JP2003265786A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a player's interest in game by performing a novel game presentation by interlockingly controlling a presentation performed in accordance with game and the shooting of balls. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine comprises a presentation control means for controlling the presentation related to game, and a shooting control means for controlling the shooting of game balls to a game area. The shooting control means is electrically connected to the presentation control means so as to be communicable, and the shooting control means comprises a shooting control change means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the presentation control means and changing the control of the shooting of game balls on the basis of the control signal. The presentation control means comprises a presentation control change means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the shooting control means and changing the control of the presentation related to game on the basis of the control signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, a plurality of control devices provided in the gaming machine are interlocked,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces a game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and a start winning port are provided on a game board, and the plurality of symbols are variably displayed based on winning of a game ball into the starting winning port. There is known a pachinko gaming machine that plays a variable display game by making the game play.

Such a pachinko gaming machine, a game control device for controlling the game in general, a display control device for changing the display contents of the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control device, and the game. A discharge control device that controls the discharge of the ball based on a control signal from the control device, a sound control device that generates a sound effect based on the control signal from the game control device, and a control signal from the game control device. Based on this, a decoration control device for controlling the blinking of the decoration lamp is separately provided. Further, in the case where the launch control device for controlling the hit ball launching device for launching the game ball to the game area is provided without being electrically connected to another control device or is provided in connection with the discharge control device. was there.

On the other hand, at the timing based on the firing pulse generated by the firing control device, the firing force is changed according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle, and the pachinko ball is controlled to be fired toward the game area. . Then, in an overflow state in which the upper and lower plates are full, firing of the ball is stopped, or firing of the ball is stopped based on a stop signal from the management device side.

[0005]

However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the game is performed by the variable display device controlled by the display control device, the sound effect controlled by the sound control device, and the decoration lamp controlled by the decoration control device. I was controlling the production.
However, that alone made the game monotonous, and the players tended to get bored.

The present invention is an effect that is performed in association with a game,
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a novel game effect and enhancing the interest in the game by controlling the firing of a ball in conjunction with each other.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine provided with a production control means for controlling a production related to a game and a firing control means for controlling a firing of a ball to a game area. The means and the effect control means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the firing control means receives the control signal transmitted from the effect control means, and based on the control signal. Then, it comprises a firing control changing means for changing the control of the firing of the ball, the effect control means receives a control signal transmitted from the firing control means, and based on the control signal, relates to the game. The production control changing means for changing the production control is provided.

In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the firing control means detects a state relating to the firing of the game ball, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in relation to the firing of the game ball, the firing control is performed. A control signal is transmitted from the means to the effect control means, and the effect control means controls the effect based on the control signal.

A third aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a game control means for generally controlling a game and a firing control means for controlling the firing of a ball to a game area, wherein the firing control means and the game control are provided. The means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means receives the control signal transmitted from the game control means, and based on the control signal, the ball A game is provided which includes a launch control changing unit for changing a launch control, and the game control unit receives a control signal transmitted from the launch control unit and changes the control of the game based on the control signal. Control change means is provided.

In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, the firing control means detects a state relating to the firing of the game ball, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in relation to the firing of the game ball, the firing control is performed. A control signal is transmitted from the means to the game control means, and the game control means changes the game state based on the control signal.

In the second or fourth aspect of the invention, the detection of the state relating to the launch includes the detection of the launch of the game ball by the feed ball detection sensor 59 and the detection of the operation of the launch handle 24. Further, in the predetermined condition related to the launch of the game ball, the sending ball detection sensor 59 detects the launch of the game ball, the operation of the launch handle 24 is detected,
It includes satisfying a predetermined number or not satisfying a predetermined number as a result of comparison of the number of shot balls in a predetermined time with a predetermined number.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is a game control means for controlling a game as a whole, and a performance control means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control device and performing a performance control based on the control signal. , A launch control means for controlling the launch of a ball into the game area, wherein the launch control means and the effect control means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means And the game control means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means receives a control signal transmitted from the game control device and the effect control means, Firing control changing means for changing control of the firing of the sphere based on a control signal is provided.

In a sixth aspect based on the fifth aspect, the effect control means outputs a control signal relating to the advance notice effect of the game to the firing control means, and the firing control means receives the control signal. It is characterized in that the launch of the game ball is controlled in relation to the control signal from the effect control means.

In the sixth aspect of the present invention, regarding the progress of the game, the control signal relating to the notice effect is a control signal for notifying the change of the game state, and a control signal for notifying the opening / closing of the variable winning apparatus. Including.

A seventh invention is the fifth or sixth invention, wherein the game control means outputs a control signal relating to a current or past game state with respect to the progress of the game to the launch control means, and The firing control means controls the firing of the game ball in relation to the received control signal from the game control means.

[0016]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine provided with the production control means for controlling the production relating to the game and the firing control means for controlling the firing of the ball to the game area, the firing control means is provided. The effect control means is electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the firing control means receives the control signal transmitted from the effect control means, and based on the control signal, Emission control change means for changing the control of the emission of the ball is provided, and the effect control means receives a control signal transmitted from the emission control means, and based on the control signal, an effect related to the game. Since the production control changing means for changing the control is provided, the production related to the game is controlled based on the firing state of the ball, and the firing of the ball is controlled based on the production related to the game. Out is possible.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine provided with a game control means for controlling the game as a whole and a launch control means for controlling the launch of a ball to the game area, the launch control means and the game control. The means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means receives the control signal transmitted from the game control means, and based on the control signal, the ball A game is provided which includes a launch control changing unit for changing a launch control, and the game control unit receives a control signal transmitted from the launch control unit and changes the control of the game based on the control signal. Since the control change means is provided, the game state is controlled based on the firing state of the ball, and the firing of the ball is controlled based on the gaming state.
It enables new game production that has never been seen before.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, game control means for controlling the game as a whole, and effect control means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control device and performing effect control based on the control signal. , A launch control means for controlling the launch of a ball into the game area, wherein the launch control means and the effect control means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means And the game control means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other,
Since the firing control means is provided with a firing control changing means for receiving control signals transmitted from the game control device and the effect control means and changing control of firing of the ball based on the control signals. Since the firing of the ball is controlled based on the game state and the effect related to the game, a novel game effect that has never existed is possible.

In the second invention, the firing control means detects a state relating to the firing of the game ball, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in relation to the firing of the game ball, the firing control means changes the production control means. To the control signal, and the effect control means controls the effect based on the control signal.
By controlling the effect related to the game based on the firing state of the ball, it is possible to achieve a novel game effect that has never existed before.

