JP4189530B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to a player due to a game ball that has entered a specific entrance opening passing through a specific area, and more specifically, an entrance width for one game ball. Specific entry device with a specific entrance that has an entrance and a specific entrance that opens or expands due to entry to the starter, when it is expanding and when it is not expanding It is a gaming machine having a feature that the structure of the device changes and the probability of entering a specific area also changes.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, proposals have been made for ball game machines having two or more jackpot occurrence conditions. For example, the inventions disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2000-33152, 2001-9128, and 2001-9129 have been made. The inventions shown in these publications have the same pattern as the first jackpot occurrence condition that makes a big hit when the game ball passes a specific area in the specific entrance where the game ball can be entered by the behavior of the game ball. And a second jackpot occurrence condition that is a jackpot according to, and two or more jackpot occurrence conditions. These inventions are a game that monotonously repeats only the gathering of symbols, and the fun of the game due to the behavior of the game ball is added to the game content of the so-called fever machine and the ball-ball game machine of the wings. Have fun.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, these inventions, regardless of the issue of whether the game with the same pattern is the main or subordinate, is the game content that takes into account the fun of the behavior of the game ball to the game with the same pattern. There is no change. In addition, most of the games are simply adding another jackpot occurrence condition to the games with the same symbols.
[0004]
Therefore, the ball ball game machine of the present invention was made for the purpose of suitably solving the above-mentioned problems, and it breaks away from the game centering on the fact that the symbols are aligned, and the jackpot occurrence condition of the game ball is changed. It is based on behavior, and it is intended to improve the game's preference by preparing a plurality of types of game ball flow down to the big hit generation condition.
[0005]
[Means and effects for solving the problems]
By the way, the present inventor has proposed the invention shown in Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-143301 as an invention related to the same inventor and the same applicant, although this is not a publicly known technique. There is a first entrance that does not open and a second entrance that opens or opens, and in the specific entry device, a crone (a swiveling prize that becomes a special game when a plurality of holes are provided in the plate and entered into a specific hole) Various structures such as a fixed structure for guiding a game ball such as a device or a dynamic structure such as a rotating body, and a specific area and a non-specific area are provided to solve the above-described problem.
However, if the game ball entered from the first entrance is expanded again, etc. during the period until the game ball enters the specific area or the non-specific area, There was a problem that the probability of passing through a specific area of a game ball entered from the entrance is low, which may give the player an unexpected disadvantage. In addition, when the game ball entered from the second entrance enters the first entrance again during the period until the game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area, it enters from the second entrance. The probability of passing through a specific area of the game ball is increased, and there is a possibility that it may give an excessive profit to the player.
The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving these problems.
[0006]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, which has been made to solve the problem,
  A specific entry device arranged on the surface of the game board;
  A first entrance and a second entrance for entering a game ball into the specific entrance device;
  Provided in the specific entry deviceWasSpecific areas and non-specific areas,
  A ball swivel member having three holes through which a game ball provided in the specific pitching device passes;
  Probability that a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device from the first entrance will pass through the specific areaButThe probability that a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device from the second entrance will pass through the specific areaChange the angle or position of the ball swivel member to be higher thanMeans for changing the probability of passing,
  A special game advantageous to the player due to the game ball entering the specific ball entry device passing through the specific area,
  When a game ball enters from the first entrance or the second entrance, the second entrance or the first again until the entered game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area. Even if a game ball enters from the entrance, the game machine is characterized in that the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means.
[0007]
As an effect of the invention described in claim 1, until the entered game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area, the game ball is again received from the second entrance or the first entrance. Even if it enters the ball, the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means, so that it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive profit without giving the player an unexpected disadvantage, The soundness of the gaming machine can be increased.
[0008]
Here, the specific entrance device has a specific area and a non-specific area inside, a first entrance where the width of the entrance is not enlarged or opened, and a second where the width of the entrance is enlarged or opened. What has a ball entrance is preferable. The first entrance may be separate from the second entrance, and the first entrance may be used when the second entrance is not enlarged. In addition, a configuration in which a winning ball is paid out by entering a specific entering device may be used, or a configuration in which a winning symbol is turned on as in the case of an arrange ball game machine but there is no direct payout of the winning ball may be used. Even if the game ball passes through the non-specific area, the special game is not executed. However, there is no problem even if it is configured to give some game value that is not as advantageous to the player as the special game.
[0009]
A game ball can be entered into the first entrance, but there are obstacle nails at the top of the first entrance, and the entrance width of the first entrance itself is narrow, The probability of entering a ball (preferably 1/100 to 1/200) is preferably low. Specifically, it is preferable that the first entrance has a entrance width in which one game ball can enter, and a value of 11.00 mm to 14.00 mm. The second entrance is preferably wider than the first entrance and narrower than the upper opening.
[0010]
The second entrance may or may not be enlarged or opened at the entrance, but a configuration in which it is enlarged or opened is suitable. The probability of entering the second entrance is preferably higher than the first entrance probability, for example, 1/10 to 1/50 is preferable. As the configuration in which the second entrance is expanded or opened, a game ball enters a specific entrance, or a game ball passes through a specific entrance, or enters or is specified at a specific entrance. A configuration in which the random number value extracted due to passing through the passage port is enlarged or opened when the value is a predetermined value is conceivable. Normally, it is not possible to enter the second entrance, but it is preferable that the second entrance can be opened for the first time by entering the start entrance that determines when to open the second entrance. The probability of entering the specific entrance device is increased by opening the second entrance, but due to the structure of the specific entrance device, the game ball entering from the second entrance is directed to the specific area. It is preferable that winning becomes difficult.
[0011]
The passing probability changing means means the probability that a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device from the first entrance will pass through the specific area, and a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device from the second entrance Any device may be used as long as it is driven to have a different probability of passing through the specific region, and various configurations can be considered. For example, it is possible to change the angle or position of a structure or the like called the croon, or to increase the probability of passing through a specific region when driven, or to set the angle of the rotating body when driven. In addition, a random number is extracted when a game ball that has entered the specific ball entry device passes a predetermined location, and if the extracted random value is a predetermined value, a guidance symbol determination that guides to a specific area It is conceivable that the apparatus is provided with a device, and the probability of being extracted by a game ball entering from the first entrance is different from the probability of being extracted by the game ball entering from the second entrance. When the second entrance is not enlarged, the probability that the game ball wins from the first entrance to the specific area is that after the second entrance is enlarged, A configuration that is lower than the probability of winning a prize in the specific area through the entrance or the second entrance is preferable. Depending on whether or not the second entrance is expanding, the passing rate to the specific area will vary, so that the probability of occurrence of special games will vary according to the difference from the entrance rate to the first entrance Can do. Specifically, it is preferable that the probability that a game ball entered from the first entrance having a pitch probability of 1/100 to 1/200 passes through the specific area is about 1/3. In addition, when the second entrance is expanded, the entrance probability of the second entrance takes a value of 1/10 to 1/50, but the probability that the game ball entering this place passes through the specific area is The value is preferably less than 1/3, and more preferably 1/10 to 1/40 (for example, 1/30).
