JP2001054654A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine full of fun capable of increasing thrills and excitement in the whole game by uniting the game methods of conventional different machine types to heighten amusement. SOLUTION: When a ball enters a starting prize winning port 20 during a game, first and second pattern variations are respectively executed in first and second variable display devices 31, 32 on the basis of the ball entry. In the case of the result of the first pattern variation corresponding to a prize display, a variable prize winning device 40 is intermittently displaced into the open state over a specified time. In the case of the result of the second pattern variation corresponding to a big prize display, a special prize of opening and closing a special prize winning device 50 sixteen times at the maximum is generated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

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

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of game machine, various types of pachinko machines generally known as fever machines and wings are known. In the fever machine, when a ball wins in a starting winning opening established on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal screen. If the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop corresponds to a big hit, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated, and the large winning opening is set to be repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

[0003] Further, in the case of a wing, when a ball wins in the starting winning opening, a movable piece called a wing of the main role is temporarily opened, and during that time, the ball is taken into the main role. Then, when the captured ball wins a winning opening called a V zone, a big hit occurs. That is, the prize ball (prize ball) is set out every time the blade is opened and closed by a predetermined number and the ball is won. As described above, there are various models that can enjoy completely different game methods. At the amusement arcade, several types of models were installed to meet the players' preferences.

[0004]

However, in the conventional gaming machines, the display contents of the variable display device are diversified in the case of the fever machine, and the structure of the main role is complicated in the case of the wings. Then, although there are various ways to enhance the interest, the game methods have been almost categorized for each model, and the games themselves tended to become rut.

That is, in the case of the fever machine,
Even if a ball wins in the starting winning opening, display of only one pattern is repeated on the variable display device, and this display result is rarely a big hit due to software probability setting. In addition, there is little chance that the player can win the ball besides the occurrence of the special prize, so there is a problem that the whole game lacks interest.

[0006] In the case of the wings, completely different from the fever machine, the occurrence of the jackpot is left only to the skill of the player to make the ball win a winning opening called a V zone. As a result, it is possible to satisfy the gambling spirit of the player, but it is also difficult for beginners to play, and there has been a long-awaited demand for a new and entertaining gaming machine.

Further, a conventional gaming machine may be provided with a special winning port such as a so-called through chucker on the game board, but even if a ball is awarded in this special winning port, it may take several tens of times. At a rate of only one time, the pair of movable pieces in the starting winning opening simply open for a very short time and the ball
Only the value of giving two prizes is given,
I was dissatisfied with the players.

[0008] By the way, there are various types of management indices for amusement arcades, and among them, the index that affects the operating profit is a divisor. When the number of balls refunded according to the amount specified by the player is the number of rented balls and the number of balls obtained by the player from the gaming machine by playing is the number of premium balls,
This is a value defined by the number of borrowed balls × 100.

For example, assuming that the unit price for lending a ball to a player is 4 yen per unit and the unit price for exchanging a ball possessed by the player for a prize is 2.5 yen per unit, various expenses are considered. Otherwise, in a simple calculation, 4 ÷ 2.5 = 1.6, so when the division number is 16% (160%), the income and expenditure of the game hall becomes ± zero.

[0010] For example, the manager of a game arcade checks the today's divisor of each gaming machine at the end of business, and examines in detail what value should be set for each gaming machine after tomorrow.
However, at the actual site, since the adjustment of the dividing number of each gaming machine is performed by adjusting the obstacle nail depending on the intuition and experience of the skilled worker, the work efficiency is extremely poor and can be adjusted overnight. There have been problems such as the number of gaming machines being limited or not being properly adjusted to the target number of divisions.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. By integrating the conventional game methods between different models to enhance the playability, the thrill of the entire game can be improved. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement gaming machine capable of increasing excitement. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which any person can easily set a division number to a target value.

[0012]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object lies in the following inventions. [1] A first variable display device (31) in a gaming machine (10) capable of generating a special prize advantageous to a player when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a gaming board surface (11).
, A second variable display device (32), and a variable prize device (4).
0) and a game control device (100), wherein the first variable display device (31) is capable of displaying a first symbol change that stops after various symbols change, on the game board surface (11). The second variable display device (32) is also capable of displaying a second symbol change that stops after various symbols are changed, is provided on a game board surface (11), and is provided with the variable prize device (40). Can be displaced between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball.
1) The game control device (100) is provided on the first and the second, the first and the second, when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied during the game.
When the first and second symbol variations are executed by the variable display device, respectively, and the result of the first symbol variation corresponds to a predetermined hit display, the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently operated for a predetermined time. A gaming machine (10), wherein the special prize is generated when the special symbol is displaced to an open state and the result of the second symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display.

[2] When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board surface (11), a first variable display device (31) in a gaming machine (10) capable of generating a special prize advantageous to a player. , A second variable display device (32), a variable winning device (40), a lottery execution unit (111), a display control unit (113, 114), and an accessory displacement execution unit (11).
5) and a special prize generating means (116), wherein the first variable display device (31) can display a first symbol change that stops after various symbols change, and is displayed on the game board surface (11). The second variable display device (32) is also capable of displaying a second symbol change that stops after various symbols are changed, is provided on a game board surface (11), and is provided with the variable prize device (40). Can be displaced between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball.
1) The lottery execution means (111) is provided above, and executes random lottery using random numbers when predetermined starting conditions are satisfied during the game, and the display control means (113, 11).
4) executing the first and second symbol variations on the first and second variable display devices, respectively, according to the lottery result of the lottery execution means (111); When the result of the first symbol change corresponds to a predetermined hit display, the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time, and the special prize generating means (116) The gaming machine (10), wherein the special prize is generated when a result of the second symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display.

[3] The lottery execution means (111) is configured to determine whether or not the first symbol variation causes a hit display when the starting condition is satisfied, and the second symbol. The second to determine whether or not a change will result in a jackpot display
The gaming machine (10) according to [2], wherein the game random number is generated separately.

[4] The probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to the hit display in the first symbol change is higher than the probability that the second symbol random number corresponds to the big hit display in the second symbol change. The gaming machine according to [3], wherein the gaming machine is set.

[5] The first variable display device (31), the second variable display device (32), and the variable prize device (40)
The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], wherein the gaming machines are integrated into one accessory.

[6] The variable prize winning device (40) has a pair of movable pieces (41) which are arranged to be separated from each other on the left and right sides, and the lower portion between the movable pieces (41) is The gaming machine (1) according to [5], wherein the first variable display device (31) and the second variable display device (32) are vertically arranged side by side.
0).

[7] The first variable display device (31) comprises:
It has a plurality of display units each capable of displaying various symbols, and is configured by arranging the display units on one line, and when the symbols stopped on the display units are all identical, the hit display is set. Wherein the variable winning device (40) is repeatedly opened and closed a number of times corresponding to the type of the symbol in which the hit display is formed [1], [2], [3],
A gaming machine (10) according to [4], [5] or [6].

[8] The second variable display device (32)
It has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, each display section is arranged in a matrix of a plurality of rows horizontally and a plurality of rows vertically, and stops on any line passing the same number of the display sections. The case where all the symbols are the same is set as the jackpot display [1], [2],
A gaming machine (10) according to [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7].

[9] A starting winning port (20) is provided on the gaming board surface (11), and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the starting winning port (20). 1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
The gaming machine (10) according to [7] or [8].

[10] A special prize winning device (50) is provided on the game board surface (11), and the special prize winning device (50) is provided.
Has a movable plate (51) that can open and close a winning opening extending in the left-right direction, and the movable plate (51) is normally maintained in a closed state. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8] or [9].

[11] Division setting changing means (2030)
And a divisor adjusting means (2011), wherein the divisor setting change means (2030) sets the number of balls refunded according to the amount specified by the player as the number of lent balls, and the player When the number of balls obtained by the game from (10) is defined as the number of premium balls, a target percentage is set as a target value of the percentage defined by the ratio of the number of premium balls to the number of loaned balls, The division number adjusting means (2011) changes a mode of displacing the variable winning device (40) to the open state in accordance with the target division number set by the division number setting changing means (2030). [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
A gaming machine (10) according to [7], [8], [9] or [10].