In the fourth invention, the firing control means detects a state relating to the firing of the game ball, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in relation to the firing of the game ball, the firing control means changes the game control means. Since the game control means changes the game state based on the control signal, the game state is controlled based on the firing state of the ball, so that a novel game effect that has never existed can be obtained. It will be possible.

In the sixth invention, the production control means outputs a control signal relating to the advance production of the game to the firing control means with respect to the progress of the game, and the firing control means receives from the production control means. Since the firing of the game sphere is controlled in relation to the control signal of, the firing of the sphere is controlled on the basis of the production related to the game, so that an unprecedented novel game production is possible.

In the seventh invention, the game control means outputs a control signal relating to a current or past game state with respect to the progress of the game to the launch control means, and the launch control means receives the game. Since the launch of the game ball is controlled in relation to the control signal from the control means, the launch of the ball is controlled on the basis of the game state, so that an unprecedented novel game effect is possible.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of a gaming machine (CR machine with a card ball lending unit) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The front frame 3 of the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 is attached to the main body frame (outer frame) 4 via the hinge 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the game board 6 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 3. It is stored in the storage frame.

On the surface of the game board 6, a game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. A ball return prevention device is provided on the upper end of the inner guide rail on the left side of the game area so that a ball hit in the game area by the elastic tongue of the ball return prevention device does not return to the hitting ball launching device 550 side. ing. In addition, a launch ball detection sensor 58 for detecting a ball launched from the ball striking device 550 is provided in the vicinity of the ball return prevention device in the ball launch passage provided by the outer guide rail and the inner guide rail. The launch ball detection sensor 58 is configured by using a magnetic sensor, and a game ball formed of iron (magnetic material) passes near the launch ball detection sensor 58, so that a ball launched in the game area is detected. To detect. The launch ball detection sensor 58
Need not be near the ball return prevention device, but may be provided at another location as long as the balls emitted from the hitting ball emitting device 550 can be detected one by one.

In the game area, a variable display device 8, a variable winning device 10 having a big winning opening, each winning opening 12 to 15, a starting opening 16, an ordinary symbol display 7, an ordinary changing winning device 9 and the like are provided. Has been done. A cover glass 18 that covers the front surface of the game board 6 is attached to the front frame 3.

The variable display device 8 is provided at the center of the game board, and the display screen portion (display area) is constituted by, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (CRT), or the like.
In the display area, a plurality of variable display areas are provided,
Identification information (design) is displayed in each variable display area. That is, in the variable display areas provided on the left, middle, and right of the display area, the symbols assigned as identification information (for example,
A variable display game is played in which the numbers “0” to “9” are variably displayed. In addition, on the display screen, images such as characters and backgrounds for advancing the game with a certain storyline are displayed as images based on the progress of the game.

Above the special variation winning device 10, there is a starting opening 16 having a normal variation winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 9.
At a predetermined position on the left and right of the game area, a normal symbol starting gate is arranged.

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launching device 550 into the game area. The launched game ball flows down on the surface of the game area while changing the rolling direction by rolling guide members such as windmills arranged at various places in the game area, and the starting opening 16, the general winning openings 12 to 15, a special It is won in the variable winning device (major winning opening) 10 or is discharged from an outlet provided at the bottom of the game area. General prize hole 1
The winning of the game ball to 2 to 15 is detected by N winning sensors provided for each general winning opening.

When the game balls are won in the starting opening 16, the general winning openings 12 to 15, and the special variation winning device 10, a number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning device won are discharged from the payout unit (discharging device). It is supplied to the supply plate 21.

When a game ball is won in the starting opening 16, an image relating to the variable display game in which the identification information is sequentially displayed is displayed on the variable display device 8. When the winning to the starting opening 16 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), it is a big hit state, and three display symbols are arranged. Stop at the state (big hit pattern). At this time, the special variation winning device 10 energizes the special winning opening solenoid,
The special winning opening is wide open for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the player can obtain many game balls. That is, the special variation winning device 10 is converted from a closed state in which the game ball is not accepted (a state in which the player is unfavorable) to an open state in which the game ball is easily accepted (a state in which the player is advantageous).

The winning of the game ball into the starting opening 16 is detected by a special symbol starting sensor. The game control device 10 at the time of winning detection extracted by the passage timing of the game ball
The value of the special symbol random number counter provided in 0 is, as a special symbol starting memory, a predetermined storage area (special symbol random number storage area) in the game control device 100, a predetermined number of times (for example,
It is stored up to a maximum of 4 consecutive times). The stored number of the special symbol winning memory is displayed on the special symbol storage state display 17 which is provided on the lower side of the variable display device 8 and includes a predetermined number of LEDs. The game control device 100 plays a variable display game on the variable display device 8 based on the special symbol winning memory.

The winning of the game ball to the special variation winning device 10 is detected by the count sensor and the continuation sensor.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate, the normal symbol display 7 starts the variable display of the normal symbol (for example, a symbol consisting of a single digit). When the passage detection to the normal symbol starting gate is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the normal symbol random number counter value at the time of passage detection is a hit value), it becomes a hit state for the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol Stops with a winning design (hit number). At this time, the normal variable winning device 9 provided in front of the starting opening 16 keeps the entrance to the starting opening 16 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.
5 seconds) is converted to open only, the starting opening 1 of the game ball
The chances of winning 6 are increased.

Passing the game ball to the normal design starting gate,
Normally detected by the symbol start sensor. The value of the normal symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 at the passage detection time extracted by the passage timing of this game ball is a predetermined storage area (ordinary in the game control device 100) as the normal symbol starting memory. The random number is stored in the design random number storage area up to a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times). The number of memory of this normal symbol starting memory is variable winning device 10
It is displayed on the normal symbol storage state display device 19 which is composed of a predetermined number of LEDs provided on the right side of. Based on the normal symbol starting memory, the game control device 100 carries out a lottery for winning a normal symbol.

On the back side of the game board, there are provided a sphere flow path for supplying a prize sphere, a sphere flow path for collecting a winning sphere and an out sphere discharged from an out port. These sphere flow paths are: Connected to a replenishment / recovery mechanism provided in the island facility of the game store, which has a replenishment unit for replenishing the game machine with balls (prize balls, ball rental) and a recovery unit for collecting out balls from the game machine 1. There is. In addition, on the back side of the game board, a hitting ball launching device 550
A sphere flow path is provided for collecting the spheres that have been struck from, but have not reached the game area, and guiding the spheres to the lower plate 23. A foul ball detection sensor 60 is provided in the middle of the ball flow path leading to the lower plate 23.
Is provided, and the output from the foul ball detection sensor 60 detects a ball that has been hit from the hit ball launching device 550 but has not reached the game area.

