the accessory unit and the special winning opening 36 described above. It is formed high. The first frame 23 is superimposed on the back surface of the exterior frame 22 and screwed to the exterior frame 22, and the second frame 24 is superimposed on the back surface of the first frame 23 and screwed and fixed to the first frame 23. You.
[0018]
The first frame 23 and the second frame 24 are both formed of a translucent material, and a decorative indicator lamp including a group of LEDs 61 arranged in a grid pattern is mounted on the upper inside of the second frame 24. . A lamp socket 41 is detachably mounted on both sides of the substantially central portion of the first frame body 23, that is, at a portion corresponding to the position where the decorative member 40 of the exterior frame 22 is fitted. 22 decorative members 40 are illuminated.
[0019]
The winning spaces A, B, and C formed by the exterior frame 22, the first frame body 23, and the second frame body 24 have a projection 27 projecting from the exterior frame 22 toward the front glass of the pachinko machine, and a U-shaped half circumference. The wall 33 completely closes the pachinko balls rolling on the game board 2, and the pachinko balls fall into the inside of the accessory unit 3, that is, the winning spaces A, B, and C. It is limited to winning from the big winning opening 8 by opening the piece 7.
[0020]
A semi-cylindrical bulging portion 42 is integrally formed at the lower portion of the back surface of the second frame 24. The pivotal holes 43 on both sides of the bulging portion 42 are connected to a character unit 44 described in detail below via a shaft 45. It is pivotally supported.
[0021]
The overall shape of the character unit 44 simulates a high-lift four-wheel drive vehicle as shown in detail in FIGS. 2 to 4, and is formed in a winning space B of a chassis member 46 disposed on both lower sides of the character unit 44. A shaft 48 having a front tire 47 fixed to both ends is rotatably supported at one end on the facing side, and a shaft 45 having a rear tire 49 fixed on one end on the side facing the bulging portion 42 of the chassis member 46. It is rotatably supported.
[0022]
A character drive motor M2 having a pinion gear 50 mounted on the side thereof is fixed to the substantially central portion of the chassis members 46 on both sides in a lateral direction, and the intermediate gears 51 and 52 are rotatably supported by the chassis member 46 on one side. The spur gears 53 and 54 fixed to each of the shafts 48 and 45 are rotated in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 3 through each of them, and the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 fixed to each of the shafts 48 and 45 respectively. Is rotated in the virtual forward direction of the character unit 44. That is, the rotation directions of the pinion gear 50, the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 are counterclockwise in FIG. 3, and the rotation directions of the intermediate gears 51 and 52 are clockwise in FIG. A fin-shaped protruding piece 55 formed in the tread direction of the tire is formed integrally with the front tire 47 at one place on the outer peripheral surface of each front tire 47, and the left and right front tires 47 are formed as shown in FIG. The projecting piece 55 is fixed to the shaft 48 such that the phase thereof is shifted by approximately two right angles.
[0023]
To the chassis members 46 on both sides, cowlings 56 formed in a vehicle body shape so as to cover the drive units such as the character drive motor M1, the pinion gear 50, and the intermediate gears 51 and 52 are fixed, and the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 are fixed. Protrude greatly on both sides of the cowling 56.
[0024]
At the front end of the cowling 56, a bumper member 58 integrally formed with a headlight member 57 is mounted. The headlight member 57 is further fitted with a lamp 59 that illuminates the headlight of an automobile. I have. A rod member 60 projecting from both sides of the cowling 56 is planted at a position substantially at the center of the side surface of the cowling 56 and a distance from the outer peripheral surface of the front tire 47 is slightly shorter than the diameter of the pachinko ball.
[0025]
A substantially rectangular plate-like member 62 imitating a bush guard is fixed to the front ends of the chassis members 46 on both sides, and the lower winning space B in the exterior frame 22 is further divided into a lower first winning space B1 and a lower second winning space B1. It is divided into a winning space B2. The plate-like member 62 is a substantially rectangular plate-like body having a through hole 63 at a substantially central portion, and the upper surface thereof is formed in a mortar shape that is slightly inclined from the edge toward the through hole 63. Is slightly larger than the diameter of a pachinko ball.
[0026]
The shaft 45, which is rotatably supported by the chassis members 46 on both sides and has the rear tire 49 fixed thereto, projects further laterally beyond the outer surface of the rear tire 49, and is a pivot hole for the bulging portion 42 in the second frame 24. The character unit 44 is rotatably supported by the shaft 43 so as to swing freely as described above.
[0027]
The shaft 45 is completely rotatably supported by a pivot hole 43 of the bulging portion 42. The rotation of the shaft 45 driven by the character drive motor M2 and the rotation of the character unit 44 centered on the shaft 45 are performed. There is no relation to the swing operation, and the character unit 44 is provided with friction reducing rollers 64 pivotally supported at the tips of the protrusions 46a of the chassis members 46 on both sides extending beyond the pivotal support position of the shaft 45. Is driven to swing about a shaft 45 by a cam mechanism for pressing the shaft.
[0028]
FIG. 3 shows a state in which the character unit 44 is at the swing limit position in the counterclockwise direction about the axis 45. In addition, between the outer surface of the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 of the character unit 44 and the side wall of the rear winning space C, between both sides of the plate member 62 of the character unit 44 and the side wall of the lower winning space B, and The gap between the outer peripheral surface of the front tire 47 of the character unit 44 and the rear edge of the plate member 62 has a size that does not allow the passage of a pachinko ball, while the outer peripheral surface of the front tire 47 of the character unit 44 And the outer peripheral surface of the rear tire 49, and the gap between both sides of the cowling 56 of the character unit 44 and the side wall of the rear winning space C are set to have a size that allows the pachinko ball to pass with a margin. .
[0029]
A plurality of columnar projections 65 are integrally erected on the back surface of the second frame 24, and the first plate 25 is screwed via the columnar projections 65. On the front surface of the first plate 25, a lamp socket 66 for mounting a decorative indicator for transmitting and illuminating the inside of the rear winning space C formed by the first frame 23 and the second frame 24 is provided. On the back surface of the first plate 25, a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 for swingingly driving the movable wing pieces 7 arranged on both sides of the front surface of the exterior frame 22 is provided. The actuator of the special winning opening opening solenoid SOL1 is connected to a rotation shaft 67 on which the movable wing piece 7 is pivotally mounted via a link member 68, and the movable wing piece 7 is swung by the expansion and contraction operation of the actuator. Since a mechanism for converting a linear motion into a rotary motion is well known, the configuration of the link member 68 and the like will not be particularly described.
[0030]
A substantially L-shaped lead wire locking piece 69 is formed integrally with the first plate 25 at an appropriate position on the edge of the first plate 25, and is formed on the side of the outer frame 22, the first frame 23, and the second frame 24. The intermediate portion of the lead wire drawn out from the connector is locked to prevent entanglement of each lead wire and interference with the movable member and the driving means.