[12] The dividing number setting changing means (203)
The game machine (10) according to [11], wherein one of the plurality of target quotients prepared in advance is selected based on an operation on the game arcade side. ).

[13] The gaming machine (10) according to [11], wherein the setting is changed in a predetermined manner as time elapses.

[14] The dividing number adjusting means (2011)
In the present invention, the state of displacing the variable winning device (40) to the open state is registered so as to be changeable for each set target number of divisions, and among these, the division number setting change means (203)
[11], [12] or [13], wherein the mode corresponding to the target number of divisions set in step (0) is used when the variable winning device (40) is displaced to the open state.
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[15] A rental ball number counting means (2012) for obtaining the number of rental balls during a predetermined measurement period, and a prize ball number counting means (2013) for obtaining the number of prize balls during the period, The dividing number adjusting means (2011)
Calculates the quotient from the number of lent balls determined by the lent ball number counting means (2012) and the number of prize balls determined by the prize ball number counting means (2013), and calculates the quotient so as to approach the target quotient. [11] automatically adjusting the mode when displacing the variable winning device (40) to the open state.
The gaming machine (10) according to [12] or [13].

[16] The gaming machine according to [15], wherein the length of the measurement period is changeable.
0).

[17] The dividing number adjusting means (2011)
Is a method of displacing the variable winning device (40) to the open state in accordance with the target division number set by the division setting changing means (2030), The number of prize balls to be paid out to the player upon occurrence is changed in accordance with the target split number set by the split number setting changing means (2030) [11], [12]. , [13], [14],
The gaming machine (10) according to [15] or [16].

[18] The dividing number adjusting means (2011)
Is a method of displacing the variable winning device (40) to the open state in accordance with the target division number set by the division setting changing means (2030), The number of prize balls to be paid out to the player by occurrence and the mode when the variable prize device (40) is displaced to the open state correspond to the target split number set by the split number setting changing means (2030). [11], [12], [13], [1]
4], [15] or [16].

[19] A main CPU (central processing unit) having at least a function of determining whether or not to generate the award.
CPU (2010) different from the division number adjusting means (20).
[11] characterized by having the function of 11),
[12], [13], [14], [15], [16],
The gaming machine (10) according to [17] or [18].

Next, the operation based on the above-mentioned solution will be described. According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when the starting condition is successfully established in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board surface (11), the first and second variable display devices respectively change the first and second symbol variations based on the starting condition. Is executed. That is, the first and second
In the variable display device, any symbol is stopped in various combinations after various symbols are changed.

When the result of the first symbol change corresponds to the hit display, the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time. When the result of the second symbol change corresponds to the big hit display, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated.
A series of game states from each symbol change to occurrence of a special prize or the like is controlled by the game control device (100).

As described above, in the gaming machine (10), as long as the starting condition is satisfied, different symbol variations can be visually enjoyed. Further, depending on the result of the first symbol change, the variable winning device (40) is displaced to the open state, so that a ball winning opportunity can be reliably obtained separately from the special prize, and further, depending on the result of the second symbol change. Thus, a large amount of prize balls (prize balls) can be generally obtained at once due to the occurrence of a special prize.

To describe the gaming machine (10) in more detail, when a starting condition is established in a game in which a ball is hit on the game board surface (11), the lottery executing means (111) first executes a random lottery based on the starting condition. I do. Based on the execution of the lottery, the first and second symbol display are executed by the first and second variable display devices, respectively. Here, the display contents in the first and second symbol fluctuations are related to the lottery result by the display control means (1).
13, 114).

When the result of the first symbol change corresponds to the hit display, the variable winning device (40) is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time under the control of the accessory displacement executing means (115). . Here, the winning display is determined, and the variable winning device (40) is further displaced when a winning occurs in the lottery by the lottery executing means (111).

If the result of the second symbol change corresponds to a big hit display, a special prize is generated under the control of the special prize generating means (116). Here, the jackpot display is fixed and the special prize is generated because the lottery execution means (111)
It is a case where a jackpot appears in the lottery by.

The lottery executing means (111) executes a random lottery once each time the starting condition is satisfied.
Based on only the lottery results, the display control means (11
3, 114) may be set so as to control the respective display contents of the first and second symbol fluctuations, but the lottery may be performed twice as follows.

That is, the lottery execution means (111) generates a first symbol random number for determining whether or not the first symbol variation determines the hit display when the starting condition is satisfied. A second symbol random number for determining whether or not to determine the jackpot display by the symbol variation is generated.

In such a case, the display control means (113,
114) controls the display content of the first symbol variation according to the first symbol random number, and further controls the display control means (113,
114) controls the display contents of the second symbol variation according to the second symbol random number. By combining such two random numbers, it is possible to increase the variation of the display contents, and it is difficult to predict the result to the end, so that the expectation can be maintained.

Further, if the probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to the hit display in the first symbol change is higher than the probability that the second symbol random number corresponds to the big hit display in the second symbol change, for example, Even if the chance of occurrence of the special prize is set to be small, the ball holding of the player can be improved by increasing the opportunity of displacement of the variable winning device (40).

The first variable display device (31), the second variable display device (32), and the variable prize device (40)
Are integrated into a single accessory,
The number of parts can be reduced, so that the cost can be reduced, and novel playability can be produced with one accessory.

Here, as a specific configuration, for example, the first variable display device (31) and the second variable display device are provided below a pair of movable pieces (41) in the variable winning device (40). If the (32) and the (32) are arranged side by side up and down, it is possible to make a compact structure, and the game board surface (11) in a limited space
The upper mounting property can be improved.

Also, one of the first variable display devices (31)
The case where the symbols stopped on all the display units arranged on the line are all the same is set as the hit display, and the variable prize device (40) is set as many times as the number of times corresponding to the type of the symbol corresponding or formed. Is repeatedly opened and closed, a change occurs in the game characteristics, and the interest can be further enhanced.

Further, the second variable display device (32) is provided with a display unit arranged in a matrix, and the stopped symbols are all identical on any one of the lines in which the display units are arranged in the same number. If the case is set as the jackpot display, the second
The pattern change is the same as the conventional scroll display, and the display contents can be easily understood by the player and easily understood.

Various conditions can be considered as the starting condition. For example, a starting winning port (20) is provided on the game board surface (11) in a state where a ball can win, and the starting winning port (20) is provided. The starting condition may be that the ball wins in 20). In such a case, the condition can be satisfied according to the skill of the player, so that the ambition can be satisfied.

Further, in the above-mentioned special prize, for example, the ratio of the number of prize balls is temporarily increased, or a specific role is changed to a form that is easy to win. In addition, various states such as a so-called probability fluctuation and a time saving mode can be considered. Specifically, for example, if the movable plate (51) of the special prize winning device (50) is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, a winning chance with a relatively higher probability than usual is clearly and easily provided to the player. Can be given to.

In addition, division setting changing means (2030)
And a dividing number adjusting means (2011), a target dividing number is set by a dividing number setting changing means (2030), and the dividing number adjusting means (2011) includes a variable winning device (4).
The mode when 0) is displaced to the open state is changed in accordance with the target number of divisions set by the division number setting changing means (2030). For example, as a mode of displacing the variable winning device (40) to the open state, the opening time, the number of times of opening, the opening angle, and the like are changed according to the set division number.

Here, when the number of balls refunded according to the amount specified by the player is the number of rented balls, and the number of balls obtained by the player from the gaming machine through the game is the number of premium balls,
It is a value defined by the ratio of the number of premium balls to the number of loaned balls.

When using a selection switch or the like for selecting one target split number from a plurality of target split numbers prepared in advance based on an operation on the game arcade as the split number setting changing means (2030). In this case, the setting of the division number can be easily changed with one touch regardless of the skill of the worker.