Decorative lamps and LEDs are provided at key points of the gaming machine 1.
Decorative light emitting devices such as. That is, a center case (around the variable display device 8) provided at the center of the game board 6 and an attacker (around the variable winning device 10) provided at the lower part of the game board 6 according to the progress of the game. A decorative lamp that emits light is provided. Further, side case lamps are provided on the upper left and right sides of the game board 6, and side lamps are provided on the left and right side portions of the game board 6. A frame decoration lamp is provided on the front frame 3. These lamps light up as the game progresses.

Further, in the upper part of the game board 6 inside the cover glass 18, a prize ball abnormality notification lamp 31 for notifying an abnormal state of discharge of the ball by lighting, a prize ball for notifying that the prize ball is being discharged. A discharge notification lamp 32 is provided.

An upper plate 21 for supplying balls to the ball striking device 550 is provided on the opening / closing panel 20 below the front frame 3, and a lower plate 23 and a firing handle 24 of the ball projecting device 550 are provided on the fixed panel 22. It The upper plate 21 has a hit ball launching device 55.
A metal rail 27 through which the balls supplied to 0 flow down is provided. In the vicinity of the rail 27, a feed ball detection sensor 59 that detects a ball that flows down the rail 27 and is supplied to the ball-striking launcher 550 is provided.

The open / close panel 20 is provided with a sound output device (speaker). On the operation panel 26 for the card ball lending unit, a card balance display section (not shown) for displaying the card balance, and a ball lending switch 2 for issuing a ball lending command.
8. A card return switch 30 for instructing the return of the card is provided.

In the card ball lending unit 2, a card (prepaid card or the like) inserted in the card insertion portion 25 on the front surface.
A card reader / writer for reading and writing data and a ball lending control device are built in, and an operation panel 26 for the card ball lending unit is formed on the outer surface of the upper plate 21 of the gaming machine 1.

The card ball lending unit 2 also sends a card unit connection signal to the gaming machine. The gaming machine that has received this can confirm that the card ball lending unit 2 is connected. Receiving the card unit connection signal, each control device detects that the game is ready. For example, when the ejection control device receives the card unit connection signal, it transmits a firing permission signal to the firing control device 500, and the firing control device 500 enters a firing permission state.

FIG. 2 shows a lamp control device 300, a display control device 150, and a sound control device 40 which constitute the effect control means.
It is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine 1 centered on 0.

The game control device 100 is a main control device for controlling the game as a whole, and is used as a work area at the time of game control and a CPU for controlling the game control, a ROM storing unchanged information for game control. It is composed of a gaming microcomputer having a built-in RAM, an input interface, an output interface, an oscillator, and the like.

The gaming microcomputer receives a detection signal from various detecting devices (general winning hole sensor, special symbol starting sensor, ordinary symbol starting sensor, count sensor, continuation sensor, etc.) through the input interface, and hits the jackpot. Various processes such as lottery are performed. In addition, various control devices (display control device 150,
A command signal is transmitted to the decoration control device 250, the sound control device 300, the discharge control device (not shown), the normal symbol display device 7, the normal electric accessory solenoid, the special winning opening solenoid, and the like,
Control the game as a whole.

From the game control device 100 to the launch control device 50
Only one-way communication from the game control device 100 to the subordinate control device is allowed for communication to various subordinate control devices (display control device 150, decoration control device 250, sound control device 300, discharge control device) except 0. There is. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the subordinate control device side. A bidirectional buffer (signal transmission direction regulating means) is provided in each subordinate control device, and the subordinate control devices are communicated from the game control device 100 to each other, as well as from the subordinate control device to the game control device 100. May be.

Communication from the game control device 100 to the launch control device 500 is bidirectional, both communication from the game control device 100 to the launch control device 500 and communication from the launch control device 500 to the game control device 100. Communication is allowed. As a result, as will be described later,
The progress of the game can be controlled in the game control device 100 based on the information about the ball launch collected by the launch control device 500.

The display controller 150 includes a CPU, a ROM,
RAM, DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller), VDC (Video Display Controller), font ROM that stores image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, etc.), etc. Based on the display command signal from the control device 100, screen information (symbol display information, background screen information, moving image character screen information, etc.) is created and transferred to the VDC. The VDC takes in the corresponding image data in the font ROM based on this image information, and the variable display device 8
The screen is horizontally scanned and vertically scanned to display a predetermined image (drawing).

In front of the interface, a buffer circuit which is a signal transmission direction restricting means is provided, and only signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 is allowed, and the display control device 150 transfers to the game control device 100. The signal output of is prohibited. The game control device 100
When bidirectional communication is performed between the display control device 150 and the display control device 150, a bidirectional buffer may be used as the buffer circuit.

From the game control device 100 to the display control device 15
The signal transmitted to 0 includes a stop symbol and a display control command for instructing a changing process. Display controller 15
0 is a variation pattern corresponding to the random number extracted by the game control apparatus 100 by the display control command from the game control apparatus 100. The appearance symbol and the temporary stop symbol that are variably displayed are selected and displayed on the variation display device 8. indicate. Then, as the final stop symbol, the jackpot symbol transmitted from the game control device 100 is derived and displayed. in this way,
Display control means is constituted by the game control device 100 and the display control device 150.

Display controller 150 and firing controller 500
Are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other bidirectionally, and the display control device 150 sends to the launch control device 500 a launch control signal for controlling the launch of a sphere in relation to the content displayed on the variable display device 8. Is output. On the other hand, the firing control device 500
From the display control device 150, a display control signal for controlling the display content on the variable display device 8 in relation to the firing of the ball is output. Note that the display control device 150 does not output a firing control signal for controlling the firing of the sphere to the firing control device 500, but rather the display control device 150 causes the firing control device 500 to display the variable display device 8. The display information signal may be output, and the firing control device 500 may be configured to determine the control content regarding the firing of the sphere based on the display information signal. Similarly, the firing control device 500 does not output a display control signal for controlling the display content on the variable display device 8 to the display control device 150. It is also possible to output a firing information signal regarding the firing and determine the display content on the variable display device 8 based on the firing information signal by the display control device 150. In this case, only one of the emission control signal from the display control device 150 to the emission control device 500 and the decoration control signal from the emission control device 500 to the display control device 150 is used to emit or change the display device 8 of the game ball. The display of may be controlled.

