JP2001204911A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein, by enhancing the performance of a game by uniting game methods between different kinds of conventional machines, a player can get a thrill and can be excited, and the profit on the side of the player can be increased by increasing the number of shot balls according to each game condition. SOLUTION: A first kind state and a third kind state are alternately repeated. A condition apparatus displacement set means 544 varies, in multiple stages, the open angles when a condition apparatus 251 of a variable winning means 250 for a special value, as a first kind special value, is displaced to an open state according to the kinds of a big hit display which appears in the first kind display game. The means 544 also varies, in multiple state, the open angles when the apparatus 251 of the means 250 for a special value, as a third kind special value, is displaced to an open state according to the kinds of a big hit display which appears in the third kind display game. A shooting control means 550 changes the upper limit value of the number of shot balls to a higher value during the opening action of a third kind variable winning hole 340, during the time when the means 250 is opening or closing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine which gives a special value advantageous to a player when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a gaming board. Here, the gaming machine mainly refers to a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various types of pachinko machines, such as a first-type pachinko machine called a fever machine and a third-type pachinko machine called a right item, such as a pachinko machine. .

In a first-class pachinko machine, when a ball wins in a start winning opening established on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal screen. Then, if the combination of the symbols after the scroll is stopped corresponds to a big hit, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated,
The large winning opening is set to be repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

In a third-type pachinko machine, when a ball wins a predetermined starting chucker, scroll display of various symbols is first started on a predetermined variable display device. When the combination of symbols displayed when the scrolling operation is stopped becomes a specific stop mode, a hit occurs, and it is determined whether or not a specific game process is achieved.

When a specific game process is achieved, a so-called right is generated and the next big hit is easily set. Here, the specific game process means that a normally closed tulip-type variable winning opening is temporarily opened, and a predetermined number of balls can be won in the variable winning opening while this is open. And so on.

In a conventional pachinko machine, generally, the greater the number of shot balls per unit time, the more the player's ambition can be stimulated.
The maximum number of balls that can be fired per minute (unit time) was 100. Therefore, most game machines are usually configured almost uniformly by each manufacturer so that up to 100 balls can be fired per minute (unit time).

By the way, as mentioned above, the meaning that the number of balls that can be fired in one minute (unit time) is up to 100 at a time is always uniformly controlled within one minute and one minute. This does not mean that, for example, it is only necessary to keep the average within 100 minutes per minute over the elapse of a predetermined time.

If such interpretation is possible, as a more specific example, in a one hour game, up to 100 pieces per minute for 20 minutes, up to 150 pieces per minute for 10 minutes, If the maximum is 180 pieces per minute and the maximum is 20 pieces per minute for 10 minutes, the maximum is 100 pieces per minute per hour, so it can be considered that the permission is granted.

[0009]

However, in the above-described conventional gaming machines, the first-type pachinko machine and the third-type pachinko machine are each provided with various contrivances to enhance interest in the category to which the own model belongs. Therefore, there is a problem that the game method is inevitably categorized for each model, and the game content becomes rut and lacks freshness.

The opening / closing operation of a large winning opening as a special prize in the first-class pachinko machine, the opening / closing operation of a tulip-type variable winning opening in the third-type pachinko machine, and the opening / closing operation of a large winning opening as a big hit are respectively performed. The opening angle and opening time are determined uniformly, and there is a problem that there is no change and it is monotonous and lacks interest.

Conventionally, on the basis of the unambiguous interpretation of the laws and regulations relating to the ball launch, almost all pachinko machines have a maximum of 100 balls that can be launched in one minute (unit time).
It was configured to be up to pieces. For this reason, the ball launching operation mainly performed by the player is monotonous and does not change, and may not be interesting.

Further, during the game, for example, when the number of shooting balls per minute is larger, such as at the time of a special prize in the first-class pachinko machine or at the time of opening and closing a variable winning opening in the third-type pachinko machine, Various game states can appear such as a scene where more balls can be concentratedly won. Therefore, in many cases, the fact that the number of shot balls per unit time is uniform is rather undesirable for a player.

[0013] Here, the number of shooting balls per unit time is based on the legal interpretation that the number of shooting balls per unit time should be within 100 per minute on average over the elapse of a predetermined time. Can be adjusted, the supply of balls, such as a ball launching device that can smoothly respond to this change in the number of launching balls, and a new ball payout device that pays out a large amount of prize balls in a shorter time than ever before In addition, it is necessary to improve the discharge processing.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology. The conventional game methods between different models are integrated to enhance the playability and to open each character. By changing the angle and opening time,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an entertaining gaming machine capable of sufficiently arousing the thrill and excitement of a player.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the player's profit by increasing the number of shot balls in accordance with the specific individual game state, and to enhance the interest in the entire game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can perform stable supply and discharge processing of balls in accordance with a change in the number of shot balls per unit time.

[0016]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object lies in the following inventions. [1] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board (11), a first-type variable display means (130) in a gaming machine (10) for giving a special value advantageous to a player.
A first type game execution means (510), a third type variable display means (330), a third type variable winning opening (340), a third type game execution means (530), and a special value variable It comprises a winning means (250) and a gaming state control means (540), and the first type variable display means (130)
A screen capable of displaying a first type display game using various symbols or images is provided, and the first type game execution means (510) includes:
When the predetermined type 1 start condition is satisfied during the game, the type 1 variable display means (130) executes the type 1 display game, and the result of the type 1 display game corresponds to the big hit display. In this case, the first type special value is given to the player, and the third type variable display means (330) includes a screen capable of displaying a third type display game using various symbols or images, The three-variable winning opening (340) includes a condition device (251) that can be opened and closed between a closed state where it is difficult for the ball to win and an open state where the ball can easily win the winning opening. The condition device (251) is normally kept in a closed state, and the third type game execution means (530) is configured to execute the third type variable display means (3) when a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game. 33
0), the third-type display game is executed, and when the result of the third-type display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the condition device (251) of the third-type variable winning opening (340) is continuously or An opening / closing operation for intermittently temporarily displacing to the open state is executed, and a third-type variable winning opening (34) during the opening / closing operation is performed.
In the case where a predetermined number or more balls are awarded in (0), a special type 3 special value is given to the player, and the special value variable winning means (25)
0) includes a condition device (251) that can be opened and closed in a closed state in which it is difficult for the ball to win the large winning opening and an open state in which the ball can easily win, and the condition device (251). Is normally maintained in a closed state, and the condition device (251) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times to generate the first type special value and the third type special value, respectively. (540) is to repeatedly and alternately set a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied and a third type state in which the third type start condition can be satisfied during the game, And in the first type state, the special value variable prize winning means (2) as the first type special value according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the first type display game.
The opening angle when the condition device (251) of (50) is displaced to the open state is changed in multiple stages, and in the third type state, according to the type of the jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game, A gaming machine (10), characterized in that the opening angle when the condition device (251) of the special value variable winning means (250) is displaced to the open state is changed in multiple stages as the third type special value.

[2] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board (11), the first type variable display means (130) is provided in the gaming machine (10) for giving a special value advantageous to the player. ), The first type game execution means (510), the third type variable display means (330), and the third type variable winning opening (3
40), a third type game execution means (530), a special value variable winning means (250), and a game state control means (540), and the first type variable display means (130). ) Is provided with a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means (510) is provided when a predetermined first-class start condition is satisfied during the game. When the first type variable display means (130) executes the first type display game and the result of the first type display game corresponds to the big hit display, the first type special value is given to the player. The third-type variable display means (330) includes a screen capable of displaying a third-type display game using various symbols or images, and the third-type variable prize opening (340) is provided with respect to the prize opening. The closed state, where it is difficult to win the ball, and the open state, where it is easy to win the ball. A condition device (251) that can be opened and closed is provided, and the condition device (251) is normally maintained in a closed state, and the third type game execution means (530) establishes a predetermined third type start condition during the game. In this case, the third type variable display means (330) executes the third type display game, and if the result of the third type display game corresponds to the big hit display, the third type variable winning opening ( 340) condition device (25
1) performing an opening and closing operation for temporarily or intermittently displacing the opening state continuously or intermittently, and when a predetermined number or more of balls enter the third-type variable winning opening (340) during the opening and closing operation,
The third special value is given to the player, and the special value variable prize means (250) is in a closed state in which it is difficult to win the ball to the large winning opening, and in an open state in which the ball can be easily won. A condition device (251) that can be opened and closed between the condition device (251) and the condition device (251) is normally maintained in a closed state;
51) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times to generate the first type special value and the third type special value, respectively, and the gaming state control means (540) sets the first type special value during the game. A first type state in which a condition can be satisfied and a third type state in which the third type start condition can be set are alternately and repeatedly set, and the first type display is performed in the first type state. The opening time when the condition device (251) of the special value variable winning means (250) is displaced to the open state as the first type special value is changed in multiple stages according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the game. And in the third type state, the condition device (2) of the special value variable prize means (250) as the third type special value according to the type of jackpot display appearing in the third type display game.
51. A gaming machine (10) characterized in that the opening time when the (51) is displaced to the open state is changed in multiple stages.

[3] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board (11), the first type variable display means (130) is provided in the gaming machine (10) for giving a special value advantageous to the player. ), The first type game execution means (510), the third type variable display means (330), and the third type variable winning opening (3
40), a third type game execution means (530), a special value variable winning means (250), and a game state control means (540), and the first type variable display means (130). ) Is provided with a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means (510) is provided when a predetermined first-class start condition is satisfied during the game. When the first type variable display means (130) executes the first type display game and the result of the first type display game corresponds to the big hit display, the first type special value is given to the player. The third-type variable display means (330) includes a screen capable of displaying a third-type display game using various symbols or images, and the third-type variable prize opening (340) is provided with respect to the prize opening. The closed state, where it is difficult to win the ball, and the open state, where it is easy to win the ball. A condition device (251) that can be opened and closed is provided, and the condition device (251) is normally maintained in a closed state, and the third type game execution means (530) establishes a predetermined third type start condition during the game. In this case, the third type variable display means (330) executes the third type display game, and if the result of the third type display game corresponds to the big hit display, the third type variable winning opening ( 340) condition device (25
1) performing an opening and closing operation for temporarily or intermittently displacing the opening state continuously or intermittently, and when a predetermined number or more of balls enter the third-type variable winning opening (340) during the opening and closing operation,
The third special value is given to the player, and the special value variable prize means (250) is in a closed state in which it is difficult to win the ball to the large winning opening, and in an open state in which the ball can be easily won. A condition device (251) that can be opened and closed between the condition device (251) and the condition device (251) is normally maintained in a closed state;
51) is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times to generate the first type special value and the third type special value, respectively, and the gaming state control means (540) sets the first type special value during the game. A first type state in which a condition can be satisfied and a third type state in which the third type start condition can be set are alternately and repeatedly set, and the first type display is performed in the first type state. The opening angle and opening time when the condition device (251) of the special value variable prize winning means (250) is displaced to the open state as the first type special value according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the game, respectively. In the third type state, the third
The opening angle and the opening time when the condition device (251) of the special prize variable winning means (250) is displaced to the open state as the third special value according to the type of the jackpot display that has appeared in the seed display game. Is changed in multiple stages.

[4] The gaming state control means (540)
In the third type state, when the condition device (251) of the third type variable winning opening (340) is displaced to the open state according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the third type display game. The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the opening angle is changed in multiple stages.

[5] The gaming state control means (540)
In the third type state, when the condition device (251) of the third type variable winning opening (340) is displaced to the open state according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the third type display game. The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the opening time is changed in multiple stages.

[6] The gaming state control means (540)
In the third type state, when the condition device (251) of the third type variable winning opening (340) is displaced to the open state according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the third type display game. The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the opening angle and the opening time are each changed in multiple stages.

[7] The gaming state control means (540)
Sets the third type state when the first type special value giving operation is completed in the first type state, and sets the third type state from the establishment of the third type start condition in the third type state. When the series of steps up to the provision of the three kinds of special values is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined maximum number of times, the state is set to the first kind state [1], [2],
The gaming machine according to [3], [4], [5] or [6] (1
0).

[8] A ball launching device (70) for launching a ball on the game board (11) and a launch control for increasing or decreasing the maximum number of launching balls that the ball launching device (70) can launch per unit time Means (550), and said firing control means (550).
Is characterized in that when the special value variable winning means (250) is opened and closed as the first kind special value, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual. 1], [2], [3], [4], [5],
The gaming machine (10) according to [6] or [7].

[9] The launch control means (550) normally sets an upper limit of the number of launch balls per unit time when the special value variable prize means (250) opens and closes as the first kind special value. The gaming machine (10) according to [8], wherein the value is changed to a value different from each other according to a type of a big hit display of the first type display game as well as higher than the time.

[10] The launch control means (550)
When the third-type variable winning opening (340) is in the open state, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than normal time [1], [2], [ 3],
[4], [5], [6], [7], [8] or [9]
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[11] The firing control means (550)
When the third-type variable winning opening (340) is in the open state, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is higher than usual, and differs according to the type of big-hit display of the third-type display game. The gaming machine (10) according to [10], wherein the value is changed to a value.

[12] The launch control means (550)
When the special value variable prize unit (250) opens and closes as the third type special value, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than normal time [1]. , [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9], [10] or [11].

[13] The launch control means (550)
When the special value variable prize means (250) opens and closes as the third type special value, the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is higher than usual, and the big hit display of the third type display game is displayed. The gaming machine (10) according to [12], wherein values are changed to different values according to the type.

[14] The firing control means (550)
[8], [9], [10], [11], [12] or [8], wherein the upper limit average of the number of launching balls per unit time within a predetermined time is limited to within a predetermined regulation value. The gaming machine according to [13].

[15] The ball launching device (70) notifies the player of the upper limit value of the number of launching balls that can be fired in a unit time, and [8], [9], [10], [1
A gaming machine (10) according to [1], [12], [13] or [14].

[16] On the game board (11), a first-class start winning port (21) and a third-class start winning port (23) are provided so that the respective winning ports can be opened and closed. condition is,
The third type starting condition is established based on a ball winning in the third type starting winning opening (23), and the third type starting condition is established based on a ball winning in the first type starting winning opening (21). And
The gaming state control means (540) opens the first type start winning opening (21) and opens the third type starting winning opening (23).
The first type state is formed by closing the first type, and the third type state is formed by opening the third type starting winning port (23) and closing the first type starting winning port (21). [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
[11], [12], [13], [14] or [1
5] The gaming machine according to the item [10].

[17] The first type variable display means (13
0) has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, and is formed by arranging each display section in a matrix of a plurality of rows horizontally and a plurality of rows vertically, and passing through each of the display sections by the same number. The case where the symbols stopped on the line are all the same is set as the jackpot display [1],
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
[8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [1]
3], [14], [15] or [16].

[18] The third type variable display means (33
0) has a plurality of display units each capable of displaying various symbols, each display unit is arranged on one line, and when the symbols stopped on each display unit are all identical, the big hit [1], which is set to display
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
[8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [1]
3], [14], [15], [16] or [17].

[19] On the game board (11), there is provided a rotating winning means (360) capable of rotating between a state in which the ball can win and a state in which the ball cannot win, and the rotating winning means (360) includes a ball. Is a continuation condition for the third special value to continue up to its maximum continuation process [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. ,
[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [1]
1], [12], [13], [14], [15], [1]
6], [17] or [18].

[20] The first type variable display means (13
0), characterized in that the third-type variable display means (330) is integrated to constitute a single accessory [1],
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
[8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [1]
3], [14], [15], [16], [17], [1
8] or the gaming machine according to [19].

