JP2014104067A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a ball ball game machine that allows a ball to enter a variable ball portion above the decorative accessory and a game ball to flow to the right of the decorative accessory without having to divide the game ball. I will provide a.
A variable pitching portion is provided above a decorative accessory, and a game ball launched toward the right side (right path) of the decorative accessory with a specific launch strength is directed toward the variable pitch portion. A guiding part for guiding is provided. The variable pitching portion is configured to have a shape in which the pitching is impossible, so that the game ball guided by the guiding portion is guided toward the right path. In this way, by launching the game ball toward the right path with a specific launch intensity, when the variable entry part becomes ready to enter, the game ball guided by the induction part enters the variable entry part. Can be made. In addition, when the variable pitching portion is in a state where it is not possible to enter, the game ball guided by the guiding portion can be returned to the right path again by the variable pitching portion.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board.

  2. Description of the Related Art A ball ball game machine is known that determines whether or not a game ball flowing down a game area enters a starting port and performs a big hit game when the winning determination is successful. In a big hit game, a game ball can enter the big prize opening provided in the game area, and when a game ball enters the big prize opening, a predetermined amount of game value (the same value as the game ball or game ball). Game data, etc.).

  In such a ball game machine, a variable variable pitching portion (large size) configured to include a large winning opening etc. above a decorative accessory (such as an effect display portion or a center bonus) provided in the approximate center of the game area. A device provided with a winning device or the like has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a configuration, compared with the case where a variable ball portion is provided below the decorative accessory, the distance until the game ball launched into the game area enters the variable ball portion is short. The player can be given an impression of progressing quickly.

JP 2011-4823 A

  However, in the configuration in which the variable entrance portion is provided above the decorative accessory as in Patent Document 1, the following problem may occur. In other words, a “big winning device that operates during a big hit game” is provided above the decorative accessory as a variable pitching portion, and the game ball moves to the right (right path) of the decorative accessory for a predetermined period after the big hit game ends. When playing a game that causes the game to flow down (so-called right-handed specification), it is necessary to switch the launching strength of the game ball between “during the big hit game” and “after the big hit game”. Become. Specifically, during the big hit game, it is necessary to adjust the firing strength so that the game ball is directed above the decorative accessory, whereas after the big hit game, the game ball is to the right of the decorative accessory. It is necessary to adjust the firing strength so that Such game ball placement not only imposes an operational burden on the player, but is also not easy for beginners, and as a result, there is a difference in profits among players with different skills, resulting in fair game play. There is a risk of lack of sex.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and does not require game balls to be struck, and the ball entering the variable pitching portion above the decorative accessory and the decorative accessory The purpose is to provide a ball game machine that allows a game ball to flow to the right of the ball.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A game ball that is played by firing a game ball toward a game area provided with a predetermined decorative accessory, and that has entered the game area from a specific position on the left of the decorative accessory, A ball game machine capable of flowing down the left route on the left side of the or the right route on the right side of the decorative accessory,
Provided above the decorative accessory and changeable between a state where a game ball cannot enter the specific entrance and a state where the game ball can enter the specific entrance. A variable pitching section,
Receiving a game ball launched toward the right path at a specific launch intensity, and guiding the game ball toward the variable entrance part;
With
The variable entrance portion is configured to guide the game ball guided by the guide portion toward the right path when the entrance is impossible.

  Here, examples of the “decorative accessory” of the present invention include an effect display unit such as a liquid crystal used for an effect accompanying the progress of the game, a center accessory, and the like. Further, the “above the decorative accessory” of the present invention is not limited to the one separated from the decorative accessory, and includes the one integrated with the upper part of the decorative accessory.

  In such a ball game machine, the game ball is fired toward the right path with a specific launch intensity (right-handed), so that when the variable ball entry part is ready to enter the ball, A game ball guided toward the club enters the specific entrance. In addition, when the variable pitching portion is in a state where it is impossible to enter, the game ball guided by the guiding portion is guided again toward the right path by the variable pitching portion without entering the specific entrance. Down the right path. In this way, if the player hits the ball consistently without hitting the game balls, the player can enter the variable ball above the decorative accessory and play the game to the right (right path) of the decorative accessory. Sphere flow can be realized. As a result, the operation burden on the player can be reduced. In addition, even a beginner who cannot easily play a game ball can advance the game in the same manner as an advanced player, so that the fairness of the game can be ensured.

In the above-described bullet ball game machine of the present invention,
The game area may be provided with an entrance that allows entry when the game ball flows down the right path.

  In this way, if the game ball is fired at a specific launch strength, the game ball guided by the guide unit can enter the specific entrance when the variable entrance portion is ready to enter. When the variable entry part becomes inaccessible, the game ball guided by the guide part is again guided to the right path by the variable entry part and flows down toward the entrance, so that the game balls are separated. However, it is possible to enter the specific entrance and the entrance.