The decoration control device 250 stores a CPU for controlling the blinking of the lamp and an R for storing the blinking pattern of the lamp.
OM, RAM used as a work area during control,
It is composed of an input / output interface, a driver for driving a lamp, and the like, and controls a decorative light emitting device such as a decorative lamp and an LED based on a decoration command signal from the game control device 100, and normally displays a symbol start memory. Bowl 19
Control the display of.

Decoration control device 250 and firing control device 500
Is connected to each other so as to be bidirectionally communicable with each other, and the decoration control device 250 outputs a firing control signal for controlling the firing of a ball to the firing control device 500 in association with the blinking of the lamp. On the other hand, the firing control device 500 outputs to the decoration control device 250 a decoration control signal for controlling the blinking of the lamp in association with the firing of the ball. Note that the decoration control device 250 does not output a firing control signal for controlling the firing of a sphere to the firing control device 500, but rather a decoration information signal regarding the blinking of a lamp from the decoration control device 250 to the firing control device 500. It may be configured to output and determine the control content regarding the firing of the sphere on the basis of the decoration information signal by the firing control device 500. Similarly, the firing control device 500 does not output the decoration control signal for controlling the blinking of the lamp to the decoration control device 250, but the firing control device 500 sends the decoration information signal to the decoration control device 250 to the decoration control device 250. May be output, and the decoration control device 250 may be configured to control the blinking of the lamp based on the firing information signal. In this case, only one of the launch control signal from the decoration control device 250 to the launch control device 500 and the decoration control signal from the launch control device 500 to the decoration control device 250 is used to launch the game ball or blink the decoration lamp. May be controlled.

The sound control device 300 is composed of a CPU that controls sound output, a ROM that stores sound effects, a RAM that is used as a work area during control, an input / output interface, an amplifier that amplifies sound frequency signals, and the like. Therefore, based on the sound command signal from the game control device 100, a sound effect is output from the speaker.

The sound control device 300 and the firing control device 500 are connected so that they can communicate with each other bidirectionally. The sound control device 300 controls the firing control device 500 to control the firing of a sphere in relation to the sound effect. A firing control signal for outputting is output. On the other hand, the sound control device 500 outputs a sound control signal for generating a sound effect associated with the shooting of the ball to the sound control device 300. Note that the sound control device 300 does not output a firing control signal for controlling the firing of a sphere to the firing control device 500, but outputs a sound information signal regarding a sound effect from the sound control device 300 to the firing control device 500. However, the firing control device 500 may be configured to determine the control content regarding the firing of the sphere based on the sound information signal. Similarly, the firing control device 500 to the sound control device 300
Does not output a sound control signal for generating a sound effect, but outputs a launch information signal relating to the launch of a sphere from the launch control device 500 to the sound control device 300, and the sound control device 300 outputs the launch information signal. You may comprise so that the sound effect produced | generated based on may be controlled. In this case, the launch of the game ball or the sound effect is controlled by using only one of the launch control signal from the sound control device 300 to the launch control device 500 and the sound control signal from the launch control device 500 to the sound control device 300. You may do it.

The firing controller 500 includes a firing handle 24.
Launch switch 24A and touch switch 24 provided in
When the operation of B is detected, the motor drive circuit 502 in the firing control device 500 is activated to drive the hitting ball launching device 550 to launch a hitting ball.

The firing switch 24A is composed of a firing start switch for detecting the rotation operation of the firing handle 24 and a stop switch for stopping the firing motor. When the player rotationally operates the firing handle 24 and the stop switch is not operated, the firing switch 24A sets the output to the high level and outputs the firing command signal. In addition, the touch handle 2 is attached to the firing handle 24.
4B is provided, and when the player is touching the firing handle 24, the output is set to the high level and the touch maintenance detection signal is output. With such a configuration, the player can shoot a game ball by rotating the handle while touching the shooting handle 24. At this time, the momentum of launching the game ball can be adjusted by the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24.

The firing command signal, the touch maintenance detection signal, and the firing permission signal are input to the determination circuit 501. Determination circuit 50
1 is composed of an AND gate, and when all of the above three signals are in the ball firing state (high level),
The motor control circuit 502 is operated to operate the firing control device 500.
The ball firing motor 551 is driven.

Further, signals from the launch ball detection sensor 58, the feed ball detection sensor 59, and the foul ball detection sensor 60 are also input to the launch control device 500. In the firing control device 500, a ball from the hit ball launching device 550 is detected by the signal from the launch ball detecting sensor 58 toward the game area, and is supplied to the hit ball launching device 550 by a signal from the feed ball detecting sensor 59. A ball is emitted from the foul ball detecting sensor 60 by detecting a ball.
Spheres launched from 50 but not reaching the game area are detected, the number of shot balls is counted based on these detection results, and the shot state of the balls is monitored.

The hit ball launching device 550 is a launch control device 50.
It has a ball firing motor 551 driven by a zero motor drive circuit 502. The ball firing motor 551 is connected to a cam member that is rotationally driven. This cam member rotates the firing rod, which is urged by a spring by rotation, in a direction against the spring means. When the cam member further rotates, the launching rod loses the support against the spring means, and rotates in the biasing direction of the spring means, that is, in the direction of launching the game ball. By this, a game ball is launched.

The discharge control device (not shown) controls the operation of the payout unit based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 to discharge the prize balls. Also, based on a ball rental request from the card ball lending unit 2, the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the ball lending. In addition, the emission control device
When the card unit lending unit 2 is connected to the gaming machine 1, when the card unit connection signal transmitted to the game is received, it is determined that the gaming machine 1 is in an operable state, and the discharge control device A firing permission signal is transmitted to the firing control device 500.

The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a power supply device (not shown). This power supply device includes a backup power supply section and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. The power supply circuit is a 24 volt AC power received by the game machine 1 from the island facility of the game store, and the voltage (12V, 18V) necessary for the operation of each control device (game control device 100, display control device 150, etc.).
V) and the like to convert the DC power source into each control device 100, 15
Supply to 0 etc. The voltage detection circuit monitors the fluctuation of the voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and when detecting the fluctuation of the voltage of the power supply device, sequentially outputs the power failure detection signal and the reset signal to the game control device 100 and the like. The game control device 100 performs a predetermined power outage process when receiving the power outage detection signal, and stops the operation of the CPU when receiving the reset signal. The backup power supply unit supplies backup power to a backup memory (for example, RAM of the game control device 100 or the like) that needs to retain stored contents even when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped (during power failure). , Game data (game information, game control information) and the like are held.

FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The outline of the game will be described with reference to this state transition diagram. In the following description, the variable display areas of the variable display game of the variable display device 8 will be described as left, right, and middle variable display areas.