[21] A game state notifying means (545) for discriminatingly notifying the player which of the first type state and the third type state the player is currently in is provided. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],
[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [1]
1], [12], [13], [14], [15], [1]
6], [17], [18], [19] or [20].

[22] The ball launching device (70) includes a hammer member (75) for launching and launching a ball, and the hammer member (7).
5) A rotary solenoid (71) for driving, and a pulse oscillator (72) for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency.
Receiving a pulse signal from the pulse oscillator (72),
An output amplifier (73) for intermittently supplying power to the rotary solenoid (71) according to a pulse width in a predetermined cycle of the pulse signal, and the pulse oscillation based on a command from the firing control means (550). A frequency adjuster (72a) capable of arbitrarily adjusting a predetermined period of a pulse signal output by the device (72) to adjust the number of launch spheres per unit time corresponding to the predetermined frequency. [8], [9], [10], [11], [1]
2], [13], [14], [15], [16], [1]
7], [18], [19], [20], or [21].

[23] The sphere launching apparatus (900) comprises an electromagnet section (901, 902) in which magnetic poles of different polarities are opposed to each other at a predetermined interval, and a launch path provided through the magnetic poles. (903), a ball supply device (80) for supplying a ball to a standby position at one end of the firing path (903), and a drive circuit unit (904) for driving the electromagnet. 904) energizes the electromagnet until the ball at the standby position reaches the approximate center of the magnetic poles when receiving a ball firing instruction, and then shuts off the energization. 550) changes the upper limit number of balls fired per unit time by adjusting the output cycle of the firing instruction to the drive circuit unit (904) [8], [ 9], [10], [1]
1], [12], [13], [14], [15], [1]
6], [17], [18], [19], [20] or [21].

[24] A taper (90) is formed in the vicinity of the tip of the magnetic pole of the electromagnet so that the distance between the magnetic poles is narrower on the standby position side and increases with distance from the standby position.
The gaming machine (10) according to [23], further comprising 1a).

[25] The game according to [23] or [24], wherein, instead of cutting off the current after the ball arrives at the center between the magnetic poles, the current is applied so as to generate a gradually attenuating alternating magnetic field. Machine (10).

[26] A rotating plate that rotates coaxially in conjunction with a handle (12) that is rotated by a player, an arc-shaped guide groove formed eccentrically to the rotating plate, and inserted through the guide groove. A case in which an engaging shaft is provided upright, a magnet housed in the case, and the case slides linearly when the handle is rotated with the engaging shaft inserted through the guide groove. A guide unit for guiding the case so as to move; and a hall element fixed at a predetermined location so that the relative distance to the magnet changes by sliding the case along the guide unit. [8], [9], [10], [11], wherein the firing speed of the sphere is controlled based on the output of the Hall element.
[12], [13], [14], [15], [16],
[17], [18], [19], [20] or [2
1] The gaming machine according to [1].

[27] A ball payout device (600) that counts the number of balls corresponding to the various winnings and pays out the balls to the player according to the various winnings of the balls on the game board (11), The ball dispensing device (600) includes a gear (61) having a concave portion (610a) on the outer periphery of which balls are fitted one by one.
0) is rotatably disposed facing the ball passage (671), and the ball supplied from above into the ball passage (671) and falling by its own weight engages with the concave portion (610a). It is set so as to fall with the rotation of the gear (610), and by controlling the rotation of the gear (610), a predetermined number of balls are discharged from the lower part in the ball passage (671). [1], [2], [3], [4], and a plurality of ball payout units (601).
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
[11], [12], [13], [14], [15],
[16], [17], [18], [19], [20],
The gaming machine (10) according to [21], [22], [23], [24], [25] or [26].

[28] According to the number of shot balls per unit time, each of the ball payout units (60
The number of 1) is set to be adjustable.
7] The gaming machine according to the item [10].

[29] A ball discharge device (90) for collecting fired balls inside the gaming machine (10), counting the discharged balls, and discharging the counted balls to the game store side, wherein the ball discharge device (90) is introduced. A plurality of alignment rails (93), each of which has a flown ball aligned in a row, and a plurality of alignment rails (93) are provided correspondingly to the ends of the alignment rails (93). [1], [2], [3], [1], [2], [3],
[4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],
[10], [11], [12], [13], [14],
[15], [16], [17], [18], [19],
[20], [21], [22], [23], [24],
The gaming machine (10) according to [25], [26], [27] or [28].

The present invention operates as follows. The game state control means (540) sets the game state to a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied and the third type start condition cannot be satisfied, and a first type state in which the third type start condition can be satisfied. The state is alternately switched to the third state in which the seed start condition cannot be satisfied. For example,
If the first type state is set as an initial setting, a game corresponding to a fever machine can be initially executed.

If the first type start condition is satisfied during the game in the first type state, the first type game execution means (510)
Executes a first type display game corresponding to a so-called fever machine on the screen of the first type variable display means (130).
Here, the first type display game may have various contents using various images or designs.

For example, the first type variable display means (13
0), a display unit capable of displaying various images or symbols is arranged in a matrix, and the symbols are scroll-displayed for each display unit, and after the display is stopped, the same number of the display units are passed vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. And the same symbol is 3 on any of the lines
If the big hits are displayed as the hits, the content will be similar to a slot machine as in the past, and it will be easy for the player to adjust.

When the result of the first-class display game is a predetermined jackpot display, the first-class game execution means (510)
Provides a first-class special value that is advantageous to the player. Here, the first type special value is a variable value winning means for special value (250).
Is repeatedly opened and closed with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit, and it is possible to clearly and easily provide a winning opportunity with a relatively higher probability than usual.

The game state control means (540)
When the kind special value giving operation is completed, the game state is set to the third kind state where the third kind start condition can be satisfied and the first kind start condition cannot be satisfied. As a result, the game corresponding to the so-called right can be executed thereafter. In addition, when the big hit does not occur even if the predetermined time elapses in the first type state, the state may be forcibly shifted to the third type state.

If the third type starting condition is satisfied during the game in the third type state, the third type game executing means (530)
Executes a third-type display game corresponding to a so-called digital display of a right object on the screen of the third-type variable display means (330). Here, the third type display game may have various contents using various images or symbols, similarly to the first type display game.

For example, the third type variable display means (33
0) is a display unit capable of displaying various images or designs arranged on one line. Specifically, if a two-digit number is to be aligned on two display units, a number matching game is performed. Can be easily understood.

When the result of the third type display game is a predetermined jackpot display, the third type game execution means (530)
Determines whether a predetermined specific game process is achieved by the ball that has been hit thereafter. Here, the special game process is performed when the normally closed tulip type third variable winning port (340) is continuously or intermittently opened for a predetermined time. (3
In step 40), a predetermined number of balls are awarded.

When the specific game process is completed, the third
The seed game executing means (530) gives the player a third special value. Here, the third type special value is, like the first type special value, that the large winning opening of the special value variable winning means (250) is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times.

Further, on the game board surface (11), there is provided a rotating winning means (360) capable of rotating between a state in which the ball can win and a state in which the ball cannot win, and the winning of the rotating winning means (360) is provided. As a condition, if the third type special value is continued up to its maximum continuation process, the entertainment is enhanced and the gambling of the player can be sufficiently satisfied. The third
The maximum continuation process of the special special value is, for example, that the opening and closing of the large winning opening reaches 16 rounds, and the next round can be performed on condition that a winning in the rotating winning means (360) is achieved.

In the third type state, a series of steps from the establishment of the third type start condition to the provision of the third type special value is repeatedly executed with a predetermined maximum set number of times, for example, two or three times as an upper limit. It is good to make it. In addition, even if a predetermined time has elapsed after entering the third type state, when the series of steps cannot be achieved up to the maximum number of times of setting, the process may be forcibly shifted to the first type state.

As described above, since the respective games conventionally divided into the first type and the third type can be executed on one gaming machine (10), the thrill and excitement of the player can be sufficiently aroused. It is possible to provide interesting game contents. Also,
The first type and the third type of game are repeated in a large cycle, so that a variety of game contents can be provided to the player over a long period of time.

The game state control means (540)
In the first type state, the condition device (251) of the special value variable prize winning means (250) is opened as the first type special value according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the first type display game. The opening angle when displacing to the state is changed in multiple stages.

Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which the number symbols of “7” are aligned in the first type display game is displayed,
When the condition device (251) is opened at the maximum extra-large angle, and when the jackpot display comes out with the numerical symbols of "3", the condition device (251) is opened at a slightly larger closed angle than the extra-large angle,
When the big hit display comes out with a number pattern of "9",
When the condition device (251) is opened at a middle angle, and when a big hit is displayed with a number pattern other than "7, 3, 9", the condition device (251) is slightly opened at a small angle.

As described above, the condition device (2) of the special value variable winning means (250) according to the type of the symbol or the image constituting the big hit display in the first type display game.
Since the opening angle for displacing 51) in the open state changes in multiple stages, the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

In addition, instead of the angle at which the condition device (251) is opened, the length of time during which the condition device (251) is opened is expressed as follows:
It may be changed in multiple stages according to the type of the symbol or image that constituted the big hit display in the first type display game.

More specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which a number symbol of “7” is displayed in the first type display game,
When the condition device (251) is opened for 10 seconds and the number symbol of "3" is aligned and a jackpot is displayed, the condition device (251) is opened for 8 seconds and the number symbol of "9" is aligned and a jackpot is displayed. At this time, the condition device (251) is opened for 6 seconds, and “7, 3,
When a big hit is displayed with a number of symbols other than "9", the condition device (251) is opened for 6 seconds.

Further, as the first type special value, both the angle at which the condition device (251) of the special value variable winning means (250) opens and the length of time during which the condition device (251) opens are determined by It may be changed in multiple stages according to the type of the symbol or image that constituted the jackpot display in the single type display game.

The game state control means (540)
The condition device (251) of the special prize variable winning means (250) as the third type special value in the third type state according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game. The opening angle when displacing to the open state is changed in multiple stages.

Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which a number symbol of “7” is displayed in the third type display game,
When the condition device (251) is opened at the maximum extra-large angle, and when the jackpot display comes out with the numerical symbols of "3", the condition device (251) is opened at a slightly larger closed angle than the extra-large angle,
When the big hit display comes out with a number pattern of "9",
When the condition device (251) is opened at a middle angle, and when a big hit is displayed with a number pattern other than "7, 3, 9", the condition device (251) is slightly opened at a small angle.

As described above, the condition device (2) of the special value variable winning means (250) according to the type of the symbol or the image constituting the big hit display in the third type display game.
Since the opening angle for displacing 51) in the open state changes in multiple stages, the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

Further, instead of the angle at which the condition device (251) is opened, the length of time during which the condition device (251) is opened is expressed as follows.
In the third type display game, it may be changed in multiple stages according to the type of the symbol or image constituting the jackpot display.

Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which the number symbol “7” is displayed in the third type display game,
When the condition device (251) is opened for 10 seconds and the number symbol of "3" is aligned and a jackpot is displayed, the condition device (251) is opened for 8 seconds and the number symbol of "9" is aligned and a jackpot is displayed. At this time, the condition device (251) is opened for 6 seconds, and “7, 3,
When a big hit is displayed with a number of symbols other than "9", the condition device (251) is opened for 6 seconds.

Further, as the third type special value, both the angle at which the condition device (251) of the special value variable prize means (250) opens and the length of time during which the condition device (251) opens are determined by In the three-type display game, the game may be changed in multiple stages according to the type of the symbol or the image constituting the jackpot display.

In the third type state, the condition device (250) of the special value variable winning means (250) as the third type special value according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the third type display game. It is also interesting to change the opening angle and opening time when the 251) is displaced to the open state in multiple steps.

The first type special value and the third type special value are each generated by one special value variable winning means (250), so that the first type special value and the third type special value are conventionally used. The large winning opening, which has been separated from the above, can be shared, the number of parts can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and novel playability can be produced with one accessory.

In each game state as described above, the firing control means (550) may execute control for changing the upper limit value of the number of firing balls per unit time as follows. First, in the first type state, during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means (250), the firing control means (5
The upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time may be changed to a value higher than usual by the control of 50). Thereby,
The winning rate during the occurrence of the first type special value can be increased.

As the first kind special value, the opening and closing operation of the special value variable winning means (250) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times. Here, if the number of winning balls is not limited, the profit of the player increases accordingly. . On the other hand, if there is a limit, the first
The time until the end of the special value has been shortened, and the player can play the game quickly within a limited time,
In addition, by shortening the game processing time, the operating rate of the gaming machine (10) can be increased for the gaming shop.

The special value variable winning means (25)
If the upper limit value of the number of fired balls is changed to a value different from each other depending on the type of the symbol or image constituting the big hit display in the first type display game during the opening / closing operation of 0), Can be more interesting.

Further, even in the third type state, the upper limit value of the number of fired balls per unit time is controlled by the fire control means (550) during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable prize means (250). Should be changed to a higher value than usual. Thereby, the winning rate during the generation of the third type special value can be increased. Also in such a case, it is interesting to change the upper limit of the number of fired balls to different values depending on the type of big hit display in the third type display game.

Further, even when the third-type variable winning opening (340) is in the open state, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time may be changed to a value higher than usual. In such cases,
In particular, for a game beginner, it is possible to easily win a predetermined number or more of balls in the open third-type variable winning opening (340), and to surely enjoy the benefit of the third-class special value based on that. can do.

Even during the displacement operation of the third type variable winning opening (340), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set according to the type of the symbol or image constituting the big hit display in the third type display game. By changing the values to be different from each other, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the ball launch.

As described above, the upper limit of the number of fired balls is changed by the fire control means (550) according to each game state in the first type state and the third type state. If the average of the upper limit value of the number of launch balls per unit time is limited within the predetermined regulation value within this, the interpretation of this regulation should be It can be considered that business inside is also possible.

As the ball launching device (70) capable of quickly responding to the change in the number of launching balls, a rotary solenoid (71) for driving a hammer member (75) and a pulse oscillator (71) for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency are provided. 72) and an output amplifier (73) that receives a pulse signal from the pulse oscillator (72) and intermittently supplies power to the rotary solenoid (71) for a fixed time according to a pulse width of a predetermined period of the pulse signal.
And a frequency adjuster (72a) for arbitrarily adjusting a predetermined period of a pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator (72).

According to such a ball launching device (70),
An output amplifier (73) for receiving a pulse signal sent from the pulse oscillator (72) is provided with a rotary solenoid (71) for intermittently driving a hammer member (75) for a predetermined time in accordance with a pulse width of a predetermined period of the pulse signal. ). Therefore,
By adjusting the predetermined period of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator (72) arbitrarily by the frequency adjuster (72a), the number of shot balls which the hammer member (75) hits a ball per minute can be easily and quickly adjusted. can do.

The operation of the hammer member (75) by the rotary solenoid (71) is performed electrically without using a gear mechanism or the like, so that the controllability is good.
For example, the number of shot balls can be adjusted accurately and easily, such as 100 or 200 pieces per minute, depending on the game state or the like. Also, there is no noise of gears or the like meshing, and the sense of quality can be enhanced quietly.

In addition, as a ball launching device (900), an electromagnet portion (901, 902) in which magnetic poles of different polarities are opposed to each other at a predetermined interval, and a launching path (903) provided between the magnetic poles A sphere supply device (80) for supplying a sphere to a standby position at one end of the launch path (903), and a drive circuit unit (904) for driving an electromagnet may be used.

