JP2001231946A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of effectively preventing dissatisfaction of players caused because a variable prize ball device is not driven when a prize ball is in a start inlet (a ball wins a prize) during operation of the variable prize ball device. SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a variable prize device 23 starting to move on the basis of the fact that a ball falls into a start inlet 21 and gets a prize and the variable prize device 23 is provided with a prize ball memory for balls dropped in the starting inlet 21 during the operation, and a ball controller controlling the play movement of the variable prize device 23 on the basis of the prize ball memory. An information means 26 may be installed to inform players of the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball memory.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a prize ball apparatus for a game machine such as a pachinko machine of two types that plays using a game ball or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Pachinko machines are widely used in the country as mass entertainment. Also, with the spread of CPUs (Central Processing Units) using semiconductor technology, CPUs have been adopted in game machines such as pachinko machines, and their entertainment has been enhanced by complicated and sophisticated control. When a game ball wins any one of the plurality of starting ports provided on the game board (that is, when there is a winning ball), the variable winning ball device operates. While the variable prize ball device is operating, the winning prize ball winning again at the starting port is not stored, and the variable prize ball device is not operated for this prize ball.

[0003]

However, even if there is a prize ball while the variable prize ball device is in operation, the variable prize ball device of the conventional gaming machine does not operate, so that the player is dissatisfied. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to avoid or reduce such player dissatisfaction by avoiding such disadvantageous cases,
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining interest in a game.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a gaming machine provided with a variable winning ball device which starts to operate and controls opening and closing of a wing portion and the like based on a winning of a game ball to a starting port, the variable winning ball device is provided. A winning ball storage means for storing a winning ball won in the starting port during operation, and a game control means for controlling a game operation of the above-mentioned variable winning ball device based on a result of storage of the winning ball storing means are provided. It is characterized by the following.

According to a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the above-mentioned winning ball storage means stores a predetermined number of winning balls as an upper limit. The game control means controls to start the operation of the variable prize ball device for the prize ball stored in the prize ball storage means after the operation time of the variable prize ball device for the prize ball previously won ends. Features. Further, the game control means continuously performs an operation such as opening and closing of the variable winning ball device with respect to the winning ball previously won, and an operation such as opening and closing of the variable winning ball device with respect to the winning ball stored in the winning ball storage means. It is controlled to operate. Furthermore, the game control means operates the opening and closing time of the variable winning ball device for the winning ball previously won by a time corresponding to the opening and closing time of the variable winning ball device for the winning ball stored in the winning ball storage means. The control is performed so that Further, it is characterized in that, based on the storage result of the winning ball storage means, a notifying means for notifying the player that a winning ball is stored is provided. Finally, this notifying means emits the number of light corresponding to the winning ball or displays the number by the number indicating the LED.
(Light emitting diode) or the like.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The construction and operation of a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, FIG. 1 is a front view showing the structure of a game board which is a main part of a preferred embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention. The gaming machine 10 has a substantially circular gaming board (or gaming area) 20. The game board 20 includes a plurality (for example, 5
) Starting port 21, specific area 22, variable winning ball device 23, blade 24, determination device 25, and storage display LED (notification means) 26
Contains.

When a game ball (not shown) wins one of the plurality of starting ports 21 (hereinafter, the winning game ball is referred to as a winning ball), the variable winning ball device 23 operates based on the winning. Then, the blade portion 24 opens and closes, for example, once. When the winning ball that has won the variable winning ball device 23 passes through the internal specific area 22 during the operation of the blade portion 24, the maximum continuous round number is determined by the determining device 25, and the gaming machine 10 is set to the special gaming state. The variable prize ball device 23 operates the blade portion 24, for example, by opening and closing 18 times, for example, opening for 30 seconds, or until 10 prize balls are generated, for example. In the meantime, when the game ball passes through the specific area 22 again, the variable winning ball device 23 immediately starts the operation of the next round. This is repeated up to the number of rounds determined by the determination device 25 (the game ends when the repetition reaches a predetermined number of rounds). However, if the game does not pass through the specific area 22, the special game state described above in that round ends.