In the case where the target division number is set and changed in a predetermined manner as time elapses,
Since the target division number is automatically and sequentially updated, it is not necessary to go to the gaming machine (10) every time the target division number is changed, and the work efficiency of the division number adjustment can be further improved. For example, it is possible to perform a reservation operation such as automatically changing the target rate for each time zone of the day or automatically changing the target rate for each day of the week.

The manner in which the variable winning device (40) is displaced to the open state is registered so as to be changeable for each set target number of divisions, and among these, the division number setting change means (203)
The mode corresponding to the target split number set in (0) is used when the variable winning device (40) is displaced to the open state.
For example, when the dividing number is 16%, the variable winning device (4
The number of seconds in which 0) is opened at one time is set to 3 seconds, and when the division is 18%, 4 seconds is registered in advance, and the variable prize device (second) corresponding to the selected target division is registered. Open 40).

In this case, the target division number and the actual division number may deviate beyond the allowable range. In such a case, the deviation between the actual division number and the set target division number may occur. In consideration of the above, the number of seconds registered in association with the target fraction is changed to an appropriate value. By accumulating such adjustments, the set target percent and the actual percent will eventually match, and thereafter, the actual percent of the gaming machine (10) will be changed to the target percent with one touch. Becomes possible.

Also, the number of lent balls during a predetermined measurement period is obtained by the lent ball number counting means (2012), and the number of prize balls during the same period is obtained by the prize ball number counting means (2013). In this case, the actual quotient may be obtained in such a manner that the variable prize device (40) is automatically adjusted in the manner of being displaced to the open state so that the actual quotient approaches the set target quotient.

As a result, there is no need to manually perform the operation of matching the target division number with the actual division number, and the operation of adjusting the division number is further simplified. Also, even if the state of the game board changes due to the adjustment of obstacle nails, etc., the set target division number and the actual division number automatically match, so the division number is set independently of other change factors such as nail adjustment can do.

In a configuration in which the length of the measurement period can be changed, for example, the target division number is automatically brought close to the target division number based on daily data, or the target division number is set based on weekly data. It is possible to select whether to automatically approach the game machine or the like, and it is possible to make appropriate settings according to the operating state of the gaming machine.

In addition, instead of changing the manner in which the variable prize device (40) is displaced to the open state, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player due to the occurrence of the special prize is changed by a division setting changing means (2030). ) May be configured to be changed in accordance with the target number of divisions set in the above. For example, if a special winning opening that is always closed is opened when a special prize is generated and a prize ball is paid out every time a ball wins here, the number of opening of the special winning opening or the winning of one ball For example, the division number is adjusted by changing the number of premium balls to be paid out.
Needless to say, a plurality of factors such as the mode of opening the variable winning device (40) and the number of times of opening the special winning opening may be changed at the same time according to the set target split number.

In the case where a CPU (2010) different from the main CPU (Central Processing Unit) having at least a function of determining whether or not to generate a prize is provided with the function of the divisor adjusting means (2011), Machine function has multiple CPUs
Therefore, the inspection can be performed efficiently for each CPU.

[0058]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 10 show a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on the gaming board surface 11. This pachinko machine is a so-called fever machine, but may be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, 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, a firing device (not shown) in the fuselage is driven, and the balls are launched one by one onto the game board surface 11. ing.

The lent balls and prize balls used for the game are stored in the upper plate 13 provided on the front of the machine. In addition, a lower plate 14 is provided below the upper plate 13 to receive a ball overflowing from the upper plate 13 when a large amount of balls are paid out in the special prize. 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 surface 11 is covered with a glass door which forms a space for moving a ball between the game board surface 11 and the game board surface 11. At the outer edge of the game board surface 11, a guide rail 11 a for sending a ball hit by a rotation operation of the handle 12 to a position vertically above the game board surface 11 is provided.

At the approximate center of the game board surface 11, a variable winning device 40, a first variable display device 31, a second variable display device 32,
In addition, the holding ball display device 35 is provided as one integrated main accessory. Specifically,
The variable winning device 40 has a pair of movable pieces 41, 41 which are arranged to be separated from each other in the left and right direction and are rotatable. The first variable display device 31, the second variable display device The variable display device 32 and the holding ball display device 35 are vertically arranged side by side.

A starting winning port 20 is provided below the reserved ball display device 35, and a special winning device 50 is provided further below the starting winning port 20. Other, game board surface 11
On the top, various obstacles for changing the falling speed or direction of the hit ball, and various accessories such as a windmill 15 and a tulip 16 are also provided in appropriate places. At the bottom of the game board surface 11, there is provided an out port 17 for collecting a ball which has not won.

Above the game board surface 11, there are provided display lamps 18 for displaying various game states and the like to increase the fun of the game. A game control device 100 (FIG. 1) for centrally managing the game state is provided on the back side of the game board surface 11.
Reference). The game control device 100 will be described later in detail.

The starting winning port 20 shown in FIG. 2 is generally called a starting chucker, and is provided on the game board surface 11 so that a ball can win. This starting winning opening 2
The winning of the ball at 0 is set as a starting condition for executing a symbol change described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, the starting winning port 20 has a starting winning detection switch 21 for detecting a winning of a ball. The start winning detection switch 21 is set to output a start winning signal to the game control device 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned on. The start winning detection switch 21 may be composed of various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, and a magnetic sensor.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first variable display device 31
Is composed of two display units 31a, 31a arranged side by side in a row. The first variable display device 31 is specifically composed of seven LED segments, but may be composed of a liquid crystal display, a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or the like.

In the first variable display device 31, each time a ball is awarded in the starting winning opening 20, the display portion 31a is changed so that various symbols are replaced (symbol scroll display).
A first symbol change in which any one symbol stops is executed. The order in which the display operation starts or ends in each display unit 31a may be appropriately determined, for example, from left to right, or simultaneously. The symbol used for the first symbol change is 0.
-9.

As a result of the first symbol change, each display section 31a
The case where the two stopped symbols are the same is defined as a hit display. When such a winning display is determined, the variable winning device 40 described later is set to be repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times corresponding to the type of the symbol in which the winning display is formed. In addition, as a result of the first symbol change, if two numbers are not aligned, it corresponds to a loss display.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second variable display device 32 has a screen on which various symbols can be displayed.
The display units 32a are arranged in a matrix composed of a plurality of rows and columns. Specifically, a total of nine display units 3
2a are arranged in a matrix of three columns and three rows.

The second variable display device 32 is specifically composed of a color liquid crystal display. However, the second
The variable display device 32 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.

Also in the second variable display device 32, every time a ball wins in the starting winning opening 20, various symbols are changed for each display portion 32a, and then an arbitrary symbol is stopped one by one. Symbol fluctuation is executed. Each display unit 32a
The order in which the display operation starts or ends may be set in advance, for example, in the order of the center, left, right, etc. for each column.
Various images such as numbers, characters, symbols, and symbols are prepared in advance as the symbols.

As a result of the change of the second symbol, a case where all three symbols are identical on any one line passing on each of the display portions 32a arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, is a big hit display. It has been established. A state in which the symbols stopped on the other two display units 32a, 32a except for one display unit 32a on any line before the jackpot display is determined corresponds to the reach display. At the time of such a reach display, a so-called reach action may be provided that informs the player in an easy-to-understand manner by blinking the illumination, playing music, or the like.

When the result of the second symbol change is finally determined to be the big hit display, a special prize in which the special prize winning device 50 described later is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times occurs. If, as a result of the second symbol change, it is not finally determined to display the jackpot, all of them correspond to the loss display. In addition, when the jackpot display is confirmed, the color of each display unit 32a may be changed or blinked to notify the player that a special prize will occur.