The drive circuit unit (904), upon receiving a ball firing instruction, energizes the electromagnet until the ball at the standby position reaches substantially the center between the magnetic poles, and then shuts off the energization. As a result, the ball at the standby position is vigorously attracted to the substantially center position between the magnetic poles by the magnetic force, and is thereafter released from the magnetic force, so that the ball is fired on the game board (11) with the momentum.

With this configuration, the firing control means (550) can easily adjust the cycle of outputting the firing instruction to the drive circuit section (904) to easily set the upper limit number of balls fired per unit time. Can be changed to In addition, since the ball is fired by the magnetic force, it is quieter and the upper limit of the number of shots per unit time can be further increased as compared with the case of using a hammer.

When the distance between the magnetic poles is narrow on the side of the standby position and is tapered (901a) near the tip of the magnetic pole so as to increase as the distance from the standby position increases, the position where the magnetic flux density becomes highest is closer to the standby position. Therefore, the distance between the portion where the magnetic flux density is highest and the standby position can be shortened, and the time for energizing the electromagnet is shortened. As a result, the maximum number of firings per unit time can be increased.

If the ball is energized so as to generate a gradually attenuating alternating magnetic field instead of shutting off the current after the ball reaches the center between the magnetic poles, the ball can be demagnetized at the time of firing.

Further, according to the above [26], the rotating plate is rotated by rotating the handle (12), and the engaging shaft is provided in the guide groove provided in the rotating plate. The case slides linearly along the guide portion, and the relative distance between the magnet, the Hall element, and the magnet in the case changes. Therefore, by appropriately setting the guide groove, the rotation angle of the handle (12) and the moving amount of the magnet (the relative distance between the magnet and the Hall element) can be made to correspond linearly. Further, since there is no electric sliding portion, the durability is excellent, and the structure is relatively simple.

Further, if a plurality of ball payout units (601) are used as the ball payout device (600) corresponding to the gaming machine (10), the number of fired balls per unit time is controlled by the fire control means (550). It is possible to sufficiently cope with an increase in the number.

Here, the ball dispensing unit (601) is continuously rotated according to the weight of the ball until the number of dispensed balls approaches the command value, so that the ball (610) is continuously discharged to continuously discharge the ball. When the number of payouts approaches the command value, the rotation of the gear (610) is switched to intermittent rotation in which minute angle rotation and stop corresponding to one recess (610a) of the gear (610) are alternately repeated. When the number of balls reaches the command value, the intermittent rotation of the gear (610) is stopped and balls with the number of balls according to the command value are paid out, so that the ball can be paid out at a higher speed. .

If the number of the ball payout units (601) to be activated during the game is set to be adjustable according to the number of shot balls per unit time by the firing control means (550), the number of shot balls is reduced. All ball payout units (601) are activated only when the number is large, or 1 when the number of fired balls is small.
By operating only one ball payout unit (601), the running cost can be reduced.

Further, all the balls hit on the game board (11) are intensively counted by the ball discharge device (90) and then discharged to a collecting gutter or the like on the game island side. A plurality of alignment rails (93) that flow down the ball discharge device (90) in a state where the introduced balls are aligned in a line.
And a detection sensor (94) provided corresponding to the end of each of the alignment rails (93) and detecting a ball flowing down for each rail. Are sent to the terminal side in a state of being aligned in a row.

Then, a plurality of balls are counted at a time by a plurality of detection sensors (94) provided corresponding to the end side of each alignment rail (93). Since a large number of balls can be counted in a short time by the plurality of detection sensors (94) in this manner, a large number of balls are placed on the game board (11) in accordance with an increase in the number of shot balls by the ball firing device (70). Even if the ball is hit, it does not hinder the counting of winning balls and out balls, and the player can play the game smoothly.

Further, a first-type starting winning opening (21) and a third-type starting winning opening (23), each of which can be opened and closed, may be provided. Here, the first type start condition is based on the fact that the ball wins the first type start winning opening (21), and the third type start condition is that the ball wins the third type start winning opening (23). It shall be established based on each.

Under these conditions, the game state control means (54
0) forms the first type state by opening the first type start winning opening (21) and closing the third type start winning opening (23). The third kind state is formed by opening the third kind start winning opening (23) and closing the first kind start winning opening (21). By opening and closing the starting winning opening itself in this way, if the establishment of each starting condition is limited, the winning of the ball does not end without any effort and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

Also, a first type variable display means (130),
If the third type variable display means (330) is integrated into a single accessory, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced, and the novel playability can be improved by the single accessory. Can be produced. In addition, since it can be made compact, it is possible to improve the mountability of the limited space on the game board surface (11).

If the player is notified of the current state of the first type state and the third type state by the game state notifying means (545), the player can be identified. The type of the game state can be easily confirmed.
Here, for example, it may be displayed on the screen of the variable display means by characters or the like, or may be configured to be notified by voice.

[0096]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments representing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 29 show a gaming machine 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine that generates a special value advantageous to a player when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board 11. The gaming machine 10 is configured so that two types of gaming states, a so-called fever machine (first type) and a right (third type), can be realized by one unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, a rotary operation type handle 12 is provided at the lower right end on the front of the body of the gaming machine 10. By rotating the handle 12 by an angle corresponding to the launching force of the ball, the ball launching device 7 described below is rotated.
0 is driven so that balls are launched one by one onto the game board 11.

Loan balls and prize balls to be provided for a game are stored in an upper plate 13 provided on the front of the machine. In addition, a lower plate 14 is provided below the upper plate 13 for receiving a ball overflowing from the upper plate 13 when a large amount of balls are paid out with the first type special value. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball release lever 14a for dropping a ball into a ball box (not shown) installed below the lower plate 14.

The front surface of the game board 11 is covered with a glass door which forms a space for moving a ball between the game board 11 and the game board 11. On the outer edge of the game board 11, a ball launched from the ball launching device 70 by rotating the handle 12 is placed.
Guide rail 1 for sending out to the upper position in the vertical direction
1a is provided.

At the approximate center of the game board 11, the first type variable display means 130 and the third type variable display means 330 are arranged as one integrated main accessory. A pair of movable pieces 241 and 241 are provided on the upper end side of the main accessory and are separated from each other and are rotatable. The third type is located immediately below each movable piece 241. The variable display means 330 and the first type variable display means 130 are vertically arranged side by side.

[0101] Immediately below the first type variable display means 130, a reserved ball display means 30 is integrally provided. Further, below the reserved ball display means 30, a first-type start winning port 21, a third-type start winning port 23, and the like are provided, respectively.

A third-type variable winning opening 340 is provided on the left side of the various starting winning openings 21 and 23 so as to be openable and closable. On the right side of the various start winning ports 21 and 23, a rotating winning means 360 is rotatably disposed, and further, on the left end of the game board 11 located on the right side of the rotating winning means 360, a special value is provided. Variable winning means 250 is provided so as to be openable and closable.

In addition, on the game board 11, a number of obstacles for changing the falling speed or the direction of the hit ball, and various accessories such as a windmill 15 are provided at appropriate places. At the bottom of the game board 11, an out port 17 is provided for collecting a ball that has not won.

[0104] Above the game board 11, a display lamp 18 for displaying various game states and the like and increasing the fun of the game is provided. In addition, on the back side of the game board 11, a game management device 400 (FIG.
Reference). The game management device 400 will be described later in detail.

As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 10 is set so that the ball is directly supplied by the supply gutter 1 disposed above the gaming machine island. That is, the chute member 2 is attached to a predetermined position of the supply gutter 1, and the chute member 2 and the ball dispensing device 600 of each gaming machine 10 are connected by the bellows member 3 or the meandering pipe member 4 which is a pipe-shaped member. It is connected.

As described above, the conventional ball storage tank is not provided above the gaming machine 10, and the ball is directly supplied to the ball dispensing apparatus 600 quickly. Thereby, as in the conventional case, after the balls once aligned by the chute member 2 from the supply gutter 1 are stored in the ball storage tank in a discrete state, the balls are aligned again and sent to the ball discharging device. Save the trouble twice,
It is also possible to efficiently cope with a large amount of prize ball payouts according to the increase or decrease in the number of shot balls by the ball shooting device 70.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ball dispensing device 600
It is connected to a pipe member 6 such as a bellows via a collecting gutter 5. The pipe member 6 is a member that sends out the balls counted by the ball discharging device 600 to the upper plate 13. Pipe member 6
Is set to an inner diameter such that a large amount of balls can flow down at one time.
Is connected to the winning ball payout exit 13a.

An overflow detection sensor 7 is provided in the middle of the pipe member 6. The overflow detection sensor 7 detects a state in which the ball paid out from the ball payout device 600 is full in the upper plate 13 and, at that time, sends a quantitative detection signal to the prize ball management means of the game management device 400 described later. Then, the payout of the ball by the ball payout device 600 is temporarily stopped through the award ball management means. The ball dispensing device 6
00 will be described later in detail.

On the back side of the game board 11, there is provided a ball collecting case 8 for collecting all the balls that have entered the various winning ports and the out ports 17, and the downstream end of the ball collecting case 8 is: It is connected so as to communicate with the ball discharge device 90.
The details of the ball discharge device 90 will be described later.

[0110] As shown in Figs.
A ball supply device 80 for quickly supplying the ball taken in from the upper plate 13 to the launching ball standby position is disposed beside the. The ball supply device 80 includes a ball supply passage 82 mounted on a base plate 81, and a firing point rail 83 for waiting one by one the balls sent out from the terminal end of the passage 82. Note that the lower end of the firing point rail 83 is a firing ball standby position.

The upstream end of the ball supply passage 82 is connected to communicate with a collecting gutter 13 c extending from the ball inlet 13 b of the upper plate 13. Also, the launch point rail 83 is a game board 1
2 so as to be continuous with the guide rail 11a on the upper side. With such a ball supply device 80, it is possible to quickly and accurately supply the balls one by one to the launch ball standby position according to the increase or decrease in the number of launch balls by the ball launch device 70.

FIGS. 6 to 11 show the details of the ball launching device 70. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the ball launching device 70 swings the hammer member 75 at a predetermined speed by the rotary solenoid 71 inside the case body 70a to hammer the ball at the launch standby position (the lower end of the launch point rail 83). It strikes at the tip of the member 75 and strikes along the guide rail 11a.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the rotary solenoid 71 includes a yoke 71a also serving as a case, a coil 71b concentrically sandwiched between the yokes 71a, a rotor 71c and a shaft 71d disposed at the center thereof. And the rotor 7
And a bearing 71e for holding 1c and the like.

The holder 75a for holding the mallet member 75 is
The shaft 71d is integrally rotatably fixed to the shaft 71d. The holder 75a is held in the starting position _{A 0} by a spring 75f. 8 and 9 when the coil 71b is energized.
As shown in the figure, the magnetic circuit α is configured to generate a magnetomotive force.

The rotor 71c and the shaft 71d are connected to the coil 7
1b, the rotational force F is given by the magnetomotive force and the stable point D
It rotates in the direction of ₀ (minimum reluctance) and stops at a position balanced with the load. When the coil 71b is de-energized, the holder 75 is pressed by the urging force of the spring 75f.
a is returned to the starting position A ₀ , whereby the hammer 75
Is set to launch a ball.

As shown in FIG. 7, in addition to the rotary solenoid 71, a pulse oscillator 72, a frequency adjuster 72a, and a pulse width adjuster are provided inside a case 70a (see FIG. 6) of the ball launching device 70. A current adjuster 74 including a power supply switch 74a and an output amplifier 73b is provided therein.

The pulse oscillator 72 is a device that outputs a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency to the output amplifier 73. The frequency adjuster 72a is a device that can arbitrarily adjust the length of the predetermined period T of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 (see FIG. 11). The pulse width adjuster 72b is a device that can arbitrarily adjust the pulse width of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 during a predetermined period T, for example, as widths a to c shown in FIG. . The pulse oscillator 72, the frequency adjuster 72a, and the pulse width adjuster 72
Since the configuration of b is general, the description is omitted.

The output amplifier 73 is connected to the pulse oscillator 72.
This is a device that receives a pulse signal from the controller and intermittently supplies power to the rotary solenoid 71 for a fixed time according to the pulse widths a to c arbitrarily adjusted during a predetermined period T of the pulse signal. The current adjuster 74 is a device that can adjust the output of the output amplifier 73 to adjust the emission intensity of the mallet member 75 driven by the rotary solenoid 71. This current regulator 74
Has a power switch 74a. Note that the configurations of the output amplifier 73 and the current regulator 74 are also general, and thus description thereof is omitted.

The current regulator 74 turns on / off the power supply by the power switch 74a and adjusts the output of the output amplifier 73. The volume (variable resistance machine) of the current regulator 74 is controlled by a handle 12 provided on the game board 11 side.
Are provided integrally. By operating the handle 12,
When the power switch 74a is turned on and the amount of rotation of the handle 12 is changed, the firing intensity (speed) of the ball to be launched is increased.
Can be adjusted freely.

That is, when the rotation angle of the handle 12 is small, the output of the output amplifier 73 is small, and the launching strength of the hit ball is small. On the other hand, handle 1
When the rotation angle of 2 is large, the output of the output amplifier 73 increases, and the launching strength of the hit ball increases.

By providing means for applying a frictional force between the side surface of the handle 12 distant from the rotation axis of the handle 12 and the side surface of the main body of the gaming machine 10 on which the handle 12 is supported, the handle 12 is provided. May be configured to be able to be fixed at any rotational operation position. Needless to say, the holding state of the handle 12 due to the frictional force can be easily released by a predetermined operation of the player.

FIGS. 12 to 17 show the details of the ball payout device 600. FIG. The ball dispensing device 600 is capable of accurately and rapidly dispensing a arbitrarily instructed quantity of balls, and as shown in FIG.
1 are juxtaposed. In the present embodiment, the number of ball payout units 601 is two. However, three or more ball payout units 601 may be arranged in parallel to cope with a further increase in the number of shot balls. Hereinafter, one ball payout unit 601 will be described as a representative.

As shown in FIG. 13, the ball payout unit 60
Reference numeral 1 denotes a sprocket (gear) 610, a ratchet wheel 620, and a main stopper 6 provided in the main body frame 602.
30, sub-stopper 640, main solenoid 650
And a ball guide 67 mounted so as to vertically penetrate one side of the body frame 602 with the sub solenoid 660.
0, and detection sensors 681, 682, 683 provided in the main body frame 602 or the ball guide 670.

The sprocket 610 has one sphere on its outer periphery.
In this embodiment, ten concave portions 610a to be fitted are formed. The sprocket 610 is attached to a pivot 611 that is supported substantially horizontally on the main body frame 602 and is rotatable. The sprocket 610 is arranged so that its outer periphery faces a ball passage 671 formed in a ball guide 670. I have.

The ball guide 670 has a ball passage 671 through which a ball passes. Ball passage 671
The sprocket 610 is arranged so that its outer circumference is located along the inner wall of the recess 6.
The sprocket 610 is set so as to always fall with the rotation of the sprocket 610 by engaging with the sprocket 10a.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the ratchet wheel 620 has a concave portion 61 of the sprocket 610 on its outer periphery.
0a, and is fixed to the sprocket 610 so as not to interfere with the ball guide 670 by an output shaft 621 that can be connected to the pivot 611 fixed to the sprocket 610 so as to be able to transmit power. Have been. The ratchet wheel 620 rotates integrally with the sprocket 610.