According to the present invention, the prize ball which has won the starting port 21 while the variable prize ball device 23 is operating is temporarily stored in a prize ball storage means (not shown) such as a semiconductor memory circuit.
One of the storage display LEDs 26 is turned on. This stores up to a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, four) up to a predetermined number, and turns on the corresponding number of storage display LEDs 26. One set of the storage display LEDs 26 may be provided for one starting port 21 or one set may be provided for a plurality of starting ports 21. Further, in addition to the LED, a 7-segment, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal display device, or the like for displaying the number of winning balls by numbers may be used.

For example, after the operation time of the variable winning ball device 23 for the winning ball previously won ends, the operation of the variable winning ball device 23 for the winning ball stored in the winning ball storage means is started. A case where the game operation of the winning ball device 23 is controlled will be described. In this case, the variable winning ball device 23 starts operating based on the winning ball that has won the starting port 21. When the winning opening 21 is won again during the operation, the winning ball is temporarily stored in the winning ball storage means, and the storage display LED 26 is turned on. Then, the variable winning ball device 23 starts to open the blade portion 24 after the elapse of the pre-opening interval time (for example, 1.0 second) with respect to the winning ball that has previously won the starting opening 21, and further opens the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds). Seconds), and will be closed. This wing
When an interval time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses after the closing of 24, the variable prize ball device 23 is immediately activated for the stored prize ball, and the stored display LED is lit.
Turn off one 26. Thereafter, the variable winning prize ball device 23 ends its operation after an interval time before opening (for example, 1.0 seconds), an opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) and an interval time after closing (for example, 0.5 seconds).

Next, for example, the game control means performs an operation such as opening and closing the variable winning ball device 23 with respect to the winning ball previously won,
A description will be given of a case where the game operation of the variable prize ball device 23 is controlled so that the operation such as opening and closing of the variable prize ball device 23 for the prize ball described in the prize ball storage means is continuously performed. In this case, the variable winning ball device 23 starts operating based on the winning ball that has won the starting port 21. When the game ball again enters the starting port 21 during the operation, the winning ball is temporarily stored in the winning ball storage means, and the storage display LED 26 is turned on. Then, the variable winning ball device 23 opens the wing portion 24 after the lapse of the pre-opening interval time (for example, 1.0 second) with respect to the winning ball that has previously won the starting port 21, and the opening time (0.
9 seconds), and when the interval time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses after the closing of the blade portion 24, the variable prize ball device 23 is immediately changed to the stored prize ball without waiting for the pre-open interval time. Operate from opening operation. At the same time, one of the lit storage display LEDs 26 is turned off. Thereafter, the operation of the variable winning ball device 23 ends after an opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) and an interval time (for example, 0.5 seconds) after closing of the blade portion 24.

[0012] Further, for example, the game control means sets a time for opening the variable winning ball device for the winning ball previously won, for example, as a time for opening the variable winning ball device for the winning ball stored in the winning ball storage means. Variable prize ball device to operate longer
The case where the game operation of 23 is controlled will be described. In this case, the variable winning ball device 23 starts operating based on the winning ball that has won the starting port 23. During the operation, the game ball starts again
When a prize is won, the prize ball is temporarily stored in the prize ball storage means, and the storage display LED 26 is turned on. Then, the variable winning ball device 23 for the winning ball that has won the starting port 21 first,
After the lapse of the pre-opening interval time (for example, 1.0 seconds), the blade portion 24 is opened, and does not close even after the lapse of the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds). Let it start. At the same time, one of the lit storage display LEDs 26 is turned off. Then, the operation of the variable winning ball device 23 ends after an opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) and an interval time (for example, 0.5 seconds) after closing of the blade portion 24 elapses.

Next, FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the gaming machine 10 in some cases. FIG. 2A shows an example of the operation time of the variable winning ball device 23 for one winning ball, that is, the opening time and the closing time. Game ball has multiple starting ports 21
When one of the prizes is won, the variable prize ball device 23 starts to operate, and the wing portion 24 shifts from the closed state to the open state after waiting an interval time before opening of 1.0 second, and the wing portion 24 moves to the open state for 0.9 second. After the opening time elapses, the state shifts from the open state to the closed state,
A state in which the operation time (2.4 seconds) of the variable winning ball device 23 ends after an interval time after the closing of seconds is reached.

