JP2003284820A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which further enhances attractions to games by selectively releasing perfumes adjusted in varieties to be matched with changes in various game states in the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A front cover member 27 of an upper ball tray 15 of the game machine is provided with a perfume release port 30 while a holding plate 28 on the rear side is provided with a gas supply port 32 and both the ports 30 and 32 are connected to communicate with each other through a plurality of ducts 35, 42 and 49. A mixing chamber 37 having an internal fan 41 is disposed in the course of the ducts 42 and 49 and a plurality of perfume agent housing chambers 43 are so arranged as to let perfumes of types different from one another be supplied into the mixing chamber 37. Then, perfumes are selectively supplied to the mixing chamber 37 from the individual perfume agent housing chambers 43 to match changes in the game state while the fan 41 is rotated thereby enabling the release of wide varieties of perfumes from the perfume releasing port 30. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,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 having an aroma emitting device for emitting an aroma to the front side of the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine described in JP-A-7-171246 has been known. In this pachinko machine, a box-shaped storage case is arranged below the back side of the machine, and a cylinder containing a fragrance is stored in the storage case. Further, a through hole is formed in the upper wall portion of the storage case, and the inside of the storage case is ventilated and communicated with the prize ball path from the back side of the machine to the lower bowl opening on the front side of the storage case through the through hole. Has been done. Then, when the nozzle of the cylinder in the storage case is pressed by the solenoid that is turned on in response to the generation of the winning ball, the fragrance based on the fragrance injection is discharged from the opening of the lower bowl plate to the machine front side. Therefore, at the time of winning, in addition to the auditory effect of sound effects and the visual effect of flashing a lamp, the olfactory effect associated with the release of aroma can enhance the fun of the game.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machine, among the various game situation changes in the pachinko machine, the scent is emitted only when one kind of game situation change, such as the generation of a winning ball. It was a composition. Further, even if the scent is released when a prize is won, there is only one scent defined by the type of fragrance enclosed in the cylinder. Therefore, when the game situation changes other than when the prize is generated, for example, when the reach state or the big hit state occurs, only the auditory and visual effects are still given to the player. Further, even if the aroma release based on the fragrance injection from the cylinder is configured to be performed also when the game situation changes other than when a winning occurs,
At that time, the scent becomes the same type regardless of any change in the game situation, and there is a risk that the player will be confused.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to selectively release aroma variously adjusted in response to changes in various game situations in a gaming machine. It is to provide a game machine that can further enhance the interest in the game.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with an aroma emitting device for emitting an aroma to the machine front side in accordance with a change in a game situation, The scent emission device, a scent supply means having a plurality of scent delivery portion capable of delivering different scents,
The gist is provided with an aroma adjusting means for adjusting the aroma supplied from the aroma supplying means by selectively controlling the aroma supplying state in each of the aroma supplying parts according to the change of the game situation.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application is, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an aroma mixing means for mixing a plurality of types of aromas provided from the respective aroma delivery parts. I made it a point.

The invention according to claim 3 of the present application is, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, for each of the aroma delivery parts, an aroma for promoting an aroma delivery function in the aroma delivery part. The gist is that a means for promoting the delivery function is further provided.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the present invention will be described as a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "gaming machine") provided with an aroma releasing device in an upper bowl.
Also called. ) Will be described with reference to the drawings.

As schematically shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of gaming machine constituent members mounted on a front side of an opening of an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of a machine, and a middle frame 12 is opened and closed. Also, it is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for transparently protecting the game board 13 arranged inside the machine is assembled and aligned so as to be openable and closable in a sideways open state. Below 14
The upper bowl 15 is assembled and aligned with the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable in a laterally opened state. Further, on the front surface side of the middle frame 12, a hitting ball launching device 16 and a lower ball plate 17 are mounted below the assembly matching region of the upper ball plate 15.
On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a region below the assembly matching region of the middle frame 12 (that is, the middle frame installation site) is covered with the shield plate 18. In addition,
An ashtray 17a is provided at a position on the left side of the front surface of the lower ball plate 17 (a position opposite to the ball striking device 16).

A symbol for displaying a reach state etc. by performing a predetermined symbol combination game based on a control command from a symbol control board 19 (see FIG. 3) on the back side of the game board 13 at a slightly upper center portion. A display device 20 is arranged. Further, in the upper area on the front side of the front frame 14 and on both the left and right areas of the game board 13, various flashing operations are performed based on a control command from the lamp control board 21 (see FIG. 3) on the back side of the machine to visually display. Various lamps 22 for performing the above are arranged. In addition, the sound emitting port 23 formed of a large number of small holes is formed in two places on the shielding plate 18, and each sound emitting port 23 is formed.
Corresponding to the position, the speaker 25 for emitting various sounds on the back side of the shield plate 18 based on the control command from the sound control board 24 (see FIG. 3) on the back side of the machine to perform an aural game effect.
(See FIG. 3) are arranged.

