JP5113697B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for application to a gaming machine that needs to regulate a gaming area in which a gaming ball is launched according to a gaming state.

For pachinko machines, a model has been proposed in which the launch position of the game ball is determined according to the game state in order to improve game performance. For example, in the normal gaming state, while a game ball is launched aiming at the left side area of the game board, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation game”) or a time shortening game (hereinafter referred to as “time-short game”). In such a special gaming state, there is a gaming machine that needs to perform so-called “right-handed”, in which a game ball is launched aiming at a right region of the game board.
Pachinko machines are provided with a game ball launcher that launches a game ball toward the game area of the game board, and the player can use the operation handle provided on the game ball launcher to increase the launch force of the game ball. By adjusting, the launch position of the game ball was decided. Such a game ball launching device is configured such that the firing force gradually increases in proportion to the amount of rotation by which the operation handle is rotated clockwise.
Note that the prior art includes, for example, a detection unit that detects the rotation angle of the operation handle and a display unit that displays the rotation angle detected by the detection unit, and easily adjusts the operation amount of the previously operated operation handle again. A pachinko gaming machine that can be used is disclosed (Patent Document 1). In order to reduce the burden on the main board CPU, the main board, the payout control board, and the launch control board are provided independently. When the main board CPU receives a full signal from the ball detector, A payout stop command is sent to the payout control board based on the signal. Then, a gaming machine in which the CPU of the payout control board sends a fire stop signal to the fire control board based on a payout stop command to stop the launching device is disclosed (Patent Document 2).
JP-A-11-216230 JP 2001-29556 A

By the way, in order to improve the gameability as described above, in the gaming machine configured to strike the launch position of the game ball according to the game state, if the game ball is not placed according to the game rule, There is a risk that the gaming state will be significantly advantageous to the player. Therefore, in this type of gaming machine, it is possible to detect the area where the game ball is launched, and stop or restrict the launch of the game ball when the game ball is not properly sorted. Conceivable.
However, in this type of gaming machine, depending on the game characteristics, when the launch area of the game ball is restricted according to the gaming state, there is a possibility that the gaming state may be extremely disadvantageous to the player.
The present invention has been made in view of the points as described above, even when such regulating the firing region of the game ball according to the playing state, the gaming machine capable player makes a proper game The purpose is to provide.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
That is, the present invention provides a first start area in which game balls that have passed through the game area on the left side of the game board can be entered, and a game ball that has passed through the game area on the right side of the game board can be entered. A second starting area that can be changed from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which a game ball is easy to win, and a first figure that variably displays the first symbol when the game ball enters the first starting area. Display means, second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol when a game ball enters the second starting area, and symbols of the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means are variably displayed. Fluctuation display holding means for holding the right to display the first symbol and the second symbol variably, with a predetermined number as an upper limit when a game ball enters the first starting region and the second starting region, From the closed state where game balls are difficult to win to the open state where it is easy to win The variable winning device in which the movable piece that can be converted is arranged in the right region of the game board, the specific region provided in the variable winning device, and the predetermined second symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display means. Open / close control means for performing an open / close game that changes the variable winning device to an open state for a predetermined time, and a jackpot game for executing a big hit game when a game ball won in the variable winning device passes the specific area An execution means; and a short-time game generating means for generating a short-time game when a game ball is likely to enter the second starting area from the normal game state after the jackpot game ends, and the second symbol is displayed in a stopped state. A game in which the rate of rushing to the short-time game after the jackpot game that is sometimes won is set higher than the rate of rushing to the short-time game after the jackpot game that is won when the first symbol is stopped and displayed In, player detects the operation amount of the operable operation handle, the operation amount detecting means for outputting an operation signal in accordance with the operation amount, based on the operation signal from the operation amount detection means, the game balls A launch control means for controlling the launch intensity, a launch means for launching a game ball with the launch intensity controlled by the launch control means, and detecting whether or not the game ball has been fired to the right area of the game board by the launch means A launching area detecting means that determines whether or not the launching of the game ball to the right area of the game board is appropriate when a game ball is detected by the launching area detecting means; Based on the determination result of the means, the launch intensity setting means for outputting a setting signal for setting the launch intensity of the launch means, and based on the set signal of the launch intensity setting means, the upper limit of the launch intensity of the launch means is set. Firing strength limit means for setting , and the determination means is held in the variable display holding means at the jackpot game period, the game state is a short-time game state period, and at the end of the short-time game state . In the suspended digestion period until all of the right to display the second symbol in a variable manner is digested, it is determined that the launch of the game ball to the right area of the game board is appropriate. It is determined that the launch of the game ball to the right area of the game board is inappropriate.