On the other hand, FIG. 2B shows various examples of the operation time of the variable winning ball device 23 when the winning ball is stored in the winning ball storage means. (A) is a case where the operation time for one unit is simply repeated. That is, when one of the starting openings 21 is won, the variable winning ball device 23 starts operating, and the wing portion 24
Waits for a 1.0 second pre-opening interval time, transitions from the closed state to the open state, after a 0.9 second open time elapses, transitions from the open state to the closed state, and a 0.5 second post-closure interval time Then, after waiting for an interval time before opening of 1.0 second (a total of 1.5 seconds), the state shifts from the closed state to the opened state of 0.9 seconds. Then, after an interval time of 0.5 second after closing, the variable winning ball device 23 ends its operation and enters a standby state.

Next, FIG. 2B shows an operation example in the case where the blade portion 24 of the variable winning ball device 23 repeats the number of times of opening and closing. First, if there is a winning ball, the ball is released 1.0 seconds after the pre-release interval, and remains open for 0.9 seconds. Thereafter, when the winning ball is stored in the winning ball storage means, the blade 24 is opened again for 0.9 seconds after the opening after the opening of the blade portion 24, and thereafter, after the opening (0.5 second) after the opening, the variable winning is performed. The ball device ends its operation and enters a standby state (this corresponds to the case defined in claim 4). When two or more winning balls are stored in the winning ball storage means, this operation is of course repeated.

FIG. 2C shows a case where the opening time of the variable winning ball device 23 is extended. Starting port 21
When a game ball wins either of the above, the blade portion 24 of the variable winning ball device 23 passes through a pre-opening interval (1.0 second),
Become open. This opening time changes according to the number of winning balls stored in the winning ball storage means. As shown in the figure, when one memorized winning ball is stored,
0.9 seconds × 2 = 1.8 seconds. When the number of winning balls stored in the winning ball storage means is two, 0.9 seconds × 3 =
2.7 seconds. Similarly, the opening period of the blade portion 24 is
According to the number of winning balls stored in the winning ball storage means, 0.
It becomes longer by a multiple of 9 seconds. Finally, after an opening interval of 0.5 seconds, the variable winning ball apparatus ends its operation and enters a standby state (this corresponds to the state defined in claim 5).

The configuration and operation of the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention have been described above. However, it should be understood that such embodiments are merely examples of the present invention and do not limit the present invention in any way. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0018]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the following remarkable practical effects can be obtained. First, by providing a storage means for storing a winning prize ball which has been won in the starting opening while the variable prize ball device is operating, the variable prize ball device is opened even for a winning ball which is won while the variable prize ball device is operating. Can be secured, thereby eliminating the complaint of the player and maintaining the interest in the gaming machine.

Further, by providing game control means for controlling the game operation of the variable prize ball device, various operations of the variable prize ball device can be controlled based on the stored prize balls. It is possible to increase. Furthermore, by providing a notifying means for notifying a player that a winning ball is stored, it is possible to notify the player how many winning balls are stored.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board which is a main part of a preferred embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention,

FIG. 2 is an operation explanatory diagram in various cases of the variable winning ball device of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Gaming machine 20 Gaming board 21 Starting port 23 Variable winning ball device 24 Blade 26 Notification means (memory display LED)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a variable winning ball device that starts operating based on a winning of a game ball to a starting port and performs opening control of a wing or the like, wherein the starting port is opened while the variable winning ball device is operating. A gaming machine comprising: a winning ball storage means for storing a winning ball which has won the game; and a game control means for controlling a game operation of the variable winning ball device based on a storage result of the winning ball storing means. . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning ball storage means stores a predetermined number of winning balls as an upper limit. 3. The game control means of the variable prize ball device for the prize ball stored in the prize ball storage means, after the operation time of the variable prize ball device for the prize ball previously won ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation is controlled to start. 4. The game control means includes an operation for opening and closing the variable winning ball device with respect to a winning ball previously won, and an operation for opening and closing the variable winning ball device with respect to the winning ball stored in the winning ball storage device. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation is controlled so as to operate continuously. 5. The game control means sets a time, such as opening of the variable prize ball device with respect to a prize ball previously won, to a time, such as opening of the variable prize ball device with respect to a prize ball stored in the prize ball storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is controlled so as to operate for a longer time. 6. A game according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying means for notifying a player that a winning ball is stored based on a result of storage of said winning ball storing means. Machine. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the notifying unit emits light in a number corresponding to the winning balls or displays the number on a display device such as an LED using a number indicating the number.