First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), it is in the customer waiting state, and a display command signal for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game controller 100 to the display controller 150. On the screen of the variable display device 8, a customer waiting screen which is a moving image or a still image is displayed.

Then, when the game ball hit in the game area 3 wins the starting opening 16, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100, and a big hit lottery for the variable display game is carried out. It is stored as a symbol starting memory. Then, the display control signal for instructing the variable display is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150,
The variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the left, right, and middle variable display areas of the screen of the variable display device 8.

When a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the order of left, right, and middle. In this process, the reach state (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol is a big hit) A predetermined reach game is performed when a situation in which a combination may occur) occurs. In this reach game, for example, the symbols inside are variably displayed at an extremely low speed, are variably changed at a high speed, and the variability display is reversed. In addition, a background display and character display according to the reach game are performed.

The temporary stop state is a state in which the player can recognize the symbol and is a state in which the final symbol is not fixed. Specifically, in addition to slightly changing the design at the stop position, a mode of rotating the design, enlarging or reducing the design, changing the design color, changing the design shape, etc. There is.

If the result of the lottery for the winning symbols is a big hit, the left, right and middle symbols are finally stopped in a predetermined combination of big hits, and a big hit occurs.

When this big hit game occurs, a special game in which the special variation winning device 10 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. This special game is executed by winning a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) into the special variation winning device 10 or by elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one unit (one round), and the special variation winning device. A predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on condition that a winning (detection of a winning ball by a continuation sensor) to the continuous winning opening within 10 is performed. Also, when a big hit game occurs, a big hit fanfare display,
Game control device 1 such as number of rounds display and big jackpot display
00 transmits a signal for instructing the display regarding the big hit game to the display controller 150, and the big hit game is displayed on the screen of the variable display device.

In this case, if the big hit is a specific big hit, a particular game state is generated after the big hit game, and the probability of the next big hit is set to a high probability (probability change state) or the variable display of the variable display game of the general figure. The time is shortened (time saved), etc., and the player becomes more advantageous.

Then, when the variable display game ends (when it is lost) or when the big hit game ends, if there is a special symbol starting memory, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol starting memory. . Also,
When the variable display game ends (when it is lost), if there is no special symbol starting memory, it is returned to the customer waiting state.

Incidentally, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate, a random number related to the normal symbol is extracted based on the passage or the normal symbol starting memory, and if the random number is a hit,
The normal symbol display 7 is displayed and the normal variable winning device 9 is expanded for a predetermined time, and the winning in the starting opening 16 is facilitated.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the processing for changing the display content in relation to the shooting state of the ball.

In the effect character determination process shown in this figure,
It is detected whether or not the ball has been fired (S101). This ball launch detection is performed by the feed ball detection sensor 59 and the foul ball detection sensor 60 detecting the ball launched from the ball launch device 550 toward the game area. That is, the number of balls that is not detected in the game area detected by the foul ball detection sensor 60 is subtracted from the number of balls supplied to the hitting ball launching device 550 detected by the feed ball detection sensor 59,
The number of fired balls is counted based on these detection results to detect the number of fired balls as a state related to the firing of the balls. Further, whether the firing handle 24 is operated by the firing switch 24A can be detected by the rotation amount of the handle. Further, the touch switch 24B can detect whether the player is touching the firing handle 24 (that is, whether the player is firing a ball).

When a signal relating to the firing of the sphere is detected from these sensors (switches) and it is determined that the sphere is firing ("Y" in S101), the image data of the character A is displayed in the display controller 150. The data is read from the font ROM, subjected to predetermined display data processing by the display control device 150, displayed on the variable display device 8, and an effect by the character A is performed (S102). On the other hand, if the outputs from these sensors (switches) are not detected and it is determined that the ball is not firing ("N" in S101), the image data of the character B different from the character A is displayed on the display controller 15.
0 is read from the font ROM and the display controller 15
A predetermined display data process is performed at 0, the display data is displayed on the variable display device 8, and an effect by the character B (an effect different from that of the character A) is performed (S103).

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The game control device 100 and the launch control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the game control device 100 receives the game control signal transmitted from the launch control device 500 and A game control changing means for changing the game control based on the control signal is provided. That is, in the effect character determination process shown in FIG. 4, when the launch of the game ball is detected by the feed ball detection sensor 59 as a predetermined condition regarding the launch of the game ball, the variable display is performed based on the detection of the launch of the game ball. Since the characters displayed on the device 8 are different, it is possible to create a novel game effect that has never existed before.
A new interest can be given to the player, and the player will not miss the advantageous game state associated with the big hit.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing another process for changing the display content in relation to the shooting state of the ball.

In the variable display effect process shown in this figure, it is detected whether or not a sphere is fired (S111). The launch detection of the sphere is detected by any of the signals from the feed sphere detection sensor 59, the foul sphere detection sensor 60, the launch switch 24A and the touch switch 24B, as described above.

When a signal relating to the launch of the sphere is detected from these sensors (switches) and it is determined that the sphere is being launched ("Y" in S111), an advance notice is displayed in the variable display (S112). For example, if the ball is being fired, the value of the notice display presence / absence flag stored in the RAM of the game control device 100 is changed so that the notice is displayed. Then, when an event that requires advance notice display occurs, the value of the advance notice presence / absence flag is referenced, and a reach advance notice or a big hit advance notice during variable display is given. On the other hand, if the outputs from these sensors (switches) are not detected and it is determined that the ball is not firing (“N” in S111), the value of the notice display presence / absence flag stored in the RAM of the game control device 100. Is changed to display a notice. Then, when an event that requires advance notice display occurs, the advance notice display (reach advance notice, jackpot advance notice) in the variable display is not performed with reference to the value of the advance notice display presence / absence flag (S113).

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The game control device 100 and the launch control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the game control device 100 receives the game control signal transmitted from the launch control device 500 and Game control changing means for changing the game control based on the control signal (specifically, the variable display device 8
The notice display execution control means for switching the presence or absence of the notice display of the variable display game in FIG. That is, in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 5, when the game ball is detected to be emitted by the feed ball detection sensor 59 as a predetermined condition for the game ball to be emitted, the change display is performed based on the detection of the game ball to be emitted. By switching the presence / absence of the notice display of the variable display game in the device 8, it becomes possible to provide an unprecedented novel game effect, give the player a new interest, and give the player an advantageous game state associated with the jackpot. If you do not miss it and you do spit shots to shoot the balls sporadically, the interest of the game can be reduced, and you can effectively prevent the spit by the player.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the display is changed in relation to the firing state of the sphere.