[0031]
On the back surface of the first plate 25, a second plate 26 having a plurality of columnar projections 70 serving as spacers standing on the front surface thereof is overlapped and fixed with screws, and the lower portion of the second plate 26 and the second frame 24 are fixed. A cam mechanism that swings the character unit 44 is provided in the gap between the bulging portion 42. The cam mechanism is constituted by a gear box 71 integrally unitized, and the gear box 71 is substantially fixed to the front side of the second plate 26.
[0032]
The gear box 71 includes a character swing motor M1 having a pinion gear 72 mounted thereon and a spur gear 74 integrally formed with an eccentric cam 73. The spur gear 74 rotatably supported by the gear box 71 is driven to rotate by the pinion gear 72. By rotating the eccentric cam 73 slidably in contact with the friction relaxing roller 64 of the character unit 44 and pressing the friction relaxing roller 64 on the outer peripheral surface of the eccentric cam 73, the protrusion 45 a of the chassis member 46 is used as a lever and the shaft 45 is centered. The character unit 44 is driven to swing.
[0033]
The spur gear 74 includes a switching cam 75 integrally with the eccentric cam 73, and the actuator of the fixed position detection switch HPS mounted on the gear box 71 comes into sliding contact with the switching cam 75 to rotate the eccentric cam 73, that is, the character unit 44. The swing position of is detected.
[0034]
FIG. 3 shows a state in which the character unit 44 is at a swing limit position in the counterclockwise direction around the axis 45. In this state, as shown in FIG. Is removed, and the output of the home position detection switch HPS is turned off. On the other hand, when the character unit 44 is at the clockwise swing limit position in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 5, the switching cam 75 presses the actuator of the home position detection switch HPS, and the output from the home position detection switch HPS is output. Becomes ON.
[0035]
Hereinafter, in FIG. 3, the state in which the character unit 44 is at the swing limit position in the counterclockwise direction about the axis 45 is defined as the bottom dead center position with respect to the character unit 44. The state at the clockwise swing limit position is defined as the top dead center position for the character unit 44.
[0036]
FIGS. 5 and 6 are simplified diagrams showing the engagement relationship between the spur gear 74, the eccentric cam 73, and the switching cam 75. Each of the spur gear 74, the eccentric cam 73, and the switching cam 75 is drawn through. In addition, detailed shapes and the like are omitted.
[0037]
All the pachinko balls that have fallen into the accessory unit 3 through the special winning opening 8 are finally collected by the pachinko machine body through the winning opening 35 in the accessory unit or the special winning opening 36, and the prize balls are collected. By operating the special winning opening winning detection switch SW4 corresponding to the payout of 15 pieces, the winning is detected as a winning in the special winning opening. However, the winning ball in the special winning opening 36 further operates the specific area winning detecting switch SW3. Let it.
[0038]
The winning balls to the left and right shoulder winning openings 11 and 12, the left and right tulip-type accessories 13 and 14 and the symbol operating opening 4 are operated by operating the general winning opening winning detection switch SW5 corresponding to the payout of 7 prize balls. Detected as winning in the mouth.
[0039]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a main part of a control device 76 for controlling the entire pachinko machine according to the embodiment. The control device 76 includes a control program for the entire pachinko machine, a control program for the winning device 1 and a symbol display LED 6. ROM 77 storing a plurality of symbols (including winning symbols) to be displayed in a variable manner, a RAM 78 used for temporary storage of data, a CPU 79 for controlling overall driving of the pachinko machine or the winning device 1 in accordance with a control program of the ROM 77, data An input detection unit 80 that temporarily stores input signals from various switches and the like to be detected, an output circuit 81 that configures an interface with various control targets, a clock circuit 82 that regulates the drive timing of the CPU 79, and the like are provided. It becomes a substantial control means of the device 1.
[0040]
The signal output lines from the various winning detection switches SW1 to SW5 and the home position detection switch HPS are connected to the input detection unit 80 of the control device 76. The solenoids SOL1 and SOL2 to be controlled and the motors M1 and M2 are The driving circuits 83 to 86 are connected to the output circuit 81 of the control device 76 via the driving circuits 83 to 86, and the driving is controlled based on the processing of the CPU 79. The symbol display LED 6 is driven and controlled by the CPU 79 via the symbol display circuit 87. The output circuit 81 of the control device 76 further includes various information display LEDs such as a special winning opening winning number display LED 31 and a continuous number display LED 32, various decorative lamps, and sound effects via various drivers 88 to 90. Speaker, a prize ball payout device (not shown), and the like.
[0041]
FIGS. 10 to 12 are flowcharts showing the outline of the processing executed by the CPU 79 in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 77. Hereinafter, the operation of the winning device 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to this flowchart. I do. Note that the processing after step S7 is repeatedly executed by the CPU 79 at predetermined intervals in response to the input of the clock signal from the clock circuit 82.
[0042]
First, in order to clarify the processing flow, the processing of each step is grouped by function, and the processing for each group will be described. The processing of steps S1 to S6 shows an outline of the initialization processing performed immediately after the power supply to the control device 76 is turned on. The CPU 79, which has started the processing according to the control program by turning on the power supply, first sets in the RAM 78 Initialize the various indexes and flags, and the values of the counter and the register (step S1), output a drive command to the motor drive circuit 85, and start driving the character swing motor M1 (step S2). This state is maintained until the input signal from the HPS is turned off (step S3), and the output of the drive command to the motor drive circuit 85 is stopped when the input signal from the home position detection switch HPS is turned off (step S3). Step S4). Therefore, regardless of what swing position the character unit 44 was in when the power was last turned off, when the power is newly turned on, the character unit 44 is forcibly moved to the bottom dead center position as shown in FIGS. Will be returned to.
[0043]
Next, the CPU 79 outputs a drive command to the motor drive circuit 86 to start driving the character drive motor M2 (step S5). Thereafter, this state is maintained until the power is turned off, and the front tire of the character unit 44 is maintained. 47 and the rear tire 49 are rotated counterclockwise in FIG. Therefore, the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 are constantly driven to rotate during the game. Also, the CPU 79 accesses the address of the symbol storage area of the ROM 77 based on the initialized value of the random number index i, reads the symbol data corresponding to the random number index i, outputs it to the symbol display circuit 87, and displays it on the symbol display LED6. (Step S6). In the case of the embodiment, the possible value of the random number index i is an integer value of 0 to 9, and the dot data of the arithmetic numeral corresponding to the value of the random number index i is stored in each address of the symbol storage area of the ROM 77. Therefore, at the stage immediately after the power is turned on, the arithmetic numeral 0 is displayed as an initial value.
[0044]
The processing of steps S7 to S11 is processing for detecting a winning in the symbol operating port 4. When the output from the symbol operating port winning detection switch SW1 is turned on by winning the symbol operating port 4, the winning on the symbol operating port 4 is automatically stored in the corresponding latch of the input detection unit 80 by processing on hardware. It has become so.