[0127] The ratchet wheel 620 has a plurality of small holes 620b formed on the outer peripheral portion thereof corresponding to the teeth 620a, and the detection light of the detection sensor 681 passes through the small holes 620b. The phase relationship between the ratchet wheel 620 and the sprocket 610 is such that when a main stopper 630, which will be described later, is engaged with the ratchet wheel 620, the peaks (recess 610a and recess 610a) of the sprocket 610 are shown in FIG. Are set on the left and right sides.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main stopper 6
30 is swingably attached to a stopper shaft 631 parallel to the pivot 611 of the sprocket 610, and its tip 63
0a is engaged with the ratchet wheel 620 from below, and is urged by the spring 632 wound around the stopper shaft 631 to the side (counterclockwise) that engages the ratchet wheel 620.

The sub-stopper 640 has a front end 640a engaged with the outer periphery of the ratchet wheel 620. The base end of the sub-stopper 640 is swingably connected to the main stopper 630 by a stopper shaft 631, but is wound around the stopper shaft 631. The main stopper 6 is actuated by the biasing force of the turned spring 641.
It is pressed against the bottom of the base 30 and swings in conjunction with the main stopper 630 unless an external force greater than this urging force is applied.

The tip 640a of the sub stopper 640 is
As long as the main stopper 630 is interlocked with the ratchet wheel 620 when the main stopper 630 swings clockwise and disengages from the ratchet wheel 620,
0 is engaged diagonally to the upper left. The exact engagement position here is determined by the sub-stopper 6 after the main stopper 630 is disengaged from the ratchet wheel 620.
Until the engagement of the sprocket 610 with the ratchet wheel 620, the sprocket 610 has an angle corresponding to half of the recess 610a.
And the position allowing the ratchet wheel 620 to rotate.

The main solenoid 650 has its output shaft 6
Reference numeral 50a is attached to the base end of the main stopper 630, and when energized, the output shaft 650a operates in a direction to sink, and swings the main stopper 630 clockwise. If the main solenoid 650 is not driven, the main stopper 630 is
The main solenoid 650 and the spring 632 are pivoted counterclockwise due to the urging force of No. 2 to return to the engaged position.
Constitutes a main drive means.

The sub-solenoid 660 applies an external force greater than the urging force of the spring 641 to the sub-stopper 640 via the lever 661 to swing the sub-stopper 640 counterclockwise regardless of the swinging state of the main stopper 630. Then, the engagement with the ratchet wheel 620 is released.

That is, as shown in FIG. 16, an elongated hole 640b is formed at the tip end of the sub-stopper 640, and is pulled by the output shaft 660a of the sub-solenoid 660 so that the lever shaft 6
Claw 66 at the end of lever 661 that swings around 62
1a is engaged with the elongated hole 640b, and when the sub solenoid 660 is driven and the lever 661 swings clockwise, the sub stopper 640 is pushed by the claw 661a and swings counterclockwise. Has become.

The lever 661 is urged counterclockwise by a spring 663. When the drive of the sub solenoid 660 is released, the lever 661 returns to a position where the sub stopper 640 is not swung by this urging force. It has become. The sub solenoid 660 and the lever 661 constitute a sub drive unit.

The detection sensor 681 is connected to the ratchet wheel 620.
This is an optical sensor that emits detection light to a position where the small hole 620b passes through, and detects rotation of the sprocket 610 by one concave portion 610a. The detection sensor 682 detects that the ball in the ball passage 671
It is an optical sensor that emits detection light at a position immediately after it is fitted into the 0 concave portion 610a, and is for detecting the supply state of the sphere.

The detection sensor 683 is an optical sensor that emits detection light to a position immediately after the ball has deviated from the concave portion 610a of the sprocket 610 in the ball passage 671, and detects the payout (the number of balls) of the ball. It is. The lower end of the ball guide 670 of each ball payout unit 601 is connected to a pipe member 6 for discharging a prize ball through the collecting gutter 5 shown in FIG.
It is connected to the. The lower end of the pipe member 6 is connected to the winning ball payout opening 13 a of the upper plate 13.

The ball payout device 600 is controlled by the prize ball management means of the game management device 400 described later. The prize ball managing means receives a payout command from the outside or a detection result of the detection sensor 683 or the like, and as described later, FIG.
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
It controls the operation of 50 or the sub-solenoid 660.

FIGS. 18 and 19 show details of the ball discharging device 90. FIG. The ball discharge device 90 includes an intake stage 91,
Introducing path 92 with the end connected to this taking stage 91
, The alignment rails 93, 93... Arranged in four rows in the inside of the introduction path 92, the detection sensors 94 respectively provided at the end sides of the alignment rails 93, and the introduction path 9.
And a dispensing stage 95 connected to the second end.

A rocking body 96 is provided corresponding to each alignment rail 93. The oscillating body 96 has a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, and is arranged so as to oscillate at a position where the oscillating body 96 comes into contact with a second or more upper layer sphere among the spheres that have flowed in the respective alignment rails 93. , Eccentrically mounted on a horizontal shaft 97 provided above the introduction path 92 so as to be rotatable. A weight 98 is attached to the side of the oscillating body 96 that is eccentric opposite to the horizontal axis 97 so that the center of gravity is significantly shifted to this side.

The first-type starting winning opening 21 shown in FIG. 1 is generally called a starting chucker, and the winning opening is provided to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate (not shown) at the upper end side of the opening. . The fact that a ball wins in the first type start winning opening 21 is defined as a first type start condition described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first-class starting winning opening 21
Is a first-class start winning detection switch 2 for detecting a ball winning.
1a is provided inside. The first-class start winning detection switch 21a is set to output a first-class start winning signal to the game management device 400 when the first-class start winning switch 21a is turned ON upon detecting a winning ball. The first-type start winning detection switch 21a may be constituted by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, and a magnetic sensor.

The third kind starting winning opening 23 is also configured in the same manner as the first kind starting winning opening 21 described above. Here, the fact that a ball wins in the third type start winning opening 23 is defined as a third type start condition described later.

During the game, only one of the first type start condition and the third type start condition is set to a state where the condition can be satisfied alternatively. That is, various start winning openings 21 and
Only one of the 23 is controlled to open and the other is closed.

Here, the state in which the type 1 start condition can be satisfied is the type 1 state in which the game of the fever machine (type 1) can be played, and the state in which the type 3 start condition can be satisfied is the right property. A third type state in which a (third type) game is possible. Note that, as will be described later, the first type state is initially set.

As shown in FIG. 20, the first type variable display means 1
30 is provided with a screen capable of displaying various images or designs,
The screen is configured by arranging the individual display units 131 in a matrix composed of a plurality of rows and columns. More specifically, a total of nine display units 131 are arranged in a matrix of three columns and three rows.

The first type variable display means 130 is specifically composed of a color liquid crystal display. However,
The first type variable display means 130 is not limited to this, and may be configured using a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or the like, as well as a monochrome liquid crystal display.

In the first type variable display means 130, the first type
Each time a ball wins in the seed starting winning opening 21, each display unit 131
After the symbols are changed so as to be switched every time, a first type display game in which an arbitrary symbol is stopped one by one is executed. The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display unit 131 is as follows.
For example, the order of the center, left, right, etc. may be set in advance for each row. In addition, numbers, characters, symbols, symbols, and the like are prepared in advance as images or designs.

As a result of the first type display game, a case where all three symbols are identical on any one line passing on each display unit 131 arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally is a big hit. It is specified to be displayed. The state in which the symbols stopped on the other two display units 131 except for one display unit 131 on any one of the lines before the jackpot display is determined corresponds to the reach display.

When the result of the type 1 display game is finally determined to be a jackpot display via the reach display, the type 1 special value that the special value variable winning means 250 described later repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times is displayed. appear. In addition, the first
If, as a result of the seed display game, the game is not finally determined to be the jackpot display, all of the hits are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 20, the reserved ball display means 30
Displays the number of pending executions of the first-class display game that are not executed when a ball wins in the first-class start winning opening 21 during the first-class display game or the occurrence of the first-class special value. It is. The reserved ball display means 30 is provided with a game management device 40 described later.
Based on the signal from 0, the setting is made so as to display the number of suspensions stored in the game management device 400.

The holding ball display means 30 has four holding lamps 3
, And unexecuted type 1 display games can be held up to four times. That is, control is performed so that the number of the holding lamps 31 corresponding to the number of holdings is turned on. When the held first type display game is executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the number of reservations, updated and stored in the game management device 400, and the number of times is newly displayed on the reserved ball display means 30.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the special value variable winning means 250 is generally referred to as a large winning opening (attacker), and can open and close the large winning opening extending vertically. It has a movable plate (conditioning device) 251.
The condition device 251 is driven to open and close by a solenoid 252, but is normally maintained in a closed state. The special value variable winning means 250 is arranged at the right end on the game board 11, and is set so that the ball can be easily won by so-called right hitting.

The special value variable prize winning means 250 is controlled to give first and third type special values based on a signal from the game management device 400 when the specific game process is completed. You. Here, the first type special value refers to an opening / closing operation in which the condition device 251 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). Times).

The same applies to the third type special value. However, in the third special value, the continuation condition for shifting to the next round is that a ball wins in the rotation winning means 360 described later in each round. The maximum continuation process of the third type special value is that the opening and closing of the condition device 251 reaches 16 rounds.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the special value variable winning means 250, a winning detection switch 253 for detecting a winning ball is provided. Based on the signal from the prize detection switch 253, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are counted by the prize counter 254 in each round, the condition device 251 continues to open for a predetermined time. Even before the passage of time, it is controlled to close once. It should be noted that inside the special value variable winning means 250,
Although not shown, a V winning port is also provided. The winning of the ball into the V winning opening is a continuation condition for the first-class special value to reach the maximum continuation process.

As shown in FIG. 29, when the special value variable prize winning means 250 is in the open state, the condition device 251 is greatly opened until the condition device 251 is substantially horizontal, and the large angle is slightly smaller than this. An angle, a middle angle with a smaller opening angle, and a small angle with the smallest opening angle are set. The angle at which to open is the first type special value.
It is set so as to change according to the execution result of the type display game, and to change according to the execution result of the type 3 display game in the third special value.

As shown in FIG. 20, the third type variable display means 3
30 is configured by arranging two display units 331 and 331 side by side in a row. The third type variable display means 330 is, specifically, an LE
Although it is composed of the D7 segment, it may be composed of a liquid crystal display, a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT) or the like.

In the third type variable display means 330, the third type
Each time a ball wins in the seed start winning opening 23, each display unit 331 is displayed.
After the symbols are changed so as to be replaced, a third type display game in which one of the symbols is stopped is executed. The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display unit 331 may be determined as appropriate, for example, from left to right, or simultaneously. The images or symbols used in the third type display game are numbers from 0 to 9.

As a result of the third type display game, each display unit 33
The case where two symbols stopped at 1 are the same is defined as a big hit display. When such a big hit display is confirmed, a third-type variable winning opening 340 described later is set to be repeatedly opened and closed to shift to a specific game process.

Here, the jackpot display is “00” to “9”.
There are ten types of "9", but only when a specific number is obtained (two or more), the big hit display may be set. In addition, as a result of the third type display game, when two numbers are not aligned, it corresponds to a loss display.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the third-type variable winning opening 340 is a tulip-type accessory, in which the winning opening is in a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball, and in which the winning of the ball is easy. A pair of movable pieces (condition devices) 341 and 3 that can be opened and closed in an open state
41.

Each movable piece 341 is normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other by a solenoid 342. However, when the solenoid 342 is excited, the movable pieces 341 are opened in an open state extending right and left in synchronization to easily win a prize. It becomes a state. When each movable piece 341 is in the closed state, the ball may not be formed at all.

As shown in FIG. 2, the third kind variable winning opening 34
A winning detection switch 343 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the winning opening of zero. Prize detection switch 34
The number of balls that have won the third-type variable winning opening 340 is set to be counted by the winning counter 344 based on the signal from the third type.

As shown in FIG. 2, the solenoid 342 and the like are connected to the game management device 400, and are driven based on a command from the game management device 400. For details,
When the result of the seed display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the third type variable winning opening 340 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
Is set to be continuously displaced to the open state.

When the third-type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state,
A predetermined number (for example, 5 or more) in the third kind variable winning opening 340
Is determined as a specific game process for a so-called right. In addition, the third kind variable winning opening 3
40 may be operated so as to be opened intermittently, not continuously, for a certain period of time.

As shown in FIG. 28, the third-type variable winning opening 3
In the open state of 40, an extra-large angle in which each movable piece 341 opens largely until it is substantially horizontal, a large angle with a slightly smaller opening angle, and a medium angle with a smaller opening angle,
Four stages of small angles with the smallest opening angle are set.
The angle at which the opening is made changes depending on the execution result of the first type display game.

The rotating winning means 360 shown in FIG. 1 is an accessory for a right that can be rotated between a state in which the ball can be won and a state in which the ball cannot be won. And a rotator 362 rotatably disposed on the rotator. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotating body 362 is driven to rotate by a motor 363.

The upper end of the round frame 361 is cut out.
A winning groove into which a ball enters is formed on one end side of the rotating body 362. When the winning groove of the rotating body 362 matches the notch on the upper end side of the round frame 361, the ball can enter the winning state, and when the winning groove does not match with the notch on the upper end side, the ball cannot enter the winning state.

A winning detecting switch 364 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the rotating winning means 360. The winning of the ball in the rotation winning means 260 is set as a continuation condition for the third kind special value to continue up to 16 rounds, which is its maximum continuation process.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game management device 400
The centralized management of the entire operation of the gaming machine 10 includes a microcomputer including a control unit (CPU) 410, a ROM 420, a RAM 430, and the like. Game management device 4
00 is a unit and is mounted inside the machine such as the back of the game board 11.

The control section 410 functionally includes a first type game execution means 510, a third type game execution means 530, a game state control means 540, and a firing control means 550. In addition, the game management device 400 sends a signal from the output unit 440 to a hall management computer 705 (see FIG. 4) that centrally controls the operation and operation of various devices in the game hall via a local information communication network (LAN). Is also connected.

The first-type game execution means 510 executes the first-type display game on the first-type variable display means 130 when the first-type start condition is satisfied during the game, and performs the first-type display. When the result of the game corresponds to the jackpot display, this is a means for giving a first-class special value to the player.

The third type game execution means 530 executes the third type display game by the third type variable display means 330 when the third type start condition is satisfied during the game, and executes the third type display. In the case where the result of the game corresponds to the jackpot display, it is determined whether or not a predetermined specific game process is achieved by the hit ball, and when the specific game process is achieved,
A third type special value is provided to the player, and a series of steps from the establishment of the third type starting condition to the provision of the third type special value,
This is a means for repeatedly executing a predetermined maximum set number of times as an upper limit.

The game state control means 540 sets any one of the first type start condition and the third type start condition to a state that can be selectively satisfied during the game. Means for initializing a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied.

[0175] The firing control means 550 has the first kind state, the third kind state.
The upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual in accordance with each game state in the seed state. Specifically, the firing control means 550 executes control to increase the upper limit of the number of fired balls during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 and the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340, respectively. I do.

Although not shown, the control unit 410 also includes functions such as award ball management means. Here, the prize ball management means manages the number of prize balls to be paid out, and sends one pulse for 10 prize balls to the hole management computer 705 (see FIG. 4) via the payout circuit 450 described below. The ball management computer 705 instructs the ball payout device 600 to pay out a ball.