[0012]
“When a game ball enters from the first entrance or the second entrance, until the entered game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area”, the first entrance or the second entrance The period from when a game ball enters the ball opening until the game ball passes through a specific area or a non-specific area. As a configuration for determining this period, a game ball having a passing sensor in the first entrance, the second entrance, the specific area, and the non-specific area and entering from the first entrance or the second entrance. Is preferably detected by a passage sensor, and then the passage of a game ball is detected by a sensor in a specific area or a non-specific area. As a modified example of this configuration, without providing a sensor in the non-specific area, the game ball entered from the first entrance or the second entrance enters the non-specific area after a lapse of time considered to reach the non-specific area. If the passage is not detected by the sensor, it may be determined that the passage has passed through the non-specific area, or the second entrance is expanded or opened without providing the second entrance. The structure to judge may be sufficient.
[0013]
In the case where the structure is a ball turning type winning device, a game ball that has entered from the first entrance has a high probability of passing a specific passing hole when passing through one of a plurality of passing holes formed in the dish. It is preferable to pass through and win a specific area. On the other hand, if it passes through a passage hole other than the specific passage hole and flows down to the stage, it is preferable to win the non-specific area as it is, but it is preferable that the stage may rarely win the specific area. A game ball that has entered the specific ball entry device from the opened second ball entrance will flow down to the stage and will win the non-specific area as it is. In rare cases, it is preferable that a specific area can be entered from the stage.
[0014]
Instead of the ball turning type winning device which is the structure described above, by providing the rotating body as a structure in the specific pitching device, the game ball that has entered the specific pitching device is driven by the structure, By changing the flow path irregularly, the same function as that of the Kroon can be achieved.
The passage probability of the specific area can be changed by controlling the gap of the gap between the rotating bodies.
[0015]
It is preferable that the structure is a pair of rotatable rotating bodies in which a gap is formed. The rotating body may be rotated in the same direction or in the opposite direction. The rotation of the rotating body may be continuous rotation or intermittent rotation. It is sufficient that there is at least a pair of rotating bodies. The rotating member is preferably polygonal. The same shape is preferred. The rotating direction of the rotating body and the shape of the rotating body may be freely changed according to the game board surface, such as a polygon, an ellipse, and an oval.
[0016]
In the right direction of the specific entry device, an electric accessory (for example, a third type starting port) that can enter a game ball, and a lower part of the electric accessory are opened in response to entering the electric accessory. It is preferable that the special game is executed by the special device, and the electric accessory determines the opening time of the special device. It is preferable that the special game is executed by determining when the special device is to be opened by the electric accessory and opening the special device at a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. It is preferable that the special game is executed by determining when the opening / closing member is opened due to entering the specific area and opening the opening / closing member for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. When entering the electric accessory, the special device opens for the first time, and the special device is ready to enter the ball. When a predetermined time elapses from the opening of the special device or when a predetermined number of balls are entered, the special device is closed. The special device repeats opening and closing for each entry into the electric accessory, and opening and closing is executed up to the upper limit number of times. However, when the electric game cannot be entered during the execution of the special game, it is so-called puncture (the right of the special game ends in the middle), and the special game is preferably ended. However, the special game may be continued unconditionally regardless of whether or not the electric accessory has been entered. In short, the electric accessory is located on the right side of the specific ball entry device, and has a feature that determines the opening time of the special device in response to the passing of the game ball to the specific area.
[0017]
  The gaming machine according to claim 2, which is made to solve the problem,
  A specific entry device arranged on the surface of the game board;
  A first entrance and a second entrance for entering a game ball into the specific entrance device;
  Provided in the specific entry deviceWasSpecific areas and non-specific areas,
  A rotating body provided in the specific ball entry device;
  Probability that a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device from the first entrance will pass through the specific areaButThe probability that a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device from the second entrance will pass through the specific areaChange the angle of the rotating body to be higher thanMeans for changing the probability of passing,
  And a special game advantageous to the player due to the game ball entering the specific ball entry device passing through the specific area is executed.And
  in frontWhen a game ball enters from the first entrance or the second entrance, the second entrance or the first again until the entered game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area. Even if a game ball enters from the entrance, the game machine is characterized in that the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means.
[0019]
  The gaming machine according to claim 3, which is made to solve the problem,
  A specific entry device arranged on the surface of the game board;
  A first entrance and a second entrance for entering a game ball into the specific entrance device;
  Provided in the specific entry deviceWasSpecific areas and non-specific areas;
  Guiding means for guiding the game ball to the specific area when the random number to be drawn is a predetermined value;
  From the first entrance to the specific entrance deviceGame ballsEntered the ballin case of,From the second entrance to the specific entrance deviceGame ballsEntered the ballThe probability that the guiding means draws the predetermined value is higher than the case.And a passage probability changing means for
  A special game advantageous to the player is executed due to the game ball entering the specific entry device passing through the specific area.And
  in front1st entranceOr the second entranceWhen the game ball enters from the second entrance, the second entrance is again until the entered game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area.Or the first entranceThe gaming machine is characterized in that even if a game ball enters from the above, the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means.
[0021]
  The gaming machine according to claim 4, which is made to solve the problem,
  A state in which a pair of blade members that are opened and closed by a solenoid is provided on the upper part of the specific ball entry device, and a first ball inlet that allows only one game ball to pass through is formed without opening the blade members, and the blade members are opened. Then, form the first entrance and the second entranceIt is characterized byClaims 1 to 3It is a gaming machine.
[0028]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a rectangular outer frame 11 and a front frame 12. A known prepaid card unit 13 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11. . The front frame 12 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 by hinges 14 at the upper and lower left ends. An upper plate 15 is provided below the front frame 12, and a lending button 16, a settlement button 17 and a balance notification unit 18 are provided on the front surface of the upper plate 15. When the prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 19 of the prepaid card unit 13, the stored balance is notified to the balance notifying unit 18, and when the lending button 16 is pressed, the game ball is lent and the game ball is discharged from the payout port of the upper plate 15. Is discharged. A window-shaped metal frame 20 is removably attached to the front frame 12 with respect to the front frame 12. A plate glass 21 is double fitted into the metal frame 20. A game board 22 is stored behind the plate glass 21. A lower plate 23 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 of the upper plate 15, and a firing handle 24 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 23. A rotation ring (not shown) is supported on the outer periphery of the launch handle 24, and the game ball can be launched onto the game board 22 by rotating the ring in the clockwise direction. The upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23 are connected to each other, and are configured to guide the game ball to the lower plate 23 when the upper plate 15 is full of game balls.