[0045]
The CPU 79 searching for the corresponding latch of the input detection unit 80 in the process for each predetermined cycle determines whether or not the winning in the symbol operating port 4 is stored (step S7), and if so, resets the corresponding latch. Then, the values of the seven-issue payout counter C and the symbol operation port winning number storage register C1 are each incremented by one, and the total number of wins C corresponding to the seven-issue payout and the unique number of wins C1 to the symbol operation port 4 are updated and stored. (Step S8, Step S9).
[0046]
However, if the value of the symbol operation port winning number storage register C1 exceeds 4 by the processing of step S9 (step S10), the value of the symbol operation port winning number storage register C1 is reset to 4 (step S11). ). Therefore, the number of winnings to the symbol operating port 4 is not stored more than four times. Even if the number of winnings to the symbol operating port 4 exceeds four, the value of the seven-shot payout counter C is updated, so that the simple winning prize ball is to be paid out. If the corresponding latch of the input detection unit 80 is not set at the search stage of step S7, the processes of steps S8 to S11 are not executed.
[0047]
The processing from step S12 to step S20 is processing for detecting a winning in the second type starting port 5 and opening the special winning opening 8, and the CPU 79 performs the same processing as the above-described step S7 to step S9. The latch of the input detection unit 80 corresponding to the two-type starting port winning detection switch SW2 is searched, and if winning in the second-type starting port 5 is stored, the corresponding latch is reset, and then the 15-count payout counter C 'is reset. The value is incremented by 1 (steps S12 to S14).
[0048]
Next, the CPU 79 determines whether the large winning opening continuous opening / closing flag F4 indicating that the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening based on the winning in the special winning opening 36 is being executed or the large winning opening 8 based on the winning in the second type starting opening 5 is determined. It is determined whether or not the special winning opening primary opening flag F3 indicating that time is open is set (steps S15 and S16). If neither flag is set, a driving command is output to the solenoid driving circuit 83. The large winning opening opening and closing solenoid SOL1 is driven to swing the movable wing piece 7 to open the large winning opening 8 (step S17). The opening of the special winning opening 8 based on the winning is set as the opening time t3 of the special winning opening, and the timer T4 starts measuring the time. The predetermined opening of the special winning opening 8 based on the winning of the second type starting opening 5 is determined. Opening time Sets the winning opening primary open flag F3 that indicates (step S18 through step S20).
[0049]
As described above, in the state where the wings 9 of the second-type starting port 5 are in the closed position, it is difficult for the nail group 21 to win the second-type starting port 5. It is unlikely that the process of S20 will be executed unless the wings 9 of the second type starting port 5 are opened by the process described later. However, this is a restriction due to the configuration of the game board 2, and when the nail group 21 of the game board 2 is removed, the above-described processing may be executed even when the wing 9 is in the closed position.
[0050]
Further, the processing of steps S21 to S24 is processing corresponding to the processing of steps S17 to S20 described above, and the special winning opening 8 opened based on the winning of the second type starting opening 5 is changed to the special winning opening. This is a process for closing after the elapse of the opening time t3. That is, the CPU 79 determines whether or not the special winning opening primary opening flag F3 indicating that the special winning opening 8 is being opened for a predetermined time is set by a process of each predetermined cycle (step S21), and the flag F3 is set. Then, it is further determined whether or not the special winning opening time t3 set in the special winning opening opening / closing time measuring timer T4 has elapsed (step S22). When the special winning opening opening time t3 has elapsed, the solenoid is operated. A drive stop command is output to the drive circuit 83 to return the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid SOL1, and the movable wing piece 7 is swung to close the special winning opening 8, and based on the winning in the second type starting opening 5. The special winning opening primary opening flag F3 indicating that the special winning opening 8 is open for a predetermined time is reset (steps S23 and S24).
[0051]
The processing from step S25 to step S29 is performed during the opening operation of the special winning opening 8 based on the winning at the second type starting opening 5 or during the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening based on the winning at the special winning opening 36. This is a process for detecting whether or not a win has been made to the mouth 36. The processing in steps S25 to S27 is the same processing as the processing in steps S7 to S9, but the value of the specific area prize number storage register C3 is incremented by detecting the prize in the special prize port. The differences are (step S27).
[0052]
The processing from step S28 to step S29 is the same processing as the processing from step S10 to step S11 described above, and the value of the winning storage number C3 to the special winning opening 36 is restricted to a maximum of 16 (step S29). Normally, the processing from step S25 to step S29 is executed in a state where the special winning opening 8 is opened or continuously opened and closed. However, after the closing of the special winning opening 8 due to the effect of the residence time of the pachinko balls falling into the accessory unit 3, May be performed. Note that the output from the switch SW3 for detecting a winning in the special winning opening 36 is not added to the payout counter.
[0053]
The processing from step S30 to step S32 is a processing for counting the number of dick balls that have won the special winning opening 36 or the winning opening 35 in the character unit during the opening operation or the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8. Yes, it is equivalent to the processing of steps S7 to S9 described above. However, the number of prize balls paid out for the prize in the special prize port 36 or the prize port 35 in the character unit, that is, the grand prize port 8, is 15, and the value of the 15-shot payout counter C 'is added. A special winning opening winning number storage register C4 that counts only the number of winnings in the special winning opening 8 is added. The special winning opening winning detection switch SW4 is disposed at a position where the winning ball collecting path from the special winning opening 36 and the winning ball collecting path from the winning opening 35 in the accessory unit merge, or at a position downstream thereof. In this case, all winning balls in the special winning opening 8 are detected, and the value of the 15-shot payout counter C 'and the special winning opening winning number storage register C4 are incremented each time a winning ball is detected.
[0054]
The processing of steps S33 to S35 is based on the number of pachinko balls that have been won in the left and right shoulder winning openings 11 and 12 and the left and right tulip type accessories 13 and 14 on the game board 2 and the natural winning opening 10 of the accessory unit 3. This is a process for counting by a general winning opening winning detection switch SW5 disposed at a position where the winning ball collecting path from the mouth joins or at a downstream side thereof, and the value of the seven-shot payout counter C is incremented. You.
[0055]
That is, in the present embodiment, the prize balls for winning in the left and right shoulder winning openings 11 and 12 and the left and right tulip-type accessories 13 and 14 and the winning opening 10 and the symbol operating opening 4 of the accessory unit 3 (see step S9). The number of payouts is 7, and the number of prize balls paid out for winning in the second-type starting port 5 (see step S14) and the special winning opening 8 is 15.
[0056]
The processing from step S36 to step S40 is processing for preparing to start the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display LED 6 based on the winning in the symbol operating port 4. The CPU 79 determines whether or not the second-type start-up opening flag F2 indicating that the second-type start-up opening 5 is being opened or the symbol change flag F1 indicating that the symbol change is being displayed is set by the process at each predetermined cycle. If no flag is set (step S36, step S37), it is further determined whether or not the value of the symbol operation port winning number storage register C1 is 0 (step S38), and the symbol operation port winning is performed. If the value of the number storage register C1 is not 0 and it is determined that the winning in the symbol operating port 4 has already been detected, preparation for symbol variation display is executed. That is, the CPU 79 sets the symbol variation flag F1, sets the total execution time of symbol variation display in the symbol variation time measurement timer T1, sets the symbol high-speed variation execution time in the variation cycle switching timer T2, and Then, the symbol holding time t1 at the time of high-speed variation is set in the variation period measurement timer Δt which defines the symbol holding time at the time of symbol variation, and time counting by each timer is started (steps S39 and S40).