According to the present invention, during the normal game, the right side area of the game board is controlled during the on-hold digestion period until all the on-holding of the second symbol is digested while restricting the release of the game ball to the right side area of the game board. It becomes possible to release the regulation of the game ball launching to.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a pachinko gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming system according to the present embodiment is connected to a pachinko gaming machine 100, a hall computer 50 that manages the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the hall computer 50, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 lends game balls. And a card unit 60 that is a game ball lending device that controls the game to be performed.
FIG. 2 is an overall front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 2 has a rectangular frame 101, and the game board 1 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 101.
A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front side of the game board 1 so as to be openable and closable. Also, a lower part of the game board 1 is provided with a saucer part 102 for storing game balls, an operation handle 20 of a game ball launching apparatus for launching game balls of the saucer part 102, and the like.
On the upper surface of the saucer portion 102, for example, an effect button 104 is provided that directs the player to perform an operation to produce a sense of participation in the game.
Further, although not shown, various buttons such as a game ball purchase button, a purchase cancellation button, and a ball release button for removing the game ball in the tray unit 102 from below are provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 102.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of the game board according to the present embodiment.
In the gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 3, a substantially circular gaming area is formed by the outer guide rail R1 and the inner guide rail R2. A game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) located below the game board 1 is released into the game area. At the upper right part of the guide rail R1, a return rubber unit 16 that rebounds the game ball launched into the game area along the guide rail R1 is attached. The return rubber unit 16 is provided with a sensor 17 for detecting a collision of game balls. Examples of the sensor 17 include an impact sensor (acceleration sensor) that detects an impact when the game ball collides with the return rubber unit 16, a contact sensor that detects contact when the game ball collides with the return rubber unit 16, and the like. It is conceivable to provide it. Note that the sensor 17 is not necessarily provided.
In the approximate center of the game board 1, an upper prize-winning device 2 is provided. A pair of movable pieces 3L that can be changed into a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win, are provided on both sides of the upper portion of the upper prize winning device 2 as an introduction part for introducing the game ball into the device. 3R is provided. In the present embodiment, the shape of the movable piece is a blade shape, but this is merely an example, and the shape may not be necessarily a blade shape. A specific area (V zone) 4 is provided inside the upper prize winning device 2.

A first starting port 5 for operating the first special symbol displayed on the first special figure display 10 is provided in the lower region of the upper prize winning device 2.
Although not shown, a switch is provided inside the first starting port 5, and the first special symbol of the first special figure display 10 is variably displayed when the game ball passes the switch. Note that the first start port 5 may be any of whether or not a prize ball is paid out when winning.
A gate 6 for operating the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 11 is provided in the right region of the upper prize winning device 2, and when the game ball passes through the gate 6, the normal symbol display 11 is provided. The normal symbol of is variably displayed.
Below the gate 6 is provided an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”) 7 that functions as a second starting port for operating the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 12. When the game ball wins the electric chew 7, the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 12 is variably displayed.
When the normal symbol display 11 stops at a specific symbol, the electric chew 7 changes from a closed state where it is difficult to win a game ball to an open state where it is easy to win. In the present embodiment, the electric chew has been described as an example of the second starting port. However, this is merely an example, and a structure that can be changed from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win. If it is a thing.
A lower prize-winning device 8 is provided below the electric chew 7. The lower prize-winning device 8 has an opening / closing door that is opened when the big hit state is a special gaming state. An out port 9 is provided at the bottom of the game board 1.