The holding ball display device 35 shown in FIG.
2 While each symbol is being changed on the variable display devices 31 and 32, or while the variable winning device 40 is being displaced or a special prize is being generated, the starting winning opening 20
When the ball wins, the number of suspensions of the first and second symbol changes which are not executed is displayed. This reserved ball display device 35
Is based on a signal from a game control device 100 described later,
It is set so that the number of times of suspension stored in the game control device 100 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the reserved ball display device 35
Has four holding lamps 36, 36,..., And the unexecuted first and second symbol changes can be held up to four times. That is, control is performed so that the number of holding lamps 36 corresponding to the number of holdings is turned on. When the held first and second symbol variations are executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the number of holdings, updated and stored in the game control device 100, and the number of times is newly displayed on the held ball display device 35. .

The variable winning device 40 shown in FIG. 2 is provided on the game board 11 so as to be displaceable between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable winning device 40 includes a pair of movable pieces 41,
41 are rotatably supported via pivots 42 so as to be separated from each other left and right.

As shown in FIG. 4, the movable pieces 41 are normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other. Becomes When each movable piece 41 is in the closed state, the ball may not be formed at all.

More specifically, as shown in FIG.
Are connected to solenoids 43 which are driving means, respectively.
Is connected via a cam mechanism to the plunger 43a. Each movable piece 41 is normally maintained in a closed state in which the movable piece 41 rises upward, but is set so as to swing right and left to open when the solenoid 43 is excited.

As shown in FIG. 1, each solenoid 43 is connected to a game control device 100 to be described later, and is driven based on a command from the game control device 100. As will be described later, when the result of the first symbol change corresponds to the hit display, the variable prize winning device 4 is provided by the number of times of the number of symbols in two symbols.
Each of the movable pieces 41 is controlled to be repeatedly opened and closed.

Further, inside the pair of movable pieces 41, 41, there is provided an internal prize winning area into which the sphere guided by each movable piece 41 is taken in. At the lower end of this area, there is an opening for a winning prize hole 44. Have been. A winning detection switch 45 for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the bonus winning opening 44. Based on a signal from the winning detection switch 45, the number of winning balls is counted by a winning counter 46. Is set to

The special prize winning device 50 shown in FIG. 2 is generally called a large winning opening (attacker), and includes a movable plate 51 driven to open and close by a solenoid 52. The special prize winning device 50 is controlled so as to produce a special prize based on a signal from the game control device 100 when a big hit is displayed due to the second symbol change. Here, the special prize means that the opening and closing operation in which the movable plate 51 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closes for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) is limited to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). Is repeatedly executed.

As shown in FIG. 1, inside the special prize winning device 50, a prize detecting switch 53 for detecting a winning ball is provided.
Is provided. Based on the signal from the winning detection switch 53, a predetermined number (for example, 10
When the winning balls are counted by the winning counter 54, the movable plate 51 is controlled so as to close once even before a predetermined time period for continuously opening has elapsed.

Further, a V winning opening 55 is also provided inside the special prize winning device 50, and winning in the V winning opening 55 for each round is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. ing. The winning of the ball into the V winning opening 55
It is detected by the V winning detection switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control device 100
Centrally controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 10,
It comprises a microcomputer including a CPU 110, a ROM 120, a RAM 130, and the like. The game control device 100 is formed as a unit, and is mounted inside the machine such as the back side of the game board surface 11.

The CPU 110 functionally includes a lottery executing unit 111, a right holding unit 112, and a first display control unit 1.
13, second display control means 114, accessory displacement execution means 11
5, and a special prize generating means 116 and the like. Note that the game control device 100 is a hall management terminal 200 that centrally controls the operation and operation of various devices in the game hall from an output unit 140 via a local information network (LAN).
(See FIG. 3).

The lottery executing means 111 is provided with the starting winning opening 2
A random lottery using random numbers is executed due to a ball winning at 0, and a first symbol random number and a second symbol random number are simultaneously and separately generated. Here, the first symbol random number is a factor for determining whether or not the first symbol variation causes a hit display, and the second symbol random number determines whether or not the second symbol variation causes a hit display. Is a factor.

The signal relating to the first symbol random number output from the lottery execution means 111 is temporarily stored in the RAM 130, and then stored in the first display control means 113 and the accessory displacement execution means 1
15 is input. Further, the signal related to the second symbol random number output from the lottery executing means 111 is temporarily stored in the RAM 1.
After being stored in 30, it is input to the second display control means 114 and the special prize generation means 116.

The random number table used in the lottery execution means 111 is RO
The probability of the first and second symbol random numbers being stored in the M120 and corresponding to the loss is set in advance as appropriate. Here, the probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to the hit display in the first symbol change is set higher than the probability that the second symbol random number corresponds to the big hit display in the second symbol change. Specifically, for example, the probability of winning display in the first symbol change is set to 1/50, and the probability of large hit display in the second symbol change is set to about 1/200.

The right holding means 112 is provided with the starting winning opening 2
When the ball wins at 0, it is determined whether the first and second symbols are changing, or the variable prize device 40 is being displaced or a special prize is being generated. The control is to temporarily suspend the execution of the new first and second symbol variations based on the first and second symbol random numbers drawn by the execution means 111.

Here, the reserved first and second symbol random numbers, that is, the number of the right to execute the first and second symbol change, are up to four each under the control of the right retaining means 112, and the reserved ball display device 35 is provided. Will be displayed. Specifically, the number of suspended execution rights (the first and second symbol random numbers) is indicated by the number of lighting of the pending lamp 36 in the reserved sphere display device 35.

The first display control means 113 stops when the various symbols are exchanged on the respective display portions 31a of the first variable display device 31 when a ball is won in the starting winning opening 20. This is to execute symbol fluctuation. More specifically, the first display control means 113 is a RAM.
The first symbol variation is executed based on the first symbol random number (the lottery result of the lottery executing means 111) once stored in 130.

The display contents in the first symbol variation include a hit display in which two symbols are aligned according to the first symbol random number,
It is programmed in advance so that symbols of various combinations corresponding to other loss display are stopped and displayed.
The combination pattern of the stop symbols is stored in the ROM 120
Is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the.

The second display control means 114 is arranged to stop after a variety of symbols are changed on the respective display portions 32a of the second variable display device 32 when a ball is won in the starting winning opening 20. This is to execute symbol fluctuation. More specifically, the second display control unit 114 is a RAM.
The second symbol variation is executed based on the second symbol random number (lottery result of the lottery executing means 111) once stored in 130.

The display contents of the second symbol variation are displayed in accordance with the second symbol random number in the form of a big hit display (determined via reach display) and other various symbols corresponding to the loss display are stopped and displayed. Is programmed in advance. The combination pattern of the stop symbols is registered in advance in the display control program data stored in the ROM 120.

When the result of the first symbol change corresponds to a hit display, specifically, when the first symbol random number is a hit, each of the movable pieces of the variable winning device 40 41 is intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time. This character object displacement executing means 11
5 has a variable winning device 4 according to the game control program.
A solenoid circuit for driving the zero solenoid 43 is included.

More specifically, the role object displacement executing means 115
By the number of times of the number which is the design that formed the hit display,
Each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 is programmed to be repeatedly opened and closed. For example, when two symbols “8” are displayed on the first variable display device 31 in a row, the movable pieces 41 are repeatedly opened and closed eight times.

When the result of the second symbol change is a big hit display, the special prize generating means 116
When the symbol random number is a big hit, a control for generating a special prize is executed.

Here, the special prize means that the movable plate 51 of the special prize winning device 50 repeatedly opens and closes up to 16 rounds. The special prize generating means 116 includes a solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 52 of the special prize winning device 50 according to the game control program.

The ROM 1 of the game control device 100
Reference numeral 20 denotes game control program data for controlling the special prize winning device 50 and the like, display control program data relating to display contents of the variable display device 30, lighting patterns of display lamps 18 for producing prizes for various kinds of characters, speakers, and the like. Fixed data, such as a voice generation pattern from the server, is stored. The RAM 130 temporarily stores winning data and the like related to the game, including signals from various winning ports.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, prize ball payout means 60 is provided inside the gaming machine 10. The prize ball payout means 60 includes a prize ball payout counter 61, a payout setting means 62 for setting a predetermined number of prize balls for each winning port, and a calculation means 63 for counting the number of prize balls. The prize ball payout means 60 is also connected to the CPU 11 of the game control device 100 via a signal line.
Connected to 0.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a game management device including the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Such a game management device is an LON (Local Operating)
Network: It is constructed as a decentralized network to which Esharon (registered trademark) technology is applied.