[0057]
The processing of steps S41 to S50 is processing for executing symbol variation display by the symbol display LED 6 corresponding to the processing of steps S39 to S40, and is executed only when the symbol variation flag F1 is set. . The CPU 79 determines whether or not the set time of the symbol variation time measurement timer T1 started in step S40 has been completed in a process for each predetermined cycle (step S41). The symbol variation process after S42 is executed. That is, the CPU 79 determines whether or not the symbol holding time t1 at the time of high-speed fluctuation set in the fluctuation cycle measurement timer Δt started in step S40 has elapsed (step S42). Further, it is determined whether or not the high-speed fluctuation execution time set in the fluctuation cycle switching timer T2 started in step S40 has elapsed (step S43).
[0058]
If it is within the high-speed fluctuation execution time, the symbol holding time t1 at the time of high-speed fluctuation is reset to the fluctuation period measurement timer Δt, and the timer Δt is restarted (steps S44 and S46), and the random number index i is set to 0 to 9 (Steps S47 to S49), the display output to the symbol display circuit 87 is switched based on the value of the index i, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display LED 6 is switched (step S47). S50). Hereinafter, the CPU 79 repeatedly executes the processing of the above-described steps S41 to S42 at predetermined intervals, and circulates the random number index i every time the symbol holding time t1 at the time of high speed fluctuation set in the fluctuation period measurement timer Δt elapses. The display output to the symbol display circuit 87 is switched based on the value of the index i, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display LED 6 is variably displayed. Therefore, the symbols 0, 1, 2,..., 8, 9, 0, 1,... Are cyclically and variably displayed on the symbol display LED 6 for each period of the symbol holding time t1.
[0059]
If the elapse of the high-speed fluctuation execution time T2 is detected during the repetitive execution of such processing, the CPU 79 sets the symbol holding time t2 of the low-speed fluctuation cycle in place of the symbol holding time t1 of the high-speed fluctuation cycle and the fluctuation cycle measurement timer Δt (Step S45), and in the same manner as described above, every time the symbol holding time t2 of the low-speed fluctuation cycle elapses, the random number index i is cyclically incremented and updated, and the symbol display circuit is set based on the value of the index i. The display output to the symbol 87 is switched, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display LED 6 is variably displayed. .., 8, 9, 9, 0, 1,..., In the same manner as described above, are cyclically displayed on the symbol display LED 6 for each period of the symbol holding time t2. Become. Then, the above-described processing is repeatedly executed until the total execution time of the symbol variation display set in the symbol variation time measurement timer T1 elapses.
[0060]
FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the symbol variation display according to the present embodiment, in which the symbols are variably displayed at the switching cycle t1 until the high-speed variation execution time T2 elapses after the variation display starts, and after the high-speed variation execution time T2 elapses. In the low-speed fluctuation until the total execution time T1 of the symbol variation display elapses, the symbol is varied and displayed in the switching cycle t2. In addition, it is optional whether the symbol change is performed discontinuously for each symbol or continuously by changing the display at one line pitch according to the number of rows of the LED array (matrix) in the symbol display LED 6. At the time of transition from fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation, a time zone of medium-speed fluctuation can be set.
[0061]
The processing from step S51 to step S56 determines whether or not the symbol displayed on the symbol display LED 6 coincides with the hit symbol when the symbol variation display is completed, that is, executes the opening operation of the second type starting port 5. This is a process for determining whether or not to perform.
[0062]
The CPU 79, which has detected the elapse of the total execution time T1 of the symbol variation display and stopped the symbol variation process, decrements the value of the symbol operation opening winning number storage register C1 and stores that one symbol matching process is completed. Then, the value of the random number index at this time, that is, the value of the index i corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display LED 6 when the symbol variation process is stopped is the index indicating the arithmetic numeral 7 which is a winning symbol. It is determined whether or not the value is equal to 7 (step S52). If the values match, a drive command is output to the solenoid drive circuit 84 to activate the second type start port opening solenoid SOL2, which is the forcible opening means, to operate the blade. The piece 9 is swung to open the second type starting port 5 (step S53), and a second type starting port opening flag F2 indicating that the second type starting port 5 is being opened is set (step S54). Further, a predetermined opening time is set in the second-type start-up opening time measurement timer T3 to start timekeeping (step S55), and the symbol variation flag F1 is reset regardless of whether the symbols match or not (step S56). The index value 7 indicating the arithmetic numeral 7 as a winning symbol is stored in the ROM 77, and the storage means for storing the winning symbol is substantially constituted by the ROM 77 in the embodiment.
[0063]
The processing from step S57 to step S59 is processing for closing the second type start-up port 5 opened based on the matching of the symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed, and in the state where the second type start-up opening flag F2 is set. Only executed. The CPU 79 detects the elapse of the set time of the second type start-up opening time measurement timer T3 started in the process of step S55, and determines the solenoid drive circuit 84 in the determination process of step S57 repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals. To output a drive stop command to release the excitation of the solenoid SOL2 for opening the second-type start port, swing the wing piece 9 and close the second-type start port 5 (step S58). The second-type start-up opening flag F2 indicating that the opening of No. 5 is open is reset (step S59).
[0064]
The processing of steps S60 to S68 is performed at the initial stage of the pre-processing for the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 to be performed based on the winning of the special winning opening 36 in the accessory unit 3, and the continuous opening and closing operation. This is a process for the top dead center transfer operation of the character unit 44. This process is not executed in a state where the special winning opening continuous opening / closing flag F4 is set, that is, during the period from the start of the new continuous opening operation to the completion thereof (see step S60). However, the stage at which the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 is completed depends on conditions, and in any case, when the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 is completed, the flag F4 is automatically reset. (Described later).
[0065]
The CPU 79 determines whether or not the value of the specific area winning number storage register C3 is 0, that is, whether or not winning in the special winning opening 36 has already been detected (step S61). If a winning is stored, a special winning opening / closing period t4 is set in the special winning opening / closing time measuring timer T4, and a predetermined execution time is set in the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measuring timer T5. , T5 is started (steps S62 and S63), the special winning opening continuous opening / closing flag F4 is set (step S64), and the number of times of opening the special winning opening 8 during one continuous opening / closing operation is stored. Initialize the register C5 and the value of the special winning opening winning number storage register C4 for storing the winning number to the special winning opening 8 during the continuous opening / closing operation (steps S65 and S66), and shift the top dead center. The flag F6 is set to store the start of movement from the bottom dead center to the top dead center of the character unit 44 (step S67), and a drive command is output to the motor drive circuit 85 to drive the character swing motor M1 and The movement of the unit 44 from the bottom dead center to the top dead center is started (step S68).
