JP2002224289A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new game machine with excellent game performances and an unique interest. SOLUTION: A ball arrangement machine 1 is provided with a fetching device 39 for fetching game balls stored in an upper tray 6 and 21 pieces of the game balls are fetched by the operation of a bet switch 18. The game balls B hit to a game area 22 are enclosed in the ball arrangement machine 1 and 16 pieces are hit for each unit game. The unit game is ended by the entry of all 16 pieces to a ball entrance 31.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for providing a predetermined game value.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art
2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine provided with a variable display device such as a pachinko machine is known. In such a gaming machine, the display of the symbol is changed and displayed on the display unit of the variable display device based on, for example, that the fired game ball wins the operating port, and is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. Then, the game state is switched, for example, only for a predetermined time, in accordance with the mode of the symbol displayed as the fixed stop. The player, through the form of the symbol and a special game in a limited time separately,
I feel joyful.

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, the game is performed in conjunction with time. More specifically, at some time it is necessary to concentrate on making the game ball win the operating port, at some time it is necessary to watch the fluctuation state of the symbol, and at another time the predetermined winning port It is necessary to make a large number of game balls win. In other words, the player has to play a continuous game in principle according to the game situation at that time, and in some cases, it is easy to feel monotonous while feeling time constraints. For this reason, the player may not be able to concentrate on each game state, or may not be able to pour special consciousness into the game.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as one of its main objects to provide a gaming machine which can derive a unique fun and has excellent unprecedented gaming properties. .

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects Effective means for solving the above problems (each means is identified by a number) are shown below. The operation, effects, and the like will be described as needed.

Means 1. A game in which one unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to the game area, and a condition that one unit game is completed is set as a necessary condition, and then the next one unit game is set to be started. A gaming machine, characterized in that the one-unit game is terminated based on at least the predetermined number of the gaming balls fired at any of the entrances.

[0007] According to the means 1, a unit game is played by firing a certain number of game balls to the game area. Further, on condition that the one-unit game is completed, the next one-unit game is started thereafter. The one-unit game is terminated based on the fact that at least all of the certain number of the game balls fired have won one of the entrances. For this reason, the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, and the player is given sharpness in playing the game. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out.

Means 2. One unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to the game area, and it is set such that the next one unit game is started after the necessary condition that one unit game ends, and A gaming machine configured such that a specific gaming state is generated as a necessary condition that the condition is satisfied, and the specific gaming state can be continuously generated at least for a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine characterized in that the one-unit game is completed based on at least the predetermined number of game balls fired at any of the entrances. It should be noted that “at least a plurality of times of one unit game” may be the current and next two times, or the current, next and next three times. Of course, it may be four or more times (the same applies hereinafter).

According to the means 2, the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, and the player is given sharpness in playing the game. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out. In particular, since the specific game state can continuously occur at least for a plurality of times of the unit game, even if the player loses the profit (benefit) in the specific game state during the current unit game, the player Can expect a profit in the specific game state for the next one-unit game. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the problem due to the time restriction.

Means 3. A plurality of entrances through which game balls can pass are arranged side by side, and one unit game is played by firing a certain number of game balls to the game area, and one unit game is completed as a necessary condition. Thereafter, the next one-unit game is set to be started, a specific game state is generated on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific game state is at least a plurality of times of the one-unit game. A gaming machine that is configured to be able to continuously generate over, and that provides a predetermined game value based on that at least the game result of the one-unit game is a winning combination of a predetermined entrance opening, A gaming machine characterized in that the one-unit game is completed based on at least the predetermined number of game balls fired at any of the entrances.

[0011] Instead of "giving a predetermined game value", "paying a predetermined game ball" may be used.

According to the means (3), a predetermined game value is given based on at least a game result of the one-unit game being a winning combination of a predetermined entrance. here,
Since the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, a sharpness in playing the game is given to the player. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, there is a problem (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player.
Is sometimes wiped out. In particular, since the specific game state can continuously occur at least for a plurality of times of the unit game, even if the player loses the profit (benefit) in the specific game state during the current unit game, the player Can expect a profit in the specific game state for the next one-unit game. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the problem due to the time restriction.

Means 4. The means wherein the one-unit game is completed at least at the time when all of the predetermined number of the game balls fired at any one of the entrances or at the time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.

[0014] According to the means 4, the point in time at which the one-unit game is completed becomes clearer.