Moreover, in such a ball game machine of the present invention,
The game area may be provided with a blocking unit that prevents a game ball that has been launched with a strength less than the specific launch strength from entering the variable entrance unit.

  In this way, when the variable pitching part is ready to enter, the player launches the game ball to the right path with a specific launch strength (right strike) in order to enter the variable pitching part. As a result, it is possible to force the player to consistently hit the right ball both when the game ball enters the variable ball club and when the game ball flows down to the right path. Opportunities to do can be eliminated.

Moreover, in such a ball game machine of the present invention,
The variable entry portion includes a movable plate that is movable back and forth, and the movable plate is moved forward and cannot enter the specific entrance, and the movable plate Is configured to be able to change to the entrance enabled state that allows the entrance to the specific entrance to move backward,
The moving plate has an inclined portion whose upper surface is inclined downward to the right. When the moving plate is in a state where it is impossible to enter, the game ball guided by the guiding portion is directed toward the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. It may be configured to be guided.

  According to such a configuration, the moving ball is moved backward, so that the game ball guided by the guide portion can enter the specific entrance. Further, the moving plate moves forward, thereby preventing the game ball guided by the guide unit from entering the specific entrance, and the game ball is directed to the right path by the downward slope of the moving plate. Be guided. For this reason, it is possible to enter the variable entry portion and flow down the game ball to the right path without having to separate the game balls.

Moreover, in such a ball game machine of the present invention,
The variable entrance portion includes a turnable turn portion, and the turn portion is in an upright posture so that it is impossible to enter the specific entrance, and the turn portion is set upright. It is configured to be able to change to the entrance enabled state that enables the entrance to the specific entrance by turning right from the posture,
The honey portion has an inclined portion formed so that the outer shape is inclined downward to the right, and when the ball cannot enter the game ball, the game ball guided by the guiding portion is moved by the inclination of the inclined portion. It may be configured to guide toward the right route.

  According to such a configuration, the game part guided by the guide part can enter the specific entrance by rotating the honey part in the right direction. Also, since the honey section is in an upright posture, the game ball guided by the guide section is prevented from entering the specific entrance, and the game ball is directed to the right path by the downward slope of the honey section. Be guided. For this reason, it is possible to enter the variable entry portion and flow down the game ball to the right path without having to separate the game balls.

Moreover, in such a ball game machine of the present invention,
The variable entry portion includes an opening / closing plate that can be tilted forward at an upper end side, and the opening / closing state is such that the opening / closing plate is in an upright posture and the entry into the specific entrance is impossible. It is configured to be able to change to the entrance enabled state that allows the entrance to the specific entrance by tilting the plate forward,
An inclined portion inclined downward to the right is formed on the front surface of the opening and closing plate, and when the ball cannot enter, the game ball guided by the guide portion is guided toward the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. It may be configured to do so.

  According to such a configuration, the opening / closing plate tilts the upper end side forward, so that the game ball guided by the guide portion can enter the specific entrance. In addition, the open / close plate is in an upright posture, so that the game ball guided by the guide portion is prevented from entering the specific entrance, and the game ball is moved to the right by the downward slope on the front of the open / close plate. Guided towards the route. For this reason, it is possible to enter the variable entry portion and flow down the game ball to the right path without having to separate the game balls.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enter a variable entrance part above the decorative accessory and to flow the game ball to the right of the decorative accessory without the need to divide the game ball. Become.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the starting port unit of a present Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is the perspective view which expanded and showed the upper part of the center apparatus mounted in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is the perspective view which showed the structure of the big prize apparatus of a 1st modification. It is the perspective view which showed the structure of the big prize apparatus of a 2nd modification.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine called a “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described.

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a front frame 4, an upper dish part 5, a lower dish part 6, a game board 10, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is omitted. The front frame 4 is attached to a middle frame 3 (not shown), and the middle frame 3 is attached to a main body frame 2 (not shown). The middle frame 3 is formed of a plastic material and is attached to the inside of the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1. One end of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported with respect to the middle frame 3, and one end of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and the front side is covered with the front frame 4.