[0030]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and a mechanism board 26 for detachably attaching the game board 22 is housed in the outer frame 11 described above. The mechanism panel 26 is provided with a ball tank 27, a guide rod 28, and a payout device 29 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning opening on the game board 22, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 27 to the above-described upper plate 15 through the guide rod 28 by the payout device 29. .
[0031]
In addition, the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31 can be attached to and detached from the mechanism panel 26. A launch control board 32 and a launch motor 33 are provided at the lower left portion of the front frame 12, and an external connection terminal board is provided above the main control board 30. 34 are attached to each. It should be noted that the structure related to the payout of game balls with the mechanism panel 26 as the center is the same as the conventional structure, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0032]
When the above-described launch handle 24 is rotated, the launch motor 33 (see FIG. 2) driven by the launch control board 32 is driven and the game ball on the upper plate 15 is launched onto the game board 22 along the guide rail. Is done. If the launched game ball wins each winning hole, the game ball is taken into the back of the board as a safe ball, and if not won, it is taken into the back of the board through the out port 41 as well.
[0033]
Next, the game board 22 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the central part, a specific entrance device 35 into which a game ball can enter, a third type starting port 36 on the right side of the specific entrance device 35, a special device 37 below the specific entrance device 35, and a specific entrance ball Provided below the device 35 and provided in the left and right direction (a plurality in the example), a winning port 39 or 40 which is a normal winning port, an out port 41 at the bottom, other various winning ports, a windmill 42 and a game A nail 43 and the like are provided. It is the third type starting port 36 and the special device 37 that operate during the special game. The special device 37 has a structure capable of continuous operation by opening and closing when a special game is executed. The second entrance 57 or 58 has a structure in which the normal symbol display device 79 fluctuates and stops in response to winning in the winning opening 39 or 40 and is opened when the symbol is stopped at a specific symbol. As shown in FIG. 6, the entrance width is expanded by opening the second entrances 57, 58, and more game balls can be guided in the specific entrance device 35 by the change in the opening structure.
[0034]
The specific ball entry device 35 is shown in a perspective view in the figure, and includes a spherical behavior space inside, a case 50 that forms an outer shell that surrounds the spherical behavior space, and an opening formed in the upper portion of the case 50. An upper opening 51 (see FIGS. 4 and 6) that communicates with a pair, a pair of blades 52 and 53 that are opened and closed on the left and right upper ends of the case 50, and a central portion of the upper opening 51. A first entrance 55 with an entrance probability of 1/100 to 1/200 and a wing 52, 53 formed on the left and right of the first entrance 55 is provided with an obstacle nail 54 that is formed and through which one game ball can pass. A pair of second entrances 57 and 58 that are opened and closed, and a stage 60 that is formed at the bottom of the case 50 and that causes a game ball that flows down the ball behavior space to fall and reach a specific area 59. It is. The entrance width of the first entrance 55 is preferably an entrance width (11.0 mm to 13.0 mm) that allows one game ball to enter. The obstacle nail 54 is formed in the vicinity of the upper ends of the blades 52 and 53. When the second entrances 57 and 58 are closed, the entrance can be made from the first entrance 55. In a state where the second entrances 57 and 58 are opened, the entrance can be made from the first entrance 55 or the second entrances 57 and 58. The bases of the blades 52 and 53 are pivotally attached to the upper end of the case 50 so that the blades 52 and 53 open from the inside to the outside when the blades 52 and 53 are opened, and from the outside to the inside when the blades 52 and 53 are closed. To close.
[0035]
The ball turning type winning device 61 is formed inside the specific ball entering device 35 and is located directly below the first ball entrance 55. The ball turning type winning device 61 enters from the first entrance 55, passes through the ball behavior space, and has a specific passage hole 63 having a gaming ball passage probability of 1/3 and two passage holes 64, 65 in the lower part thereof. It has a tiltable tray 66 and an inlet 67a and an outlet 67b into which a game ball that passes through the obstacle nail 54 is placed vertically below the obstacle nail 54, and is bent from the vertical direction to the lateral direction. And a guide path 68 for guiding the game ball discharged from the outlet 67b in the tangential direction of the tray 66. The specific passage hole 63 and the two passage holes 64 and 65 are round through holes. The dish 66 is circular and has a low center. As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball that has entered from the first entrance 55 passes through one of the three holes while turning the plate 66.
[0036]
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the width of the case 50 is W.₀It is. The width of the open end when the blades 52 and 53 are open is W₁It is. W₁Is W₀It is narrower than. The width of the upper opening 51 is W₂It is. W₂Is W₁, W₀It is narrower than. The width of the first entrance 55 is W_ThreeIt is. The distance between the roots of the blades 52 and 53 and the first entrance 55 is W_Four, W_FiveIt is. W_ThreeIs W_Four, W_FiveNarrower or comparable. W₂Is W_Three, W_Four, W_FiveIs the sum of The width of the stage 60 is W₂Slightly wider. Entry width W when blades 52 and 53 are open₁Is 50 mm in this example. Also, the entrance width W of the first entrance 55_ThreeIs 13 mm in this example. In this specific example, the state in which the blades 52 and 53 are open corresponds to the second entrance 57 or 58 (the second entrance according to the claims), and the front end of the obstacle nail 54 and the blades 52 and 53. A game ball enters from between.
[0037]
A curved pipe 69 is vertically connected immediately below the specific passage hole 63. The bent tube 69 is bent from the vertical direction to the front direction, and opens at the rear center of the stage 60. The guidance device 70 extends forward from this opening, and guides the game ball to the specific area 59 on the near side of the stage 60. The guide device 70 is a pair of left and right ridges. The guiding device 70 may be a groove, and other configurations can be substituted as long as it has a guiding function. Non-specific areas 71 and 72 are provided on the left and right of the specific area 59, respectively.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball that has passed through the specific passage hole 63 is set so as to pass through the curved pipe 69 and enter the specific region 59 through the guide device 70.
[0039]
The game balls that have passed through the passage holes 64 and 65 enter the non-specific areas 71 and 72 through the stage 60. On the other hand, a structure in which the ball enters the specific region 59 from the stage 60 through the guidance device 70 is preferable. In this case, the entrance probability is preferably in the range of 1/10 to 1/20.
[0040]
The probability of entering from the first entrance 55 and passing through the specific area 59 is controlled to 1/3, and the probability of entering from the second entrance 52 or 53 and passing through the specific area 59 is controlled to 1/30. Thus, the operation of the ball turning type winning device 61 is set. Control about this will be described later.
An example of entering from the first entrance 55 is shown in FIG. FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 shows an example of entering from the second entrance 57 or 58. FIG. 6 is an example of passing a game ball to the non-specific area 71 or 72, and FIG. 7 is a game ball to the specific area 59. It is an example of passing.
The game balls that have passed through the specific area 59 and the game balls that have passed through the non-specific areas 71 and 72 are structured to be taken into the back side of the game board by different paths.
[0041]
A normal symbol display device 79 is provided below the ball turning type winning device 61, and a symbol control board 80 for controlling the normal symbol display device 79 is provided.