Means 5 After a symbol is variably displayed based on a predetermined opportunity, one unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to a game area provided with a display unit capable of finalized stop display, and the one unit game ends. As a necessary condition, thereafter, in a gaming machine set so that the next one-unit game is started, at least the game balls that have been fired at least the fixed number have all won any one of the entrances, And a game machine configured to end the one-unit game based on the determined stop display of the symbol.

According to the means (5), the one-unit game is performed based on the fact that at least all of the game balls fired in the predetermined number have won any one of the entrances and that the symbols have been determined and stopped. Is terminated. For this reason, the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, and the player is given sharpness in playing the game. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out.

Means 6. After a symbol is variably displayed based on a predetermined opportunity, one unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to a game area provided with a display device capable of finalized stop display, and one unit game is completed. As a necessary condition, the next one-unit game is set to be started thereafter, a specific game state is generated as a necessary condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific game state is performed at least a plurality of times. A gaming machine configured to be able to generate continuously over one unit game, wherein at least all of the fixed number of the game balls fired have won any one of the entrances, and the symbol is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that the one-unit game is terminated based on the stop display.

According to the means 6, the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, and the player is given a sharpness in playing the game. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out. In particular, since the specific game state can continuously occur at least for a plurality of times of the unit game, even if the player loses the profit (benefit) in the specific game state during the current unit game, the player Can expect a profit in the specific game state for the next one-unit game. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the problem due to the time restriction.

Means 7 A plurality of entrances through which game balls can pass are arranged side by side, and one unit game is played by firing a certain number of game balls to the game area, and one unit game is completed as a necessary condition. Thereafter, the next one-unit game is set to be started, a specific game state is generated on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific game state is at least a plurality of times of the one-unit game. A gaming machine that is configured to be able to continuously generate over, and that provides a predetermined game value based on that at least the game result of the one-unit game is a winning combination of a predetermined entrance opening, The one-unit game is configured to end based on that at least the certain number of the game balls fired have won any one of the entrances and that the symbol has been determined and stopped and displayed. Gaming machine, characterized in that the.

Note that instead of "giving a predetermined game value", "paying out a predetermined game ball" may be used.

According to the means 7, a predetermined game value is given based on at least a game result of the one-unit game being a winning combination of a predetermined entrance. here,
Since the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, a sharpness in playing the game is given to the player. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, there is a problem (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player.
Is sometimes wiped out. In particular, since the specific game state can continuously occur at least for a plurality of times of the unit game, even if the player loses the profit (benefit) in the specific game state during the current unit game, the player Can expect a profit in the specific game state for the next one-unit game. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the problem due to the time restriction.

Means 8 At least when the certain number of game balls fired at all times enter any one of the entrances, or when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time, and when the symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, or from the time. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to 7, wherein the one-unit game is completed when a predetermined time has elapsed.

According to the means 8, the point in time at which the one-unit game is completed becomes clearer.

Means 9 After a symbol is variably displayed based on a predetermined opportunity, one unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to a game area provided with a display unit capable of finalized stop display, and the one unit game ends. A gaming machine that is set so that the next one-unit game is started thereafter, and provides a predetermined game value to the necessary condition that the special condition is satisfied, and The one-unit game is terminated based on the fact that all of the fired game balls have won any one of the entrances, that the symbol has been fixedly displayed, and that a predetermined game value has been given. A gaming machine characterized in that:

According to the means (9), at least that all of the fixed number of game balls fired at any one of the entrances, that the symbol is fixedly displayed, and that a predetermined game value is given Based on this, the one-unit game is terminated. For this reason, the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, and the player is given sharpness in playing the game. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out.

Means 10. After a symbol is variably displayed based on a predetermined opportunity, one unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to a game area provided with a display device capable of finalized stop display, and one unit game is completed. As a necessary condition, the next one-unit game is set to be started thereafter, a specific game state is generated as a necessary condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific game state is performed at least a plurality of times. A game machine configured to be able to generate continuously over one unit game and providing a predetermined game value to a necessary condition that a special condition is satisfied, wherein at least the certain number of game balls fired Are completed in any one of the entrances, that the symbol has been fixedly stopped and displayed, and that a predetermined game value has been given, the one-unit game ends. Game machine, characterized by being configured so.

According to the means 10, the basis for terminating the one-unit game becomes clear, and a sharpness in playing the game is given to the player. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out. In particular, since the specific game state can continuously occur at least for a plurality of times of the unit game, even if the player loses the profit (benefit) in the specific game state during the current unit game, the player Can expect a profit in the specific game state for the next one-unit game. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the problem due to the time restriction.