Further, outside the gaming area on the lower right side of the game board 1, a first special symbol display 10 for performing and displaying the first special symbol, a normal symbol display 11 for performing and displaying the normal symbol, and a second A second special figure display 12 for displaying and changing special symbols is provided. The first special figure display 10 and the second special figure display 12 display special symbols in a variable manner and display whether or not they have been won by winning the fixed display after a predetermined time has elapsed.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 5 while the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 10 is fluctuating, the right to start the variable display of the first special symbol obtained by the ball (holding ball) ) Can be retained up to four. The number of reserved balls is displayed by a first special figure reservation lamp 13.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, even when a game ball enters the electric Chu 7 while the second special symbol of the second special figure display 12 is changing, the second special obtained by the entry Up to four rights can be reserved for starting the variable display of symbols, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by the second special figure holding lamp 14.
Also, even when a game ball passes through the gate 6 while the normal symbol is changing, a maximum of four rights to start the normal symbol change display obtained by passing through the gate 6 are reserved. This right is normally displayed by the symbol holding lamp 15.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a configuration of an operation handle provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in which (a) is an external perspective view and (b) is a front view thereof.
In the operation handle 20 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the cylindrical portion 21 a of the handle base 21 serving as the handle body is supported on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Further, the handle base 21 is provided with a handle ring 22 that adjusts the firing force by which a player launches a game ball into the game area of the game board 1. A plurality of finger hooks 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, and 22e are formed on the outer periphery of the handle ring 22 with an interval of approximately one finger. A handle cap 23 formed in a substantially hemispherical shell shape is attached to the front surface of the handle ring 22. The operation handle 20 shown in FIG. 4 is configured such that the firing force (launch strength) of the game ball gradually increases according to the amount of operation of the handle ring 22 in the clockwise direction (arrow A direction).

Next, the gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
First, when the game state is the normal game state, the player plays a game aiming at the game area on the left side of the game board 1. Here, when a game ball wins in the first start opening 5, a time lottery that is a winning lottery and a bonus game is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, when the big win is won, the first special winning symbol display device 10 displays the big winning symbol and the first big winning game for opening the open / close door of the lower prize winning device 8 is executed. As the first big hit game, for example, until the door of the lower prize-winning device 8 is opened for a certain period or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins in the lower prize-winning device 8 An opening operation with a period of 1 round is repeated 15 rounds. When a game ball wins the lower grand prize device 8, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out per winning.
In the winning lottery in the normal gaming state, when the big win is won, the first short-time game (100 times) is always selected after the first big win game regardless of the short-time lottery result.

As a result of the winning lottery when the game ball is won at the first starting port 5, if the winning is a small win, the small special symbol display is displayed on the first special figure display 10 and the top large winning device 2 An opening / closing operation for changing the movable pieces 3L, 3R to an open state for a predetermined number of times (for example, once) for a first predetermined time (for example, 0.4 seconds) is executed. When the game ball won in the upper prize winning device 2 during the opening / closing operation passes through the specific area 4, the second big hit game for opening and closing the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning device 2 is executed. As the second jackpot game, for example, the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning device 2 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are won in the upper prize winning device 8. The opening / closing operation with the period up to 1 round is repeated for a predetermined round. When a game ball wins the upper prize device 2, for example, 10 winning balls are paid out per winning.
After the second jackpot game is over, either the first short-time game (100 times) or the second short-time game (0 times), which has a shorter number of short-time games than the first short-time game, based on the short-time lottery result Is generated. For example, after the second big hit game, the first short-time game (100 times) is selected at a rate of 1/8.