[0042]
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the electric circuit of the pachinko machine 10 is mainly composed of the main control board 30, the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 32, the symbol control board 80, the lamp control board 81, the sound control board 82, and the like. Has been. In this circuit diagram, a so-called relay board and a power supply circuit for transferring signals are not described.
[0043]
The main control board 30 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM that stores a game control program, a CPU that performs operations, a RAM that functions as a work area for operations, and the like. External input / output circuits for inputting / outputting from / to each substrate or various switches and various actuators are also provided. On the input side of the main control board 30, a touch switch 24a, a prize ball payout switch 29a, a full tank switch 83, a replenishment switch 84, a count switch 85, a third type start port detection switch 86, a ball entry detection switch 87, a symbol start Switches 88 and 89, a specific area passage detection switch (hereinafter referred to as V switch) 90, non-specific area passage detection switches 91 and 92 (hereinafter referred to as N switch) and the like are connected. Further, on the output side of the main control board 30, the external connection terminal board 34, the special device solenoid 93, the V solenoid 94, the blade solenoids 95 and 96, the driving device 97, the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 32, the design A control board 80, a lamp control board 81, a sound control board 82, and the like are connected.
[0044]
The touch switch 24a is the firing handle 24, the prize ball payout switch 29a is below the ball cutting motor 29b (see FIG. 8) in the payout device 29, the full switch 83 is in the lower plate 23, the supply switch 84 is in the ball tank 27, The count switch 85 is in the special device 37, the third type start port detection switch 86 is in the third type start port 36, and the incoming ball detection switch 87 is near the lower part of the first incoming port 55 (the middle of the roots of the blades 52 and 53). In the vicinity), the symbol start switch 88 or 89 is mounted in the winning opening 39 or 40, the V switch 90 is mounted in the specific area 59, and the N switches 91 and 92 are mounted in the non-specific areas 71 and 72, respectively.
[0045]
Here, the touch switch 24a is built in the launch handle 24, and the player touches the launch handle 24. The prize ball payout switch 29a fills the game ball discharged to the upper plate 15 by the ball cutting motor 29b. The switch 83 indicates that the game ball is full in the lower plate 23, the supply switch 84 indicates that the game ball is present in the ball tank 27, and the count switch 85 receives all the prizes in the special device 37. The game ball is entered into the third type start port 36 by the third type start port detection switch 86, and the ball detection switch 87 is set by the first input port 55 or the second input port 57, 58 that the ball has entered the ball 58, the symbol start switches 88 and 89 have won the winning holes 39 and 40, and the V switch 90 that the game ball that has entered the specific ball player 35 has passed the specific area 59. , N Pitch 91 or 92 that is a game ball that ball entrance in a specific ball entrance device 35 has passed through the non-specific region 71 or 72 is for detecting each.
[0046]
Also, the special device solenoid 93 connected to the output side of the main control board 30 opens and closes the special device 37, the V solenoid 94 opens and closes the lid 73 in the special area in the special device 37, and the blade solenoids 95 and 96 enter the second input. The opening and closing of each of the ball openings 57 and 58 and the driving device 97 are used for tilting the plate 66.
[0047]
The prize ball control board 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball to the player when a winning is obtained by driving and controlling the ball cutting motor 29b in accordance with a command command from the main control board 30, and the prepaid card unit described above. 13 and the CR adjustment display board 101 are also controlled, and may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer, or may be configured as a discrete circuit. The CR adjustment display board 101 is connected to the lending button 16, the adjustment button 17, the balance notification unit 18 and the like of the upper plate 15 described above.
[0048]
The winning ball control board 31 pays out a game ball in accordance with a command from the main control board 30, and the main control board 30 detects whether or not a gaming ball corresponding to the winning is paid out. Whether or not the game ball is paid out may be detected by both the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31.
[0049]
The launch control board 32 controls driving of the launch motor 33 in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24 operated by the player. When the player presses the launch stop switch 24b, the launch control board 32 stops the launch or launch. When the touch switch 24a built in the handle 24 is in an ON state, the touch lamp 102 is turned on.
[0050]
Similar to the main control board 30, the symbol control board 80 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer. The symbol control board 80 outputs an image control signal to the normal symbol display device 79.
[0051]
The lamp control board 81 is mainly composed of a driving element such as a transistor. In response to a command from the main control board 30, various lamps 103 such as a jackpot lamp and an error lamp and various lamps such as various LEDs 104 are turned on and notified. Is for. The sound control board 82 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and is used to drive and control the speaker 105 in response to a command from the main control board 30.
[0052]
The above-described transmission to the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 32, the design control board 80, the lamp control board 81, and the sound control board 82 is a one-way communication circuit so that it can be sent only from the main control board 30. However, it can be configured so that bidirectional communication is also possible.
[0053]
The processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter simply referred to as “microcomputer”) in the main control board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 having the circuit configuration described above will be described according to the flowchart shown in FIG. .
[0054]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 represents a main process executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. Each process from step S100 to S140 is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process, and is referred to as “main process”, and is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this main process. The process of S150 is referred to as “residual process”.
[0055]
When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, after setting the stack pointer, it is determined whether the interrupt is a normal interrupt (step S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. When the power is turned on, the value in the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
[0056]
If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (step S100: NO), various initial values such as various parameters are written into the work area of the memory, that is, initial settings are made (step S110).
[0057]
When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (step S100: YES), in each input process (step S120), an input process of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 10 and connected to the main control board 30 is executed. . For the touch switch 24a, the prize ball payout switch 29a, the full tank switch 83, the replenishment switch 84, the count switch 85, the third type start port detection switch 86, the symbol start switches 88 and 89, the V switch 90, and other winning ports. A process of checking the operation status of each switch such as each provided prize detection switch (not shown) is executed.
[0058]
Next, an appropriateness determination process (step S130) is performed. This is a process of detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 59, that is, whether or not the V switch 90 is turned on and enters the third type starting port 36.
[0059]
In each output process (step S140), the main control board 30 makes a prize ball control board 31, a launch control board 32, a pattern control board 80, a lamp control board 81, a sound control board 82, a special device according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each of the various solenoids such as the solenoid 93, the V solenoid 94, and the blade solenoids 95 and 96. That is, when it is detected by each input process (step S120) that there is a game ball winning at each winning port on the game board 22, a prize ball is given to the prize ball control board 31 so as to pay out the game ball as a prize ball. A process of outputting data, a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sound control board 82, a process of outputting an error signal to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 10 is abnormal, Further, when a big hit occurs, a big hit processing or the like is executed.
[0060]
As for the jackpot processing, the following output processing is performed. Detecting a ball entering the third type starting port 36, opening the special device 37, winning the big hit, opening the special device 37 again after closing, opening the special device 37, the big hit game is over This is notified to the player by a symbol, voice or lamp.