Means 11. A plurality of entrances through which game balls can pass are arranged side by side, and one unit game is played by firing a certain number of game balls to the game area,
As a prerequisite that one unit game ends,
The next one-unit game is set to be started, and a specific game state is generated on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific game state extends to at least a plurality of times of the one-unit game. A gaming machine configured to be able to generate continuously, and to give a predetermined game value based on a game result of at least the one-unit game being a winning combination of a predetermined entrance, and The one-unit game is terminated based on the fact that all of the fired game balls have won any one of the entrances, that the symbol has been fixedly displayed, and that a predetermined game value has been given. A gaming machine characterized in that:

According to the means 11, a predetermined game value is provided based on at least a result of the one-unit game being a winning combination of a predetermined entrance. Here, the grounds for terminating the one-unit game are clear, so that a sharpness is given to the player in playing the game. For this reason, unprecedented gaming properties are derived. In addition, since the end of the one-unit game can be grasped, a trouble (for example, a feeling of frustration) due to the time limitation of the player is sometimes wiped out. In particular, since the specific game state can continuously occur at least for a plurality of times of the unit game, even if the player loses the profit (benefit) in the specific game state during the current unit game, the player Can expect a profit in the specific game state for the next one-unit game. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the problem due to the time restriction.

Means 12. At least when a certain number of the game balls fired have won any of the entrances, or when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time, when the symbol has been fixedly displayed, or for a predetermined time from the time At the time of elapse, and at the time when the predetermined game value has been granted,
Alternatively, the gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 11, wherein the one-unit game is finished when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time.

According to the means 12, the point in time at which the one-unit game is completed becomes clearer.

Means 13 In any of the means 9 to 12, "giving a predetermined game value" means "paying a predetermined game ball". With this configuration, the next one-unit game is not started unless a predetermined game ball is paid out. For this reason, the player can thoroughly enjoy paying out the game balls, which is a favorable situation for the player.

Means 14. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 13, further comprising an end signal output means capable of outputting an end signal based on the end of the one-unit game.

According to the means 14, the end signal output means outputs an end signal based on the end of the one-unit game. Therefore, based on the end signal,
Various things can be performed, for example, using the signal for an inspection or the like, or notifying a player based on the signal.

Means 15. In the means 14, the end signal output means includes an external output terminal capable of outputting the end signal to the outside.

According to the means 15, the end signal is output from the external output terminal. Then, based on the end signal, various things can be performed outside.

Means 16. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the external output terminal is provided in a board box provided on a back surface of the gaming machine.

According to the means 16, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an illegal act using the external output terminal.

Means 17. A gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the external output terminal is provided on a main board in the board box.

According to the means 17, since the external output terminal is provided on the main board for controlling the main control, it is possible to perform the centralized management.

[0041]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a gaming machine is embodied in an arrangement ball machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, an outline of the arrangement ball machine will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the arrangement ball machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 as a main body. Here, the outer frame 2 is formed of a wooden frame, and has a rectangular frame shape. Outer frame 2
A front frame 3 is mounted on the front side so as to be openable and closable so as to rotate about a rotation shaft arranged on one side thereof. On the back side of the front frame 3, a game board 4 is detachably mounted. A mechanism board (not shown) is detachably mounted on the front frame 3 so as to overlap with the back side of the game board 4 or can be opened and closed. In the mechanism board, a collecting gutter for collecting game balls guided from the game board 4 side, a tank for receiving and storing game balls sent from the outside, a lending ball or a prize ball according to the game situation. A ball handling mechanism such as a dispensing device for dispensing is provided.

A glass door frame (not shown) is mounted on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The glass door frame supports, for example, a pair of glass plates in the frame. However, the number of glass plates may be one or plural other than two. The surface of the glass plate facing the game board 4 is the game ball 4
It has a function as a guide member for guiding the user to fall on the surface.

A front plate 5 is attached to the lower front part of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. An upper tray 6 is provided on the front side of the front frame 5. A lower tray 7 is mounted below the front frame 5 of the front frame 3. The lower receiving tray 7 discharges and stores a prize ball that cannot be accommodated in the upper receiving tray 6 or a ball that has been removed from the upper receiving tray 6 through an excess ball outlet 8. On the side of the lower tray 7 in the front frame 3, an operation handle 9 as an operation unit for firing a game ball is rotatably mounted. A motor (not shown) as driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 corresponding to the operation handle 9, and the motor is rotated by a rotation operation of the operation handle 9, whereby a hitting rod (see FIG. Not shown)
Is intermittently operated, and is adjusted to a resilient force according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 9. Therefore, the ball launching mechanism of the ball supply and launching device 10 is constituted by the motor, the hitting rod, and the like.