  The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and a circular window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. Further, the front frame 4 is provided with various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f for enhancing the game effect. An upper plate part 5 is provided below the front frame 4, and a lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. In addition, a locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a ball lending device 13 (so-called CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launching device unit 12 (see FIG. 4). A ball lending button 5b for requesting lending of game balls and a return button 5c for discharging a storage medium (hereinafter referred to as a card) such as an IC card or a magnetic card from the ball lending device 13 are inserted into the outer edge 5a of the dish. Various buttons such as a discharge button for discharging the played game balls are provided. In addition, an effect button 5d is provided on the front side of the upper plate part 5, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player's operation on the effect button 5d is received and the operation is reflected in the game effect. It is possible. In addition, a speaker 5 y is provided at the lower part of the upper plate part 5.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided with a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and the discharged game balls are stored in the lower plate part 6. A firing handle 8 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching the handle. The rotation axis of the launching handle 8 is connected to a launching device unit 12 (not shown) mounted on the back side of the lower plate portion 6, and when the player rotates the firing handle 8, the movement is transferred to the launching device unit 12. Then, a launch motor (not shown) built in the unit rotates, and a game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game ball fired from the launching device unit 12 described above passes between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and is discharged from the left end of the game area 11 to the game area 11, and from above the game area 11 downward. Flow down.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, and an effect display device 27 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and a background image can be displayed. . The central device 26 of this embodiment corresponds to the “decorative accessory” of the present invention.

  A first symbol display device 28 is provided diagonally to the left of the central device 26, and a second symbol display device 32 is provided diagonally to the right of the central device 26. Among them, the first symbol display device 28 can display the normal symbol and the first special symbol in a variable manner, and the second symbol display device 32 can display the second special symbol in a variable manner. It has become. In the following, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as “general”, the first special symbol may be abbreviated as “first special figure”, and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as “second special figure”. To do.

  On both the left and right sides of the central device 26, a normal symbol left operation gate 36 through which a game ball flowing down to the left of the central device 26 can pass, and a normal symbol right through which the game ball flowing down to the right of the central device 26 can pass. Actuating gates 37 are provided, and gate switches 36 s and 37 s for detecting the passage of game balls are provided inside these gates, respectively. In addition, lamp windmills 24 and 25 are provided below the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37. Further, a number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of these gaming devices.

  On the upper part of the central device 26, a big prize device 100 is provided. The detailed configuration of the big prize device 100 will be described later with reference to another drawing. The big prize device 100 of this embodiment is provided with a big prize opening 31 that opens upward. The game ball is in a state where it is not possible to enter the big winning opening 31 (a state where it is impossible to enter the ball), but if a predetermined condition described later is satisfied, the special winning device drive mechanism 31m (see FIG. 4) is activated. A state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 31 (a state in which the player can enter the ball) is entered. As a result, a big hit game that is advantageous to a player who enters the big winning opening 31 with a high probability of the game ball is started. In addition, a special winning opening switch 31 s is provided inside the special winning opening 31 so that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 can be detected. It should be noted that the big winning opening 31 of this embodiment corresponds to the “specific winning opening” of the present invention, and the large winning device 100 of the present embodiment corresponds to the “variable winning section” of the present invention. Yes.

  A stopper 50 is provided on the diagonally upper right side of the big prize device 100. The stopper 50 is made of an elastic member such as rubber, and prevents the game ball that has passed between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and discharged to the game area 11 from flowing down along the outer rail 14 as it is. doing. The stopper 50 according to the present embodiment is provided above the upper end portion of the big winning device 100 and on the right side of the right end portion of the big winning device 100, and along the outer rail 14 on the right side of the game area 11. When the game ball heading toward the player collides, the collided game ball is repelled toward the upper right side of the big winning device 100. In addition, among the plurality of obstacle nails 23 provided above the winning device 100, the interval between the left obstacle nails 23 is smaller than that on the right side, making it difficult for the game balls to pass. For this reason, a game ball that has been launched with a launch strength that does not reach the right side of the central device 26 is blocked by the obstacle nail 23 and is difficult to enter the big prize opening 31, and compared to the right side of the central device 26. The game ball that is strongly launched and repelled by the stopper 50 is easy to enter the big prize opening 31. The obstacle nail 23 that prevents the game ball from entering the winning prize port 31 corresponds to the “blocking portion” of the present invention. Further, the stopper 50 of the present embodiment that repels the hit game ball toward the big winning device 100 (variable pitching portion) corresponds to the “guidance portion” of the present invention.

  Further, below the central device 26, a start port unit 17 configured by combining two start ports up and down is provided. An out port 48 is provided below the start port unit 17, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the start port unit 17 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. The start port unit 17 includes a first start port 17a provided on the upper side and a second start port 17b provided on the lower side. The first starting port 17a has a constant (constant) size of the opening into which the game ball enters, and the game ball can always enter. On the other hand, the second start port 17b includes a pair of blade pieces 17w that can be opened and closed to the left and right, a start port solenoid 17m (see FIG. 4) that operates the blade pieces 17w, and the like. Opening and closing changes the possibility of entering a game ball. As shown in FIG. 3A, in a closed state in which the pair of wing piece portions 17w are almost upright, the wing piece portions 17w prevent the game ball from entering the second starting port 17b. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, in an open state in which the pair of wing piece portions 17w are rotated outward, a game ball can enter the second start port 17b. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down to the right of the central device 26 enters the open second start port 17b rather than the game ball flowing down to the left of the central device 26. The obstacle nail 23 in the game area 11 is arranged so as to facilitate the game (see FIG. 2). The second starting port 17b of this embodiment corresponds to the “entrance” of the present invention.