On the other hand, when the game state is the short-time game state, the player plays a game aiming at the game area on the right side of the game board 1. Here, when the game ball passes through the gate 6 shown in FIG. 3 and the symbol of the normal symbol display 11 stops and stops at the symbol, the electric Chu 7 starts from the third predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second). For a long fourth predetermined time (for example, 2.1 seconds). Even when a game ball wins the open electric Chu 7, a winning lottery and a short-time lottery are performed, and if the winning lottery is won as a result of the winning lottery, the second special figure display 12 displays a jackpot symbol, A first jackpot game for opening the door of the lower prize-winning device 8 is executed. As a result of the winning lottery, when winning a small win, the small special symbol display is displayed on the second special figure display 12 and at the same time, the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning device 2 are given a predetermined number of times (for example, once), The opening / closing operation for changing to the open state is executed for a second predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) longer than the predetermined time (for example, 0.4 seconds). And when the game ball won in the upper prize winning device 2 by the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 3L, 3R passes the specific area 4, the second big hit that opens / closes the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning device 2 Instead of a game, a first big hit game that opens the door of the lower prize-winning device 8 is executed.
After the first jackpot game ends, it is determined whether or not the number of consecutive jackpot winnings has reached a preset number of times (for example, five times). If the preset number of times has not been reached, almost 100% The first short-time game (100 times) is selected again at a rate.
On the other hand, when the number of consecutive big wins reaches a preset number (for example, 5 times), the second short time game (0 times) is selected. In other words, the time-saving gaming state is forcibly shifted to the normal gaming state. Note that, for example, even if the jackpot is not won during 100 short-time games, the short-time game state is shifted to the normal game state.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is won in the normal gaming state, and the first short-time game is selected as the short-time game after the jackpot game ends, If the jackpot is won again during the short game at that time, if the number of consecutive big wins is within a preset number (five times), the first jackpot game is executed again and the first jackpot is finished after the jackpot game ends. The rate at which games are selected is increased. In this way, once the first short-time game is selected, the probability of winning the first big hit game continuously for a predetermined number of times set in advance increases, so a large number of balls can be played in a short time. It becomes possible to acquire.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the second special symbol with the upper limit of, for example, four as described above when the game ball wins the electric chew 7 while the second special symbol display 12 displays the fluctuation. The right to change display is held (stored). For this reason, the number of consecutive big hits reaches a preset number (5 times), and at the end of the short-time gaming state, a maximum of four right to display the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 12 is still reserved. It has become a state.
Therefore, in the holding digest period until all the holding of the second special symbol variably displayed on the second special figure display 12 is digested, the opening time of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning device 2 is usually Therefore, the player is more likely to win a big hit again than usual by continuing to fire the game ball aiming at the right area of the game board 1. In addition, if you win the jackpot again at this time, the probability of winning the first jackpot game again in succession by the preset number (5 times) will increase, so you can win more balls in a short time Can be expected.

By the way, even if the pachinko gaming machine 100 as described above is in the normal gaming state, if the game ball wins the electric Chu 7 which is the second starting opening and wins a small hit, For example, an opening / closing operation for changing the movable pieces 3L and 3R to the open state for a predetermined number of times (one time) and a second predetermined time (0.8 seconds) is executed. When a game ball that has won a prize in the upper prize winning device 2 passes through the specific area 4 during the opening / closing operation, a first big hit game is executed to open the opening / closing door of the lower big prize winning device 8, and a first big hit is achieved. After the game is over, the first short game (100 times) is selected at a rate of almost 100%. When the first short-time game is selected, as described above, the probability of winning the first jackpot game continuously for a predetermined number of times in advance is increased.
That is, even if the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is in the normal gaming state, there is a possibility that if the player makes a right strike, the gaming state becomes extremely advantageous to the player.
Therefore, for example, in the normal gaming state, it is conceivable to restrict or prohibit the game ball from being fired to the right area of the game board 1, but in that case, the above-mentioned second special symbol is suspended. Since the launch of the game ball is also restricted or prohibited during the period, there is a possibility that the game state may be extremely disadvantageous to the player.
Therefore, this embodiment is characterized in that the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the hall computer 50 are configured as follows.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of a game control apparatus that performs game control of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 5 is provided with a main control board 111 and a launch control board 121 as game control devices. The main control board 111 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like (not shown), and performs main control such as game progress. On the other hand, the launch control board 121 controls the game ball launch device 30.
The main control board 111 includes a right-handed determination unit 112, a firing intensity setting unit 113, a right-handed determination unit 112, an external information creation unit 114, an external information output unit 115, and the like. The main control board 111 is connected with a right-handed detection means 131 as a firing area detection means.
In addition, the main control board 111 is configured to be able to reserve up to four rights to variably display the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol using a RAM area (not shown). .