[0177] A payout circuit 450 is connected to the control section 410, and an external information output terminal 460 is connected to the payout circuit 450. The payout circuit 450 is a circuit part that controls the ball payout device 600 that pays out prize balls. More specifically, based on the information on the number of winning balls sent from the control unit 410, control is performed to pay out a specified number of winning balls into the upper plate 13. The external information output terminal 460 is connected to the prize ball payout number (prize ball 10
This is a terminal for transmitting a ball lending signal, a door opening detection signal, and the like to the hall management computer 705, respectively.

Also, the ROM 4 of the game management device 400
Reference numeral 20 denotes game control program data for controlling various game states, display control program data relating to display contents of various variable display means 130 and 330, a lighting pattern of a display lamp 18 for producing a prize for various public works, and a speaker. Fixed data, such as a voice generation pattern from the server, is stored. The RAM 430 temporarily stores prize data related to a game including signals from various prize ports.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first type game execution means 510 includes a lottery execution means 511, a right holding means 512, a first type display control means 513, and a first type special value grant. Means 514.

The lottery executing means 511 executes a random lottery using a random number when the first type starting condition is satisfied, that is, when the ball wins in the first type starting winning opening 21. This is for generating a type 1 symbol random number. Here the first
The seed symbol random number is a factor that determines whether or not a big hit is displayed in the first type display game.

The appearance probability of the jackpot display is determined by the control of the game state control means 540, which will be described later, in accordance with the third probability.
It is changed according to the type of the symbol or the image constituting the big hit display that has appeared in the third type display game in the type state.

The signal relating to the first type symbol random number output from the lottery executing means 511 is once stored in the RAM 430 and then input to the first type display control means 513 and the first type special value giving means 514. The symbol random number table used by the lottery executing means 511 is stored in the ROM 420, and the probability that the first-type symbol random number corresponds to a hit based on the symbol random number is appropriately set in advance.

When a ball is awarded in the first-type starting winning opening 21, the right-reserving means 512 determines whether the first-type display game or the first-type special value is being given or not. When the game is being executed, the control for temporarily suspending the execution of a new type 1 display game based on the type 1 random number randomly selected by the lottery execution means 511 is performed.

Here, the reserved first type symbol random numbers, that is, the number of the right to execute the first type display game, are displayed on the reserved ball display means 30 up to a maximum of four each under the control of the right retaining means 512. Is done. Specifically, the number of suspended execution rights (first-type symbol random numbers) is indicated by the reserved sphere display means 3.
It is displayed by the lighting number of the holding lamp 31 at 0.

The first type display control means 513 changes such that various symbols are replaced on the respective display portions 131 of the first type variable display means 130 when a ball is won in the first type start winning opening 21. This is for executing a first type display game that is stopped later. More specifically, the first type display control means 5
No. 13 executes the first-class display game based on the first-class symbol random numbers (the lottery result of the lottery executing means 511) once stored in the RAM 430.

The display contents in the type 1 display game include a big hit display in which three symbols are aligned on any one of the lines according to the first type symbol random numbers, and various combinations corresponding to other loss displays. It is programmed in advance so that the symbols are stopped and displayed. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 420.

The type 1 special value assigning means 514 determines whether the result of the type 1 display game is a jackpot display, in particular, if the type 1 symbol random number is a jackpot, Is executed.
Here, the first-class special value is a special value variable winning means 2
That is, the 50 movable plates 151 repeatedly open and close up to 16 rounds.

The first-class special value providing means 514 continues opening and closing of the movable plate 51 to the next round on condition that a V winning signal that a ball has won a V winning port in each round is received. Is set. In addition, the solenoid 252 of the special value variable winning means 250 is provided in the first kind special value giving means 514 in accordance with the game control program.
A solenoid circuit for driving the motor.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the third type game execution means 530 includes lottery execution means 531, third type display control means 532, and specific game process determination means 533.
And a third type special value granting means 534 and a right continuation setting means 535.

The lottery executing means 531 executes random lottery using random numbers when the third type starting condition is satisfied, that is, when a ball wins in the third type starting winning port 23. This is to generate three kinds of symbol random numbers. Here the third
The seed symbol random number is a factor for determining whether or not a big hit is displayed in the third type display game.

The signal related to the third type symbol random number output from the lottery execution unit 531 is temporarily stored in the RAM 430 and then input to the third type display control unit 513 and the specific game process determination unit 533. The symbol random number table used by the lottery execution means 531 is stored in the ROM 420,
The probability that the third type symbol random number corresponds to the hit is set in advance as appropriate.

The third type game execution means 530 includes the right reservation means 51 in the first type game execution means 510.
There is no such function as in 2, and when a ball is awarded in the third kind start winning opening 23, if the third kind display game or the third kind special value is being given, the lottery execution means 531
The third-type symbol random numbers drawn by are discarded. of course,
Like the first type game execution means 510, a third type symbol random number may be configured to be held.

The third type display control means 532 changes such that various symbols are exchanged on the respective display portions 331 of the third type variable display means 330 when a ball wins in the third type starting winning opening 23. A third type display game that is stopped later is executed. More specifically, the third type display control means 5
32 executes a third type display game based on the third type symbol random numbers (lottery result of the lottery executing means 531) once stored in the RAM 430.

The display contents in the third type display game include a big hit display in which the same symbols are arranged on the two display portions 331 in accordance with the third type symbol random numbers, and various other combinations corresponding to the loss display. Is programmed in advance so as to be stopped and displayed. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 420.

The specific game process discriminating means 533 is the third game process discriminating means.
When the result of the seed display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the third kind variable winning opening 340 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
Control for continuously displacing the open state. The specific game process determination means 533 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 342 of the third-type variable winning opening 340 according to a game control program.

Further, the specific game process determining means 533 determines whether or not the special game process has been achieved by the hit ball while the third type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state. The specific game process determination means 533 determines whether or not the prize counter 344 has counted a predetermined number (for example, five) or more balls based on a signal from the prize detection switch 343 when the third-type variable prize port 340 is in the open state. It is determined whether or not.
Here, when it is confirmed that the number of balls equal to or more than the predetermined number has been counted,
It is set so as to output a signal for accomplishing the specific game process to the third type special value providing means 534 described below.

The third kind special value giving means 534 makes a predetermined number (for example, five) of balls prize when the specific game process is achieved, that is, when the third kind variable winning opening 340 is in an open state. If this is possible, a control for generating a third type special value is executed. Here, the third type special value means that the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds.

The third kind special value giving means 534 continues opening and closing of the condition device 251 to the next round on condition that a winning signal from the winning detecting switch 364 of the rotating winning means 360 is received for each round. It is set as follows. In addition, the third type special value giving means 534 includes:
A solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 252 of the special value variable winning means 250 according to the game control program is included.

The right continuation setting means 535 repeatedly executes a series of steps from the establishment of the third type starting condition to the provision of the third type special value with a predetermined maximum number of sets (for example, three times) as an upper limit. It is. In addition, the probability of the jackpot display in the third type display game may be higher in the probability from the second set than in the first process in the maximum number of sets.

More specifically, for example, the probability from the entry into the third type state to the appearance of the first set jackpot display is determined based on the result of the first type display game, which will be described later. In the third type of display game, the probability of displaying a jackpot is twice as high as the probability of the first set.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game state control means 54
0 is the initial setting means 541 and the third kind selecting means 543
, A condition device displacement setting means 544, and a game state notification means 545. The initial setting unit 541 is a unit for initially setting a game state on the game board 11 to a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied. The initial setting means 541 is provided for the third kind start winning port 23.
Is closed and the first type start winning opening 21 is opened to form the first type state.

In the third type state, the initial setting means 541 repeats a series of steps from the establishment of the third type starting condition to the provision of the third type special value with the maximum number of times set as an upper limit. When the process is completed, control for returning the state from the third type state to the original first type state based on this is also executed.

In the first type state, when the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 as the first type special value is completed in the first type state, the third type selection means 543 is switched from the first type state. The setting is changed to a third type state in which the third type start condition can be satisfied. Third type selection means 543
The third kind state is formed by opening the third kind start winning opening 23 and closing the first kind start winning opening 21.

The condition device displacement setting means 544 is provided by the first device.
In the seed state, the opening when the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 is displaced to the open state as the first kind special value based on the type of the jackpot display that has appeared in the first kind display game. The control for changing the angle in multiple stages is executed.

More specifically, in FIG. 29, when the big hit display in which the numeric symbols of “7” are aligned as a result of the first type display game comes out, the condition device 251 is set to an extra-large angle and the numeric symbol of “3” is displayed. When the big hit display appears, the condition device 251
Is set to a large angle, when the big hit display in which the numerical symbols of "9" are aligned comes out, the condition device 251 is set to the middle angle, and when the big hit display in which the other numbers are set comes out, the condition device 251 is set to the small angle. , Respectively.

In the third type state, the condition device displacement setting means 544 determines whether or not a specific game process has been achieved in accordance with the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game. Control for changing the opening angle when the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 is changed to the open state as three special values in multiple stages is also executed.

Specifically, in FIG. 29, when the big hit display in which the numerical symbols of “7” are aligned as a result of the third type display game comes out, the condition device 251 is set to an extra large angle and the numerical symbol of “3” is displayed. When the big hit display appears, the condition device 251
Is set to a large angle, when the big hit display in which the numerical symbols of "9" are aligned comes out, the condition device 251 is set to the middle angle, and when the big hit display in which the other numbers are set comes out, the condition device 251 is set to the small angle. , Respectively.

Furthermore, the condition device displacement setting means 544
In the third type state, according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game, a third
The control for changing the opening angle when each movable piece 341 of the seed variable winning opening 340 is displaced to the open state in multiple stages is also executed.

More specifically, in FIG. 28, when a big hit display in which the numeric symbols of “7” are aligned appears as a result of the third type display game, each movable piece 341 is set to an extra-large angle, and the numeric symbol of “3” is set. When the big hit display that appears is displayed, each movable piece 341 is displayed.
When a large hit is displayed with a large angle and a numerical pattern of "9" is aligned, the movable pieces 341 are set at a medium angle, and when a large hit is displayed with a number other than the above, each movable piece 341 is reduced. Each angle is displaced.

[0210] The game state notifying means 545 is a means for discriminatively informing the player which of the first type state and the third type state the player is currently in. It is set so that it is displayed in one corner on the screen of the type variable display means 130 by a character, and is appropriately notified by sound.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the launch control means 550 controls the upper limit of the number of launch balls per unit time during a normal game.
54, the variable value winning means 2 for special value in the first kind state
The first type launch control means 551 for changing the upper limit of the number of fired balls to a high value during the opening / closing operation of the 50 (first type special value), and the third type variable winning opening 340 in the third type state is opened. During the opening and closing operation of the special value variable prize means 250 (third special value), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is increased.
And a seed launch control unit 553.

[0212] The normal firing control means 554 includes the first type,
The ball launching device 7 during the normal game in the third type state
The normal drive signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of 0, and the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse
The first cycle T1 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of shooting spheres of 100 per minute is set.

When the opening / closing operation (the first special value) of the special value variable winning means 250 is executed in the first kind state, the first kind launch control means 551 adjusts the frequency of the ball launching device 70. The pulse number increase signal is output to the device 72a, and the cycle length of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is set to a period T2 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the maximum number of fired balls at 200 per minute. To change. Here, when the first type special value ends, the normal launch control means 554 executes control for returning the number of launch balls by the ball launch device 70 to the normal number of 100 launch balls per minute.

As another embodiment, under the control of the type 1 launch control means 551, during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 which occurs when the jackpot display is confirmed in the type 1 display game. In addition, the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time may be higher than usual, and the setting may be changed to a value different from each other according to the type of the big hit display (aligned symbols) of the first type display game. .

Further, the third kind launch control means 553 controls the launch spheres per unit time during the opening operation of the third kind variable winning opening 340 which occurs when each big hit display is confirmed in the third kind display game. The upper limit of the number is set higher than usual, and the setting is changed to a different value depending on the type of the jackpot display.

Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which “7” is aligned in the third type display game is performed, during the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this, the number of shot balls is reduced. The upper limit is changed to the maximum value of 200 pieces per minute. At this time, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is changed to the second cycle T2 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of fired balls at 200 per minute.

When the big hit display in which “3” is aligned in the third kind display game is reached, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set every time during the opening operation of the third kind variable winning opening 340 based on this. When the setting is changed to 170 minutes and the jackpot is displayed in which the numbers other than “7, 3” are aligned in the third type display game, during the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this, , The upper limit of the number of shooting balls is changed to 130 per minute. The normal firing control means 554 executes control for returning the upper limit value of the number of fired balls to the normal value of 100 at the time of completion of the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340.

[0218] Also, during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable prize winning means 250 which occurs when the specific game process is achieved, the third kind of firing control means 553 sets the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time. Is set higher than usual and different values are set according to the type of the big hit display.

Specifically, for example, in the case of the big hit display in which “7” is aligned in the third type display game, during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable prize winning means 250 based on the achievement of the subsequent specific game process. , The upper limit of the number of shot balls is changed to the maximum value of 200 per minute. At this time, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is the second cycle T2 (FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of fired balls at 200 per minute.
Setting).

[0220] If the big hit display in which "3" is aligned in the third type display game is displayed, the special value variable prize winning means 250 is opened and closed during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 based on the achievement of the subsequent specific game process. If the upper limit value of the number of balls is changed to 170 per minute and the big hit display in which the numbers other than “7, 3” are aligned in the third type display game, in order to achieve the subsequent specific game process During the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 based on the special value, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set to 13 per minute.
The setting is changed to zero.

The normal firing control means 554 is provided by the third
When the opening / closing operation of the special prize variable winning means 250 as the special special value is completed, control is performed to return the upper limit value of the number of fired balls to the normal value of 100 per minute. As another embodiment, during the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 in the third type state and the opening and closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 in the third type state, the same as in the first type state. Alternatively, the upper limit of the number of fired balls may be uniformly changed to, for example, 200 per minute, regardless of the type of the jackpot display determined in the preceding display game.

Further, the firing control means 550 calculates the average of the upper limit value of the number of shooting balls per unit time within a predetermined time (for example, 10 hours) by a predetermined regulation value (100 minutes per minute).
). In order to execute such control, for example, the number of fired balls in normal time during the last fixed time (for example, one hour) is appropriately changed to a value such that the average value of the number of fired balls within a predetermined time falls within the regulation value. It is good to

Note that the launch control means 550 may be configured to notify the player of the upper limit of the number of launch balls that the ball launch device 70 can launch per unit time. Here, for example, the upper limit of the number of shot balls may be set to be displayed at one corner of the first type variable display means 130, or another display means may be provided for display.

FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of a game management means including the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. Such game management means is LON
(Local Operating Network:
It is built as a decentralized network applying Esharon® technology.

In the gaming island, a plurality of stand controllers 700 as repeaters are installed, and each stand controller 700
, The gaming machine 10 and the game ball lending means 701 are connected. Table controller 700, the corresponding gaming machine 1
It detects, monitors, and controls various operations such as 0 and transmission and reception of signals.

Various information is directly input to the stand controller 700 from the output section 440 (see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 10. Each controller 700 is connected to an island controller 702 also serving as a gateway via a HALL-BUS. The island controller 702 temporarily accumulates and stores each data of the gaming machine 10 and the like, which are the equipment in the corresponding gaming island 1.

The island controller 702 is connected to a LAN, and a hole management terminal 703, an information display terminal 704, a hole management computer 705, and the like are connected to the LAN. A display (CRT), a printer, a modem, an audio output unit, and the like are further connected to these various units.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 1 shows an outline of the whole game in the gaming machine 10. The player rotates the handle 12 in FIG. 1 to launch a ball on the game board surface 11 to play a game.