FIG. 6A shows an example of the effect display displayed on the variable display device 8 when a predetermined winning is not obtained even if the ball is shot. Even if the player continuously shoots a ball for a predetermined time and does not win the starting opening 16, the ball is monitored for a predetermined time, and a predetermined effect display is displayed on the variable display device 8 to display the player. Encourage the player not to finish the game. For example, "Ganbare" is displayed in the center of the display screen in an effect that the character appearing on the display screen is talking. At this time, the sound control device 300 is operated, and “speech” is performed as a sound effect corresponding to the display content from the speaker.
May be output. In this way, when the player does not win the prize even after playing the game continuously for a long time, the player is urged by the effect display, which gives the player an opportunity to continue the game and improves the operation of the game machine. be able to.

FIG. 6B shows an example of the effect display displayed on the variable display device 8 when the ball is not shot in the predetermined game state. When the player stops firing the ball when the reach occurs in the variable display game, the variable display area becomes a mosaic display, and the details of the identification information in the variable display are displayed in a state where it is difficult to recognize. In this way, in the reach state where the expectation for the jackpot is high, since the identification information in the variable display is displayed in an incomprehensible manner, the player shoots the ball in an attempt to return to the normal state in which the identification information is easy to see, Stop hitting can be prevented, and the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

FIG. 6C shows an example of the effect display displayed on the variable display device 8 when the ball is not fired. If the player does not shoot the ball, the contour of the identification information such as a book is not clearly displayed in the variable display area, and the identification information in the variable display is displayed in an incomprehensible manner. In this way, when the player stops the firing of the ball, the identification information in the variable display is displayed in a difficult manner, so the player fires the ball in an attempt to return the normal identification information to a state in which it is easy to see,
Stop hitting can be prevented, and the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The display control device 150 and the firing control device 500 are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other. The display control device 150 receives the display control signal transmitted from the firing control device 500 and Display control changing means for changing display contents based on a control signal is provided. That is, when the launch of a hit ball satisfies a predetermined condition (the feed ball detection sensor 59
When the launch of the game ball is detected, the launch of the launch handle 24 is detected, and the like, when the launch of the ball for a predetermined time is detected), the player displays an effect to continue the game, thus improving the operation of the gaming machine. be able to. Also, if the player does not shoot the ball in a manner different from the usual one, the identification information in the variable display is displayed in a difficult manner, so it is possible to effectively prevent hitting and improve the operation of the gaming machine. Can be made.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the processing for changing the generation of the sound effect in relation to the shooting state of the ball.

In the variable display effect process shown in this figure, it is detected whether or not a sphere is fired (S121). The launch detection of the ball is detected by the launch ball detection sensor 58, the feed ball detection sensor 59, the launch switch 24A or the touch switch 24B, as described above.

If the outputs from these sensors (switches) are not detected and it is determined that the ball is not firing (S12)
1 is "N"), the amplification factor of the amplifier provided in the sound control device 300 (or separately) is reduced, the amplitude of the acoustic frequency signal input to the speaker is reduced, and the effect sound from the speaker is reduced. The volume is reduced (S122). The reduction of the amplitude of the acoustic frequency signal is performed by increasing the attenuation amount of the attenuator in the sound control device 300 or changing the bias voltage applied to the amplifier in the sound control device 300 to change the amplification factor. .

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The sound control device 300 and the firing control device 500 are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other.
In 0, the game control signal transmitted from the firing control device 500 is received, and a volume changing means for controlling the effect volume based on the control signal is provided. That is, in the sound volume adjustment processing shown in FIG. 7, the magnitude of the sound output output from the speaker is changed based on the firing state of the ball. That is, when the sending ball detection sensor 59 detects that the game ball has not been shot as a predetermined condition regarding the shooting of the game ball, the sound effect output from the speaker becomes small and the player is shooting the ball. When this is detected, the sound effect volume increases. Therefore, during the game, it is possible to generate a sound effect that enhances the interest of the game to the player, while the volume of the sound effect from the game machine in which the game is not performed becomes small, so that another game can be performed. It is possible to concentrate on the game without being disturbed by the sound effects from the machine (for example, the game machine in the waiting state for customers).

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing another process for changing the generation of the sound effect in relation to the shooting state of the ball.

In the variable display effect process shown in this figure, it is detected whether the player is operating the firing handle 24 (S1).
31, S132). That is, it is determined whether the player is touching the firing handle 24 by the output signal from the touch switch 24B (S131). Then, the magnitude of the output signal from the firing switch 24A is determined to determine whether the player has rotated the firing handle 24 by a predetermined amount or more (S132). When the predetermined amount, which is the threshold value in step S132, is set so that the game ball has a launch strength that allows it to jump out into the game area, steps S131 and S132 reliably detect that the player is shooting the ball. be able to.

Then, the player is touching the firing handle 24 ("Y" in S131), and the firing handle 24
When it is determined that the sound control device 300 is rotated by a predetermined amount or more (“Y” in S132), the sound control device 300 generates an acoustic signal related to the sound effect, or is provided in the sound control device 300 (or separately). The amplification factor of the amplifier is increased to increase the acoustic signal input to the speaker, and the speaker outputs a sound effect (S133).

On the other hand, the player has not touched the firing handle 24 ("N" in S131), or the firing handle 24
Is not rotated for a predetermined amount or more (in S132, "
N "), control is performed so that the sound effect is not output from the speaker.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The sound control device 300 and the firing control device 500 are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other.
In 0, the game control signal transmitted from the firing control device 500 is received, and a volume changing means for controlling the effect volume based on the control signal is provided. That is, in the sound output process shown in FIG. 7, the acoustic output output from the speaker is changed based on the firing situation of the ball. That is, when it is detected that the player is not operating the firing handle 24 as a predetermined condition regarding the firing of the game ball, the output of the sound effect from the speaker is stopped, and the player is operating the firing handle 24. And output a sound effect. Therefore, a sound effect that enhances the interest of the game can be generated for the player during the game, while the sound effect is not output from the game machine in which the game is not being performed, so that other game machines ( For example, the game can be concentrated and played without being disturbed by the sound effects from the game machine in the waiting state for customers.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining the firing state of the sphere which changes in relation to the displayed contents.

In the state (A) shown in this figure, game balls are fired at a normal tempo (within a range in which the number of shot balls per unit time does not reach a predetermined number). Further, in the state (B), the game balls are sporadically shot at a tempo lower than that of the normal tempo (state A). Specifically, in state A,
A machine gun is displayed on the display screen, and the number of balls fired per unit time is large (normal state). On the other hand, in the state B, an effect of displaying a matchlock is displayed on the display screen, and the number of balls fired per unit time is small (a state smaller than usual).