The upper bowl 15 has a casing structure which is made of synthetic resin and has a hollow interior and is substantially rectangular in a front view. That is, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the upper ball dish 15 is generally constituted by a dish member 26, a cover member 27, a holding plate 28, and a bottom plate 29. The dish member 26 is a member that constitutes the upper surface portion of the upper ball dish 15, and is a part that temporarily stores the game balls dispensed from the machine to the upper ball dish 15. The cover member 27 is a member that constitutes the front surface portion of the upper bowl 15 and is formed to be curved so as to bulge toward the front surface side as understood from FIG. 2. The holding plate 28 and the bottom plate 29 are members that form the back surface portion and the bottom surface portion of the upper bowl 15 and are formed in a flat plate shape.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cover member 27 of the upper bowl plate 15 has the cover member 2 when viewed from the front.
A fragrance emission port 30 including a large number of small holes is formed at a position slightly to the right and left of 7 in the lateral direction. Also, the upper bowl 1
The holding plate 28 in FIG.
A gas supply port 32 having a circular hole shape is formed at a position slightly to the left side in the left-right direction of 8. And this gas supply port 3
A gas supply pipe 33 configured to be able to introduce outside air on the back side of the machine is connected to the back side of the holding plate 28. In addition, in the description of the internal configuration of the upper bowl 15 described below,
The left side in FIG. 2 is also called the upstream side, and the right side is also called the downstream side.

As shown in FIG. 2, a filter device 34 as a gas cleaning means is provided in the upper bowl 15 at a position closer to the right side (that is, the downstream side) than the front position of the gas supply port 32. It is arranged. On the left side (that is, the upstream side) of the filter device 34, an upstream pipe line 35 having an L shape in plan view is provided between the upstream connection port (not shown) of the filter device 34 and the gas supply port 32. Are arranged to contact each other.

As shown in FIG. 2, a mixing chamber 37 having a predetermined capacity is provided at a position downstream of the filter device 34 in the upper bowl 15 so that the upstream partition 38 and the downstream partition 3 are provided.
It is defined by nine. Further, in the mixing chamber 37, a fan 41 as an air flow generating means which is rotationally driven by a motor 40 is arranged. And this mixing chamber 37
On the left side (that is, the upstream side) of the connection pipe 42 which has a straight tubular shape.
Are arranged so as to connect the inside of the mixing chamber 37 and a downstream side connection port (not shown) of the filter device 34.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the connecting conduit 4 is
A plurality of perfume-accommodating chambers (aroma delivery parts) 43 are provided around the mixing chamber 37 and the upstream partition wall 38 so as to be adjacent to each other.
Are formed. In each of these fragrance storage chambers 43, a plurality of types of fragrances (not shown) that emit different scents are separately stored in each fragrance storage chamber 43. Further, as schematically shown by a dotted line in FIG. 2, a heater (fragrance delivering function promoting means) 44 for promoting the generation of aroma by heating the aroma contained in each aroma container 43. Is provided. In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the case where two fragrance | flavor accommodation chambers 43 are formed is illustrated, and these fragrance | flavor accommodation chambers 43 comprise the fragrance | flavor supply means.

As shown in FIG. 2, an aroma delivery port 45 is penetratingly formed in the upstream partition wall 38 of the mixing chamber 37 at a position corresponding to each flavoring agent storage chamber 43. Further, a shutter 46 which is driven to open and close by a solenoid (not shown) or the like is provided as an opening / closing device at each aroma outlet 45. Therefore, in a state in which only the shutter 46 of any one of the plurality of flavoring agent storage chambers 43 is opened,
Only the aroma emitted from the perfume stored in the one perfume storage chamber 43 is delivered to the mixing chamber 37. Also,
In a state where the shutters 46 of the two or more fragrance storage chambers 43 are simultaneously opened, the fragrances emitted from the various fragrances that are separately stored in the respective fragrance storage chambers 43 are mixed in the mixing chamber 37 and new. A fragrance is generated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the mixing chamber 37
A through hole 47 is formed in the downstream partition wall 39 at a position coaxial with the connecting conduit 42, and the shutter 4 is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) or the like in the through hole 47.
8 are provided. On the right side of the downstream partition wall 39, a downstream conduit 49 having an L-shape in plan view is provided so as to connect the through hole 47 and the aroma discharge port 30. Therefore, when the fan 41 is rotationally driven by the motor 40 with the shutter 48 of the through hole 47 being opened, gas such as aroma is emitted from the inside of the mixing chamber 37 via the downstream side conduit 49. It is forcibly released from 30 to the front side of the machine.