When the right hit detection means 112 detects that the game ball has been launched to the right area of the game board 1 by the right strike detection means 131, the right strike determination means 112 determines whether or not the game ball is properly fired. For example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, and even when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, all the suspension of the second special symbol at the end of the short-time gaming state is consumed. If it is the holding | maintenance digestion period of this, it will determine with the launch of the game ball to the right side area | region of the game board 1 being appropriate. On the other hand, in cases other than the above, it is determined that the launch of the game ball to the right area of the game board 1 is inappropriate. The right-handed detection means 131 will be described later.
The firing strength setting means 113 outputs one of the setting signals MH and ML for setting the firing strength of the game ball launching device 30 to the launch control board 121 based on the determination result of the right strike determination means 112. For example, when the right-handed determination means 112 determines that right-handedness is appropriate, the setting signal MH is output to the firing control board 121. When it is determined that right-handedness is inappropriate, the right-handed determination means 112 outputs the setting signal MH to the firing control board 121. The setting signal ML is output.

The external information creation unit 114 creates various information of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, information such as the number of game balls that have been shot in and the number of payouts, the current gaming state, or whether there is an abnormality as external information.
The external information output means 115 outputs the external information created by the external information creation means 114 to the hall computer 50 that is a management device.
The right-handed detection means 131 can be configured using, for example, the game ball launching device 30 connected to the launch control board 121. In this case, based on the amount of operation of the volume 31 of the game ball launch device 30, it is detected whether or not the game ball launch area is the right area of the game board 1. When the right strike detection means 131 is configured as described above, it is possible to detect that a game ball has been launched to the right area of the game board 1 without adding a new configuration.

Further, the right-handed detection means 131 can be configured by using, for example, the gate 6 or the electric chew 7 disposed in the right region of the game board 1. In this case, it is detected whether or not the launch area of the game ball is the right area of the game board 1 based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 6 or the winning of the electric ball 7 of the game ball. Even when the right hit detection means 131 is configured as described above, it is possible to detect that the game ball has been launched to the right region of the game board 1 without adding a new configuration.
Further, the right hit detection means 131 is configured using, for example, the sensor 17 provided in the return rubber unit 16 that is arranged in the right region of the game board 1 and bounces the game ball launched by the game ball launching device 30. You can also. In this case, it is detected whether or not the launch area of the game ball is the right area of the game board 1 based on whether or not it has collided with the rubber unit 16 of the game ball. When the right hit detection means 131 is configured in this way, it is possible to reliably detect that the game ball has been launched to the right area of the game board.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a right-handed determination process executed by the main control board. In the process shown in FIG. 6, a CPU (not shown) of the main control board 111 executes a program stored in the ROM. It is realized by.
In this case, the CPU of the main control board determines whether or not the right strike of the game ball is detected by the right strike detection means 131 in step S1. If a right-hand strike is detected in step S1, the process proceeds to step S2, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a normal gaming state. If it is determined in step S2 that the game state is the normal game state, then in step S3, whether or not it is a reserved digest period until all of the second special symbol suspensions that have been suspended at the end of the short-time gaming state are consumed. If it is the reserved digest period of the second special symbol, right-handed is permitted (S4). If it is not the reserved digest period of the second special symbol, right-handed is not permitted (S5), and processing is performed. Finish.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the gaming state is not the normal gaming state, right-handing is permitted (S4) and the process is terminated. If no right hand is detected in step S1, the process ends.