Even if the character related to the ball firing timing is displayed in association with the effect of the variable display,
The character relating to the ball firing timing may be displayed in the corner of the variable display area regardless of the variable display effect.

Further, the shooting intervals of the balls are controlled by the effects of the character evoking different speeds such as the character effect by the jet fighter (state A) and the character effect by the propeller plane (state B). May be.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the display control device 150 and the firing control device 500 are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other.
00 has a firing control changing means for receiving the firing control signal transmitted from the display control device 150 and changing the control of the firing of the sphere based on the firing control signal. Based on this, it is possible to control the firing of the ball, and it is possible to create an unprecedented new game effect and give a new interest to the player.

FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a state in which the ball firing control changes in relation to the sound effect.

FIG. 10A shows the control timing of the sound effect by the sound control device 300. At this timing, the sound control device 300 generates a sound effect, and the speaker outputs the sound effect. Further, FIG. 10B shows the firing control device 5
It is the timing of the ball firing by 00. In this way, both control devices are controlled at the same timing (or with a constant delay time) and with the same beat, so that the ball is fired in synchronization with the sound effect. Specifically, a drum sound is generated as a sound effect three times, three times, and seven times (tempo of 337 beats), and a ball is fired at an equal tempo synchronized with the generation of this sound effect.

In the above example, the sound control device 300
Although the sound effect due to and the firing of the ball are linked, the blinking of the decoration lamp by the decoration control device 250 and the firing of the ball may be linked.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The sound control device 300 (or the decoration control device 250) and the firing control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the firing control device 500 includes the sound control device 3
No. 00 (or decoration control device 250) receives a firing control signal, and based on the firing control signal, firing control changing means for changing the control of firing the ball is provided. That is, since the ball is controlled to be emitted based on the generation of the sound effect related to the game (or the blinking of the decorative lamp), the timing of the ball emission and the generation of the sound effect (or the blinking of the decorative lamp) can be linked. , It is possible to create a new game production that has never existed before and give the player a new interest.

FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining a state in which the ball firing control changes in relation to the game state.

FIG. 11A shows a normal ball firing timing. In a normal state, the firing control device 500
Spheres are fired at equal intervals according to the firing pulse generated by (state A). Further, FIG. 11 (B) shows the firing timings of spheres having unequal intervals (state B).

In the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, in the state B, the game control device 100 is used to give advance notice to the player of information regarding the progress of the game in the future (eg, reach notice, jackpot notice, etc.). A firing control signal is sent from the firing control apparatus 500 to the firing control apparatus 500, and the intervals of the firing pulses sent from the firing control apparatus 500 to the hitting ball firing apparatus 550 are changed to control the balls to be fired at unequal intervals. Specifically, a random number is extracted for each firing pulse (every predetermined time period synchronized with the firing pulse), and the random number is extracted (for example, depending on whether the random number is 0.5 or more or less than 0.5). ) It is determined whether or not to output the pulse to the hitting ball launcher 550.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The game control device 100 and the launch control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control device 500 receives the launch control signal transmitted from the game control device 100 and A firing control changing means for changing the control of the firing of the sphere based on the firing control signal is provided. That is, since the firing interval of the ball is changed according to the progress of the game, it is possible to control the firing of the ball in relation to the progress of the game, and it becomes possible to provide an unprecedented novel game effect and to the player. A new interest can be given, it is not necessary to inform the player of the state of the game by the variable display device 8 or a lamp, and the player need not always pay attention to the board.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining another state in which the ball firing control changes in relation to the game state.
In this figure, the vertical axis indicates the firing force of the sphere.

FIG. 12A shows a normal sphere firing timing. In a normal state, the firing control device 500
The spheres are fired at equal intervals with the firing force determined by the rotation amount of the firing handle 24 (state A). Also, FIG.
In 2 (B), although the sphere firing interval is not different from the state A, the sphere firing force is temporarily changed regardless of the rotation amount of the firing handle 24 (state B).

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The game control device 100 and the launch control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control device 500 receives the launch control signal transmitted from the game control device 100 and A firing control changing means for changing the control of the firing of the sphere based on the firing control signal is provided. That is, in the state B, the player is informed in advance of information about the progress of the game in the future (for example, reach notice, jackpot notice, etc.).
When playing, from the game control device 100 to the launch control device 500
To the ball-striking launcher 550 from the launch controller 500 (ie, the launch handle 24 detected by the launch controller 500).
The amount of rotation of the ball) is changed to change the launch force to launch the ball from the hitting ball launching device 550, so that the launch force of the ball is changed according to the progress of the game, which is related to the progress of the game. It is possible to control the firing of the ball (in the state B in this figure, since the firing force is temporarily increased, the ball is in the right-handed state guided to the right side of the game board, and the player is (Because it is possible to know the change in the game state due to the change), it is possible to create a new game production that has never existed, give a new interest to the player, and display the game state with the variable display device 8 and lamps. There is no need to inform the player,
Players no longer need to pay attention to the board.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart for explaining another state in which the ball firing control changes in relation to the game state.

FIG. 13 (A) shows the operating state of the variable winning apparatus 10, in which the variable winning apparatus is in the open operation when the signal level is high (-). On the other hand, the variable winning device is in the closed state when the signal level is low (-). Also,
FIG. 13 (B) shows a ball launching state from the hitting ball launching device 550. When the signal level is high (-), the launching control device 500 causes the ball hitting launching device 5 to shoot the ball.
Controlling 50. On the other hand, when the signal level is low (
In (-), the firing control device 500 controls the hit ball firing device 550 so that the ball is not fired and is in a stopped state.

When the jackpot is won in the variable display game,
After the fanfare production, the variable winning device 10 opens (). The firing control device 500 controls the hitting ball launching device 550 so that the ball is launched shortly before the variable winning device 10 opens (). This variable winning device 1
The ball is fired during the opening operation of 0 even if the player does not operate the firing handle, and the ball is fired if the conditions for firing other balls are satisfied. That is, when the fanfare production after the big hit starts, the game control device 100 transmits a forced firing control command signal for forcibly firing a hit ball to the firing control device 500. The firing control device 500, which has received the forced firing control command signal, fires the ball with a firing force with which the variable winning device 10 wins the ball with respect to the hitting ball firing device 550.