Here, the ball supply and launching device 10 launches the game ball B at a rate of one per 0.6 seconds, similarly to a conventional pachinko machine or an arranged ball machine. The configuration is such that the firing interval of the game balls B does not change irrespective of the strength of the ball firing force based on.

On the front side of the front plate 5, a card balance display 11 as balance display means, a lending switch 12 as lending command means, and a card return switch 13 as return command means are provided. The display 11 and the switches 12 and 13 are used when using a card sand 14 attached to the side of the arrangement ball machine 1.

That is, a card insertion slot 15 is provided in the card sand 14, and the card balance is displayed on the card balance display 11 by inserting a card as a ball count storage medium into the card insertion slot 15. You. In addition, when there is a balance of the card, by operating the lending switch 12,
Dispensing device 50 provided on the back side of arrangement ball machine 1
(Illustrated conceptually in FIG. 1) is driven to pay out a predetermined number of borrowed balls to the upper tray 6. The payout device 50 has a function of paying out premium balls in addition to paying out rental balls. When the card return switch 13 is operated with the balance of the card, the card is returned from the card slot 15. The card is a prepaid card,
Instead, an IC card or the like may be used. Also, the card is used only for lending,
In the case of an IC card or the like, a prize ball may be written.

In addition, a settlement switch 16 as reset means and a bet changeover switch 1 as a number-of-take-in changing means
7. Various operation switches and indicators, such as a bet switch 18 and a bet indicator 19, are provided as a take-in command operating means. Although push-button switches are illustrated as various operation switches, other switch structures such as touch switches may be employed. In addition, although a seven-segment LED is illustrated as various displays, the present invention is not limited to this, and another display such as a dot matrix display may be employed.

Next, the structure of the game board 4 will be described. A guide rail 21 is provided on the front side of the game board 4. The guide rail 21 has a launch path of the game ball B formed by a double structure of the inner rail and the outer rail in a path portion of the initial stage of the launch of the game ball B, and has a substantially annular shape as a whole without overlapping in other portions. is set up. A substantially circular area surrounded by the guide rail 21 is a game area 22. The guide rail 21 may be a part of the ring, and the other part may be a guide member such as a resin. Such a guide rail 21 and the guide member have a function as a game area setting member.

In the game area 22 of the game board 4, a heavenly entrance 23, a guide symbol display device 24, a specific entrance 25, a left entrance 26, left and right passages 27 and 28 as gates, and a lower right There are provided various game parts such as a tulip-type ball-entering device 29 which is a score increasing device and an accessory working port arranged in the game device.

The left passage port 27 functions as an operation port of the guide symbol display device 24. Therefore, the game ball B
Is passed, a plurality (three in this case) of symbols on the guide symbol display device 24 are variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed. When the combination of the stopped and displayed symbols is a predetermined combination such as coincidence, the accessory guiding device (not shown) is operated, and the specific entrance 25 is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied. . The condition for terminating the opening of the specific entrance 25 is such that a unit game in which 16 game balls B are fired is regarded as one game, and a predetermined game (for example, three games) including the number of times of opening is ended, or one game is terminated. The condition is that the game ball B enters the specific entrance 25. The inside of the specific ball entrance 25 is divided into a plurality of regions, and when the game ball B is entered in the guidance increasing device operating region, the guidance increasing device (not shown) is operated and the right is increased. The passage 28 is activated, and the passage of the game ball B is detected or activated.

Then, in a state where the right passage opening 28 is activated, the tulip type ball entry device 29 is opened on condition that the game ball B passes through the right passage opening 28.
The opening of the tulip type ball entry device 29 is performed by
One unit game to be individually fired is regarded as one game, and is allowed only for a predetermined number of games (for example, 14 games). That is, once the opportunity to open the tulip-type ball-entering device 29 is given through the specific display result of the guidance symbol display device 24 and the ball entry into the operation region of the device for increasing the guidance of the specific ball entrance 25, the subsequent 14 games are played. During this period, a chance to enter the tulip type ball entry device 29 is obtained. Further, when the game ball B enters while the tulip-type entry device 29 is open, the winning score is doubled. The opening end condition of the tulip type ball entry device 29 is the same as the opening end condition of the specific entrance 25, and a unit game in which 16 game balls B are fired is defined as one game, and a predetermined number of times including the number of times of opening. The condition is that the game (for example, three games) is completed or until one game ball B enters the tulip type ball entry device 29.