[0061]
A predetermined residual process (step S150) subsequent to the above-described process is performed. Further, when an affirmative determination with a normal interrupt is not made (step S100: NO), initial setting is performed (step S110), and a residual process is performed (step S150).
[0062]
The flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 14 show the processing flow of the winning ball determination routine and the drive device special game content determination routine executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and by hardware interrupts about every 2 ms. It is a process that is executed periodically. This will be described below.
[0063]
The winning ball discriminating routine of FIG. 10 is a premise process for distinguishing and processing the processes of the driving device control routines 1 and 2 of FIGS. In this routine, when the process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the pitch detection switch 87 (step S200). If the determination is negative, the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative, another winning ball is being processed. It is determined whether or not a prize is won (step S210). That is, when the entrance detection switch 87 is detected, it is determined whether or not the processing caused by the V switch 90, the N switch 91, or the N switch 92 is being processed. If the determination in step S210 is affirmative, the value of the memory area MA2 is incremented (step S220). If the determination is negative, the value of the memory area MA1 is incremented (step S230), and the process returns.
Note that the initial values of MA1 and MA2 are zero.
[0064]
The drive device control routine 1 in FIG. 11 is executed when a game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 87 when no other winning ball is being processed. First, when the process is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the memory area MA1 is not 0 (step S300), and the value of the memory area MA1 is not 0, that is, the game ball is detected by the entrance detection switch 87. If it is determined that the winning ball is not in the process of processing another winning ball, future expansion processing of the specific winning device 35 is prohibited (step S310). As a result of this enlargement prohibition process, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 79 is not changed even if the winning opening 39 or 40 is won. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the memory area MA1 is 0, that is, the game ball is not detected by the entrance detection switch 87, the process returns.
After the process of step S310, it is determined whether or not the detection of the above described ball entry detection switch 87 is not a prize due to expansion of the specific ball entry device 35 (step S320). That is, it is determined whether or not the winning is from the second entrance 57 or 58. A configuration in which the entrance detection switch 87 distinguishes and detects the entrance from the first entrance 55 and the second entrance 57 or 58 is preferable. The detection can be made by various detection means such as a configuration in which a detection sensor is provided in the curved pipe 67. If a negative determination is made in step S320, the winning is from the second entrance 57 or 58, so the driving device 97 is driven to control the inclination of the ball turning type winning device 61 diagonally as shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. The passing rate of the specific area 59 is set to 1/30 (step S330). On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S320, a winning is made from the first entrance 55, so that the driving device 97 is driven to control the inclination of the ball turning type winning device 61 horizontally as shown in FIG. Is set to 1/3 (step S340). Note that, for example, 0.3 to 0.5 seconds is considered as the time for the game ball to be regarded as a winning game since the specific ball entering device 35 is expanded.
After step S330 or S340, the process is repeated until the game ball is detected by the V switch 90, the N switch 91 or the N switch 92 (step S350).
If an affirmative determination is made in step S350, the value of MA1 is decremented (step S360), the enlargement prohibition of the specific pitching device 35 is released (step S370), and the process returns.
It should be noted that it is possible to omit the enlargement prohibition process of the specific entrance device 35 in step S310 and the enlargement prohibition release process of the specific entrance device 35 in step S370.
[0065]
The drive device control routine 2 of FIG. 12 is performed when a game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 87 when other winning balls are not being processed. First, when the process is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the memory area MA2 is not 0 (step S400), and the value of the memory area MA2 is not 0, that is, the game ball is detected by the entrance detection switch 87. If it is determined that there is a winning that is processing another winning ball, future expansion processing of the specific winning device 35 is prohibited (step S410). As a result of this enlargement prohibition process, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 79 is not changed even if the winning opening 39 or 40 is won. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the memory area MA1 is 0, that is, the game ball is not detected by the entrance detection switch 87, the process returns.
After the process in step S410, it is determined whether or not the previous winning ball process has been completed (step S420). The processing of the winning ball before that is processing accompanying detection of the V switch 90 and the N switches 91 and 92. If this determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S430, and if negative determination, the process proceeds to step S460. That is, until the game ball entered the first entrance 55 and detected by the entrance detection switch 87 passes through the specific area 59 or the non-specific area 71 or 72, the game is entered from the second entrance 57 or 58. This is because, even if a ball enters the ball, the passing probability 1/3 of the game ball in the specific area 59 is not lowered to 1/30 so as not to give an unexpected disadvantage to the player. Or, even if a game ball enters from the first entrance 55 until the game ball entering the second entrance 57 or 58 passes the specific area 59 or the non-specific area 71 or 72, This is because the passing probability 1/30 of the game ball in the region 59 is not increased to 1/3, and an excessive profit is not given to the player.
In the case of an affirmative determination in step S420, it is determined whether or not the detection of the above described ball detection switch 87 is a winning due to enlargement of the specific ball entry device 35 (step S430). That is, it is determined whether or not the winning is from the second entrance 57 or 58. If a negative determination is made in step S430, the winning is from the second entrance 57 or 58, so the driving device 97 is driven and the inclination of the ball turning type winning device 61 is controlled obliquely as shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. The passing rate of the specific area 59 is set to 1/30 (step S440). On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S430, the winning is from the first entrance 55, so the driving device 97 is driven to control the inclination of the ball turning type winning device 61 horizontally as shown in FIG. Is set to 1/3 (step S450).
After step S440 or S450, the process is repeated until the game ball is detected by the V switch 90, the N switch 91, or the N switch 92 (step S470).
If an affirmative determination is made in step S470, the value of MA2 is decremented (step S480), the prohibition of expansion of the specific pitching device 35 is released (step S490), and the process returns.
In step S460, the driving device 97 performs a process of maintaining the previous driving state, so that the inclination of the ball turning type winning device 61 is maintained and the process returns.
It should be noted that it is possible to omit the enlargement prohibition process of the specific entrance device 35 in step S310 and the enlargement prohibition release process of the specific entrance device 35 in step S370.
[0066]
In the special game execution routine of FIG. 13, when processing is started, it is determined whether or not there is detection by the V switch 90 (step S500). If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not a special game is in progress (step S510). ), If affirmative determination is made, a special game execution process is performed (step S520), and it is determined whether there are 16 winnings in the third type starting port 36 (step S530). If negative determination is made, the process returns to step S500, where affirmative determination is made If so, end processing is performed (step S540), and the process returns to return.
If a negative determination is made in step S500, the process returns to a return. If a negative determination is made in step S510, the special game execution process is invalidated and an end process is performed (step S540), and the process returns to the return.
[0067]
FIG. 14 shows a case where the lid 73 of the specific area 59 is closed during execution of the special game. In this case, the process of step S510 in FIG. 13 is unnecessary, and if a negative determination is made in step S620, step S610 is performed. Processing to return to is performed.
[0068]
With the configuration described above, the pachinko machine 10 performs the following operation.