First, the game state is initially set by the game state control means 540 to a first type state in which the first type start condition can be satisfied and the third type start condition cannot be satisfied (S10).
1). That is, the initial setting means 541 of the game state control means 540 opens the first kind start winning opening 21 and closes the third kind winning opening 23 to form the first kind state.
As a result, initially, only the game corresponding to the fever machine (first type) can be executed (S102).

When the first-class starting condition is successfully satisfied during the game in the first-class state, the first-class game execution means 510 sets the first
The fever machine (first
A first type display game corresponding to (type) is executed. If the result of the first type display game is a jackpot display (S1
03; Y), the first-class game execution means 510 gives the first-class special value advantageous to the player (S104).

That is, the special prize variable winning means 250
Is repeatedly opened and closed up to a maximum of 16 rounds. Here, the process proceeds to the next round on condition that a ball wins in the V winning opening in each round. However, if no ball wins in the V winning opening, the first class special value at that time is obtained. The grant ends. It should be noted that a setting may be made to forcibly shift to the third type state when the jackpot display does not appear in the first type display game even if a predetermined time has elapsed after entering the first type state.

Thereafter, the game state is set to the third type state in which the third type start condition can be satisfied (S105). Specifically, the third type selecting means 543 of the game state control means 540 opens the third type starting winning port 23 and closes the first type starting winning port 21 to form the third type state. As a result, only the game corresponding to the right (third type) can be executed (S106).

In the third type state, a series of steps from the establishment of the third type start condition to the provision of the third type special value is repeatedly executed with the maximum number of sets as an upper limit. If the type 3 start condition is successfully satisfied during the game in the type 3 state, the type 3 game execution means 530 switches the digital display of the right (type 3) on the screen of the type 3 variable display means 330. Equivalent third
A seed display game is executed. If the result of the third type display game is a big hit display, the third type game execution means 53
A value of 0 determines whether or not the specific game process is achieved by the subsequently hit ball.

In the specific game process, if a predetermined number (five) of balls are awarded in the third-type variable winning opening 340 opened for a certain period of time and the specific game process is completed, the third game is executed.
The seed game executing means 530 gives the player a third special value.

That is, the special value variable winning means 250
Conditioner 251 repeatedly opens and closes up to a maximum of 16 rounds. Here, the process proceeds to the next round, on condition that the ball wins in the rotation winning means 360 for each round.

In the third type state, when the series of steps from the establishment of the third type start condition to the provision of the third type special value is repeated up to the maximum number of times in the third type state (S107). After that, the game state is changed to the first again.
Initialize to return to seed state.

The flowcharts of FIG. 22 and FIG.
The details of the game process in the seed state are shown. First, FIG.
In the flowchart of FIG. 2, when the ball hit on the game board surface 11 successfully wins the first-class start winning opening 21 (S201; Y), the lottery execution unit 511 of the first-class game execution unit 510 performs the lottery using a random number. (S20)
2).

When the random number lottery is performed, the first type symbol random number (synonymous with the reserved ball) stored in the RAM 430 of the game management device 400 is less than the maximum number of four that can be displayed on the reserved ball display means 30. Is determined (S20).
3).

Here, if the limit is less than four (S20
3; Y), the first-type symbol random numbers, which are the lottery results, are newly stored up to four times (S204). At this time, the first
The number of stored seed symbol random numbers, that is, the number of times the first type display game execution right is held, is indicated by the holding lamp 3 of the holding ball display means 30.
Addition display is performed by turning on 1 (S205).

On the other hand, even if a random number lottery is performed in a state where the first type symbol random numbers are stored up to the limit of four (S203;
N), No new type 1 design random numbers are stored,
The right to execute the first type display game is abandoned (S207).
Thereafter, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the winning in the first-class start winning opening 21 including the case where the execution right of the first-class display game is discarded (S206).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 23, if the type 1 display game is not being performed or the type 1 special value is not being given (S207; N), the execution right of the type 1 display game described above is reserved. Is determined (S20).
8). Here, when the execution right is reserved (S20
8; Y), the first type symbol random number corresponding to the execution right is RA
One is read from M430 (S209). At this time, the subtraction display is performed by turning off one of the hold lamps 31 of the hold ball display means 30 (S210).

A first type display game is started on the screen of the first type variable display means 130 based on a command from the first type display control means 513 in accordance with the first type symbol random numbers (S2).
11). If the first type symbol random number is a big hit (S212; Y), after the reach display in the first type display game, a big hit display inviting the first type special value is provided (S213). Based on this, the type 1 special value is given to the player by the control of the type 1 special value giving means 514 (S214).

In the provision of the first kind special value, the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds. Here, the condition device displacement setting means 544 controls the first kind display. The opening angle when the condition device 251 is displaced to the open state changes in multiple stages according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the game.

Specifically, in FIG. 29, when a big hit display in which the numerical symbols of “7” are aligned as a result of the first type display game comes out, the condition device 251 sets the extra large angle to the numerical symbol of “3”. When the big hit display appears, the condition device 251
When the big hit is displayed at the large angle and the number pattern of “9” is aligned, the condition device 251 is at the middle angle, and when the big hit display at which other numbers are aligned is displayed, the condition device 251 is at the small angle. Are displaced in each round.

As described above, according to the type of the symbol or the image constituting the big hit display in the first type display game, the special value variable prize means 2 as the first type special value.
Since the opening angle at which the 50 condition devices 251 are displaced to the open state changes, the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

On the other hand, if the first type symbol random number corresponds to a loss (S212; N), the result of the first type display game is a loss display after all (S216). No special value is added. The above-described game process is repeated until the first type special value is given (S215).

The flowchart of FIG. 24 shows details of the game processing in the third type state. In such processing,
First, the number of repetitions indicating the number of times a series of steps from the establishment of the third type starting condition to the provision of the third type special value is initialized to 1 (S301).

The ball hit on the game board 11 is the third ball.
If the seed start winning opening 23 is successfully won (S302;
Y), the lottery execution means 531 of the third type game execution means 530
As a result, a lottery using random numbers is executed (S303).
According to the third type symbol random number generated by this lottery, the third type display control means 532 causes the third type variable display means 3
The type 3 display game is started on the screen of No. 30 (S30).
4).

When the third type symbol random number is a big hit (S305; Y), in the third type display game, the big hit display in which the same symbols are aligned on the two display portions 331 is determined. As a result, a drive signal is output from the specific game process determining means 533 to the third type variable winning opening 340, and the solenoid 342 is output.
Is driven, and the pair of movable pieces 341 and 341 are continuously displaced to the open state for a fixed time (for example, 10 seconds) (S306 to 308).

Here, the condition device displacement setting means 544 constitutes an opening angle for displacing each movable piece 341 of the third type variable winning opening 340 to an open state, and this time constitutes a big hit display in the third type display game. It changes according to the type of the design or the image that was played.

More specifically, in FIG. 28, when the big hit display in which the numeric symbols of “7” are aligned appears as a result of the third type display game, each movable piece 341 is set to an extra-large angle, and the numeric symbol of “3” is displayed. When the jackpot is displayed in a row, the movable pieces 341 are at a large angle, and when the number pattern of "9" is displayed and the jackpot is displayed, each of the movable pieces 341 is in a middle angle and the numbers other than the above are displayed. When the big hits are displayed together, each movable piece 341 is displaced by a small angle.

As described above, the opening angle for displacing each movable piece 341 of the third type variable winning opening 340 to the open state in accordance with the type of the symbol or the image constituting the big hit display in the third type display game. Is changed, so that the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

If the third-type symbol random number corresponds to a losing (S305; N), the result of the third-type display game is a losing display in which the same symbols are not aligned on the two display units 331 after all. In such a case, the third kind variable winning opening 34
0 is never released.

While the third-type variable winning opening 340 is in the open state, the specific game process determining means 533 determines whether or not the special game process has been achieved by the hit ball (S309). The specific game process determination means 533 is
When the seed variable winning opening 340 is in the open state, it is determined whether or not the winning counter 344 has counted a predetermined number of five or more balls based on a signal from the winning detection switch 343.

When the specific game process is achieved (S3
09; Y), that is, if five or more balls can be won when the third-type variable winning opening 340 is open,
The control for giving the third kind special value is executed by the kind special value giving means 534 (S310). That is, the third
Under the control of the seed special value giving means 534, the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds.

Here also, the condition device displacement setting means 544 is used.
Control, the opening angle at which the condition device 251 of the special value variable prize means 250 is displaced to the open state as the third type special value, the type of the symbol or image constituting the big hit display in the third type display game It is changed in multiple stages according to.

More specifically, in FIG. 29, when a big hit display in which the number symbols of “7” are aligned is displayed in the third type display game, the condition device 251 is set to an extra-large angle and the number symbols of “3” are aligned. When the jackpot display is displayed, the condition device 251 is displayed at a large angle, and when the number pattern of "9" is displayed and the jackpot display is displayed, the condition device 251 is displayed at a medium angle, and other numbers are displayed at the large hit display. Appears, the condition device 251 is displaced by a small angle.

As described above, the condition device 251 of the special value variable prize winning means 250 at the time of giving the third kind special value according to the type of the symbol or the image constituting the big hit display in the above third kind display game. Since the opening angle displaced to the open state changes, the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

When the grant of the third type special value is completed, the right continuation setting means 515 sets in advance the number of repetitions of a series of steps from the establishment of the third type start condition to the grant of the third type special value. It is determined whether the maximum number of set times has been reached (S311). Here, if the number of repetitions of the series of steps has not yet reached the maximum number of sets (S311; N), 1 is added to the number of repetitions up to now (S312).

When the number of repetitions of the series of steps reaches the previously set maximum number of times (S311; Y), the third type game ends. In addition, when the special game process is not achieved, it may be configured to return to the first type state even if the number is less than the maximum set number.

Further, the first type special value and the third type special value are each generated by one special value variable prize winning means 250, so that the first type special value and the third type special value are conventionally used.
The large winning opening separated from the seeds is shared, the number of parts can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and a novel playability can be produced by one accessory.

As described above, each game conventionally divided into the first type and the third type can be executed on one gaming machine 10, so that the thrill and excitement of the player can be sufficiently aroused. It is possible to provide rich game contents. In addition, since the order of execution of various games is regulated, the first to third games are repeated in a large cycle, and a variety of game contents can be provided to the player over a long period of time. .

The flowcharts shown in FIGS.
The control of the launch of the ball by the launch device 70 by the launch control means 550 is shown. First, in FIG. 25, during a normal game in the first type state (S401), the firing control unit 5
Under the control of the normal firing control means 554 at 50, a normal drive signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball firing device 70, and the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 has a period of 100 pulses per minute. The first cycle T1 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the number of balls is set (S402).

In the first type state, after the result of the first type display game is determined to be the big hit display (Y in S403), the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 (first type special value) is started based thereon. When this is done (S404), the first-class launch control unit 551 at that point in time
The number of shot spheres increase signal is output to the frequency adjuster 72a of 0. Then, the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 is the second length corresponding to the number of shooting balls of 200 per minute.
The setting is automatically changed to the period T2 (see FIG. 11) (S405).

As described above, in the first type state, the first type launch control means 551 determines whether or not the number of launch balls per unit time is during the opening / closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 which is the first type special value. Change the upper limit to a higher value than usual. As a result, the winning rate of the ball during the opening and closing operation of the special value variable winning means 250 increases, so that even during the opening and closing operation, even a beginner of the game can easily win the ball in the V winning opening every round. Can be done.

Therefore, the possibility that the opening / closing operation of the special value variable prize means 250 as the first type special value is repeated up to the maximum continuation stroke naturally increases, so that the profit of the player can be increased. . Here, the number of winning balls during the opening / closing operation is one per round as described above.
Since there is a limit of 0, the time required to complete the maximum continuous stroke in which the opening / closing operation is repeated is also reduced.

[0267] Therefore, it is preferable that the player can play the game speedily even within a limited time, and that the amusement store side increases the operating rate of the gaming machine 10, which is preferable. If there is no limit to the number of winning balls during the opening operation, the profit of the player will increase accordingly.

In FIG. 26, during a normal game in the third type state (S500), the normal driving control means 554 in the firing control means 550 controls the frequency adjuster 72a of the ball firing device 70 to output the normal driving signal. Is output, and the first cycle T1 in which the length of the cycle of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 72 corresponds to the number of shot spheres at 100 per minute
(See FIG. 11) (S501).

During the third-type game, due to the determination of the jackpot display in the third-type display game, the third-type variable winning opening 3
When the opening operation of the 40 is started (Y in S502), the third type firing control means 553 sets the upper limit of the number of shot balls according to the type of the big hit display during the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340. Change the value to a different value from the normal value.

More specifically, the third type launch control means 553
When the big hit display in which “7” is aligned in the third type display game (Y in S503), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set during the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this. Is changed to the maximum value of 200 pieces per minute (S50).
4). Also, when the big hit display in which “3” is aligned in the third type display game (Y in S506), the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is set during the opening operation of the third type variable winning opening 340 based on this. Is changed to 170 per minute (S507).

Further, in the case where the big hit display in which "numbers other than 7, 3" are aligned in the third type display game (S50).
8) During the opening operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340 based on this, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is changed to 130 per minute (S509). Note that the normal firing control means 554
When the opening operation of the third-type variable winning opening 340 is completed, control is performed to return the upper limit value of the number of shot balls to the normal value of 100 per minute.

As described above, the third type variable winning opening 340
During the opening operation, the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual, so that the winning number of balls during the opening operation also increases. Therefore, the third kind variable winning opening 34
During the opening operation of 0, even a game beginner can easily win a predetermined number of balls, and reliably enjoy the benefits of the third type special value generated based on the achievement of the specific game process. Can be.

Further, since the upper limit value of the number of shot balls is changed to a different value according to the type of each big hit display, it is possible to further enhance the interest in ball shooting. If the specific game process cannot be achieved (N in S505), the number of repetitions of the series of processes from the establishment of the type 3 start condition to the provision of the type 3 special value is reset at that time.

On the other hand, if the specific game process has been achieved (Y in S505), the third-type firing control means 553 will be performed even during the generation of the third-type special value based on this (S600).
Changes the upper limit value of the number of fired balls to a value higher than the normal value and different values according to the type of big hit display of the third type display game (S601 to S607).

As a result, the upper limit value of the number of shot balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than the normal value even during the opening / closing operation of the special prize variable prize means 250 as the third special value. Naturally, the possibility that the third type special value is repeated up to all 16 rounds, which is the maximum number of times, is naturally increased, so that the profit of the player can be increased.

In addition, since the number of balls that can be won in the special value variable winning means 250 in each round is limited to ten, the time until the end of the third type special value is reduced, and the number of players is limited. The game can be performed quickly even during the time, and it is preferable for the gaming shop to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine. If there is no limit to the number of winning balls in each round, the profit of the player will increase accordingly.

When the type 3 special value ends (S60)
3) Y), as described above,
It is determined whether or not the number of repetitions of a series of steps from the establishment of the third type start condition to the provision of the third type special value has reached the maximum set number (S608).

If the number of repetitions of the series of steps has not reached the maximum number of sets yet (N in S608), 1 is added to the number of repetitions so far, and the normal firing control means 554 causes The upper limit of the number is returned to the usual 100 per minute. On the other hand, when the series of steps is repeated up to the maximum number of times of setting (Y in S608), the third type state ends and the setting is changed to the first type state.