At the lower part of the game board 4, there is provided an entrance row 30. The entrance row 30 is configured by arranging the entrances 31 on which numbers from “1” to “16” are displayed so as to be visually recognizable to a player in a horizontal row. Each of the entrances 31 is provided with a detection switch to individually detect that the game ball B has entered. LE at the bottom of each entrance 31
The winning symbol display devices 32 composed of D and the like are arranged in a row so as to correspond to the respective entrances 31 one-to-one. The winning symbol display device 32 informs a ball entering each ball entrance 31 or a state corresponding thereto by lighting, and is always off.

The ball entrance 23 and the other entrance ball rows 30
The path is configured so that the game ball B that has entered the entrance provided above the entrance is guided to a predetermined entrance 31. In addition, when a game ball B is entered into the tulip-type ball entry device 29, the processing is performed in the same manner as when the game ball B is entered into a plurality of entrance holes 31.

The game balls B fired to the game area 22 are enclosed in the arrangement ball machine 1 in the present embodiment. The number of enclosed game balls B may be 16 or more required for one game. The enclosed game ball B is always waiting at a position before the ball supply and launch device 10. The game ball B at the standby position is in a state where it can be visually recognized by a player, a hall employee, and the like from a transparent window 34 closed by a transparent plate formed on the front frame 5.

When the operation handle 9 is rotated, the game balls B at the standby position are sequentially supplied to the firing position and fired into the game area 22. The game balls B that have entered the respective entrances 23, 26, 31, the specific entrance 25, and the tulip-type entrance device 29 are returned to the standby position via a ball passage provided on the game board 4. It is.

Here, the game ball B enters the entrance 23, 26, 3
When passing through 1, the corresponding winning symbol display device 32
Lights up. When the game ball B enters the tulip-type ball entry device 29, the prize symbol display devices 32 corresponding to the plurality of entry ports 31 set as described above are turned on, and the game area 22 is displayed. 2 provided in the upper left
The double indicator 35 is turned on.

Also, as the game progresses, the entrance row 30
In the state in which the ball is entered into a predetermined number of consecutive entrances 31 (including the case where the ball is regarded as having entered the entrance 31 as in the case of entering the tulip-type entrance device 29).
same as below. ), Points are awarded. Specifically, for example, four balls 31 are entered as in a state in which each of the balls 31 numbered “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” is entered. One point is awarded when the state is reached. Then, the score is added one by one every time the number of consecutive lines increases by one, such as two points for five points and three points for six points.

Further, as described above, such a score is doubled by entering the ball into the tulip-type ball entry device 29. This score is numerically displayed on a score display 36 provided at the upper right portion of the game area 22. Although it has been described that the ball is entered into the plurality of entrances 31 by entering the tulip-type entrance device 29, the process of deeming that the ball entered the plurality of entrances 31 is basically performed. By firing the game ball B to the right area of the game area 22,
Entrance entrance 3 considered as entry so that a high score is given
1 is set or the nail arrangement is set.

Then, a prize ball according to the score at the end of one game is paid out by the payout device. The driving of the payout device is executed when a score is given each time one game ends. In this embodiment, the score is one point,
“21” prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 6. Also,
The upper limit of the score is set to 10 points, and a maximum of 210 prize balls can be obtained in one game.

Here, the settlement switch 16 is operated when ending the game in the middle of the game.
When the settlement switch 16 is operated, the game is forcibly terminated even in the middle of the game, and a payout process corresponding to the score given at that time is executed.

The bet changeover switch 17 is a switch for the player to determine the number of game balls (the number of balls to be taken) to be taken into the arrangement ball machine 1 per game. In the present embodiment, by operating the bet changeover switch 17, the number of balls to be taken is switched between 21 and 42. If the number of balls to be taken is set to 21 in accordance with the operation state of the bet changeover switch 17, "21" is displayed on the bet display 19, and if it is set to 42, "42" is displayed on the bet display 19. Is displayed. The bet switch 18 is operated when the number of balls required for one game is taken from the upper tray 6.

On the rear side of the front plate 5 corresponding to the downstream side of the upper tray 6, a take-in device 39 is provided. The capturing device 39 is a device for capturing game balls from the upper tray 6 in response to one operation of the bet switch 18 by the number of balls set by the bet changeover switch 17. Then, when game balls are taken in by the take-in device 39, the display number of the bet display 19 is subtracted by the number of the taken balls, and when the required number of game balls is finally taken, the bet is set. The bet display 19 is displayed so that the display on the display 19 is “0” (or may be “OK” indicating completion of the acquisition, or may be returned to “21” again).
Is displayed. The bet display 19 is initially set so that "21" is normally displayed.