[0066]
The processing from step S69 to step S81 is substantial processing control for one continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8, and processing for detecting a specific condition to complete the continuous opening / closing operation. It is executed only when the continuous opening / closing flag F4 is set (see step S60). The CPU 79 determines whether or not the set time of the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measurement timer T5 has elapsed in the process of step S69 repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals. The opening and closing process of the special winning opening 8 in step S77 is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals.
[0067]
That is, the CPU 79 cyclically switches the value of the special winning opening secondary opening flag F5 every time the opening / closing cycle time t4 set in the special winning opening opening / closing time measurement timer T4 elapses, and according to the value of the flag F5. When the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid SOL1 outputs a drive command and a driving stop command alternately, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid SOL1 is output to open the special winning opening 8, The value of the opening number storage register C5 that stores the number of times the special winning opening 8 is opened during one continuous opening / closing operation is incremented, the opening / closing cycle t4 is reset in the special winning opening / closing time measuring timer T4, and the above processing is repeated. Execute.
[0068]
Then, when the elapse of the set time of the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measurement timer T5 is confirmed in step S69, and by the determination processing in step S78 executed together with the processing in steps S70 to S77 described above, the special winning prize is obtained. If it is determined that the value of the winning number storage register C4 has exceeded 9, that is, if nine or more winnings are detected in the special winning opening 8 during one continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8, Assuming that the condition for completing the continuous opening / closing operation is satisfied, a drive stop command is output to the special winning opening / closing solenoid SOL1, and the movable wing piece 7 is closed to close the special winning opening 8 (step S79). The value of the special area winning number storage register C3 is decremented to store the completion of the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 (step S80), and the special winning opening continuous opening and closing flag F4 is reset (step S80). Step S81).
[0069]
FIG. 9 is a time chart showing an example of one continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8, and the set time of the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measuring timer T5 elapses before nine or more winnings are detected in the special winning opening 8. The opening / closing operation in the case of the above is shown. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 8 is determined by the value of the opening and closing cycle t4 set in the special winning opening and closing time measuring timer T4. In the embodiment, the opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening continuous opening and closing time measuring timer T5 elapses. 18 opening / closing operations are performed. However, when nine or more winnings are detected in the special winning opening 8, the continuous opening / closing operation is immediately stopped (not shown in FIG. 9). It is also possible to set the opening time and the closing time individually, and in this case, the opening time and the closing time are alternately set in the timer T4 according to the value of the flag F5.
[0070]
The processing of steps S82 to S93 is processing for moving the character unit 44 from the bottom dead center to the top dead center and for moving the character unit 44 from the top dead center to the bottom dead center. Among them, the processing of steps S82 to S85 corresponds to the movement of the character unit 44 from the bottom dead center to the top dead center started in the above-described step S68, and the CPU 79 repeatedly executes the predetermined cycle. After the execution of the determination process in S82, the process proceeds to step S83 to determine whether the signal from the home position detection switch HPS for detecting the swing position of the character unit 44 is ON or OFF, that is, the character unit 44 is at the top dead center. It is determined whether or not the character has reached the position, and the driving state of the character rocking motor M1 is maintained while the signal from the home position detection switch HPS is turned on and the arrival at the top dead center position is confirmed. If the signal from the home position detection switch HPS is turned on and it is confirmed that the position reaches the top dead center position, the character swing motor Maintaining the top dead center position to stop the first driving, reset the top dead center transition flag F6 (Step S82 to Step S85).
[0071]
The continuous opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 8 and the movement from the bottom dead center to the top dead center of the character unit 44 are started substantially simultaneously as shown in FIG. 9, and the relationship between the rotation speed of the character swing motor M1, the gear ratio, and the like. In the case of the embodiment, the character unit 44 reaches the top dead center during one opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8.
[0072]
The processes of steps S86 to S93 are processes for moving the character unit 44 from the top dead center to the bottom dead center when a specific condition is satisfied. When the value of the number-of-openings storage register C5 that stores the number of times of opening and closing during the opening and closing operation has reached 15 (step S86), and when the number of winnings to the special winning opening 8 during one continuous opening and closing operation is stored. It is executed only when the value of the number-of-times storage register C4 has reached 6 (step S87). When the value of the register C5 has reached 15 and the value of the register C4 has reached 6, the CPU 79 sets the bottom dead center movement flag F7 to drive the character swing motor M1, and the top dead center of the character unit 44. From the to the bottom dead center is started (step S88, step S89).
[0073]
When the bottom dead center movement flag F7 is set, the CPU 79 repeatedly executes the determination processing of steps S90 and S91 at predetermined intervals, and the signal from the fixed position detection switch HPS for detecting the swing position of the character unit 44 is turned on. Or OFF, the signal from the home position detection switch HPS is turned OFF, and the driving state of the character swing motor M1 is maintained until the arrival at the bottom dead center position is confirmed. If the signal from the position detection switch HPS is turned off and the arrival at the bottom dead center position is confirmed, the drive of the character swing motor M1 is stopped to maintain the bottom dead center position, and the bottom dead center transition flag F7 Is reset (steps S90 to S93).
[0074]
Therefore, the character unit 44 that has started moving to the top dead center position with the start of the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 and has reached the top dead center during the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 is shown in FIG. As shown, when the fifteenth opening operation during the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8 or the sixth winning in the special winning opening 8 is detected, the movement from the top dead center to the bottom dead center is performed. And the movement to the bottom dead center is completed during one opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 8 as in the case of the movement to the top dead center.
[0075]
The CPU 79 executes award ball payout processing, various kinds of information display processing, sound effect output processing, and the like in addition to the processing of each group described above. (Step S94), and details are omitted. In addition, other processes are also repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals in the same manner as the above-described processes. In the information display process, the process goes to the special winning opening 8 during a continuous opening / closing operation that changes every moment depending on the game situation. The value of the special winning opening winning number storage register C4, which is the number of winnings, and the count value (not particularly shown in FIG. 10) of the number of successive opening and closing operations of the special winning opening 8 are displayed. In the prize ball payout process, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of payouts is given to the prize ball payout device based on the values of the 7-shot payout counter C and the 15-shot payout counter C ′. Is output and the value of the counter is decremented after confirming the payout of the prize ball in the processing after the next cycle.
[0076]
Hereinafter, the operation of the embodiment will be generally described in response to a change in the winning state due to the pachinko game.
[0077]
The CPU 79 executes an initialization process upon turning on the power, returns the character unit 44 to the bottom dead center position, and starts rotation of the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 of the character unit 44. Then, step S7-step S12-step S21 -The processing of step S25-step S30-step S33-step S36-step S37-step S38-step S60-step S61-step S82-step S86-step S87-step S90-step S94 (hereinafter referred to as a detection loop) is predetermined. The process is repeatedly executed every cycle to start the process for winning detection. At this stage, the values of the counters, flags, and registers are all initialized, and their values are zero.
[0078]
When the player hits the left and right shoulder winning openings 11 and 12 and the left and right tulip-type roles 13 and 14 and the bonus winning unit 10 in the natural winning opening 10, the general winning opening winning detection switch SW5 is activated. Is detected, the corresponding latch of the input detection unit 80 is set, and the CPU 79 detects a winning in the determination processing of step S33, and increments the value of the seven-shot payout counter C (step S35).