Further, if the upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time within a predetermined time is limited to within a predetermined regulation value by the launch control means 550, such a regulation value is set to the maximum number of shot balls of the current law. By adjusting to the number,
It can be considered that business in the interpretation of this regulation is also possible. In addition, even when the number of the launching balls by the ball launching device 70 increases, the balls can be quickly and accurately supplied one by one to the launching ball standby position in the ball launching device 70 by the ball supply device 80 shown in FIG. .

Next, the payout operation of the prize ball by the ball payout device 600 will be specifically described. First, in the stopped state where the main solenoid 650 and the sub solenoid 660 are not driven, as shown in FIG.
The main stopper 630 is in a state of being engaged with the ratchet wheel 620 by the urging force of 32, whereby the sprocket 610 is kept stopped and the ball is not ejected.

Now, when the payout of N balls is instructed by the prize ball management means of the control section 410, the payout circuit 450 controls the ball payout device 600 as shown in FIG. That is, first, the number of shot balls fired by the ball shooting device 70 for one minute is determined (S2110). Where the number of fired balls is 1
When there are less than 100 gaming states per minute (S211)
1 and Y), two ball payout units 6 of the ball payout device 600
01 is set to the operating state (S211)
2). On the other hand, when the number of shot balls is 200 per minute (N in S2111), both of the two ball payout units 601 of the ball payout device 600 are set to the operating state (S2).
113).

Next, the ball payout unit 601 in the operating state
Main solenoid 650 and sub solenoid 660
Is driven (S2114). However, if the number of payouts is equal to or less than the predetermined amount, one of the ball payout units 601 from the beginning.
Only the main solenoid 650 is started.

When the main solenoid 650 and the like are driven, the main stopper 630 also moves to the sub-stopper 640.
Is held off the ratchet wheel 620 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the sprocket 610 continuously rotates at a high speed due to the weight of the ball, and the balls are successively discharged at a high speed.

During the high-speed payout, the prize-ball management means receives the signal of the detection sensor 683 output each time one ball is paid out, and counts the number of payouts H.
Further, this is subtracted from the command value N, and it is determined whether or not the difference N−H has become a minute value (preferably about 4 to 8) (S2115). Here, two ball payout units 601
Of course, each ball dispensing unit 60
The number of payouts paid out by 1 is added up and calculated as the number of payouts H.

When the difference between the payout number H and the command value N becomes a very small value (Y in S2115), the two ball payout units 60
1 is activated, one of the sub-solenoids is stopped first, then the remaining one sub-solenoid 660 is turned off, and a periodic pulse signal is sent only to the main solenoid 650. Main solenoid 6 until they match
Only 50 is operated intermittently (S2116).

Then, the main stopper 630 and the sub-stopper 640 are alternately engaged with the sprocket 610, so that the sub-stopper 640 is operated.
Each time the main stopper 630 is disengaged from the sprocket 610, the main stopper 630 allows the sprocket 610 to rotate corresponding to half of the recess 610a and engages with the sprocket 610. From the same relationship, when the sub-stopper 640 is disengaged from the sprocket 610, the concave portion 610
The main stopper 630 engages with the sprocket 610 by allowing the rotation of the sprocket 610 corresponding to half a.

For this reason, each time the intermittent operation is performed for one cycle, the sprocket 610 is consequently one recess 610a.
As a result, one ball is ejected every time the intermittent operation is performed for one cycle. Then, when the number of payouts matches the command value (Y in S2117), the award ball management unit returns the main solenoid 650 to the stopped state via the payout circuit 450 (S2118).

As described above, according to the ball dispensing apparatus 600, the sprocket 610 is continuously rotated by leaving the weight of the ball to continuously discharge the ball until the number of dispensed approaches the command value. When the number approaches the command value, the sprocket 6
Since the rotation of 10 is switched to intermittent rotation and balls are paid out one by one, there is no possibility of delaying the stop of the rotation of the sprocket 610 and paying out extra balls. Can be put out.

Most of the balls are sprockets 610
Since the paper is discharged at the high rotation speed, the payout speed can be increased as a whole. Moreover, the ball payout unit 601
Are provided, it is possible to sufficiently cope with an increase in the number of shot balls per unit time by the ball shooting device 70.

Also, the ball hit on the game board 11 is
After being collected in the ball collecting case 8, FIG.
Is introduced into the intake stage 91 of the ball discharge device 90 shown in FIG.
Each of the plurality of alignment rails 93 is sent to the end side in a state of being aligned in a line. When the balls flow into each of the alignment rails 93 in a multi-stage manner, the balls in the second and higher layers contact the rocking body 96 and are prevented from proceeding. At this time, even if the advancement of the ball in the upper layer is prevented, the ball in the upper layer can move slightly due to the swing of the rocking body 96, so that the movement of the ball in the lower layer (first stage) is not hindered. Instead, the ball is smoothly advanced to the end.

The sphere has a plurality of detection sensors 94 provided corresponding to the end of each alignment rail 93.
, A plurality is counted at a time. Since a large number of balls can be counted in a short time by the plurality of detection sensors 94 in this way, even if a large number of balls are hit on the game board 11 in accordance with the increase in the number of shot balls by the ball shooting device 70, a prize is won. The player can play the game smoothly without hindering the counting of balls and out-balls. The counted balls are discharged through the payout stage 95 to the collecting gutter in the gaming machine island.

Also, as described above, various starting winning ports 21,
By opening and closing 23 itself, the establishment of each starting condition is limited, so that the winning of the ball does not end without any effort and the player does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, since the gaming state notifying unit 545 notifies which of the first type state and the third type state is currently in the state, the player can easily confirm the type of the gaming state. .

Further, since the first type variable display means 130 and the third type variable display means 330 are integrally formed as one accessory, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. Can be created, and a novel playability can be produced with one accessory. In addition, since it can be configured compactly, it is possible to improve the mountability on the game board 11 in a limited space.

In the first embodiment, the condition device displacement setting means 544 sets the opening angle for displacing the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 to the open state as the first kind special value. In the first type display game, the big hit display is configured to be changed according to the type of the symbol or image, but may be configured as follows.

That is, as the second embodiment, the length of time that the condition device 251 is opened in each round, instead of the angle at which the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 is opened, is displayed in a first type. It changes according to the type of the symbol or the image that constituted the jackpot display in the game.

[0296] Specifically, for example, when a big hit display in which the number symbols of "7" are aligned appears in the first type display game,
When the condition device 251 is opened for 10 seconds and the big symbol display of "3" is aligned and the big hit is displayed, the condition device 251 is opened for 8 seconds and the big symbol display of "9" is displayed and the big hit is displayed. If the condition device 251 is opened for 6 seconds and a big hit is displayed with the numbers other than the above, the condition device 251 is opened for 4 seconds, or the like.

As a third embodiment, both the angle at which the condition device 251 is opened and the length of time during which the condition device 251 is opened are determined according to the type of symbol or image constituting the jackpot display in the first type display game. You may comprise so that it may change in multiple steps according to it. In the second and third embodiments, the same applies to the opening and closing of the condition device 251 of the special value variable winning means 250 as the third special value.

In the above-described embodiment, the opening angle at which each movable piece 341 of the third-type variable winning opening 340 is displaced to the open state is determined by the symbol or the symbol constituting the big hit display in the third-type display game. Although it is configured to change according to the type of image, it may be configured as follows.

That is, as the fourth embodiment, the length of time during which each movable piece 341 is opened is replaced with the angle at which each movable piece 341 is opened, and a symbol that constitutes a big hit display in the third type display game. Alternatively, it is changed according to the type of image.

[0300] Specifically, for example, in the case of the third type display game, when a big hit display in which a number symbol of "7" is displayed appears.
When each movable piece 341 is opened for 10 seconds and the numerical pattern of "3" is aligned and the big hit is displayed, when each movable piece 341 is opened for 8 seconds and the numerical pattern of "9" is aligned and the big hit is displayed. Is to open each movable piece 341 for 6 seconds, and when the numbers other than the above are aligned and a big hit is displayed, each movable piece 341 is opened for 4 seconds. Furthermore, both the angle at which the movable pieces 341 open and the length of time during which the movable pieces 341 open are changed in accordance with the type of the symbol or image that constitutes the jackpot display in the third type display game. You may.

FIG. 30 shows an electromagnetic ball launching apparatus according to the fifth embodiment. The sphere launching device 900 is provided so as to penetrate between a yoke 901 having different magnetic poles facing each other at a slightly wider interval than the diameter of the sphere, a coil 902 wound around the yoke 901, and a magnetic pole of the yoke 901. And a driving pulse generating circuit 904 for supplying a pulsed current to the coil 902. One end of the launch path 903 is a launch sphere standby position 903
The ball is supplied one after another from the ball supply device 80 as described above.

When the ball is fired, the shooting ball standby position 90
The coil 902 is energized until the ball located at 3a reaches the opposing magnetic pole position 903b, and the ball just moves to the magnetic pole position 9
When reaching 03b, energization is stopped. The ball at the launching ball standby position 903a is attracted to the magnetic force generated by the start of energization of the coil 902, and vigorously violates the magnetic pole position 90.
By moving to the side of 3b and arriving at the position 903b between the magnetic poles, the energization is stopped, so that it is fired on the game board 11 through the firing rail 11a with the same momentum.

In the normal firing mode, a maximum of 100 driving pulses are output per second as shown by a waveform 920 in the figure. In the high-speed firing mode, the pulse interval becomes approximately half as shown by a waveform 921. Up to 200 per second
A pulse is output.

By using such an electromagnetic sphere launching apparatus 900, the upper limit number of spheres launched per unit time can be easily changed only by adjusting the pulse period, and the sphere is launched by magnetic force. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the quiet and upper limit of the number of firings per unit time.

Also, the taper 901a is provided near the tip of the magnetic pole so that the distance between the magnetic poles is narrow on the side of the firing standby position and widens as the distance from the firing standby position increases.
The location where the magnetic flux density is highest is near the launch standby position.
That is, the distance between the point where the magnetic flux density is highest between the magnetic poles and the emission standby position is shortened, and the time for energizing the coil is shortened. As a result, the maximum number of firings per unit time can be further increased.

The firing speed of the sphere is adjusted by the amplitude of the pulse, that is, the value of the current flowing through the coil 902. Instead of immediately stopping the energization of the coil after passing through the inter-pole position 903b, an alternating magnetic field that is gradually attenuated may be applied to demagnetize the flying sphere.

Although not shown in the drawings, the following can be considered as the ball launching apparatus according to the sixth embodiment. That is, as a mechanism for changing the output voltage of the output amplifier that determines the firing speed of the ball according to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the handle 12, there is a mechanism that changes the variable resistor via a link or a gear. From the viewpoint of durability, it is desirable to use a magnetic sensing element such as a Hall element.

As a mechanism for obtaining a linear output voltage according to the operation amount of the handle 12 using the magnetic sensing element,
For example, an eccentric arc-shaped guide groove is provided on a rotating plate fixed coaxially with the handle 12, a magnet is housed in a case in which an engagement shaft is erected, and the engagement shaft is inserted into the guide groove. At the same time, the case is linearly slidably held by the guide portion.

Also, the Hall element is fixed at a predetermined position so that the relative distance from the magnet changes by sliding the case along the guide portion. Specifically, for example, a Hall element may be fixed to one end of the range in which the case slides.

[0310] By appropriately setting the guide grooves, the rotation angle of the handle 12 and the relative distance between the magnet and the Hall element can be made to correspond linearly.
The firing speed of the ball can be changed in accordance with the operation amount of. Further, since there is no electric sliding portion, the durability is excellent, and the structure is relatively simple.

[0311] As shown in Fig. 31, the ball launching device according to the seventh embodiment may be configured as follows. That is, a Zener diode 95 is provided at both ends of the variable resistor 950.
1 are connected in parallel, the Zener voltage Vz generated in the Zener diode 951 is divided by the variable resistor 950, and a charging voltage proportional to the divided voltage Vd is generated across the electrolytic capacitor (not shown) of the drive circuit 952. The divided voltage Vd corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 12 is generated at the movable contact of the variable resistor 950.

When a ball is detected, a discharge current is supplied from the electrolytic capacitor to the exciting coil 953, and the exciting coil 953
The movable yoke (not shown) operates due to the magnetic force generated in the above, and strikes a ball. That is, since a charging voltage according to the operation amount of the handle 12 is applied to the exciting coil 953, the ball can be launched at a firing speed according to the operation amount of the handle 12.

Also, a configuration may be adopted in which a resistor having an allowable error smaller than the allowable error is connected in parallel to the variable resistor 950. Thereby, the variation between the operation amount and the voltage generated in the variable resistor 950 is reduced, and the variation between the operation amount and the firing speed or the flight distance of the shooting sphere is reduced.

Further, a new variable resistor is connected between each movable contact of the variable resistor 950 and the resistor having the small tolerance, and the ball is set based on the firing voltage generated at the movable contact of the new variable resistor. May be fired. As a result, the voltage generated at the movable contact of each resistor can be finely adjusted to further reduce the variation between the operation amount and the firing speed or flight distance of the shooting sphere.

As shown in FIG. 32, the sphere launching apparatus according to the eighth embodiment may be configured to be equipped with an air strike prevention means 960. Such an air strike prevention means 960
Is a ball that has entered below the swing member 961.
When 1 is pushed up, the swing member 961 is displaced from the restrained position to the release position, the hook 961a of the swing member 961 is disengaged from the striking rod 962, and the striking rod 962 is retracted by the urging force of the return spring 963, and then By driving the striking rod 962 forward, it is possible to strike the entering ball. That is, if the ball has not entered below the swinging member 961, the striking rod 962 does not retreat, thereby preventing the occurrence of an air strike.

In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be applied to other similarly functioning gaming machines. It is possible. For example, the present invention can be applied to various game machines using a ball as a game medium, such as an arrangement ball machine.

The first and third kinds of variable display means 13
The case where symbols such as the same numbers and symbols are aligned as the jackpot display in the first type display game and the third type display game at 0 and 330 has been described. There are cases where a specific combination is obtained.

Further, the first type game execution means 510,
Third type game execution means 530 and game state control means 5
40 and the like are realized by one game management device 400 provided for each gaming machine 10, but for example, only the specific function is incorporated in the hall management terminal 703 or the like, and the respective means are separated. It may be provided dispersed between means.

[0319]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, each game conventionally divided into the first type and the third type can be executed on one gaming machine, and the first to third types can be executed. Since the game is repeated alternately, it is possible to provide interesting game contents that can sufficiently arouse the thrill and excitement of the player, and the player can enjoy a variety of game contents over a long period of time.

Also, in the first-class display game, the condition device of the special prize variable prize winning means is displaced to the open state as the first-class special value in accordance with the type of the symbol or image constituting the jackpot display. Since the angle changes in multiple stages, the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

Similarly, in the third-type display game, the condition device of the special-value variable prize-winning means is displaced to the open state as the third-type special value in accordance with the type of the symbol or image constituting the jackpot display. Since the opening angle to be changed changes in multiple stages, the content of the game is interesting and the thrill and excitement of the player can be further evoked.