When the required number of game balls is captured,
The game can be started by operating the operation handle 9. In the case where the number of captured balls is less than the required number of balls, in the present embodiment, the game is not started, the operation of the settlement switch 16 is waited, and the number of balls to be captured is transferred to the upper tray 6 by the payout device. The corresponding game ball is returned to the player as a return ball. However, in order to enable the game even when the number of captured balls is less than the required number, for example, a device such as reducing the number of playable game balls B may be devised.

In the present embodiment, the game balls (prize balls, rental balls, or return balls) paid out by the payout device 50 are:
The game balls are supplied from the ball supply mechanism of the island where the arrangement ball machine 1 is installed, and the game balls captured by the capture device 39 are discharged from the ball discharge mechanism of the island where the arrangement ball machine 1 is installed. Things. Accordingly, the loaned ball, the prize ball, the returned ball, and the capture device 39 which are paid out from the payout device.
The ball taken in is subjected to a ball polishing process by a ball polishing device installed in the game hall via the island.

On the other hand, the game balls B sealed in the arrangement ball machine 1 are only circulated inside the arrangement ball machine 1. Therefore, it is not necessary to use the same lending ball or the like and the enclosed game ball B. In addition, a ball polishing device for polishing the game balls B enclosed in the arrangement ball machine 1 may be provided in the arrangement ball machine 1, but in this case, the number of the game balls B enclosed is equivalent to one game such as 16 balls. Not limited to the number, it is preferable to enclose a large number such as 32, 50, 100 or the like.

Here, in the present embodiment, the bet switch 18 plays the role of a command to capture game balls, so to speak.
The game balls in the upper tray 6 are not automatically taken in. In addition, the bet changeover switch 17 sets the number of balls taken in for one game. However, in the case where one game requires "21" and in the case where "42" is required,
The number of captured balls required for one game is twice as different. The reason for this setting is to provide the player with a choice of games.

That is, when "21" pieces are taken in, for example, the normal game described above proceeds.
When "42" pieces are taken, the guide symbol display device 24
The probability that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed is twice as high as that of a normal game, a score is given even when three ball combinations are arranged in the entrance 31, and the score is doubled. Or the maximum value of the score is 20 points, the number of payouts per point is doubled, or the combination of the entrances 31 is relatively easy to enter as a combination which is the score of the entrance 31. Easy to play, tulip type ball entry device 29
Various game values such as speeding up the progress of the game and increasing the obtained game value by performing a setting change process such as doubling the number of openable games under the control of a control device described later. If one or more increase functions are set, it is possible to cope with a player who places importance on quickness of a game or a player who wants to increase a game value obtained as a result of a game.

As described above, according to the arrangement ball machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls taken in per game is normally "21". On the other hand, actually
The number of game balls B fired in the game is “16”, and the number of the game balls B is fired by the ball supply and firing device 10 at 0.6-second intervals. Further, the interval between each game is set to 3 seconds.

Therefore, also in the present embodiment, in the actual game, 16 game balls B are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and the interval between the games is 3 seconds. Only game balls are fired. Only in this respect, it is the same as the conventional arrangement ball machine, and it seems that the operation rate is inferior to that of a so-called pachinko machine in which about 100 game balls are fired per minute.

However, according to the present embodiment, since “21” game balls are required to execute one game,
The number of actually required game balls (the number of captured balls) is larger than “16”. Then, when the number of shots of the game ball B per unit time is converted into the number of rented balls (the number of taken-in balls), "21" is obtained.
In the case of pieces, 76 (pieces / minute) × 21 (pieces) / 16
(Pieces) = about 100 pieces. That is, from the viewpoint of the consumption of rented balls, the arranged ball machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an interval between games, and continuously launches game balls even though the launch interval of the game balls B is not particularly short. It is equivalent to a pachinko machine in a state where it has been set.

As a result, in the arrangement ball machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation rate in the game hall is not reduced as compared with a general pachinko machine, and the arrangement hole is used to secure a variety of games. It is expected that the opportunity to install the machine will improve.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of balls required for one game can be set to "42", and in that case, the operation rate can be doubled that of the pachinko machine, and Makes it easier to install the arrangement ball machine 1, and on the other hand, the player can enjoy a new gaming property that has not been provided by the betting method.