The game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the passages provided in the respective ones. A first start port switch 17s is provided in the passage inside the first start port 17a, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 17a can be detected. Further, a second start port switch 17t is provided in the passage inside the second start port 17b, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 17b can be detected.
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the control of the game using stage symbols, lamps, and sound effects, and the effect display device 27 under the control of the sub-control board 220 An effect control board 230 that performs the above control, a payout control board 240 that controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, a launch control board 260 that controls the game ball launch, and the like. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus. In addition, the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4 represents the direction in which data or signals are transmitted and received.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switches 36s, 37s, etc., Commands for instructing various operations determined according to the detection signal are transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the dispensing control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. In addition, a game ball enters the main control board 200 at the start opening solenoid 17m for opening and closing the pair of wing piece portions 17w provided at the second start opening 17b and the large winning opening 31 of the large winning device 100. A large winning device drive mechanism 31m for changing between an impossible state and a state where a player can enter a ball, and further, a first symbol display device 28, a second symbol display device 32, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the start opening solenoid 17m, the special winning device drive mechanism 31m, the first symbol display device 28, and the second symbol display device 32. Also do.

  The sub control board 220 is connected to an effect control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, an amplifier board 224, an effect button board 228, and the like. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the command and performs a game effect according to the result. That is, a command for designating control contents is transmitted to the effect control board 230 that performs display control of the effect display device 27, the amplifier board 224 that drives the speaker 5y, and various decorative LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f are driven. The game is rendered by transmitting a driving signal to the decorative driving board 226 to be played. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the operation signal of the effect button 5d via the effect button board 228, the CPU 221 performs an effect corresponding to the operation.

  The effect control board 230 includes an image ROM 234 and a VDP (not shown) in addition to the CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the effect control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, it performs control for displaying an effect image corresponding to the received command on the display screen of the effect display device 27. The image ROM 234 stores data of effect images corresponding to various game effects such as symbol variation effects and jackpot game effects (for example, sprite data and moving image data for displaying an image corresponding to a predetermined character). Yes.

  The payout control board 240 manages various kinds of control related to payout of so-called prize balls and rental balls. For example, when a prize ball payout command is transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 receives this command and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the prize ball. Further, the payout control board 240 transmits a signal for allowing the game ball to be launched (a launch permission signal) to the launch control board 260 under the control of the main control board 200. The launch permission signal is received, and various controls for launching the game ball by driving the launcher unit 12 are performed. Further, when the player operates the ball lending button 5b or the return button 5c provided on the above-described upper plate part 5, the operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 244 via the relay terminal plate 242 to the ball lending device 13. Is transmitted to. The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while communicating with the payout control board 240.

B. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, a game is performed as follows. First, a player inserts a card into the ball lending device 13 and receives a game ball lending. Then, when the rented game balls are thrown into the recesses of the upper plate part 5 and the launch handle 8 is rotated, the game balls thrown into the upper plate part 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, It fires toward the game area 11 described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched (launch strength) can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launch handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 8. be able to. In the game area 11 of the present embodiment, a path through which the game ball can flow down is provided on both the left and right sides of the central device 26 (see FIG. 2). A game ball that has been fired weaker than a predetermined firing strength flows down the left path without exceeding the central apparatus 26, while flowing down the right path beyond the device 26.