A plurality of stand controllers 150 as repeaters are installed in the game island.
, The gaming machine 10 and the game ball lending device 2 are connected. The stand controller 150 detects, monitors, and controls various operations of the corresponding gaming machine 10 and the transmission and reception of signals.

Various information is directly input to the stand controller 150 from the output unit 140 (see FIG. 1) of the gaming machine 10. Each controller 150 is connected to the island controller 3 also serving as a gateway via a HALL-BUS. The island controller 3 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 3 is connected to a LAN, and a hall management terminal 200, an information display terminal 300, and the like are connected to the LAN. A display (CRT), a printer, a modem, an audio output device, and the like are further connected to these various devices.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described. In FIG. 2, the player rotates the handle 12 to launch a ball on the game board surface 11 and play a game. First, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
Is successful (Y in S111), a start winning signal is output from the start winning detection switch 21 to the game control device 100. When this signal is received by the lottery execution means 111,
A lottery using a random number is executed (S112).

When the random number lottery is performed, the first and second symbol random numbers (synonymous with the reserved ball) stored in the RAM 130 of the game control device 100 are displayed on the reserved ball display device 35 as the maximum number of four. It is determined whether it is less than (S11).
3).

If the limit is less than four (S113
Y), the first and second symbol random numbers, which are the lottery results, are newly stored up to a maximum of four times (S114). At this time, the stored number of the first and second symbol random numbers, that is, the number of times of execution right of each symbol change is held,
6 is added and displayed by lighting (S116).

On the other hand, even if the random number lottery is performed in a state where the first and second design random numbers are stored up to the limit of four (S113).
N), the first and second symbol random numbers are not newly stored, and the right to execute each symbol change is abandoned (S117).
Thereafter, a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning in the starting winning opening 20 are paid out including the case where the right to execute each symbol change is discarded (S116).

The flowchart of FIG. 7 shows the first symbol variation process based on the first symbol random number, and the flowchart of FIG. 8 shows the second symbol variation process based on the second symbol random number. Here, the processing of FIG. 5 and the processing of FIG. 6 are executed simultaneously in parallel.

First, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
If the first and second symbols are not changing or the variable prize device 40 is not being displaced or a special prize is not being generated (N in S121), the above-described first
It is determined whether or not the symbol change execution right is suspended (S122). If the execution right is reserved (Y in S122), one first symbol random number corresponding to the execution right is read from the RAM 130 (S123). At this time, the subtraction display is performed by turning off one of the hold lamps 36 of the hold ball display device 35 (S124).

The first variable display device 31 based on a command from the first display control means 113 in accordance with the first symbol random number.
Starts the first symbol change. If the first symbol random number is a hit (Y in S125), 2
The hit display in which the two symbols are identical is determined (S12)
6). As a result, an accessory displacement process for opening and closing the variable winning device 40 is executed (S127). This character object displacement processing will be described later.

On the other hand, if the first symbol random number corresponds to a loss (N in S125), the result of the first symbol change is a loss display (S129). It does not open and close. The above-described game process is repeated until the player finishes the game (S128).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
If the first and second symbols are not changing or the variable prize device 40 is not being displaced or a special prize is not being generated (N in S131), the above-described second
It is determined whether or not the right to execute the symbol change is suspended (S132). If the execution right is reserved (Y in S132), one second symbol random number corresponding to the execution right is read from the RAM 130 (S133). At this time, when one of the holding lamps 36 of the holding ball display device 35 is turned off, the subtraction display is performed (S134).

The second variable display device 32 based on a command from the second display control means 114 in accordance with the second symbol random number.
Starts the first symbol change game. If the second symbol random number is a big hit (Y in S135), the reach is displayed in the second symbol change, and then a big hit display inviting the occurrence of a special prize (S136). Thereby, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated (S137).

On the other hand, if the second symbol random number corresponds to a loss (N in S135), the result of the change of the second symbol is a loss display (S130), and in such a case, a special prize is generated. There is no. The above-described game process is repeated until the player finishes the game (S13).
8).

More specifically, regarding the second symbol variation,
When the second symbol change is started, the symbols are scrolled sequentially on all the display portions 32a of the second variable display device 32. Then, after being scroll-displayed for a predetermined time, any one symbol is stopped and displayed on each display section 32a as a display result corresponding to the lottery result.

If the second symbol random number is a big hit, the first variable display device 31 displays three
On any of the lines in which a is arranged, first, a reach display is established in which two symbols are determined to be of the same type, and then a third symbol is also determined to be of the same type. The big hit display to be the eye is fixed.

On the other hand, if the second symbol random number is lost, on the screen of the second variable display device 32, all the three symbols are not displayed in the same type on all lines. Is determined. Such second symbol fluctuation is controlled by the second display control means 114 in accordance with the second symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111.

The flowchart of FIG. 9 shows the accessory displacement processing executed when the result of the first symbol change is a hit display. In this process, first, the pair of movable pieces 41 of the variable winning device 40 are opened from the normal closed state to the open state (S141).

More specifically, when the first symbol random number is a big hit, a drive signal is output from the accessory displacement executing means 115 to the variable winning device 40 at the end of the first symbol variation. Then, each solenoid 43 of the variable winning device 40 is driven, and the pair of movable pieces 41, 41 are moved for a predetermined time (for example, 2
Seconds).

If two seconds have elapsed since the variable winning device 40 was opened (Y in S142), the variable winning device 40 is closed again (S143). Here, the variable winning device 40 is 1
After being closed for two seconds, the variable winning device 40 is opened again for two seconds, but before that, whether or not the number of times of opening and closing has reached a predetermined upper limit number (the number of symbols aligned in the hit display) is determined. Is determined (S144).

On the other hand, if the upper limit has not yet been reached (S
N at 144), the variable winning device 40 is opened again (S1).
41). On the other hand, when the number of times of opening and closing of the variable winning device 40 has reached the upper limit (Y in S144), the opening and closing operation of the variable winning device 40 ends, and the variable winning device 40 returns to the normal closed state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable winning device 40 is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times corresponding to the number of the symbol which has formed the hit display by the first symbol change. In addition, various changes occur in the playability, so that the interest can be further enhanced.

The flowchart shown in FIG.
It shows a special prize generation process executed when the result of the symbol change is a jackpot display. In this process, first, the special prize winning device 50 is opened (S151). Specifically, when the second symbol random number drawn by the lottery executing means 111 is a big hit, the special symbol generating means 11
The special prize signal is output from 6 to the special prize winning device 50. Then, the solenoid 52 of the special prize winning device 50 is driven to open the movable plate 51 for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds).

During the opening of the special prize winning device 50, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of, for example, ten prizes have been won based on the prize signal from the prize detection switch 53 (S1).
52). Here, if there are ten winnings (Y in S152), the solenoid 52 is driven based on the signal from the special prize generating means 116, and the movable plate 51 is driven for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).
And the special prize winning device 50 is closed (S154).

If there are no 10 winnings (S
At N), it is determined whether or not a timeout of 29 seconds has occurred (S153). If a timeout has occurred (Y at S153), the special prize winning device 50 is closed (S154).
If the timeout has not occurred (N in S153), 1
The process returns to the determination of whether or not there is no winning.

After the special prize winning device 50 is closed for 2 seconds, the special prize winning device 50 is opened again for 29 seconds, but before that, the number of rounds (before the special prize winning device 50 is opened and then closed) Is determined to be one round.) Is determined to have reached a predetermined upper limit number of rounds of 16 (S155).