Further, the launch control board 121 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 5 includes launch control means 122 and launch intensity limit means 123. Further, the launch control board 121 is connected to the volume 31 of the game ball launcher 30, the launch solenoid 32, and the payout control board 40.
The volume (operation amount detection means) 31 of the game ball launching device 30 is constituted by a variable resistor, for example, and detects the rotation amount (operation amount) of the handle ring 22 of the operation handle 20 shown in FIG. Is output to the firing control means 122 of the firing control board 121.
The firing solenoid (launching means) 32 launches a game ball with the firing intensity controlled by the firing control means 122.
The launch control means 122 launches at a launch intensity corresponding to the operation signal from the volume 31 when both the launch permission signal M1 from the main control board 111 and the launch permission signal S2 from the payout control board 40 are input. The solenoid 32 is controlled.
When the setting signal MH or ML from the firing intensity setting means 113 of the main control board 111 and the firing permission signal S2 from the payout control board 40 are input, the firing control means 122 receives an operation signal from the volume 31. The firing solenoid 32 is controlled with the corresponding firing strength.
The launch intensity limit unit 123 limits the upper limit of the launch intensity of the launch solenoid 32 to a preset upper limit value when the setting signal ML is input from the launch intensity setting unit 113.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation amount of the operation handle of the game ball launching device and the launch intensity of the game ball, and the waveform X is the launch when the launch intensity limit means 123 does not limit the upper limit value of the launch intensity. A diagram showing the intensity, waveform Y is a diagram showing the launch intensity when the launch intensity limit means 123 limits the upper limit of the launch intensity.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the right strike determination unit 112 determines that the right strike is appropriate, the setting signal MH is input from the launch intensity setting unit 113 to the launch control board 121. In this case, since the launch intensity limit means 123 does not operate, the launch intensity of the game ball launched from the launch solenoid 32 of the game ball launcher 30 is as indicated by the waveform X. That is, the firing intensity is controlled to gradually increase in accordance with the clockwise operation amount of the handle ring 22 of the operation handle 20 detected in the volume 31. Therefore, in this case, the “right-handed” game in which the game ball is launched to the right region of the game board 1 can be performed by largely rotating the handle ring 22 of the operation handle 20 in the clockwise direction.