  When the launched game ball passes through any of the normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 provided on the left and right of the game area 11, the normal symbol changes in the first symbol display device 28 provided on the lower left side of the central device 26. Display starts. The first symbol display device 28 is provided with an LED for displaying a normal symbol (ordinary symbol LED), and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner by repeatedly blinking the normal symbol LED. Then, after repeating blinking for a predetermined time, when the normal symbol LED stops in a lit state, it becomes a hit of the normal symbol and the second start port 17b (starting on the lower side of the start port unit 17). Mouth) is open for a predetermined opening time. On the other hand, when the normal symbol LED stops in an extinguished state, it is out of the normal symbol and the second start port 17b does not open. Whether the normal symbol is a hit or not is determined by the normal symbol hit determination performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 acquires a random number value when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37, and refers to the hit determination table using the acquired random number value to determine the normal symbol hit determination. I do. The hit determination table is a table in which a determination result of “win” or “off” is set in association with a random number value, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Further, when a game ball launched into the game area 11 enters the first start opening 17a, the first symbol display device 28 starts displaying the first special symbol (first special figure) in a variable manner, and enters the second start opening 17b. When the ball enters, the second symbol display device 32 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol (second special symbol). The first symbol display device 28 is provided with a plurality of LEDs (first special symbol LEDs) for displaying the first special symbol, and the second symbol display device 32 is for displaying the second special symbol. Several LED (2nd special figure LED) is provided, and after these LEDs are fluctuatingly displayed (flashing) until a predetermined fluctuating time elapses, they are stopped and displayed in the big hit mode or the off mode. In addition, in the effect display device 27 of the central device 26, the identification symbol variation display and stop display are performed in conjunction with the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It should be noted that in which mode the special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined by the special symbol jackpot determination performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 acquires a random number value when the game ball enters the starting port (the first starting port 17a and the second starting port 17b), and uses the acquired random number value to determine the jackpot determination table. The special symbol jackpot determination is performed while referring to FIG. The big hit determination table is a table in which a determination result of “big hit” or “off” is set in association with a random value, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. Then, when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big win mode, the big winning device 100 is in a state where the game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 31 (the state where the ball cannot be entered). The game changes to a state in which it is possible to enter (a state in which entry is possible) and a big hit game is started.

  In the big hit game, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the grand prize winning device 100 becomes ready to enter, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the big prize opening 31. A round game that returns to a non-intrusive state when a ball is placed is configured to be repeated a plurality of times. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls every time one game ball enters the big prize opening 31, so that in the big hit game, a large number of gaming balls are made to enter the big prize opening 31. Thus, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the big winning device 100 is provided at the upper portion of the central device 26 and compared with the case where the big winning device 100 is provided below the central device 26. Since the distance until the game ball launched into the game area 11 enters the big prize opening 31 is short, it is possible to give the player an impression that the big hit game proceeds quickly.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a low probability and a high probability higher than the low probability are provided as the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode (big hit probability) (a big hit for low probability). A determination table and a high probability jackpot determination table are provided). When the big hit game is over, the big hit probability is set to a high probability until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times), so during this time, the big hit game can occur continuously (so-called continuous change) High nature.

  Furthermore, after the big hit game is over, the opening extension function in which the opening time of the second start port 17b is set longer than usual, and the variation time of the special symbol (first special figure and second special figure) is longer than usual. The fluctuation shortening function that is set short is activated, and these functions are continued until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times). As described above, since the game ball flowing down the right path is easier to enter the open second starting port 17b than the game ball flowing down the left path, the opening extension function is activated. In the middle, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering the second starting port 17b by firing the game ball strongly and flowing down the right path (so-called right hit).

  When the game is performed as described above, in the conventional pachinko machine 1, switching of the launch intensity of the game ball between the big hit game and after the big hit game is finished (when the open extension function is activated) (game ball splitting) Was necessary. That is, during the big hit game, the game ball is launched aiming at the big winning device 100 above the central device 26, whereas after the big hit game is finished, the game ball is directed toward the right path on the right side of the central device 26. Need to fire. In particular, in the case of continuous change, every time a big hit game is generated, it is necessary to adjust the firing strength of the game ball, which is a burden on the player. In addition, for beginners, it is not easy to divide game balls, and it takes time to adjust the launch strength of game balls and wastes game balls, so there is a difference in profits from advanced players. Therefore, the game is not fair. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stopper 50 is provided as described above, and the game winning device 100 is configured as follows, thereby making it unnecessary to play game balls.