Here, the above-mentioned left and right passage openings 27, 28, tulip type ball-in device 29, each ball-in port 25, 31, payout device, take-in device 39, and the like where the detection of the game ball is required will be described. Needless to say, detection means such as detection switches are provided, and these detection means, the payout device 50, the take-in device 39, and various operation means 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 1 are provided.
8, various display means 11, 19, 24, 35, 36, etc.
All are connected to a control device 40 provided in the arrangement ball machine 1, and the control device 40 is originally arranged on the rear side of the arrangement ball machine 1, but is conceptually illustrated in FIG. Further, the control device 40 may include a main board and one or a plurality of sub-boards, and perform sound, display, payout, and the like on the sub-board side. Then, the operation described above is realized under the control of the control device 40. The control device 40 as control means includes a central processing unit (CPU) as a control unit,
It is composed of a ROM, a RAM, etc. as a storage unit.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 1, the control device 40 inputs a signal from a detection switch provided at each entrance 31 as an entrance signal. Then, the control device 40 confirms that there are 16 incoming balls by detecting 16 incoming ball signals. In the present embodiment, this is assumed to be the first condition. That is, the first condition is a condition that the number required for one unit game has been detected.

When the opening condition and the opening end condition of the specific entrance 25 and the tulip-type entrance device 29 are satisfied, the control device 40 issues an opening command to the specific entrance 25 and the tulip-type entrance device 29. Issue a closing order. Here, the opening end conditions of the specific entrance 25 and the tulip-type entrance device 29 are as described above.
This is until three games including the number of times of opening are completed or one game ball B is entered.

The control device 40 issues a variable display command to the guide symbol display device 24. Specifically, the control device 40 issues a variable display start command and a variable display end command. Therefore, when the variable display end command is issued, the control device 40 determines that the variable display of the guide symbol display device 24 has been completed. In the present embodiment, this is assumed to be the second condition. That is, the second condition is a condition that the variable display of the guide symbol display device 24 is stopped and determined.

The control device 40 issues a prize ball (or lending sphere) payout command to the payout device 50, while the payout device 5.
A ball payout signal is received from a ball payout detection switch provided at 0. Then, the control device 40 is provided on condition that the payout command is output to the payout device 50, or
The payout is considered to be completed on condition that it is determined that the ball payout signal from 0 has reached the number responding to the payout number just instructed by the control device 40. In the present embodiment, this is assumed to be the third condition. That is, the third condition is the payout device 5
This is a condition that the payout processing by 0 has been completed.

In the present embodiment, when the first condition is satisfied, it is determined that the one-unit game has been completed, and the control device 40 proceeds to the next one-unit game. Therefore, if the game interval is adjusted by setting the time so as to have a predetermined interval between a predetermined one unit game and the next one unit game as in the related art, if the set time is short, the last game Before the ball B reaches the entrance 31, the game shifts to the next one-unit game, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. If the setting time is long, all (16) are already set.
The following one unit game is not easily executed even though the game ball B has entered the entrance 31. However, according to the present embodiment, such an inconvenience is caused at a glance. Can be eliminated.

In addition, every time one unit game is completed, the control device 40 outputs a one-unit game completion signal to the outside, for example, a hall management computer. Thereby, it can be detected and managed each time that the predetermined arrangement ball machine 1 has completed one unit game outside. Also,
If the one-unit game completion signal is also used for the performance inspection of the arranged ball machine 1 and the like, the performance inspection before the arrangement ball machine 1 is shipped can be easily performed. In this sense, the control device 40 has a function as an end signal output unit.

Here, the one-unit game completion signal is output as a pulse signal. Here, if the output time of the pulse signal is short, the other party (external device) cannot recognize the signal stably, so the output time of the pulse signal is preferably 1.5 ms or more. On the other hand, the control device 40 is internally reset by an interrupt signal at a predetermined time unit (currently, a unit of 2 ms) from the viewpoint of preventing runaway of the CPU and prevention of illegal operation. The output time of the pulse signal is preferably 2 ms or less in order to avoid overlapping of the pulse signal before and after the reset due to the reset interval. From the above, it is preferable that the output time of the pulse signal (one-unit game completion signal) be 1.5 ms or more and 2 ms or less. However, in the present embodiment, the time is set to 1.5 ms from the viewpoint of shortening the output time as much as possible. The technical ideas grasped from the above description are (1) “the end signal output by the end signal output means is a pulse signal”, and (2) “the end signal output by the end signal output means. Is a pulse signal,
(3) "The end signal output by the end signal output means is a pulse signal, and the output time is 1.5 ms or more.
ms ”, (4)“ the gaming machine reset at predetermined interrupt time intervals, and the end signal output by the end signal output means is a pulse signal;
The output time is less than the interrupt time interval (and 1.5
ms or more). "

An external output terminal is used when the one-unit game completion signal of the arranged ball machine 1 is used at the time of playing a game hall such as a hole management computer or when the arranged ball machine 1 is used for performance inspection. It is preferable that the external output terminals for performance inspection be disabled when the product is shipped. In addition, when the external output terminal is used only at the time of performance inspection of the arrange ball machine 1, it is preferable to remove the external output terminal or to make it unusable.