If the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit yet (Y in S155), it is determined whether or not a winning has been made to the V winning opening 55 (S156). Here, if no prize has been won in the V winning opening 55 (N in S156), the special prize ends at that time (S157). On the other hand, if the player has won the V winning opening 55 (Y in S156), the special prize winning device 50 is opened again as the next round (S151). Also, when the maximum number of rounds has been reached (N in S140), the special prize ends (S140).
157).

As described above, in the present gaming machine 10, the two variable display devices 31, 32 are provided if the starting condition is satisfied.
The user can visually enjoy different symbol variations. Also, depending on the result of the first symbol change, the variable prize device 40 is repeatedly opened and closed, so that a chance for a ball winning separately from the special prize can be surely obtained. Further, depending on the result of the second symbol change, the special prize is generated. Thus, generally, a large amount of prize balls can be obtained at one time.

Also, since the probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to the hit display in the first symbol change is set higher than the probability that the second symbol random number corresponds to the big hit display in the second symbol change, Even if the player does not have a chance to generate a special prize, the number of times that the variable prize device 40 is opened and closed is relatively large, and the ball holding of the player can be improved.

Furthermore, the first variable display device 31,
Since the second variable display device 32 and the variable prize winning device 40 are integrated into one accessory, the number of parts can be reduced to reduce cost, and a novel accessory can be produced with one accessory. can do.

In particular, since the first variable display device 31 and the second variable display device 32 are vertically arranged below the pair of movable pieces 41, 41 in the variable winning device 40, the configuration is more compact. It is possible to improve the mountability of the limited space on the game board surface 11.

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.

In addition, the first and second variable display devices 31, 3
As a jackpot display in the first and second symbol fluctuations in 2,
Although the case where the same figures, symbols, and the like are arranged has been described, other examples include a case where the symbols are arranged in a specific order, a case where the symbols and figures are in a specific combination, and the like.

The game contents simulated in the symbol fluctuation are not limited to the symbol matching as in the slot machine described above. For example, various games that can be expressed on a screen, such as a card game, roulette, or development of a predetermined story, can be simulated.

The starting condition is the starting winning opening 2
Instead of using only one type of winning to 0, for example, two types including other types, such as passing a ball to a separately provided winning opening, are set, and when each starting condition is satisfied. The first and second variable display devices 31 and 32 may execute the first and second symbol changes according to the respective conditions.

The movable pieces 4 of the variable winning device 40 are
1 was set to intermittently displace to the open state,
For example, the opening state may be continuously changed over a predetermined time. In this case, the variable winning device may be kept in the open state for a time corresponding to the number of the symbol forming the hit display, or uniformly for a fixed time regardless of the type of the symbol forming the hit display. You may make it maintain an open state.

The lottery executing means 111 is set so as to generate two symbol random numbers by one lottery.
The first display control means 1 is based on only one symbol random number.
13 and the second display control means 114 may be set to execute the display control. Further, the first display control means 113 and the second display control means 114 are configured separately, but the control of the first and second symbol variations may be executed by one display control means.

Further, the above-mentioned special prize is set to repeatedly open and close the special prize winning device 50 up to 16 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A variety of states may be set, such as changing the role to an easy-to-win form.

Furthermore, the lottery execution means 111, the right reservation means 112, the first display control means 113, the second display control means 114, the accessory displacement execution means 115, and the special prize generation means 116 are provided for each gaming machine 10. Although realized by one equipped game control device 100, for example, only a specific function may be incorporated in the hall management terminal 200, and the respective means may be distributed and provided between different devices.

Next, control of the division number will be described. In the case where the division number control function is added, the opening time per one movement of the movable piece 41 is adjusted so that the actual division number becomes the set target division number. The percentage is the number of balls refunded according to the amount specified by the player as the number of lent balls, and the number of balls obtained by the player through the game as the number of prize balls. It is a value defined as a percentage of numbers. That is, the dividing number = the number of premium balls / the number of rental balls × 1
It is a numerical value (unit is%) represented by 00.

In the case of adding a division number control function, FIG.
11 is further added to the circuit shown in FIG. The divisor control CPU 2010 is connected as a sub CPU to the game control CPU 110 shown in FIG. 1, and can exchange various signals and data with each other. The division control CPU 2010 includes a ROM 2020 in which programs and fixed data are stored, a work area in which data for executing the programs is temporarily stored, and a non-volatile RAM in which a division control table and the like described later are stored.
2021, and a timer unit 2 for counting the date and time
022 and a division number setting change unit 2030 including a switch or the like for setting a target division number.

Further, a lending signal 2101 and a prize ball signal 2102 are input to the division control CPU 2010.
The lending signal 2101 is provided for each gaming machine 10, and the gaming ball lending device 2 forming a one-to-one pair with the gaming machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of balls (ball lending) according to the amount of money inserted by the player. This is a pulse signal output every time. Here, the leasing signal 2101 of one pulse is input from the gaming ball rental device 2 every time the gaming ball rental device 2 pays out 25 balls corresponding to 100 yen. The prize ball signal 2102 is
The pulse signal is output each time a ball hit on the game board surface 11 wins one of the winning ports. The prize ball signal 2102 is a signal obtained by calculating the logical sum of the outputs of the respective winning detection switches.

The dividing number control CPU 2010 functions as a dividing number adjusting unit 2011, a lent ball number counting unit 2012, and a premium ball number counting unit 2013. Among them, the number-of-loaned-ball counting means 2012 is based on the lending signal 2101 input from the gaming ball lending device 2, and the player puts cash into the gaming ball lending device 2 or a prepaid card or the like during a predetermined measurement period. And counts the number of loaned balls refunded according to the designated amount.

The prize ball number counting means 2013 outputs the prize ball signal 2
Based on 102, the number of premium balls paid out to the player during a predetermined measurement period is counted. The measurement period can be changed as appropriate, and can be set to, for example, one hour to several hours, one day, or one week. Normally, it is set on a daily basis from the start of business to the end of business.

The dividing number adjusting means 2011 includes the number of lent balls obtained by the number of lent balls counting means 2012 and the number of prize balls counting means 20.
13 calculates the actual quotient from the number of prize balls obtained, compares the calculated value with the target quotient set through the quotient setting changing means 2030, and sets the actual quotient closer to the target quotient. It has a function of changing various settings related to the payout of the prize ball. Here, the opening time per one movement of the movable piece 41 is adjusted.

The division control CPU 2010 transmits to the game control CPU 110 a command indicating the contents of control for bringing the division number close to the target division number, such as the opening time of the movable piece 41, and the game control CPU 110 receiving the command transmits the command. Operations such as 41 are actually controlled.

FIG. 12 shows the division number setting change means 2030. The divisor setting change means 2030 is attached to a place where the player cannot operate, such as the back of the gaming machine 10 or the inside where the front door is opened, and which can be operated only by the administrator of the game arcade. The dividing number setting changing means 2030 is from 80% to 210%
It has target split number setting switches 2040a to 2040n, each of which is composed of 14 single-selection switches arranged to select a target split number at intervals of 10%.

The division number setting change means 2030 includes an automatic switch 2051 and a manual switch 205 for switching whether or not to perform automatic control so that the actual division number approaches the target division number.
2 and a timer switch 2061 for switching on and off a timer function for automatically changing the target division number with the passage of time. Timer switch 2061
Is a toggle-type switch, and the timer function is switched on and off each time the switch is pressed. A display lamp 2070 that is lit when the switch is pressed is disposed above and near each switch.

A division control table 2300 as shown in FIG. 13 is registered in the RAM 2021. Here, since the opening time of the movable piece 41 per one time is adjusted according to the target division number, the opening time of the movable piece 41 is registered for each target division number. Initially, a prescribed initial value is registered in the division number control table 2300, but if the actual division number and the target division number do not match as a result of controlling the opening time of the movable piece 41 with that value, The registered contents will be rewritten.