[0079]
The CPU 79 executes payout of the winning ball in response to the detection of the winning ball and decrements the value of the counter C (step S94), and thereafter, steps S94 for payout processing until the value of the counter C becomes 0. Are repeatedly executed, and at the same time, the output processing of the sound effect, the switching processing of the decorative light, and the like are simultaneously executed. At this stage, since the movable wing piece 7 of the accessory unit 3 and the wing piece 9 of the second type starting port 5 are closed, no prize is generated in the accessory unit 3 or the second type starting port 5.
[0080]
When a winning in the symbol operating port 4 occurs, the symbol operating port winning detection switch SW1 is operated, the CPU 79 detects this in the processing of step 7, increments the value of the seven-issue payout counter C, and wins the symbol operating port winning. The value of the number storage register C1 is incremented (step S9). The number of winning storages in the symbol operation port 4 is restricted to a maximum of four in the processing of steps S10 to S11.
[0081]
Next, the CPU 79 detects the value of the symbol opening winning number storage register C1 in the process of step S38 in the first detection loop of the processing cycle and sets the symbol variation flag F1 (step S39), and the symbol variation time measurement timer The total execution time of the symbol variation display is set in T1, the high-speed variation execution time of the symbol is set in the variation cycle switching timer T2, and the symbol display LED 6 prepares for the symbol variation display (step S40). In the process of step S94, a prize ball payout process corresponding to winning in the symbol operating port 4 is executed based on the value of the seven-shot payout counter C.
[0082]
The CPU 79 that has started the processing of the next cycle detects the set state of the symbol variation flag F1 in the processing of step S37, and thereafter repeatedly executes the processing of steps S41 to S50 at predetermined cycles, as shown in FIG. According to such a time chart, the symbol display is changed by the symbol display LED 6. During this time, the CPU 79 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S7 to S37 and steps S60 to S94 in the detection loop together with the symbol variation processing of steps S41 to S50, and performs the detection of winning in each winning opening and the payout processing corresponding thereto. When the winning is detected in the symbol operating port 4, the number of winnings is stored up to four.
[0083]
If the elapse of the set time of the symbol variation time measurement timer T1 is detected in step S41 of the symbol variation process while such a process is repeatedly executed, the CPU 79 stops the symbol variation process and proceeds to steps S51 to S56. Move on to processing. That is, the CPU 79 stores the completion of one symbol matching process by decrementing the value of the symbol working opening winning number storage register C1 (step S51), and displays the symbol display LED 6 when the symbol variation process is stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol and the hit symbol match (step S52). If the symbol matches, the second-type starting-opening solenoid SOL2, which is the forcible opening means, is operated to swing the wing piece 9, The second-type starting port 5 is opened (step S53), and the second-type starting port opening flag F2 indicating that the second-type starting port 5 is being opened is set (step S54). After a predetermined opening time is set in the measurement timer T3 and time measurement is started (step S55), the symbol variation flag F1 is reset (step S56).
[0084]
If the symbols do not match, only the symbol variation flag F1 is reset, and the CPU 79 executes a detection loop in the processing after the next cycle in the same manner as described above, and the remaining number is stored in the symbol operating port winning number storage register C1. Is stored, the symbol variation process and the symbol determination process are performed again up to four times in accordance with this value.
[0085]
On the other hand, when the symbols match, the CPU 79 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S7 to S36 in the detection loop, the determination processing of step S57, and the processing of steps S60 to S94 in the detection loop in the processing cycle after the next cycle, While performing the prize ball detection process and the prize ball payout process, the process waits for the set time of the second type start-up opening time measurement timer T3 to elapse, and the elapse of the set time is detected in the determination process of step S57. Then, the excitation of the type 2 start opening solenoid SOL2 is released, and the wing piece 9 is swung to close the type 2 start opening 5 (step S58). The type 2 start port opening flag F2 shown is reset (step S59). In addition, even if the remaining number is stored in the symbol operation opening winning number storage register C1, as long as the flag F2 is set, that is, while the second-type starting opening 5 is opened, a new operation is performed. Is not started (see steps S36 and S38).
[0086]
If no prize to the second type starting port 5 is detected while the wing piece 9 is open, only the second type starting port opening flag F2 is reset after the closing of the wing piece 9, and the next cycle and thereafter. In the processing of (1), the processing of the detection loop is repeatedly executed. However, if a prize occurs in the second type starting port 5 while the wing piece 9 is open, the determination in step S12 in the detection loop is made. In the processing, the winning in the second type starting port 5 is detected, and the CPU 79 shifts to the processing from step S13 to step S20, and opens the special winning opening 8 for a predetermined time.
[0087]
That is, the CPU 79 counts the winning in the second-type start-up port 5 and increments the value of the 15-shot payout counter C '(step S14), and the determination processing in steps S15 and S16 in which the determination results are both false. And outputs a drive command to the solenoid drive circuit 83 to drive the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid SOL1, swings the movable wing piece 7 to open the special winning opening 8, and wins the inside of the accessory unit 3. (Step S17), and furthermore, a predetermined opening time t3 is set in the special winning opening opening / closing time measuring timer T4 to start time counting by the timer T4, and a winning in the second type starting opening 5 is achieved. A special winning opening primary opening flag F3 indicating that the special winning opening 8 is being opened for a predetermined time based on is set (steps S18 to S20). The payout of the prize ball corresponding to the winning in the second type starting port 5 is executed in the process of step S94 based on the value of the 15-shot payout counter C '.
[0088]
Accordingly, in the processing after the next cycle, while the elapse of the set time of the special winning opening / closing time measurement timer T4 is detected, the processing of steps S7 to S21 in the detection loop, the determination processing of step S22, and the detection loop The processes of steps S25 to S94, that is, the process of detecting the winning ball, the process of determining the elapsed time of the special winning opening / closing time measuring timer T4, and the process of paying out the winning ball are repeatedly executed. Is possible.
[0089]
When a prize occurs in the accessory unit 3, the pachinko ball that has entered the special winning opening 8 first falls onto a partition plate 34 separating the upper prize space A and the lower prize space B. Next, the pachinko balls that have fallen onto the partition plate 34 are distributed to the left and right along a wall 38 formed at the edge of the cutout portion 37 of the partition plate 34, or rarely after falling into the partition plate 34. Bounces directly into the rear winning space C.
[0090]
The pachinko ball that has entered the rear winning space C collides with the character unit 44, or falls through the gap between the front tire 47 and the rear tire 49 without colliding to the guide plate 39 below the rear winning space C, or After colliding with the character unit 44, it repels and enters the lower first winning space B1.
[0091]
Since the guiding plate 39 is formed slightly higher in the center portion than on both sides, the pachinko balls dropped on the guiding plate 39 are distributed to the left and right, and the accessory units arranged on both sides at the bottom of the lower winning space B. Although there is a high probability of winning in the inner winning opening 35, the special winning opening 36 may be passed through the center of the guide plate 39.