(1) An operation when a game ball wins from the first entrance 55 in a state where the specific entry device 35 is not opened will be described. When a game ball is won from the first entrance 55, the winning game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 87 and then is detected during the period until it is detected by the V switch 90, N switch 91 or 92. Expansion of the ball entering device 35 is prohibited, the driving device 97 is not driven, and the winning game ball passes through the specific area 59 with a probability of about 1/3 and becomes a special game.
(2) The operation when the game ball wins from the second entrance 57 or 58 with the specific entrance device 35 opened will be described. When a game ball wins the winning opening 39 or 40, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 79 stops after fluctuation for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and the stop symbol is a specific symbol, for example, symbols “11” to “99” having the same two digits. ”, The specific pitching device 35 is released for about 0.3 seconds to 0.5 seconds. If a game ball wins the second entrance 57 or 58 in this opened state, the specific entrance device 35 is not allowed to expand during that period until it is detected by the V switch 90, N switch 91 or 92. Then, the driving device 97 is driven and the plate 66 is tilted, and the winning game ball passes through the specific area 59 with a probability of about 1/30 and becomes a special game. When the game ball wins from the first entrance 55 with the specific ball entry device 35 opened, it passes through the specific area 59 with a probability of about 1/3 and becomes a special game.
(3) When the previous winning ball accompanying the detection of the V switch 90, the N switch 91 or the N switch 92 is being processed, the game ball won from the first winning port 55 or the second winning port 57 or 58 is Until detected by the V switch 90, the N switch 91 or the N switch 92, the driving device 97 maintains the previous driving state, so that the angle of the pan 66 is maintained, and the unexpected disadvantage of the player is avoided, On the other hand, excessive profits of the player can be eliminated.
(4) The operation of the special game is as follows. The special game starts when the game ball wins the specific area 59, hits the right, and enters the third type start port 36. The special device 37 has a structure capable of continuous operation by opening and closing a predetermined number of times (16 times) during execution of the special game, and starts to open due to the ball entering the third type starting port 36. When the entry into the third type starting port 36 is confirmed during the operation of the special device 37, the special device 37 is opened and closed once. The special device 37 is released until about 10 seconds or until 10 counts of game balls are won, whichever comes first. The special device 37 ends its operation when 16 game balls win a prize at the third type starting port 36. 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls for each game ball entered, so when one big hit condition occurs, the number of big hit prize balls, for example, about 2400 (10 x 15 x 16) is acquired. can do.
If there is no ball entering the third type starting port 36 during the execution of the special game, it becomes a so-called puncture (the right is lost midway), and the special game ends at that time. At this time, the special game may be continued unconditionally. The prize ball discharge operation is executed by the prize ball control board 31. The description of the control executed by the lamp control board 81 and the sound control board 82 during the game is omitted.
When the special device 37 is activated, the specific area 59 may be closed by the lid 73 until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses from when the special device 37 is activated. Thereby, it can be set as the structure which prevents the loss of rights by duplicate winning.
(5) In the said embodiment, it is also possible to provide a probability variation apparatus. In this case, during the high probability, the probability of the random number value causing the expansion of the second entrance 57 or 58 may be increased, or the probability of passing through the specific area 59 in the specific entrance device 35. The structure which raises may be sufficient, or what combined these structures may be used. Specifically, when the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 79 is stopped at “33” or “77”, it shifts to a high probability state after the operation of the special device 37 and “33” or “77” is displayed. The probability of being improved from 1/10 to 9/10. The operation of the special device 37 by this high probability state is performed twice.
[0069]
According to the first embodiment described in detail above, when entering the first entrance 55 or the second entrance 57 or 58, the entered game ball is the specific area 59 or the non-specific area 71, respectively. Until passing through 72, even if a game ball enters from the second entrance 57 or 58 or the first entrance 55, the tilt of the dish 66 by the drive device 97 changes the passing probability of the specific area 59. Keep it out of the way. That is, the second entrance 57 or 58 expands until the game ball entered from the first entrance 55 that is difficult to enter passes through the specific area 59 or the non-specific area 71 or 72. Even if a ball enters the game, the driving device 97 does not change the passing probability of the game ball in the specific area until the game ball entered from the first entrance 55 passes through the specific area 59 or the like. It has the effect of not giving unforeseen disadvantages. On the other hand, even if a game ball enters from the first entrance 55 while the game ball enters from the second entrance 57 or 58 and passes through the specific area 59, the second entrance The passing probability of the game ball in the specific area 59 is not changed until the game ball that has entered from the mouth 57 or 58 passes through the specific area 59 or the like, so that an excessive profit is not given to the player.
[0070]
Since the second entrance 57 or 58 is configured as an entrance for expanding or opening, when the second entrance 57 or 58 is expanded or opened, a game ball can easily enter from the first entrance 55. Since the ball is played, the game can be balanced by reducing the probability of passage to the specific area 59.
[0071]
Since the probability of passing through the specific area 59 when entering from the first entrance 55 is high, the nail adjustment is generally performed so that the probability of entering from the first entrance 55 is low. When a game ball enters from the first entrance 55 with a low entrance probability, the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area 59 is increased, so that the player increases the expectation of occurrence of a special game. .
[0072]
Even if it is before the game ball which entered first from the 2nd entrance with the specific winning device 35 opened and passed the specific field 59 or the non-specific area 71 or 72 first, If a game ball enters the entrance hole 55 after that, the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area 59 is increased. Therefore, when the first game ball passes through the non-specific area 71 or 72, The probability that the subsequent game balls will pass through the specific area 59 is increased (about 1/3), and the player's expectation is increased. However, if the game ball that first entered the second entrance 57 or 58 passes through the specific area 59 and reaches the special game, the probability of occurrence of the special game remains low (about 1/30). is there.
[0073]
When the game ball passes through the specific area 59, the lid 73 is controlled so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 59 again for a predetermined period. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific area 59 again during the occurrence of the special game, the special game ends. In the case of the game content to be played, even if a game ball enters the specific ball entry device 35 in succession, there is no fear that the special game will end, and the player's profit will not be impaired.
[0074]
Since the first entrance 55 and the second entrance 57 or 58 are combined, the configuration of the specific entrance device 35 becomes compact. In the case of the configuration in which the first entrance 55 and the second entrance 57 or 58 are provided with the entrance detection sensor 87, one sensor can be provided and the number of parts can be reduced.
[0075]
Even if the second entrances 57 and 58 are closed, there is a possibility of a big hit. When the second entrances 57 and 58 are opened, there are two possibilities of entering the first entrance 55 and entering the second entrances 57 and 58, and the expectation for the big hit is increased. . In this way, it is possible to win a specific area 59 by following a plurality of different downflow paths, so that the game content is different from the game content that causes the jackpot game to be executed with the symbols aligned, but to the first entrance 55. The monotonousness of the game for launching the game ball toward the player can be eliminated, and the fun of the game due to the behavior of the game ball can be further improved.