In this embodiment, the specific entrance 25
Since the opening end condition of the tulip-type ball-entering device 29 is set to end three games including the number of times of opening or until one game ball B is inserted regardless of the elapse of a predetermined time, the time elapses. Accordingly, the player does not miss a chance to enter the specific entrance 25 and the tulip-type entrance device 29, and it is possible to prevent an unexpected disadvantage of the player.

In addition to the embodiment described above, the following embodiment can be adopted.

(A) The condition for completion of the one-unit game determined by the control device 40 is that the first condition is satisfied. Instead, the condition that the first condition is satisfied and the second condition is satisfied is satisfied. May be set as a condition for completing one game. According to this, even after the 16 game balls B have entered the ball entrances 31 once, if the variable display of the guide symbol display device 24 has not been determined to be stopped, the determination is waited for. Thus, it is possible to complete the one-unit game, avoid inconvenience that the variable display extends between games, and clarify the break of the one-unit game.

(B) The condition for completion of one unit game determined by the control device 40 is that the first condition is satisfied. Instead, the condition that the first condition is satisfied and the third condition is satisfied is satisfied. May be set as a condition for completing one game. According to this, even after the 16 game balls B have entered the ball entrances 31 for the time being, if the payout process by the payout device 50 is not completed (or the payout command is not completed), The completion of one unit game can be waited for until the completion, and it becomes clear when the payout command is for one unit game or when the premium ball is based on one unit game. Thus, the division of one unit game can be clarified.

(C) The condition for completion of the one-unit game determined by the control device 40 is that the first condition is satisfied. Instead, all of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition are satisfied. The condition that the condition is satisfied may be used as the condition for completing one game. According to this, even after the 16 game balls B have entered the ball entrances 31 once, if the variable display of the guide symbol display device 24 has not been determined to be stopped, the determination is waited for. One unit game can be completed, avoiding the inconvenience that the variable display spans between the games, and even after the 16 game balls B have entered the respective entrances 31 for the time being, The payout process by the payout device 50 is completed (or the payout command is completed).
If not, the completion of the one-unit game can be waited for until the completion, and the payout instruction is based on when the one-unit game is played or when the prize ball is based on the one-unit game. It becomes clear. As described above, it is possible to clarify the division of the one-unit game while being aware of the operations of the guide symbol display device 24 and the payout device 50.

(D) The arrangement ball machine 1 may be provided with a credit switch and a credit indicator. That is, instead of paying out the game balls according to the points from the payout device,
Alternatively, in addition to this, the number of game balls or the number of points stored may be displayed on the credit display, and the credit switch may be used to release the storage or execute the storage. In the present embodiment, the game ball is taken in by the game device for each game. Therefore, there may be a problem that taking the game ball is troublesome or time-consuming. Can solve such a problem. Note that it is preferable for the smooth progress of the game that the credited stored amount is set to be automatically used for the next game without operating the bet switch 18 or the like.

(E) Game ball B fired in game area 22
Is described in the arrangement ball machine 1 separately from the lending ball, the prize ball, and the catching ball, but it is not necessary to use the enclosed type.

(F) The arrangement ball machine 1 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but does not include the guide symbol display device 24, or includes a plurality of guide symbol display devices 24, or includes other accessory. May be used.

(G) The present invention is not limited to an arrangement ball machine, and may be applied to a game machine having a game property similar to an arrangement ball machine, for example, a sparrow ball, a bingo game machine, or a combination game machine similar thereto.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an arrangement ball machine according to one embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Arranged ball machine as a game machine, 4: Game board, 1
0 ... Ball supply and launching device, 17 ... Bet changeover switch as setting operation means, 18 ... Bet switch, 19 ... Bet display as notification means, 22 ... Game area, 24 ... Guided symbol display device as display means, 30 … Entrance row, 31
... Entrance port, 32 ... Winning symbol display device, 36 ... Score display device, 39 ... Import device, 40 ... Control device as control means, 50 ... Payout device as payout means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A one-unit game is performed by firing a certain number of game balls to a game area, and the next one-unit game is started thereafter, on condition that the one-unit game is completed. Wherein the one-unit game is configured to be terminated based on at least the predetermined number of the game balls fired in one of the entrances. Gaming machine.