In the case of manual control, the actual division ratio of each gaming machine is checked with a hall computer or the like, and the contents of the division control table 2300 are remotely controlled by a manager from the hall computer or the like based on the difference from the target division ratio. Will be rewritten. Even in the case of manual control, by repeating this operation, the target division number gradually becomes equal to the actual division number. In the case of automatic control, when the actual division number and the target division number do not match, the opening time of the movable piece 41 is automatically updated in consideration of the error.

The RAM 2021 has the contents shown in FIGS.
Timer control tables 2400 and 2500 as shown in FIG.
Is registered. Timer control tables 2400, 250
In 0, cycle information such as whether the cycle is one day, one week, or one month is registered. In addition, time information such as a change date and a change time and a value of a target number to be set when the time indicated by the time information comes are registered in association with each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 14, the cycle is one day,
At 10:00 when the store opens, the target percent is set to 180%, at 12:00 it is changed to 150%, and from 18:00 until the store closes, 14%
It is registered to change the setting to 0%. Assuming that the unit price when lending a ball to a player is 4 yen per unit and the exchange unit price when exchanging a ball held by the player for a prize is 2.5 yen per unit, a simple calculation will be made without considering various expenses. 4 ÷ 2.5 =
Since it is 1.6, when the division number is 160%, the balance of the game hall becomes ± zero. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 14, it is set so that a profit is given to the player at the beginning of the opening of the store, and that the amusement arcade gets the profit after noon.

FIG. 15 is a timer control table 2500 having a cycle of one week, in which each day of the week and the target percentage for that day of the week are registered. In the example of FIG. 15, the setting is made so that the amusement arcade gains profit on Sunday and Saturday, and the player gains profit on weekdays. The registered contents of the timer control tables 2400 and 2500 can be set by remote control from a hall computer or the like, and the registered contents can be changed by connecting a handy terminal or the like to the gaming machine 10.

First, the case where the timer function is turned off and the division number is adjusted by manual control will be described. The manager of the amusement arcade sets the desired target percentage between 80% and 210% as one of the target percentage setting switches 2040a-2040n.
Select one by pressing one. And automatic switch 20
By operating 51 and the timer switch 2061, automatic control off and timer off are selected.

The division number adjusting means 2011 reads the opening time corresponding to the selected target division number with reference to the division number control table 2300, and issues a command to set the opening time of the movable piece 41 to the value. It is transmitted to the control CPU 110. Upon receiving this, the game control CPU 110 sets the movable piece 41
When opening and closing, the operation of the movable piece 41 is controlled so that the opening time per operation becomes the designated length.

As described above, in the case of manual control, the set target division number does not match the actual division number, and the error may exceed the allowable range. The manager of the amusement arcade checks the actual quota through a hall computer etc., considers the deviation from the set target quota, and registers the current open time in seconds associated with the target quota. You will change the number to the appropriate value. By accumulating such adjustments, the set target division number eventually becomes equal to the actual division number, and thereafter, the actual division number can be changed with one touch.

Next, the case where the timer function is turned off and the division number is adjusted by automatic control will be described. The manager of the amusement arcade or the like selects a desired target percentage from 80% to 210% by pressing one of the target percentage setting switches 2040a to 2040n. And automatic switch 2051
By operating the timer switch 2061, automatic control ON and timer OFF are selected.

The gaming machine 10 performs the process shown in FIG. 16 once each time the power is turned on, that is, every business day. First, on the morning of the first day when the gaming machine 10 is installed (step S2
601; Y) Since the actual division number cannot be obtained, the opening time of the movable piece 41 is set using the initial value registered in the division number control table 2300 in advance. Specifically, the opening time corresponding to the set target division number is read from the division number control table 2300 (step S260).
5) A command to open and close the movable piece 41 at the read open time is transmitted to the game control CPU 110 (step S).
2606).

If it is not the initial state (step S260)
1; N), the actual division number of the previous day is obtained from the number of rented balls and the number of premium balls on the previous day (step S2602). Then, it is determined whether the difference between the target number of the previous day and the actual number of the previous day is within an allowable range (for example, within ± 3%) (step S26).
03). If the difference between the target quota of the previous day and the actual quota of the previous day is within the allowable range (step S2603; Y), there is no need to change the registered content of the quota control table 2300, and the process directly proceeds to step S2605. , The opening time corresponding to the set target division number is set in the division number control table 230.
It reads from 0 (step S2605), and transmits a command to open and close the movable piece 41 to the game control CPU 110 at the read open time (step S2606).

If the difference between the target number of the previous day and the actual number of the previous day is out of the allowable range (step S260)
3; N), based on the difference between the target division number and the actual division number, change the value of the opening time corresponding to each target division number in the division number control table 2300 (step S2604). Then, the opening time corresponding to the set target division number is read from the changed division number control table 2300 (step S260).
5) A command to open and close the movable piece 41 at the read open time is transmitted to the game control CPU 110 (step S).
2606).

Game control CPU 110 receiving command
Controls the operation of the movable piece 41 so that the opening time per operation becomes the designated length.

When the timer function is turned on,
According to the registered contents of the timer control tables 2400 and 2500, the target division number is sequentially changed as time passes. Specifically, when the designated time, day of the week, or date arrives, the target percent corresponding to the time or the like is read from the timer control table 2400 or the like. Then, the opening time corresponding to the target division number is read from the division number control table 2300, and a command to open and close the movable piece 41 at the read opening time is transmitted to the game control CPU 110.

As described above, only by setting the target division number from the division number setting changing means 2030, the opening time of the movable piece 41 changes and the actual division number changes according to the set target division number. Therefore, as compared with the conventional case of relying on the adjustment of the obstacle nail, the work of adjusting the dividing number can be performed quickly and easily, and can be performed by anyone because no special skill is required.
This enables efficient and accurate management of the game arcade.

In the above description, the opening time of the movable piece 41 is changed according to the target division number.
The number of times 1 is opened, the opening angle, and the like may be changed. Further, the number of opening / closing and opening / closing period of the movable plate 51 at the time of the special prize, or the number of prize balls to be paid out for winning one ball is changed according to the set target dividing number. Is also good.

Further, a plurality of factors such as the opening time, the opening angle, and the number of times of opening the movable piece 41 may be changed simultaneously according to the set target division number. Of course, the manner in which the movable piece 41 is opened and the number of times the movable plate 51 is opened may be combined. The functions of the division control CPU 2010 may be provided to the game control CPU 110, and the CPUs may be integrated.

[0168]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the conventional gaming methods of different models are integrated, and if the starting condition is satisfied during the game, the first and second variable display devices are separately used. It is possible to visually enjoy the change of the first and second symbols, and depending on the result of the first symbol change, the variable prize device is displaced to the open state, so that the opportunity of the ball prize separately from the special prize can be surely obtained, Further, depending on the result of the second symbol change, a large amount of prize balls can generally be obtained at once due to the occurrence of a special prize. Therefore, the gaming ability is enhanced, and the thrill and excitement in the entire game can be increased.

In the case of a device having a division number control function,
Just by setting the target split number from the split number setting changing means, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player due to the opening time of the variable prize device or occurrence of a special prize changes, and the actual split number is set as the target split number. Therefore, the work of adjusting the number of divisions is quicker and easier than in the case where the conventional method relies on the adjustment of the obstacle nail,
Moreover, no special skills are required, so anyone can do it. This enables efficient and accurate management of the game arcade.

In the case where the target division number is changed in a predetermined manner as time passes,
Since the target division number is automatically and sequentially updated, it is not necessary to go to the gaming machine every time the change is made, and the work efficiency of the division adjustment can be further improved.

The number of rented balls during a predetermined measurement period is obtained by the number of rented balls counting means, and the number of prize balls during the same period is obtained by the prize number of balls counting means. When the variable winning device is automatically adjusted to be displaced to the open state so that the obtained value approaches the set target number, the operation of adjusting the number is further simplified.

Further, in a configuration in which the length of the measurement period can be changed, for example, the target division number is automatically brought close to the target division number based on the data for each day, or automatically adjusted to the target division number based on the data for one week. The user can select whether to approach the game machine or the like, and it is possible to make appropriate settings according to the operating state of the gaming machine.