C. Configuration of the grand prize winning device:
FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the upper part of the central device 26 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, the big prize device 100 according to the present embodiment is provided on the upper portion of the central device 26. Note that the big prize device 100 is not necessarily formed integrally with the central device 26 and may be provided independently above the central device 26. As shown in the drawing, the prize winning device 100 of this embodiment is a prize winning opening 31 that opens upward, a slide plate 102 that is formed in a mountain shape and can be moved back and forth, and can be turned left and right. It is comprised by a pair of honey part 104 grade | etc., And the operation | movement of the slide board 102 and the honey part 104 is performed by the drive of the big prize apparatus drive mechanism 31m (refer FIG. 4). The slide plate 102 of this embodiment corresponds to the “moving plate” of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the special winning device 100 cannot enter the ball, the slide plate 102 moves forward to become a roof that covers the top of the special winning opening 31, and the pair of honey portions 104 are upright. It is a posture and the big winning opening 31 is sandwiched from the left and right. As described above, the stopper 50 is provided diagonally to the upper right of the grand prize winning device 100. When a game ball that is strongly launched toward the right side (right path) of the central device 26 collides with the stopper 50, the big prize winning is achieved. Although the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 is repelled toward the right side portion of the device 100, the right upper surface of the slide plate 102 that is not allowed to enter and the right side of the right honey portion 104. It is not possible to enter the grand prize opening 31 by colliding with the surface. Since the right half of the upper surface of the slide plate 102 (the portion where the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 collides) and the right side surface of the right honey portion 104 are inclined downward, the slide plate The game ball that has collided with 102 or the right-side honey section 104 is returned (guided) to the right side (right path) of the central device 26 again by this downward sloping inclination. Here, the downward sloping slope does not necessarily need to be planar, and may be a curved surface. In this embodiment, the slide plate 102 is formed in a mountain shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the portion where the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 collides has a downward slope. The slide plate 102 may be configured in other shapes (such as a shape inclined downward from the left end to the right end of the slide plate). In addition, the portion of the slide plate 102 and the right-side honey portion 104 of the present embodiment that is inclined downward to the right corresponds to the “inclined portion” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the state where the winning device 100 can enter a ball, the slide plate 102 moves rearward, and the pair of honey portions 104 rotate outward in the left and right directions. Since there is no obstacle blocking the top of the big winning opening 31, the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 enters the big winning opening 31 with a high probability.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball is strongly fired (right-handed) toward the right side (right path) of the central device 26 and collides with the stopper 50, thereby winning a big prize. During the big hit game in which the apparatus 100 is ready to enter the game, the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 can be entered into the big winning opening 31 with a high probability. In addition, during the operation of the opening extension function after the end of the big hit game in which the big winning device 100 is in a state where it is impossible to enter the game, the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 is moved to the right of the slide plate 102 and the splash portion 104 of the big winning device 100. Since it collides with the downward slope and is guided to the right route on the right side of the central device 26, the game ball flowing down the right route can enter the second start port 17b with a high probability. In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to divide the game ball between the big hit game and after the big hit game (during the operation of the open extension function), and it is only necessary to consistently make a right hit. The operational burden on the player can be reduced. In addition, even for beginners who are difficult to divide game balls, the benefits during the jackpot game (entrance to the big prize opening 31) and the benefits after the jackpot game end (down the right path) as well as the advanced players And the second starting port 17b), the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the plurality of obstacle nails 23 provided above the prize winning device 100, the interval between the left obstacle nails 23 is made larger than that on the right side. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening 31 from the left side of the winning apparatus 100. As a result, when a big hit game is generated, the player inevitably fires a game ball toward the right of the central device 26 (right-handed). This can eliminate the opportunity for beginners to play game balls by mistake.

D. Modified example:
The pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment described above includes the following modifications. In the following, modifications will be described with a focus on differences from the above-described embodiment. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

D-1. First modification:
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the big prize device 100 of the first modification. In the first prize winning device 100 of the first modification shown in FIG. 6, the slide plate 102 as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is not provided, but a pair of honey portions 104 are provided instead. . The pair of honey portions 104 of the first modification can also be turned to the left and right by driving the prize winning device drive mechanism 31m.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the winning device 100 is unable to enter the ball, the pair of honey portions 104 are inclined inward so as to match the tips of each other and cover the upper portion of the winning winning port 31. ing. In addition, the space | interval of the front-end | tip of a pair of honey part 104 should just be smaller than the diameter of a game ball. Alternatively, the tip ends of the pair of honey portions 104 may be bent inward so that the tips of each other are aligned in an upright posture. In such a configuration, the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 cannot collide with the right honey section 104 and enter the big winning opening 31. And since the right side surface of the right honey part 104 inclines rightward, the game ball which collided with the right honey part 104 is guide | induced to the right path | route of the central apparatus 26 by this inclination. Note that the portion of the first modification that is inclined to the right of the right-side honey portion 104 corresponds to the “inclined portion” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the state in which the winning device 100 is ready for entering, the pair of honey sections 104 are rotated toward the left and right outer sides, so that the upper portion of the winning winning port 31 is opened. Therefore, the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 enters the big winning opening 31 with a high probability. Note that the left-side honey section 104 may be fixed without rotating. This makes it difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening 31 from the left side of the big winning device 100, so that it is possible to force a right hit during a big hit game.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first modified example as well, as in the above-described embodiment, if the player hits the ball consistently without hitting the game balls, the game wins 31 during the big hit game. It is possible to enter the game ball into the second start port 17b by flowing down the right path after the big hit game is finished (when the opening extension function is in operation). As a result, the operational burden on the players can be reduced and the fairness of the games can be ensured among the players having different skills.