[0076]
In addition, while adopting a configuration with one specific ball entry device 35, it is also possible to flow down the game ball by a plurality of different routes, so that the game area can be effectively utilized without occupying the area of the game board surface Also have.
[0077]
When a game ball enters from the first entrance 55 and from the second entrance 57 or 58, the passing probability to a specific area is different, so the first entrance 55 and the second entrance The special game occurrence probability can be changed according to the difference from the entrance rate to the ball openings 57 and 58. That is, as a nail adjustment with a low entrance rate to the first entrance 55, even if it is rare for a game ball to enter the first entrance 55, it is once entered the first entrance 55. If the ball is played, the probability of passing through the specific area 59 is high. Therefore, if the player tries to enter the first entrance 55, the expectation for the special game can be increased. On the other hand, even when the nail adjustment has a high probability that the second entrances 57 and 58 are expanded or opened, the probability of passing through the specific area 59 is relatively low, so that the base is maintained high without frequently executing special games. It has the effect of being able to.
[0078]
Since the non-specific areas 71 and 72 are provided in the vicinity of the specific area 59, there are two pleasures, and a game ball such as whether the game ball passes through the non-specific areas 71 and 72 or the specific area 59 The player is very excited about the behavior of the game.
[0079]
If the game ball enters the first entrance 55 and passes through the specific passage hole 63, the game ball can be reliably guided to the specific area 59, so that the expectation of a big hit is increased. Even if the game ball cannot pass through the specific passage hole 63, it can pass through the passage holes 64 and 65 and exit to the ball behavior space, so that the game ball may pass through the specific region 59 through the stage 60. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit.
[0080]
A pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. The description and illustration of the common components use the first embodiment, and different configurations will be mainly described. The part numbers shown in the drawing are the corresponding parts of the first embodiment in the 200s, electric blocks and flowcharts are used, and explanations are omitted as appropriate.
[0081]
In this embodiment, the ball turning type winning device 61 is deleted from the first embodiment, and instead of this, rotating bodies 274 and 276 having a predetermined shape (here, a polygon, for example, a triangle) are provided in the ball behavior space. Yes. The rotating bodies 274 and 276 perform the same function as the ball turning type winning device 61 of the first embodiment. A gap D in which the gap varies is provided between the rotating bodies 274 and 276. The rotating bodies 274 and 276 may be continuously rotated or intermittently rotated. A plurality of rotating bodies 274 and 276 are preferable. In the figure, a pair of rotating bodies 274 and 276 having a predetermined shape (triangle, round shape, etc.) are configured to rotate. A lamp windmill 242 is installed on the left and right sides of the specific entrance device 235.
[0082]
As shown in FIG. 16, when the second entrances 257 and 258 are closed, the entrance can be made only from the first entrance 255. The gap D between the rotating bodies 274 and 276 is set to a width that allows one ball to pass, and is on the fall trajectory of the game ball that has entered from the first entrance 255. The rotating bodies 274 and 276 are configured to always rotate. When entering from the first entrance 255, the game ball passes through the specific area 259 with a probability of 1/3 through the gap D. With respect to this probability, the gap D can be controlled to fluctuate by appropriately rotating the rotating bodies 274 and 276 in the same direction or in the opposite direction. In FIG. 16, the rotating bodies 274 and 276 indicate that the upper portion of the gap D is wide and the lower portion is in a narrow position.
[0083]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, in a state where the blades 252 and 253 are opened, the game ball can enter from the first entrance 255 or the second entrance 257 and 258. At this time, the gap E between the rotators 274 and 276 is controlled to be narrower than the gap D shown in FIG. Therefore, the game balls are rejected on both sides of the rotating bodies 274 and 276, and most of them pass through the non-specific areas 271 and 272. However, if the rotating bodies 274 and 276 are stationary in the narrow gap E or finely moved in the narrow gap E, the collision behavior becomes irregular, and depending on the condition of the collision, the game ball is lucky to the specific area 259. May also enter. Therefore, a player's sense of expectation for a special game can be enhanced. Although the configuration is simple, the preference can be maintained, so that there is an effect that it is possible to maintain competitiveness in terms of cost for the game machine manufacturer.
[0084]
A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The description and illustration of the common components use the first embodiment, and different configurations will be mainly described. The part numbers shown in the figure are the corresponding parts of the first embodiment in the 300s, electric blocks and flowcharts are used, and explanations are omitted as appropriate.
[0085]
FIG. 18 shows a specific entry device 335 of the ball game machine according to the third embodiment. A random number is extracted when a game ball that has entered the specific ball-entering device 335 passes through a predetermined position, and a guidance symbol determination device that guides to a specific region if the extracted random value is a predetermined value; The winning probability (1/3) by the first random number (0 to 2) extracted from the entrance 355 and extracted due to the passage of the entrance detection switch 302, and the second entrances 357 and 358 The winning probability (1/30) based on the second random number (0 to 29) extracted due to the entering and the passing of the entering detection switch 302 is different. All numbers are assumed to be in the 300s, and those in the first embodiment are used for descriptions common to the numbers.
[0086]
Details of the guidance symbol determination device will be described. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), a manual or predetermined condition (for example, whether the special game execution time has ended or whether the special game has ended) by pressing a player's stop release button (not shown) In response to the determination (determination, etc.), one game ball is automatically dropped from the stopping device 301. In response to the detection of the game ball by the entrance detection SW 302, the lottery of the first random number (0-2) or the second random number (0-29) starts, the symbol starts to change on the guidance symbol display device 303, As shown in FIG. 19B, the ball enters the entrance 305 of the sorting device 304 and waits until the symbol change stop is completed.
[0087]
When the ball is from the first entrance 355, the first random number that is a counter that is repeatedly created from 0 to 2 is used, and the random number value that is extracted when the entrance detection SW 302 passes the game ball is 1. If there is, “V” indicating a big hit is displayed on the guidance symbol display device 303 as shown in FIG. 19 (c), and the game ball B that has entered the entrance 305 of the distribution device 304 passes through the V which is a specific region. If the game is guided to the mouth 359, and if it is other than 1, an “X” indicating a disconnection is displayed on the guidance symbol display device 303 as shown in FIG. 19D, and the game entered the entrance 305 of the sorting device 304 The sphere B is guided to the outflow passage 371 that is a non-specific region.
[0088]
When the incoming ball is from the second incoming port 357 or 358, a second random number that is a counter that is repeatedly created from 0 to 29 is used, and a random value that is extracted when the incoming ball detection SW 302 passes the game ball If “1” is 1, “V” indicating a big hit is displayed on the guidance symbol display device 303 as shown in FIG. 19C, and the game ball B that has entered the entrance 305 of the distribution device 304 is displayed in a specific area. If it is guided to a certain V passing port 359 and it is other than 1, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), “X” indicating a disconnection is displayed on the guiding symbol display device 303, and the entrance 305 of the sorting device 304 is displayed. The entered game ball B is guided to the off-passage port 371 which is a non-specific region.