[0092]
Although the probability that the pachinko ball hitting the character unit 44 repels and enters the lower first winning space B1 is low, the pachinko ball is attached to the character unit 44 with the lower first winning space B1 and the lower second winning space B2 separated. Since it falls into the lower second prize space B2 through the through hole 63 located substantially at the center of the plate-shaped member 62, the special prize port 36 is almost certainly won.
[0093]
All of the pachinko balls that have fallen into the accessory unit 3 finally enter either the winning port 35 or the special winning port 36 in the accessory unit and operate the special winning port winning detection switch SW4, Of these, only the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 36 activates the specific area winning detection switch SW3.
[0094]
During the opening operation of the special winning opening 8, the processing of detecting the winning prize ball, the processing of determining the elapsed time of the special winning opening opening / closing time measuring timer T4, the payout processing of the winning prize ball, and the like are repeatedly executed. All winnings in the operating bonus unit 3 are stored in the 15-shot payout counter C 'as a control of 15-shot payout, and the winning in the special winning port 36 is further stored in the specific area winning number storage register C3. You.
[0095]
If no winning in the special winning opening 36 is detected during the opening operation of the special winning opening 8 for a predetermined time, the value of the specific area winning number storage register C3 is 0, and the processing and steps in steps S7 to S21 in the detection loop The CPU 79 that repeatedly executes the determination processing of S22 and the processing of steps S25 to S94 in the detection loop detects the elapse of the set time of the special winning opening / closing time measuring timer T4 in the determination processing of step S22, and then proceeds to step S23. Then, the excitation of the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid SOL1 is released, the movable wing piece 7 is swung to close the special winning opening 8, and a predetermined time of the special winning opening 8 based on the winning in the second type starting opening 5 is set. The special winning opening primary opening flag F3 indicating that the opening is being performed is reset (step S24).
[0096]
On the other hand, when the winning in the special winning opening 36 is detected during the opening operation of the special winning opening 8 for a predetermined time, the CPU 79 detects the value of the specific area winning number storage register C3 in the determination processing of step S61 and performs the big winning. The primary opening flag F3 is reset, and the process proceeds to steps S62 to S68, where the pre-processing and continuous processing for the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 performed based on winning in the special winning opening 36 are performed. The processing for shifting to the top dead center of the character unit 44 executed at the initial stage of the opening and closing operation is executed.
[0097]
That is, the CPU 79 sets the special winning opening / closing time t4 in the special winning opening / closing time measuring timer T4, sets a predetermined execution time in the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measuring timer T5, and sets the timers T4 and T5. Timing is started (steps S62 and S63), the special winning opening continuous opening / closing flag F4 is set (step S64), and the opening count storage register C5 for storing the opening count of the special winning opening 8 during one continuous opening / closing operation is provided. The value of the special winning opening winning number storage register C4 for storing the winning number to the special winning opening 8 during one continuous opening / closing operation is initialized (step S65, step S66), the top dead center transition flag F6 is set, and the character unit is set. The start of movement from the bottom dead center to the top dead center of the character 44 is stored (step S67), and a drive command is output to the motor drive circuit 85 to output the character swing motor M Drives to start moving to the top dead center from the bottom dead center of the character unit 44 (step S68).
[0098]
As a result of the setting of the flag F4 and the flag F6, the CPU 79 performs the processing of steps S69 to S81, which is the processing for the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8, in the processing cycle after the next cycle and the top dead center of the character unit 44. The processing from step S82 to step S83 for detecting the completion of the movement to is repeatedly executed together with the winning ball detection processing and the prize ball payout processing.
[0099]
Until the set time of the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measurement timer T5 elapses in the processing of step S69, the opening / closing cycle time set in the special winning opening / closing time measurement timer T4 in the processing of steps S70 to S77. Every time t4 elapses, the value of the special winning opening secondary opening flag F5 is cyclically switched, and a driving command and a driving stop command to the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid SOL1 are alternately output according to the value of the flag F5, As shown in FIG. 9, the large winning opening 8 is continuously opened and closed, and the output from the home position detection switch HPS is turned on in the processing of step S83, and it is confirmed that the movement of the character unit 44 to the top dead center is completed. Until the character drive motor M1 is driven, the character unit 44 is moved to the top dead center. The relationship between the opening operation of the special winning opening 8 and the raising operation of the character unit 44 is as shown in FIG.
[0100]
Therefore, the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 8 after the completion of the first opening / closing operation in the continuous opening operation of the special winning opening 8 plays a role when the character unit 44 reaches the top dead center position as shown in FIG. It falls into the object unit 3. The point that the pachinko ball that has entered the special winning opening 8 falls on the partition plate 34 and is distributed to the left and right along the wall 38 formed at the edge of the cutout portion 37 is a winning in the second type starting opening 5. The opening operation of the large winning opening 8 is the same as the opening operation, but since the character unit 44 has moved to the top dead center position and the rod member 60 has been raised, both the downstream sides of the partition plate 34 and the rod member 60 The difference is that the winning sphere is temporarily held and stored between the prize balls.
[0101]
The stored amount of pachinko balls is 1 for each of the left and right. After the winning balls are accumulated between the both sides on the downstream side of the partition plate 34 and the rod member 60, the pachinko balls falling into the special winning opening 8 fall on the partition plate 34, and then climb over the accumulated pachinko balls and rearward. The player enters the winning space C, or bounces after dropping to the partition plate 34 and directly enters the rear winning space C. Further, even when the character unit 44 is moved to the top dead center position, there is a gap between the bonnet-corresponding portion of the cowling 56 and the notch 37 of the partition plate 34 in the character unit 44 to allow a pachinko ball to pass. Is formed, the pachinko ball that collides with the character unit 44 and repels may enter the lower first winning space B1 through this gap.
[0102]
The number of executions of opening and closing operations of the special winning opening 8 during the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 is counted by the opening number storage register C5 in the process of step S73, and the special winning opening during the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 is performed. The number of wins to the mouth 8 is counted in the special winning opening win number storage register C4 by the win detection processing of steps S30 to S32. If it is detected that the value of the register C5 has reached 15 (step S86) or if it has been detected that the value of the register C4 has reached 6 (step S87), the CPU 79 sets the bottom dead center movement flag F7. Is set, and a drive command is output to the motor drive circuit 85 to drive the character swing motor M1 to start moving the character unit 44 from the top dead center to the bottom dead center (steps S88 and S89).
[0103]
When the movement of the character unit 44 to the bottom dead center is started, the gap between the downstream side of the partition plate 34 and the rod member 60 of the character unit 44 gradually increases. When this gap becomes larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball, the pachinko ball held between the downstream side of the partition plate 34 and the rod member 60 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the tire 48 by rotation of the front tire 48. Pressed by the protruded piece, it is sent forward, enters the lower first winning space B1, and falls through the through hole 63 of the plate-shaped member 62 into the lower second winning space B2.