D-2. Second modification:
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the big prize device 100 of the second modified example. As shown in the drawing, the big prize winning device 100 of the second modified example is constituted by a big prize opening 31 that opens forward, an opening / closing plate 106 that can tilt the upper end side forward with the lower end side as an axis, and the like. Therefore, the operation of the opening / closing plate 106 is performed by driving the large winning device driving mechanism 31m.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the winning device 100 cannot enter the game, the opening / closing plate 106 is in an upright posture and closes the front of the winning winning port 31, so that the game repelled by the stopper 50 is repelled. A ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 31. In addition, an inclined plate 108 inclined downward to the right is provided on the front surface of the opening / closing plate 106, and the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 collides with the inclined plate 108, thereby causing the right of the central device 26 to the right. Guided to the route. Note that the inclined plate 108 of the second modification corresponds to the “inclined portion” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the state in which the big winning opening 31 can be entered, the opening / closing plate 106 tilts the upper end side forward so that the big winning opening 31 appears. Then, the game ball repelled by the stopper 50 collides with the opening and closing plate 106 inclined forward, changes its direction to the big prize opening 31 and enters the big prize opening 31 with a high probability.

  In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of the second modified example, as in the above-described embodiment, if the player hits the ball consistently without hitting the game balls, the game wins 31 during the big hit game. It is possible to enter the game ball into the second start port 17b by flowing down the right path after the big hit game is finished (when the opening extension function is in operation). As a result, the operational burden on the players can be reduced and the fairness of the games can be ensured among the players having different skills.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  For example, in the large winning device 100 of the above-described embodiment, the slide plate 102 and the pair of honey portions 104 are combined to surround the large winning port 31, but the interval between the large winning port 31 and the slide plate 102 is narrow. By doing so, the pair of honey sections 104 may be omitted. Note that the combination of the slide plate 102 and the pair of honey sections 104 allows the large winning device 100 to be switched between a non-enterable state and a ready-to-enter state by two different operations, compared to the case where each is operated alone. Can stand out. Further, if the honey portion 104 is provided in addition to the slide plate 102, the game ball can be picked up from a wide range as the honey portion 104 opens outward in a state where the ball can be entered, as compared with the case where only the slide plate 102 is provided. Since it is possible (the range of entering the ball is widened), it is possible to increase the possibility of entering the big winning opening 31.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the start port unit 17 is provided below the central device 26, and the game ball that flows down the right path is more open than the game ball that flows down the left path due to the disposition of the obstacle nail 23. The second starting port 17b is configured to easily enter the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a starting port may be provided on the right route to increase the possibility of entering a game ball flowing down the right route.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port 17a, first game port) provided on the game board are used. 2) A pachinko machine that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in accordance with the entry of the game balls into the start opening 17b, the big prize opening 31 and the like) Although the example in which the present invention is applied to 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that gives a game profit (game value) to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiments can be obtained. . As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (ball game machine), 10 ... Game board,
11 ... gaming area, 17 ... start-up unit,
17a ... 1st start opening, 17b ... 2nd start opening (entrance entrance),
23 ... Obstacle nail (blocking part), 26 ... Central device (decorative accessory),
31 ... Grand prize opening (specific ball entrance), 31m ... Grand prize winning device drive mechanism,
50: Stopper (guidance part), 100 ... Grand prize device (variable pitching part),
102 ... Slide plate (moving plate) 104 ... Honey part,
106: Opening and closing plate, 108 ... Inclined plate (inclined portion).

However, in the configuration in which the variable entrance portion is provided above the decorative accessory as in Patent Document 1, the following problem may occur. In other words, a “big winning device that operates during a big hit game” is provided above the decorative accessory as a variable pitching portion, and the game ball moves to the right (right path) of the decorative accessory for a predetermined period after the big hit game ends. When playing a game that causes the game to flow down (so-called right-handed specification), it is necessary to switch the launching strength of the game ball between “during the big hit game” and “after the big hit game”. Become. Specifically, during the big hit game, it is necessary to adjust the firing strength so that the game ball is directed above the decorative accessory, whereas after the big hit game, the game ball is to the right of the decorative accessory. It is necessary to adjust the firing strength so that Such game ball placement not only imposes an operational burden on the player, but is also not easy for beginners, and as a result, there is a difference in profits among players with different skills, resulting in fair game play. There is a risk of lack of sex.
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and does not require game balls to be struck, and the ball entering the variable pitching portion above the decorative accessory and the decorative accessory The purpose is to provide a ball game machine that allows a game ball to flow to the right of the ball.