  On the other hand, when the right strike determination unit 112 determines that the right strike is not appropriate, the setting signal ML is input from the firing intensity setting unit 113 to the firing control board 121. In this case, since the launch intensity limit means 123 operates, the launch intensity of the game ball launched from the launch solenoid 32 is as shown by the waveform Y. In other words, the firing intensity of the firing solenoid 32 gradually increases in accordance with the amount of clockwise operation of the handle ring 22 of the operation handle 20 until reaching a preset upper limit value. After reaching the value, even if the amount of operation of the handle ring 22 in the clockwise direction increases, the firing intensity is kept constant at the upper limit value. Therefore, for example, if the upper limit value of the launch strength is set to a launch strength at which the game ball does not reach the right side area of the game board 1, the right-handed game cannot be performed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment, all the second special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display 12 are digested when the gaming state is the short-time gaming period and the gaming state is the normal gaming state. During the digestion period, the right-handed determination means 112 determines that the game ball is properly fired to the right area of the game board 1, and during other periods, the right-handed determination means 112 determines that the game board 1 It was determined that the launch of the game ball to the right area of the game was inappropriate. Then, based on the determination result of the right strike determination means 112, a setting signal for setting the firing strength (launching power) of the game ball launching device 30 output from the firing strength setting means 113 is output, and the firing strength limit means In 123, the limit (upper limit) of the firing intensity was set.
With this configuration, for example, not only in the short-time game period, but also in the digestion period until the second special symbol variably displayed on the second special figure display 12 is digested while the game state is the normal game state. The game ball can be launched aiming at the right side area of the game board 1.
Thereby, for example, during a normal game where there is a possibility that a game state that is significantly advantageous to the player when a right strike is made, it is possible to restrict the launch of the game ball to the right area of the game board 1. On the other hand, when the right strike is restricted, the game ball is fired to the right side area of the game board 1 during the hold digestion period in which all of the hold of the second special symbol that causes a game state that is extremely disadvantageous to the player is digested. It becomes possible to release the regulation.
In the present embodiment, the case where the setting signals MH and ML for setting the firing strength of the game ball launching device 30 based on the gaming state are output to the launch control board 121 has been described as an example. For example, only the setting signal MH may be output in the short-time gaming state, and both the setting signals MH and ML may be output in the normal gaming state.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the main control board 111 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the launch control board 121, whereas in the second embodiment, a hole connected to the pachinko gaming machine 100. The computer 50 controls the launch control board 121 of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the external information creation means 114 of the main control board 111 shown in FIG. 5 causes the right hit determination means 112 to emit a game ball to the right area of the game board 1. Right-handed information is created as external information when it is determined to be inappropriate.
The external information output unit 115 outputs the right-handed information to the hall computer 50 when the right-handed information is created by the external information creating unit 114.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the hall computer.
The hall computer 50 includes a CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, an input / output interface (I / F) 54 for inputting / outputting information between the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the card unit 60, and a hard disk drive (HDD) 55. These are connected via a bus 56.
In the hall computer 50 configured as described above, if there is no abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 100 based on various information input from the external information output means 114 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the I / F 54, the I / F54 outputs a connection confirmation signal S1 to the payout control board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the card unit 60. As a result, the payout control board 40 outputs a launch permission signal S2 that permits the launch control board 121 to launch a game ball.
On the other hand, when right-handed information is input as external information from the external information output means 114 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the I / F 54, the payout control board of the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the card unit 60 from the I / F 54. The connection confirmation signal S1 output to 40 is stopped. This prevents the discharge control board 40 from outputting a launch permission signal S2 that permits the launch control board 121 to launch a game ball.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of right-handed information output processing executed by the main control board of the pachinko gaming machine. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 9 is realized by a CPU (not shown) of the main control board 111 executing a program stored in the ROM.
In this case, the CPU of the main control board creates right-handed information in step S11 based on the determination result of the right-handed determination means 112, that is, when it is determined that right-handed is inappropriate, and subsequent step S12. Outputs right-handed information.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of right-handed information input processing executed by the hall computer. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 10 is realized by the CPU 51 of the hall computer 50 executing a program stored in the ROM 52.
In this case, in step S21, the CPU 51 determines whether or not external information is input from the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the I / F 54. If it is determined that external information is input, the process proceeds to step S22. It is determined whether the input external information is right-handed information. If it is determined in step S22 that the external information is right-handed information, the process proceeds to step S23, and a connection confirmation signal S1 output from the I / F 54 to the payout control board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the card unit 60 is transmitted. Cut off. If no external information is input in step S21, or if it is determined that the external information input in step S22 is not right-handed information, the processing ends.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the game state is the short-time game period, and the digestion period until the second special symbol variably displayed on the second special figure display 12 is digested while the game state is the normal game state. When the right strike determination means 112 determines that the game ball is properly fired to the right area of the game board 1, and when it is outside the above period, the right strike determination means 112 causes the right strike area to the right area of the game board 1. The game ball was judged to be improperly fired. Then, based on the determination result of the right-handed determination means 112, when it is determined that the game ball is fired to the right area of the game board 1, the external information creation means 114 creates external information, Whether or not to stop the game ball launching operation in the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the hall computer 50 via the card unit 60 by being configured to output from the external information output means 115 to the hall computer 50 as an external device. The setting was made.
If constituted in this way, for example, not only in the short-time game period, but also in the digestion period until all of the second special symbols variably displayed on the second special figure display 12 in the normal game state are digested, The game ball can be launched aiming at the right side area of the game board 1.
Thereby, for example, during a normal game where there is a possibility that a game state that is significantly advantageous to the player if a right strike is made, for example, it is possible to stop the emission of the game ball to the right area of the game board. On the other hand, when the right strike is prohibited, the game ball is fired to the right side area of the game board 1 during the hold digestion period in which all of the hold of the second special symbol that causes a game state that is extremely disadvantageous to the player is digested. It becomes possible to release the regulation.