[0104]
As described above, the pachinko balls that have entered the lower first winning space B1 almost certainly enter the special winning opening 36, so that the pachinko balls are stored between both the downstream side of the partition plate 34 and the rod member 60. If successful, a prize in the special prize port 36 can be obtained almost certainly. The winning in the special winning opening 36 is stored in the specific area winning number storage register C3 by the processing of the detection loop, and the maximum value of the stored number is restricted to 16.
[0105]
Hereinafter, the CPU 79 performs the processes of steps S69 to S81, which are processes for the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8, and the processes of steps S90 to S91 for detecting the completion of the movement of the character unit 44 to the bottom dead center. The processing is repeatedly executed together with the prize ball detection processing and the prize ball payout processing. When the completion of the movement of the character unit 44 to the bottom dead center is detected in the determination processing of step S91, a drive stop command is output to the motor drive circuit 85 to output the character stop command. The drive of the swing motor M1 is stopped (step S92), the bottom dead center movement flag F7 is reset, and the character unit 44 is maintained at the bottom dead center (step S93). The lowering start timing of the character unit 44 is as shown in FIG.
[0106]
Then, when the lapse of the set time of the special winning opening continuous opening / closing time measurement timer T5 is detected (step S69), or it is confirmed that the number of winnings to the special winning opening 8 during one continuous opening / closing operation exceeds nine. If it is determined (step S78) that the condition for completing the continuous opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 8 has been satisfied, the CPU 79 releases the excitation of the special winning opening opening and closing solenoid SOL1 and closes the special winning opening 8. (Step S79), the value of the specific area winning number storage register C3 is decremented to store that one continuous opening / closing operation is completed (Step S80), and the special winning opening continuous opening / closing flag F4 is reset (Step S81).
[0107]
As a result of resetting the special winning opening continuous opening and closing flag F4, the value of the specific area winning number storage register C3 is detected at predetermined intervals by the processing of the detection loop (see steps S60 and S61). According to the number of winnings to the special winning opening 36 in the unit 3, that is, the value of the register C3, a maximum of 16 consecutive opening / closing operations, that is, a so-called big hit can be performed.
[0108]
The algorithm for controlling the drive of the winning device 1 of the pachinko machine is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, and the winning display switch SW1 detects the winning in the symbol operating port 4 and the symbol display LED6. Is started, and the stop symbol after a predetermined time elapses is compared with a preset hit symbol to determine whether the symbols match or not, and only when the symbols match, the second type starting port 5 is opened. It is forcibly opened only for a predetermined time, and the presence or absence of a prize in the second type starting port 5 is detected by the prize detection switch SW2. Any configuration is possible as long as the winning opening 8 is opened for a predetermined time.
[0109]
There is no particular limitation on the configuration itself of the winning device 1 of the pachinko machine, and various hitherto known prize units provided with various movable members, non-movable sorting pieces, and the like (however, a large It is necessary to provide a winning opening) as the accessory unit 3, and various types of symbol display devices such as a conventionally known rotary drum type display and roulette type display can be used instead of the symbol display LED 6 as a symbol display device. Can be used. That is, a second specific winning opening which is forcibly opened based on the matching of the symbol display is interposed between the symbol display driven based on the winning in the first specific winning opening and the winning unit. With the configuration in which the winning unit is activated by winning the second specific winning opening, it is possible to simultaneously enjoy the visual effect by matching the symbols and the fun of the combined operation of the winning unit.
[0110]
【The invention's effect】
According to the configuration described in claim 1, when the game ball wins the first specific winning section, the symbol display fluctuates and displays the symbol on condition that the game ball has entered the first specific winning section. When the stop display mode of the display becomes the predetermined display mode, the variable winning device constituting the second specific winning section is opened, and the game is played to the second specific winning section set at the operating port for operating the gaming accessory device. The ball is likely to win, but at this time, even if the storage means stores the ball in the first specific winning section, the symbol on the symbol display is configured not to fluctuate. By observing the stop display mode of the symbol display, the player can clearly recognize that the symbol of the symbol display has reached the predetermined stop display mode, and there is no need to pay attention to the symbol display. In order to activate the accessory device, the pachinko machine There can be played with focus on targeting the ball entrance to the second specific winning part which is open to ball entrance easily state.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board equipped with a winning device of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing an accessory unit constituting a part of the winning device of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing a main part cross section of the accessory unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing an outline of the accessory unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a see-through relationship between a swing position (top dead center position) of the character unit provided in the character unit of the embodiment and an engagement relationship of each part.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a see-through relationship between a swing position (a bottom dead center position) of the character unit provided in the accessory unit of the embodiment and the engagement of each part.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing control means in the winning device of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a time chart showing a symbol change of a symbol indicator provided in the winning device of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a time chart showing an example of the operation of the movable wing piece and the character unit provided in the accessory unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an exemplary flowchart outlining a part of the processing operation of the control means in the embodiment;
FIG. 11 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 10;
FIG. 12 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 11;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine winning equipment
2 game board
(3) Character unit that constitutes part of the prize winning device of pachinko
4 Symbol operation port as the first specific winning port
5 Type 2 starting port as second specific winning port
6 Design display LED as design display
7 Movable wing pieces
8 Grand Prize Winner
76 Control device serving as control means of winning device of pachinko machine
77 ROM as storage means
SOL1 Large winning opening opening and closing solenoid acting as driving means for movable wing piece
SOL2 A second-type starting opening solenoid which is a means for forcibly opening a second specific winning opening.
SW1 Symbol actuation opening winning detection switch as first detection switch
SW2 Type 2 starting port winning detection switch as second detection switch
T1 Symbol variation time measurement timer that regulates the drive time of symbol display LED as symbol indicator
T3 Type 2 start opening time measurement timer that defines the opening time of the type 2 start opening as the second specific winning opening
T4 Opening / closing time measurement timer for opening the special winning opening
t3 Grand opening opening time

Claims (6)

A gaming machine device arranged on a game board surface so as to perform a predetermined game and configured to be a big hit in accordance with a result of the predetermined game, and a first specific prize section separately from the gaming machine device And a second specific winning section, and a symbol display that changes a symbol on condition that a game ball has entered the first specific winning section, and the second specific winning section includes a wing piece. When the symbol of the symbol display is in a predetermined stop display mode, the second specific winning section is opened, and the second specific winning section is formed by a game ball. A storage means is provided for setting an operating port for operating the gaming accessory device on condition that the ball has entered, and storing a predetermined number of balls entering the first specific winning portion, and the number of times stored in the storage means Minute, the symbol display is configured to be changed, and is stored in the storage means. Even if there is, while the second specific winning part is open, pachinko machines, characterized in that variation of the pattern is configured not performed. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second specific winning section is in a state where it is very difficult for game balls to enter when the wing pieces are in a closed state. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second specific winning section is in a state where game balls can enter even when the wing pieces are in a closed state. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the symbol display is provided integrally with the variable winning device constituting the second specific winning portion. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first specific winning portion and the second specific winning portion are arranged at positions adjacent to each other on a game board surface. Gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming accessory device has a special winning opening.

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