  In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
  The ball game machine according to claim 1,
  A game is performed by firing a game ball toward the game area where the effect display unit is provided, and a game ball that has entered the game area from a specific position on the left of the effect display unit is displayed on the left of the effect display unit. A left-handed mode in which a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left route, as a mode of launching a game ball that can flow down the left route in the direction or the right route on the right side of the effect display unit, A right-handed mode in which a game ball is fired so as to flow down the right path,
  Provided above the effect display portion, and change between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific entrance and an open state in which the game ball can enter the specific entrance Possible opening and closing part,
  A guiding unit for guiding the game ball launched in the right-handed mode toward the opening / closing unit;
  With
  The opening / closing unit is configured to guide the game ball guided by the guide unit toward the right path when in the closed state.
  It is characterized by that.
  Moreover, the ball game machine according to claim 2
  The opening / closing portion includes a movable plate that can move back and forth, and the movable plate moves forward to make it impossible to enter the specific entrance, and the movable plate moves backward. And is configured to be changeable to the open state that enables entry into the specific entrance.
  The moving plate has an inclined portion whose upper surface is inclined downward to the right. When the moving plate is in the closed state, the game ball guided by the guiding portion is guided toward the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. Configured to
  It is characterized by that.
  In addition, the ball game machine according to claim 3,
  The opening / closing part includes a turnable honey part, the closed state in which the honey part is in an upright posture and the entry into the specific entrance is disabled, and the honey part is moved in the right direction from the upright posture. And is configured to be able to change to the open state that enables entry into the specific entrance.
  The honey portion has an inclined portion formed with an outer shape inclined downward to the right, and when in the closed state, the game path guided by the guide portion is moved to the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. Configured to guide towards
  It is characterized by that.
  Further, the bullet ball game machine according to claim 4 is:
  The opening / closing part includes an opening / closing plate that can be tilted forward at an upper end side, the closed state in which the opening / closing plate is placed in an upright posture and the entry into the specific entrance is impossible, and the opening / closing plate is moved forward. It is configured to be able to change to the open state that allows to enter the specific entrance by tilting,
  An inclined portion inclined downward to the right is formed on the front surface of the opening / closing plate, and when in the closed state, the game ball guided by the guide portion is guided toward the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. Configured to
  It is characterized by that.

  Moreover, you may comprise this invention as follows. That is,
  A game ball that is played by firing a game ball toward a game area provided with a predetermined decorative accessory, and that has entered the game area from a specific position on the left of the decorative accessory, A ball game machine capable of flowing down the left route on the left side of the or the right route on the right side of the decorative accessory,
  Provided above the decorative accessory and changeable between a state where a game ball cannot enter the specific entrance and a state where the game ball can enter the specific entrance. A variable pitching section,
  Receiving a game ball launched toward the right path at a specific launch intensity, and guiding the game ball toward the variable entrance part;
  With
  The variable entrance portion is configured to guide the game ball guided by the guide portion toward the right path when the entrance is impossible.
  It is characterized by that.

Claims (6)

A game ball that is played by firing a game ball toward a game area provided with a predetermined decorative accessory, and that has entered the game area from a specific position on the left of the decorative accessory, A ball game machine capable of flowing down the left route on the left side of the or the right route on the right side of the decorative accessory,
Provided above the decorative accessory and changeable between a state where a game ball cannot enter the specific entrance and a state where the game ball can enter the specific entrance. A variable pitching section,
Receiving a game ball launched toward the right path at a specific launch intensity, and guiding the game ball toward the variable entrance part;
With
The variable ball entry unit is configured to guide the game ball guided by the guide unit toward the right path when the ball cannot enter the ball. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The game area is provided with a ball entrance that allows a game ball to enter when the game ball flows down the right path. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game area is provided with a blocking unit that blocks a game ball that has been launched with a strength less than the specific launch strength from entering the variable entrance unit. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The variable entry portion includes a movable plate that is movable back and forth, and the movable plate is moved forward and cannot enter the specific entrance, and the movable plate Is configured to be able to change to the entrance enabled state that allows the entrance to the specific entrance to move backward,
The moving plate has an inclined portion whose upper surface is inclined downward to the right. When the moving plate is in a state where it is impossible to enter, the game ball guided by the guiding portion is directed toward the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. A ball game machine characterized in that it is configured to be guided. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The variable entrance portion includes a turnable turn portion, and the turn portion is in an upright posture so that it is impossible to enter the specific entrance, and the turn portion is set upright. It is configured to be able to change to the entrance enabled state that enables the entrance to the specific entrance by turning right from the posture,
The honey portion has an inclined portion formed so that the outer shape is inclined downward to the right, and when the ball cannot enter the game ball, the game ball guided by the guiding portion is moved by the inclination of the inclined portion. A ball game machine configured to be guided toward the right route. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The variable entry portion includes an opening / closing plate that can be tilted forward at an upper end side, and the opening / closing state is such that the opening / closing plate is in an upright posture and the entry into the specific entrance is impossible. It is configured to be able to change to the entrance enabled state that allows the entrance to the specific entrance by tilting the plate forward,
An inclined portion inclined downward to the right is formed on the front surface of the opening and closing plate, and when the ball cannot enter, the game ball guided by the guide portion is guided toward the right path by the inclination of the inclined portion. A ball game machine characterized by being configured to perform.

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