It is the figure which showed schematic structure of the pachinko game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which showed an example of the game board. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation handle with which the pachinko game machine of this embodiment is equipped, (a) is the external appearance perspective view, (b) is the front view. It is the block diagram which showed the main structures of the game control apparatus which performs game control of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the right-handed determination process which a main control board performs. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the operation amount of the operation handle of a game ball | bowl launching apparatus, and the launch intensity | strength of a game sphere. It is the block diagram which showed schematic structure of the hall computer which concerns on this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the right-handed information output process which the main control board of a pachinko gaming machine performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the right-handed information input process which a hall computer performs.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2 ... Upper grand prize device, 3L, 3R ... Movable piece, 4 ... Specific area, 5 ... 1st starting port, 6 ... Gate, 7 ... Electric tulip (electric Chu), 8 ... Lower grand prize Device: 10 ... 1st special figure display, 11 ... Normal symbol display, 12 ... 2nd special figure display, 16 ... Return rubber unit, 17 ... Sensor, 20 ... Operation handle, 21 ... Handle base, 22 ... Handle Ring, 22a ... Finger hook, 30 ... Game ball launcher, 31 ... Volume, 32 ... Launch solenoid, 40 ... Discharge control board, 50 ... Hall computer, 51 ... CPU, 52 ... ROM, 54 ... I / F, 60 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Card unit, 100 ... Pachinko machine, 111 ... Main control board, 112 ... Right-handed determination means, 113 ... Launch intensity setting means, 114 ... External information creation means, 115 ... External information output means, 121 ... Launch control Substrate, 122 ... firing control unit, 123 ... radiation strength limit means 131 ... right-handed detecting means

Claims (1)

A first start area in which game balls that have passed through the game area on the left side of the game board are arranged to be able to enter;
A second starting area in which a game ball that has passed the game area on the right side of the game board is arranged to be able to enter, and the game ball can be changed from a closed state in which it is difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win;
First symbol display means for variably displaying the first symbol when a game ball enters the first starting area;
A second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol when a game ball enters the second starting area;
When a game ball enters the first starting area and the second starting area while the symbols of the first symbol displaying means or the second symbol displaying means are variably displayed, a predetermined number is set as an upper limit, and the first symbol and A variable display holding means for holding the right to display the second pattern in a variable manner;
A variable winning device in which a movable piece that can be changed from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which a game ball is easy to win is arranged in the right region of the game board
A specific area provided in the variable winning device,
An opening / closing control means for performing an opening / closing game for changing the variable winning device to an open state for a predetermined time when a predetermined second symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display means;
Jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when a game ball won in the variable winning device passes through the specific area;
Short game generating means for generating a short game when a game ball is likely to enter the second starting area after the jackpot game is over, and winning when the second symbol is stopped and displayed In a gaming machine in which the rate of entering the short game after the jackpot game is set higher than the rate of entering the short game after the jackpot game won when the first symbol is stopped and displayed,
Player detects the operation amount of the operable operation handle, the operation amount detecting means for outputting an operation signal in accordance with the operation amount,
Based on an operation signal from the operation amount detection means, a launch control means for controlling the launch intensity of the game ball,
Launching means for launching a game ball with launch intensity controlled by the launch control means;
Firing area detection means for detecting whether or not a game ball has been fired to the right area of the game board by the launching means;
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball is properly fired to the right area of the game board when the game ball is detected by the launch area detecting means;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the emission intensity setting means for outputting a setting signal for setting the emission intensity of the emission means,
Based on the setting signal of the firing intensity setting means, and a radiation strength limit means for setting the upper limit of the firing intensity of the firing means,
The determination means has all the right to variably display the second symbol held in the variability display holding means at the time of the jackpot game, the period when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, and the end time of the short-time gaming state. During the suspended digestion period until digestion, it is determined that the game ball is properly fired to the right area of the game board. Otherwise, the game ball is fired to the right area of the game board. A game machine characterized in that it is determined that is inappropriate .

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