[0089]
Whether the incoming ball is from the first incoming port 355 or the second incoming port 357 or 358 depends on the detection of the incoming ball detection switch 387. When the game ball comes off and passes through the passage port 371, the stopping device 301 is preferably released immediately.
[0090]
Thus, in addition to the same effects as the first embodiment, the game balls are distributed by random numbers without adopting a configuration in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area or the non-specific area by driving the structure. The probabilities of performing do not depend on the wrinkles of the structure, and the distribution probability is uniform.
[0091]
The fourth embodiment will be described. This is a modified form of the first to third embodiments. When the specific ball entry device 35 is opened (when the blades 52 and 53 are opened), the second is the first. When entering from the entrance 57 or 58, if the entered game ball enters the first entrance 55 even before the entered game ball passes through the specific area 59 or the non-specific area 71 or 72 A game in which the probability that the game ball that has entered first passes through the specific area 59 is the first entry from the second entrance 57 or 58 and no game ball enters the first entrance 55. It is configured to be higher than the passing probability of the specific area 59 of the sphere. This is because the probability of entering the first entrance 55 is low. As a result, when the player enters the first entrance 57 or 58 first, if the next game ball or the next game ball enters the first entrance 55, the entry into the first entrance 55 is made. The occurrence rate of special games is higher than when not playing a ball, and the player's expectation is increased. Specifically, after S330 in FIG. 11 or S440 in FIG. 12, whether or not a game ball that has entered the specific entrance device 35 next or after has entered the first entrance 55 If a determination step is provided and an affirmative determination is made in the determination step, the passing rate of the specific area 59 of the game ball that has entered when the specific pitching device 35 is expanded is set higher than the set value (about 1/30) (1 / Specific examples such as a value exceeding 30 (for example, 1/3) can be given. In this case, it is preferable to set the passing rate high unconditionally, but the higher setting value may be set when a predetermined condition (for example, passing a game ball at a predetermined place, random lottery, etc.) is established. . The description and drawings are referred to above.
[0092]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications and the like can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Etc. are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, the winning opening 39 or 40 is a normal winning opening, but may be an ordinary electric accessory. Alternatively, the normal symbol display device 79 may be eliminated, and the blades 52 and / or 53 may be opened due to winning in the winning opening 39 or 40. For example, when a winning entry 39 or 40 is won and this is detected by a winning switch (not shown; corresponding to the symbol start switches 88 and 89), the second entrances 57 and 58 are 1 in response to the detection. Can be configured to open once or multiple times.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a pachinko machine 10 according to a first embodiment employing the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 22 (the specific ball entry device is shown in perspective) of the pachinko machine 10;
4A is a front view for explaining the width of each member when the second entrance of the game board 22 is closed, and FIG. 4B is an open view of the second entrance of the game board 22. FIG. It is a front view explaining the width of each member in the case.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a ball behavior in the game board 22 of the pachinko machine 10;
FIG. 6 is a front view showing a ball behavior when the second entrance in the game board 22 of the pachinko machine 10 is opened.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing a ball behavior when the second entrance in the game board 22 of the pachinko machine 10 is opened.
8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a “main routine” process executed by the main control board 30;
10 is a flowchart showing a “winning ball determination routine” executed by the main control board 30. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing of “driving device control routine 1” executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing processing of a “driving device control routine 2” executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing of a “special game execution routine” executed on the main control board 30;
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing processing of a modified example of a “special game execution routine” executed on the main control board 30;
FIG. 15 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 222 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a front view showing the behavior of a ball entered from a first entrance in the game board 222 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a front view showing a ball behavior when the second entrance in the game board 222 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is opened.
FIG. 18 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 322 of a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment.
FIGS. 19A to 19D are views showing the operation of the specific ball entry device 335 according to the third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 ... Pachinko machine 22 ... Game board
35 ... Specific entry device 61 ... Ball turning type winning device
55 ... First entrance 39, 40 ... Winning entrance
63 ... specific passage hole 52,53 ... blade
59 ... Specific area 71, 72 ... Non-specific area
36 ... Type 3 starting port 37 ... Special equipment

Claims (4)

A specific entry device arranged on the surface of the game board;
A first entrance and a second entrance for entering a game ball into the specific entrance device;
A specific area and a non-specific area provided in the specific pitching device;
A ball swivel member having three holes through which a game ball provided in the specific pitching device passes;
The probability that a particular ball entrance game ball that ball entrance into the apparatus passes through the specific region, the specific ball entrance device game balls said you ball entrance into the second ball entrance port from the first ball entrance opening Passage probability changing means for changing the angle or position of the ball-slewing member to be higher than the probability of passing through the specific region;
A special game advantageous to the player due to the game ball entering the specific ball entry device passing through the specific area,
When a game ball enters from the first entrance or the second entrance, the second entrance or the first again until the entered game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area. A gaming machine, wherein even if a game ball enters from an entrance, the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means. A specific entry device arranged on the surface of the game board;
A first entrance and a second entrance for entering a game ball into the specific entrance device;
A specific area and a non-specific area provided in the specific pitching device;
A rotating body provided in the specific ball entry device;
The probability that a particular ball entrance game ball that ball entrance into the apparatus passes through the specific region, the specific ball entrance device game balls said you ball entrance into the second ball entrance port from the first ball entrance opening Passage probability changing means for changing the angle of the rotating body to be higher than the probability of passing through the specific region;
A special game advantageous to the player due to the game ball entering the specific ball entry device passing through the specific area ,
When the front Symbol game ball from the first ball entrance port or the second ball entrance port to ball entrance until said input spheres gaming balls passes through the specific region or the non-specific region, or the re second ball entrance port A gaming machine, wherein even if a game ball enters from one entrance, the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means. A specific entry device arranged on the surface of the game board;
A first entrance and a second entrance for entering a game ball into the specific entrance device;
A specific area and a non-specific area provided in the specific pitching device;
Guiding means for guiding the game ball to the specific area when the random number to be drawn is a predetermined value;
In the case where a game ball enters the specific entrance device from the first entrance , the guide means is more than in the case where the game ball enters the specific entrance device from the second entrance. Pass probability changing means for increasing the probability of lottering the predetermined value ,
A special game advantageous to the player due to the game ball entering the specific ball entry device passing through the specific area is executed ,
When the front Symbol game ball from the first ball entrance port or the second ball entrance port to ball entrance until said input spheres gaming balls passes through the specific region or the non-specific region, or the re second ball entrance port A gaming machine, wherein even if a game ball enters from one entrance , the passing probability of the specific area is not changed by the passing probability changing means. A pair of blade members that are opened and closed by a solenoid are provided on the upper part of the specific ball entry device, and when the blade member is not opened, a first ball entrance is formed through which only one game ball can pass, and the blade member is opened. 4. A game machine according to claim 1, wherein a first entrance and a second entrance are formed .

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