Then, when the winning of a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls to the variable prize device 10 is detected, or the variable prize device 10 is opened for a predetermined time (eg, 3).
After 0 seconds), the variable winning device 10 is closed (). The firing control device 500 controls the ball striking device 550 so that the firing of the ball is stopped when the variable winning device 10 is closed (or shortly before it is closed) (). That is, the game control device 100 detects winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls to the variable winning device 10, or the variable winning device 10 opens and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Then, the game control device 100 stops the transmission of the forced firing control command signal to the firing control device 500 in order to stop the forced firing of the hit ball.
Then, if the player has not operated the firing handle 24, the firing of the ball from the hitting ball launching device 550 is stopped.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The game control device 100 and the launch control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control device 500 receives the launch control signal transmitted from the game control device 100 and A firing control changing means for changing control of the firing of the sphere based on the control signal is provided. That is,
During the opening operation of the variable winning device 10, it is controlled to forcibly launch a hit ball and the firing force of the hit ball is changed, so it is possible to control the launch of the ball in relation to the progress of the game. It is possible to create a novel game effect that is not available, give a new interest to the player, and prevent the player from missing the advantageous game state associated with a big hit.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the processing for changing the game state in relation to the ball firing state.

In the normal fluctuation time reduction process shown in this figure, it is determined whether or not the sphere is continuously fired for a predetermined time (10 minutes in this example) (S141). As described above, the launch detection of the ball is performed by the launch ball detection sensor 58, the feed ball detection sensor 59, the launch switch 24A or the touch switch 24B.
Detect by.

Then, if the balls are continuously fired for a predetermined time, the player determines that he has put a corresponding amount of money into the game, and changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player (S1).
42). For example, in the normal symbol display device 7, the variable display time of the symbols relating to the lottery of the ordinary symbols is shortened so that the ordinary symbols are easily hit. Then, by increasing the number of times the normally variable winning device 9 is opened, the starting opening 1
The number of winning opportunities for 6 is increased, the number of times of variable display games is increased, and the player is in an advantageous state.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The game control device 100 and the launch control device 500 are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the game control device 100 receives the game control signal transmitted from the launch control device 500 and A game control changing means for changing the progress of the game based on the control signal is provided. That is, in the normal variation time shortening process shown in FIG. 14, if the ball is continuously shot for a predetermined time, the player is in a gaming state advantageous to the player. It does not fuel the gambling of the game.

The following are typical examples of the aspects of the present invention other than those described in the claims.

(1) In the gaming machine provided with the effect control means for controlling the effect on the game and the emission control means for controlling the emission of the game ball to the game area, the emission control means and the effect control means It is electrically connected so that it can communicate, and the launch control means receives a control signal transmitted from the effect control means, and controls the launch of the game ball based on the control signal. A gaming machine comprising a launch control changing means for changing.

(2) In the gaming machine provided with the effect control means for controlling the effect on the game and the emission control means for controlling the emission of the game ball to the game area, the emission control means and the effect control means It is electrically connected so as to be communicable, and the effect control means receives the control signal transmitted from the firing control means, and changes the effect control related to the game based on the control signal. A gaming machine characterized by comprising means for changing control of production.

(3) In the gaming machine provided with the game control means for controlling the game as a whole and the launch control means for controlling the launch of the game balls to the game area, the launch control means and the game control means Are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means receives a control signal transmitted from the game control means, and controls the launch of the game ball based on the control signal. A gaming machine comprising a firing control changing means for changing the.

(4) In the gaming machine provided with the game control means for controlling the game as a whole and the launch control means for controlling the launch of the game balls to the game area, the launch control means and the game control means Are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the game control means receives a control signal transmitted from the launch control means, and changes the control of the game based on the control signal. A game machine comprising a game control changing means.

The embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments of the invention but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the same gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of display processing related to the firing state of a ball.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart of display processing related to the firing state of a ball.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a display state that is also changed in relation to a ball firing state.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a sound effect generation process similarly related to the firing state of a ball.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of a sound effect generation process similarly related to the firing state of a ball.

FIG. 9 is a timing diagram of a ball firing state which is also controlled in relation to display contents.

FIG. 10 is a timing chart of a ball firing state which is also controlled in relation to a sound effect.

FIG. 11 is a timing chart of a ball firing state which is also controlled in relation to a gaming state.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart of a ball firing state which is also controlled in relation to a gaming state.

FIG. 13 is a timing diagram of a ball firing state which is also controlled in relation to a gaming state.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of game control related to a ball firing state.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game board 4 Variable display device 16 Starting port 24 firing handle 58 Launch ball detection sensor 59 Feed ball detection sensor 100 game control device 150 display controller 250 decoration control device 300 sound control device 500 firing control device 550 ball launcher

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[Claims] 1. A gaming machine, comprising: a production control means for controlling a production related to a game; and a launch control means for controlling a launch of a game ball to a game area, wherein the launch control means and the production control means communicate with each other. It is electrically connected as much as possible, and the launch control means receives a control signal transmitted from the effect control means and changes the launch control of the game ball based on the control signal. The production control changing means for receiving the control signal transmitted from the emission control means, and changing the control of the production related to the game based on the control signal. A gaming machine comprising: 2. The launch control means detects a state relating to the launch of the game ball, and when a predetermined condition is established in relation to the launch of the game ball, the launch control means sends a control signal to the effect control means. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine transmits. 3. A game control means for controlling the game as a whole,
Launch control means for controlling the launch of the game ball to the game area,
In the gaming machine, the launch control means and the game control means are electrically connected so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means receives a control signal transmitted from the game control means. And a firing control changing means for changing control of the firing of the game ball based on the control signal, wherein the game control means receives the control signal transmitted from the firing control means and controls the control. A game machine comprising a game control changing means for changing the control of the game based on a signal. 4. The launch control means detects a state relating to the launch of the game ball, and when a predetermined condition is established in relation to the launch of the game ball, the launch control means sends a control signal to the game control means. 4. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the game control means changes the game state based on the control signal. 5. A game control means for totally controlling a game,
By receiving the control signal transmitted from the game control means,
Production control means for performing production control based on the control signal;
In a gaming machine provided with a launch control means for controlling launching a game ball to a game area, the launch control means and the effect control means are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, and the launch control means and the It is electrically connected to the game control means so that it can communicate, and the launch control means receives a control signal transmitted from the game control means and the effect control means, and outputs the control signal. Based on the above, the gaming machine is provided with a firing control changing means for changing the control of firing the gaming ball. 6. The effect control means outputs a control signal related to the advance notice effect to the emission control means with respect to the progress of the game, and the emission control means receives the control signal from the effect control means. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the launch of the gaming ball is controlled in association therewith. 7. The game control means outputs a control signal related to a current or past game state with respect to the progress of a game to the launch control means, and the launch control means receives the received game control means from the game control means. The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, which controls the launch of the gaming ball in association with a control signal.