In the case where a CPU different from the main CPU (central processing unit) having at least the function of determining whether or not to generate a prize is provided with the function of the division adjusting means,
Since the functions of the gaming machine are properly divided into multiple CPUs,
Inspection of the operation of each CPU can be performed efficiently.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a game management device including the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing first and second variable display devices and a variable winning device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing a drive mechanism of a pair of movable pieces constituting the variable winning device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process when a ball enters a winning opening in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart schematically showing a first symbol change or accessory displacement process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart schematically showing a second symbol change or special prize generation process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a bonus object displacement process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart showing a special prize generation process.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a circuit portion added when a division function is added.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a division number setting change unit.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a division control table.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a timer control table.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a timer control table.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an operation of automatically adjusting the opening time of the movable piece so that the target division number matches the actual division number.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 ... Gaming ball lending device 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Indicator lamp 20 ... Start winning prize opening 21 ... Start winning detection switch 31 ... First variable display device 31a ... Display part 32 ... Second variable display device 32a ... Display part 35 ... Holding ball display device 36 ... Holding lamp 40 ... Variable winning device 41 ... Movable piece 42 ... Axis 43 ... Solenoid 44 ... Game winning opening 45 ... Winning detection switch 46 ... Winning prize counter 50 prize prize winning device 51 movable plate 52 solenoid 53 prize detecting switch 54 prize counting device 55 V winning port 56 V prize detecting switch 60 prize ball payout means 100 gaming control device 110 ... CPU 111 ... lottery execution means 112 ... right holding means 113 ... first display control means 114 ... second display control means 115 ... accessory displacement execution means 116 ... Special prize generating means 120 ... ROM 130 ... RAM 150 ... Stand controller 200 ... Hall management terminal 2010 ... Divided number control CPU 2011 ... Divided number adjusting means 2012 ... Lending ball counting means 2013 ... Premium ball counting means 2020 ... ROM 2021 RAM 2022 Timer section 2030 Division setting change means 2040a to 2040n Target division setting switch 2051 Automatic switch 2052 Manual switch 2061 Timer switch 2070 Display lamp 2101 Lending signal 2102 Prize ball signal 2300 Division control table 2400, 2500 ... Timer control table

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A game machine capable of generating a special prize advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board surface, wherein a first variable display device, a second variable display device, A winning device and a game control device, wherein the first variable display device is capable of displaying a first symbol change that stops after various symbols are changed, is provided on a game board, and the second variable display is provided. The device can also display a second symbol change that stops after the various symbols have changed, and is provided on the game board surface. The variable winning device has a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball, The game control device can be displaced to an easy open state and is provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied during the game,
(2) The first and second symbol variations are executed by the variable display device, respectively, and when the result of the first symbol variation corresponds to a predetermined hit display, the variable winning device is continuously or intermittently operated for a predetermined time. A gaming machine, wherein the special prize is generated when the game machine is displaced to an open state and the result of the second symbol change corresponds to a predetermined jackpot display. 2. A game machine capable of generating a special prize advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a game board surface, wherein a first variable display device, a second variable display device, It has a winning device, a lottery execution unit, a display control unit, an accessory displacement execution unit, and a special prize generation unit, and the first variable display device stops a first symbol change that stops after various symbols change. The second variable display device is provided on a game board surface, and the second variable display device is also capable of displaying a second symbol change that stops after various symbols change, and is provided on the game board surface. The ball can be displaced between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball and an open state where it is easy to win a ball, provided on a game board, and the lottery execution means is configured to satisfy a predetermined starting condition during a game. A random lottery using random numbers The display control means executes first and second symbol fluctuations on the first and second variable display devices in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery execution means, respectively, When the result corresponds to a predetermined hit display, the variable winning device is continuously or intermittently displaced to the open state for a predetermined time, and the special prize generating means determines that the result of the second symbol change is predetermined. A gaming machine characterized by generating the special prize when the game corresponds to a jackpot display. 3. The lottery execution means, when the starting condition is satisfied, determines whether or not the first symbol variation causes a hit display, and displays a large hit with the second symbol variation. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a second symbol random number for determining whether or not the second symbol is generated is separately generated. 4. The probability that the first symbol random number corresponds to a hit display in the first symbol change is higher than the probability that the second symbol random number corresponds to a big hit display in the second symbol change.
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is set high. 5. The variable display device according to claim 1, wherein said first variable display device, said second variable display device, and said variable prize device are integrated into a single accessory.
3. The gaming machine according to 3 or 4. 6. The variable winning device has a pair of movable pieces arranged to be separated from each other on the left and right and rotatable, and the first variable display device and the second variable display are provided below each movable piece. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the devices are arranged side by side vertically. 7. The first variable display device has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, each display section being arranged on one line, and all symbols stopped on each display section. The case where the same winning arrangement is made, is set as the hit display, and the variable winning device is repeatedly opened and closed by the number of times corresponding to the type of the symbol forming the hit display. The gaming machine according to 4, 5, or 6. 8. The second variable display device has a plurality of display sections each capable of displaying various symbols, and the display sections are 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 on the display unit are all the same.
The gaming machine according to 6 or 7. 9. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a starting winning port is provided on the game board, and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in the starting winning port. ,
The gaming machine according to 6, 7, or 8. 10. A prize-winning device is provided on the game board, and the prize-winning device has a movable plate capable of opening and closing a prize port extending in the left-right direction. Maintained in a closed state, the movable plate is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times,
Claim 1, 2, 3, 3, characterized in that said special prize
The gaming machine according to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. 11. A dividing number setting changing means and a dividing number adjusting means, wherein the dividing number setting changing means sets the number of balls refunded according to the amount designated by the player as the number of lent balls, When the number of balls acquired by the game from the gaming machine is the number of premium balls,
Setting a target quotient which is a target value of a quotient defined by a ratio of the number of the prize balls to the number of the lent balls, wherein the quotient adjusting means displaces the variable winning device to an open state. And changing the aspect in accordance with the target division number set by the division number setting changing means.
The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the division setting change means selects one of a plurality of target divisions prepared in advance based on an operation on the game arcade side. The gaming machine according to claim 11. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein said target division number is set and changed in a predetermined manner as time elapses. 14. The division number adjusting means registers a state in which the variable prize device is displaced to an open state so as to be changeable for each target division number that can be set, and among these, the division number is set. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein a mode corresponding to the target number of divisions set by the setting changing means is used when the variable winning device is displaced to an open state. 15. A lent ball number counting means for obtaining the number of lent balls during a predetermined measurement period, and a prize ball number counting means for obtaining the number of prize balls during the period, wherein the dividing number adjusting means comprises: The dividing number is obtained from the number of rented balls obtained by the number of lent balls counting means and the number of prize balls obtained by the number of prize balls counting means, and the variable prize winning device is opened so that the number approaches the target number of divided balls. The gaming machine according to claim 11, 12 or 13, wherein a mode at the time of displacing is automatically adjusted. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein a length of said measurement period is changeable. 17. The division number adjusting means may change a mode of displacing the variable winning device to an open state in accordance with the target division number set by the division number setting changing means. The number of prize balls to be paid out to a player upon occurrence of the special prize is changed in accordance with the target split number set by the split number setting changing means. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 13, 14, 15, or 16. 18. The method according to claim 18, wherein the dividing number adjusting means changes a mode of displacing the variable winning device to an open state in accordance with the target dividing number set by the dividing number setting changing means. The number of prize balls to be paid out to the player due to the occurrence of the special prize and the mode when the variable prize device is displaced to the open state are changed according to the target split number set by the split number setting changing means. The gaming machine according to claim 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16, wherein: 19. The CPU according to claim 11, wherein at least a CPU different from a main CPU (central processing unit) having a function of determining whether or not to generate the special prize is provided with the function of the division number adjusting means. , 12, 13, 14, 15, 1
The gaming machine according to 6, 17 or 18.