Further, in place of the opening angle of the condition device,
The length of time that the condition device opens may be changed in multiple stages according to the type of the symbol or image that constituted the jackpot display in each of the display games. It is also interesting to change both the angle at which the condition device opens and the length of time during which the condition device opens in multiple stages according to the type of symbol or image that constituted the jackpot display in each of the display games.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, by increasing the number of shot balls in accordance with the specific individual game state, the profit for the player is increased, thereby increasing the interest in the entire game. be able to. In addition, stable supply and discharge processing of spheres can be performed according to a change in the number of spheres fired per unit time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control unit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram including the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view schematically showing a ball supply path for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view showing a ball supply device and a ball launching mechanism constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a ball launching device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a rotary solenoid of the ball launching device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a rotary solenoid of the ball launching device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of a rotary solenoid of a ball launching device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a cycle adjustment of a pulse signal for driving a rotary solenoid of a ball launching device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view schematically showing a ball payout device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side view showing a ball payout unit of the ball payout device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

15 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

16 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a prize ball payout operation of the ball payout device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of a ball payout device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a front view of a ball discharge device included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged front view showing first and third type variable display means of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of the entire game in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a first type game process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a first type game process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a type 3 game process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a shooting ball number changing process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a shooting ball number changing process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a shooting ball number changing process in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 illustrates a third example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the open state angle change of a kind variable winning opening.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a change in the open angle of the special value variable winning means of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electromagnetic ball firing device of a gaming machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electromagnetic ball firing device of a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electromagnetic ball firing device of a gaming machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board 11a ... Guide rail 12 ... Handle 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Electric lamp 21 ... Type 1 starting winning combination 23 ... Type 3 starting winning opening 70 ... Ball launching device 71 Rotary solenoid 72 Pulse oscillator 72a Frequency adjuster 72b Pulse width adjuster 73 Output amplifier 74 Current adjuster 75 Hammer member 80 Ball supply device 81 Base plate 82 Ball supply passage 83 ... launch point rail 90 ... ball discharge device 91 ... intake stage 92 ... introduction path 93 ... alignment rail 94 ... detection sensor 95 ... payout stage 96 ... rocking body 130 ... first-class variable display means 250 ... variable winning for special value Means 251 Condition device 330 Third-type variable display means 340 Third-type variable winning opening 341 Movable piece 360 Rotating winning means 400 Game console Apparatus 410 ... Control unit 420 ... ROM 430 ... RAM 510 ... Type 1 game execution means 511 ... Lottery execution means 512 ... Rights holding means 513 ... Type 1 display control means 514 ... Type 1 special value giving means 515 ... Right continuation Setting means 530 ... Third kind game execution means 531 ... Lottery execution means 532 ... Third kind display control means 533 ... Specific game process discriminating means 534 ... Third kind special value giving means 535 ... Right continuation setting means 540 ... Game state control Means 541 Initial setting means 543 Third type selection means 544 Condition device displacement setting means 545 Game state notification means 550 Fire control means 551 First type fire control means 553 ... Third type fire control means 554 Normal Launch control means 600 Ball ejection device 601 Ball ejection unit 610 Sprocket 610a Concave portion 620 Latch Jet car 630 ... Main stopper 640 ... Sub-stopper 650 ... Main solenoid 660 ... Sub-solenoid 670 ... Ball guide 700 ... Stand controller 701 ... Game ball rental device 702 ... Gateway 703 ... Hall management terminal 704 ... Information display terminal 705 ... Hall Management computer

Claims (29)

[Claims] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board, a type 1 variable display means, a type 1 game execution means, , A third-type variable display means, a third-type variable winning opening, a third-type game execution means, a special-value variable winning means, and a game state control means. The display means includes a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means is configured to execute the first-class display game when a predetermined first-class start condition is satisfied during the game. First type variable display means
When the type display game is executed and the result of the type 1 display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the type 1 special value is given to the player, and the type 3 variable display means includes various symbols or images. And a screen capable of displaying a third-type display game using the third-type variable prize opening. A condition device that can be opened and closed between the first and second states, the condition device is normally maintained in a closed state, and the third type game execution means is configured to execute the third type start condition when a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game. 3rd variable display means 3rd
When the type display game is executed and the result of the third type display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the condition device of the third type variable winning opening is temporarily or intermittently temporarily changed to the open state. And performing a third opening and closing operation during the opening and closing operation.
When a predetermined number or more balls are won in the kind variable winning opening, a third kind special value is given to the player, and the variable value winning means for special value makes it difficult to win the ball in the large winning opening. A condition device that can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state that facilitates winning of a ball is provided.The condition device is normally maintained in a closed state, and the condition device is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times. The first type special value and the third type special value are respectively generated, and the game state control means includes: a first type state capable of satisfying the first type start condition during a game; and a third type start condition. And the third type state in which
In the first kind state, the condition of the special value variable prize winning means as the first kind special value according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the first kind display game in the first kind state. The opening angle when the device is displaced to the open state is changed in multiple stages, and in the third type state, as the third type special value according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game A gaming machine characterized in that an opening angle when the condition device of the special value variable winning means is displaced to an open state is changed in multiple stages. 2. A game machine for providing a special value advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game of hitting a ball on a game board, comprising: a first type variable display means; a first type game execution means; , A third-type variable display means, a third-type variable winning opening, a third-type game execution means, a special-value variable winning means, and a game state control means. The display means includes a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means is configured to execute the first-class display game when a predetermined first-class start condition is satisfied during the game. First type variable display means
When the type display game is executed and the result of the type 1 display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the type 1 special value is given to the player, and the type 3 variable display means includes various symbols or images. And a screen capable of displaying a third-type display game using the third-type variable prize opening. A condition device that can be opened and closed between the first and second states, the condition device is normally maintained in a closed state, and the third type game execution means is configured to execute the third type start condition when a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game. 3rd variable display means 3rd
When the type display game is executed and the result of the third type display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the condition device of the third type variable winning opening is temporarily or intermittently temporarily changed to the open state. And performing a third opening and closing operation during the opening and closing operation.
When a predetermined number or more balls are won in the kind variable winning opening, a third kind special value is given to the player, and the variable value winning means for special value makes it difficult to win the ball in the large winning opening. A condition device that can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state that facilitates winning of a ball is provided.The condition device is normally maintained in a closed state, and the condition device is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times. The first type special value and the third type special value are respectively generated, and the game state control means includes: a first type state capable of satisfying the first type start condition during a game; and a third type start condition. And the third type state in which
In the first kind state, the condition of the special value variable prize winning means as the first kind special value according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the first kind display game in the first kind state. The opening time when the device is displaced to the open state is changed in multiple steps, and in the third type state, as the third type special value according to the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game A gaming machine wherein the opening time when the condition device of the special value variable winning means is displaced to the open state is changed in multiple stages. 3. A game machine for providing a special value advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game of hitting a ball on a game board, wherein the first type variable display means, the first type game execution means, , A third-type variable display means, a third-type variable winning opening, a third-type game execution means, a special-value variable winning means, and a game state control means. The display means includes a screen capable of displaying a first-class display game using various symbols or images, and the first-class game execution means is configured to execute the first-class display game when a predetermined first-class start condition is satisfied during the game. First type variable display means
When the type display game is executed and the result of the type 1 display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the type 1 special value is given to the player, and the type 3 variable display means includes various symbols or images. And a screen capable of displaying a third-type display game using the third-type variable prize opening. A condition device that can be opened and closed between the first and second states, the condition device is normally maintained in a closed state, and the third type game execution means is configured to execute the third type start condition when a predetermined third type start condition is satisfied during the game. 3rd variable display means 3rd
When the type display game is executed and the result of the third type display game corresponds to the jackpot display, the condition device of the third type variable winning opening is temporarily or intermittently temporarily changed to the open state. And performing a third opening and closing operation during the opening and closing operation.
When a predetermined number or more balls are won in the kind variable winning opening, a third kind special value is given to the player, and the variable value winning means for special value makes it difficult to win the ball in the large winning opening. A condition device that can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state that facilitates winning of a ball is provided.The condition device is normally maintained in a closed state, and the condition device is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times. The first type special value and the third type special value are respectively generated, and the game state control means includes: a first type state capable of satisfying the first type start condition during a game; and a third type start condition. And the third type state in which
In the first kind state, the condition of the special value variable prize winning means as the first kind special value according to the type of the jackpot display appearing in the first kind display game in the first kind state. The opening angle and the opening time when the device is displaced to the open state are respectively changed in multiple stages, and in the third type state, the third type is displayed in accordance with the type of jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening time and the opening angle when the condition device of the special value variable winning means is shifted to the open state as a kind special value are changed in multiple stages, respectively. 4. The gaming state control means, in the third type state, sets the condition device of the third type variable winning opening in an open state in accordance with a type of a jackpot display appearing in the third type display game. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening angle at the time of displacement is changed in multiple stages. 5. The game state control means opens the condition device of the third type variable winning opening in the third type state in accordance with a type of a jackpot display appearing in the third type display game. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening time at the time of displacement is changed in multiple stages. 6. The gaming state control means, in the third type state, according to a type of a jackpot display that has appeared in the third type display game, the third type variable winning opening condition device is opened. The opening angle and the opening time at the time of displacement are respectively changed in multiple stages.
The gaming machine described. 7. The gaming state control means sets the third type state when the operation of giving the first type special value is completed in the first type state, and in the third type state,
When a series of steps from the establishment of the third type start condition to the provision of the third type special value is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined maximum number of times, the first type state is set. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. 8. A ball launching device for launching a ball onto a game board, and launch control means for increasing / decreasing an upper limit of the number of launch spheres that the ball launch device can launch per unit time, wherein the launch control means Changing the upper limit value of the number of launching balls per unit time to a value higher than a normal time when the special value variable winning means is opened and closed as the first type special value. The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. 9. The launch control means, when the special value variable prize winning means is opened and closed as the first kind special value, sets an upper limit of the number of shot balls per unit time higher than normal time, and 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the value is changed to a value different from each other according to the type of big hit display of the one type display game. 10. The launch control means changes the upper limit of the number of launch spheres per unit time to a value higher than usual when the third-type variable winning opening is in an open state. A gaming machine according to item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. 11. The launch control means, when the third-type variable winning opening is in an open state, sets an upper limit of the number of launch balls per unit time higher than usual, and sets a large hit of the third-type display game. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the values are changed to different values depending on the type of display. 12. The launch control means, when the special value variable prize winning means is opened and closed as the third type special value,
The upper limit value of the number of launch balls per unit time is changed to a value higher than usual.
The gaming machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11. 13. The launch control means, when the special value variable winning means as the third kind special value opens and closes,
2. An upper limit value of the number of fired balls per unit time, which is higher than a normal time, and is changed to a different value according to a type of a big hit display of the third type display game.
2. The gaming machine according to 2. 14. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said launch control means limits the average of the upper limit value of the number of launch spheres per unit time within a predetermined time to within a predetermined regulation value.
The gaming machine according to 10, 11, 12 or 13. 15. The player according to claim 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 wherein the upper limit of the number of shot balls that can be fired by the ball shooting device per unit time is displayed to the player.
The gaming machine described. 16. A first-class start winning opening and a third-class start winning opening are provided on a game board so that each of the first-class start winning openings can be opened and closed. The third type starting condition is satisfied based on a ball winning in the third type starting winning opening, and the gaming state control means includes: By opening the start winning opening and closing the third kind starting winning opening, the first kind state is formed, by opening the third kind starting winning opening and closing the first kind starting winning opening, A third type state is formed.
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15
The gaming machine described. 17. The first type variable display means has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, and each display section is arranged in a matrix of a plurality of rows horizontally and a plurality of rows vertically. 6. The jackpot display when the symbols stopped on any one of the lines passing by the same number of the display units are all the same.
6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
Or the gaming machine according to 16. 18. The third type variable display means has a plurality of display units each capable of displaying various symbols, and each display unit is provided with one display.
The case where the symbols stopped on each of the display units are all the same is set as the big hit display. , 8,9,10,11,
The gaming machine according to 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17. 19. A game machine, comprising: a rotating winning means which is rotatable between a state where balls can be won and a state where balls cannot be won. 4. A continuation condition for continuing the special value up to its maximum continuation process.
6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,1
The gaming machine according to 5, 16, 17 or 18. 20. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first type variable display means and said third type variable display means are integrated into a single accessory. 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 1
The gaming machine according to 7, 18, or 19. 21. A game state notifying means for informing a player which of the first type state and the third type state is currently in a discernable state. 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,1
The gaming machine according to 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20. 22. A ball launching device comprising: a hammer member for launching and firing a ball; a rotary solenoid for driving the hammer member; a pulse oscillator for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency; and a pulse signal from the pulse oscillator. And an output amplifier for intermittently supplying power to the rotary solenoid for a fixed time according to the pulse width of the pulse signal during a predetermined period, and a pulse signal output by the pulse oscillator based on a command from the firing control means. 10. A frequency adjuster capable of adjusting the number of launch spheres per unit time corresponding to the predetermined frequency by arbitrarily adjusting the predetermined period of the frequency. 11, 12, 13, 1
The gaming machine according to 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21. 23. The sphere launching apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnet section includes magnetic poles having different polarities and opposed to each other at a predetermined interval, a launching path provided through the magnetic poles, and a standby at one end of the launching path. A ball supply device that supplies a ball to a position, and a drive circuit unit that drives the electromagnet, wherein the drive circuit unit is configured such that, when receiving a ball firing instruction, the ball at the standby position is located between the magnetic poles. After the electromagnet is energized until it reaches the approximate center, the electromagnet is cut off, and the firing control means is fired in a unit time by adjusting an output cycle of the firing instruction to the drive circuit unit. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the upper limit number of balls is changed.
The gaming machine according to 17, 18, 19, 20 or 21. 24. The electromagnet according to claim 23, wherein a portion of the electromagnet near the tip of the magnetic pole is tapered so that the distance between the magnetic poles is narrower on the standby position side and increases as the distance from the standby position increases. Gaming machine. 25. The method according to claim 23, wherein, instead of interrupting the current after the ball arrives at the center between the magnetic poles, the current is applied so as to generate a gradually attenuating alternating magnetic field.
The gaming machine described. 26. A rotating plate that rotates coaxially with a handle that is operated by a player to rotate, an arc-shaped guide groove formed eccentrically to the rotating plate, and an engagement shaft inserted through the guide groove. And a case that the case slides linearly when the handle is rotated in a state where the engagement shaft is inserted into the guide groove and the magnet housed in the case. A guide portion for guiding the case, and a hall element fixed at a predetermined location so that a relative distance between the case and the magnet changes by sliding movement of the case along the guide portion; And controlling the firing speed of the sphere based on the output of the sphere.
The gaming machine according to claim 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21. 27. A ball payout device which counts a number of balls corresponding to each of the various winnings and pays out the ball to the player in accordance with the various winnings of the ball on the game board. Gears with recesses into which balls are fitted one by one,
The ball is arranged so as to be rotatable facing the ball passage, and a ball supplied from above into the ball passage and falling by its own weight is set so as to engage with the concave portion and drop with the rotation of the gear. And a plurality of ball dispensing units configured to discharge a predetermined number of balls from a lower portion in the ball passage by controlling the rotation of the gear.
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The gaming machine according to 1, 22, 23, 24, 25 or 26. 28. The gaming machine according to claim 27, wherein the number of said ball payout units to be activated during the game is set to be adjustable according to the number of shooting balls per unit time. 29. A ball discharging device for collecting fired balls in a gaming machine, counting the discharged balls, and discharging the balls to the game store. The ball discharging device is arranged such that the introduced balls are aligned in a line. 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of falling down alignment rails; and a detection sensor provided corresponding to a terminal side of each of the alignment rails and detecting a falling down ball for each rail. , 3,4,5,6,7,8,
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The gaming machine described in 5, 26, 27 or 28.