On the other hand, on the back side of the machine, a main control board 50 as a control unit for controlling the game contents of the game machine 10 in an integrated manner.
(See FIG. 3) are provided. The symbol control board 19, the lamp control board 21, and the voice control board 24 are connected to the main control board 50. That is, the symbol control board 19 or the like is configured to issue each control command to the symbol display device 20 or the like based on the signal input from the main control board 50.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 50 has shutters 46 of the fragrance outlets 45, shutters 48 of the through holes 47, drive units of the heater 44 and the motor 40. (Solenoid etc.) is connected. That is, the shutters 46 and 48 are connected to the main control board 50.
It is driven to open and close based on the control signal from. Further, the heater 44 is brought into a heating state or a non-heating state based on a control signal from the main control board 50. Further, the motor 40
Is driven and controlled based on a control signal from the main control board 50 to bring the fan 41 into a rotating state or a non-rotating state.

In the present embodiment, the aroma adjusting means for adjusting the aroma according to the change of the game situation is constituted by the constituent elements including the shutters 46 of the aroma outlets 45 and the main control board 50. There is. The fan 41 and the mixing chamber 37, which also function as airflow generating means, constitute aroma mixing means. Also, the upper bowl 1
In FIG. 5, the aroma releasing device is configured by the respective constituent elements such as the respective pipelines 35, 42, 49 arranged between the gas supply port 32 and the aroma emitting port 30 and the perfume storage chambers 43. There is.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described. In the following description, a case will be described as an example in which the aroma emitting device operates in accordance with a change in display effect content on the symbol display device 20 among changes in various game situations in the gaming machine 10. Further, as a premise for starting the operation, in the aroma emission device, each shutter 46 of each aroma outlet 45 and the shutter 48 of the through hole 47 are closed.

Now, when the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device 16 onto the game board 13 enters the starting winning hole during the game, it is preset and stored from the main control board 50 based on the detection of the starting winning ball. A control signal based on any one of the plurality of patterns is output to the symbol control board 19. That is, on the main control board 50, the symbol display device 2
A plurality of types of patterns for specifying the display effect contents (symbol fluctuation, background change, etc.) in the symbol combination game of 0 are stored. For example, regarding the symbol variation, it is determined for each pattern which state (for example, jackpot state, out-of-range state, etc.) is finally decided and stopped after the symbols in each column are changed. Regarding the background change, what kind of background image 52 is displayed around the symbol variation area 51 in the symbol combination game and at what timing is determined for each pattern. The main control board 50 stores a determination random number table for selecting any one of the fluctuation patterns.

Therefore, when the start winning ball is detected, one variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as "selection pattern") selected from the main control board 50 based on the determination random number table.
Say. The control signal for causing the symbol variation and the background variation specified by the above) is output to the symbol control board 19. Then, the symbol control signal corresponding to the signal is output from the symbol control board 19 to the symbol display device 20, and the symbol display device 20 displays the symbol variation according to the specific content of the selected pattern for a predetermined time. In addition, a background change according to the specific content of the selection pattern is displayed at a predetermined timing in accordance with the display effect of the symbol variation. Therefore, in the following, among the display effect contents (changes in the game situation) according to the specific contents of the selection pattern, in particular, an example in which the aroma emitting device is operated in correspondence with the “background change” (hereinafter, “Example 1”) Will be described first. Then, after that, in the display effect contents (changes in the game situation) according to the specific contents of the selection pattern, in particular, an example in which the fragrance releasing device is operated in correspondence with the “pattern variation” (hereinafter, “Example 2”) That is)).

[Embodiment 1] In Embodiment 1, the case where the symbol variation and the background variation in the symbol display device 20 are displayed separately according to three variation patterns A1 to A3 will be exemplified. To do. Then, the specific content of the background change in the specific content of the display effect in each of the fluctuation patterns A1 to A3 is as follows.
That is, in the variation pattern A1, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the symbol variation is started with the detection of the start winning ball,
One background image (for example, a background image of “flower” such as cherry blossoms) 52 appears around the symbol variation area 51. Further, in the variation pattern A2, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the symbol variation is similarly started, a background image of a different type from the background image in the case of the variation pattern A1 around the symbol variation area 51 ( For example, a "fruit" background image 52 such as an apple appears. Further, in the variation pattern A3, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the symbol variation is similarly started, the symbol variation area 51
Around the background image of a different type from the background images in the case of the variation patterns A1 and A2 (for example, "flowers" such as cherry blossoms).
And both background images of "fruit" such as apple) 52 appear.

Now, suppose that each of the fluctuation patterns A1 to A3 is
When the variation pattern A1 is selected by the main control board 50, the symbol variation is started in the symbol display device 20, and the background image 52 of "flower" is displayed around the symbol variation area 51. To be done. Then, in synchronization with the display effect of the background image 52 of the "flower" on the symbol display device 20, the following operations are started in the aroma emitting device. That is, from the main control board 50, one of the plurality (two) of the fragrance storage chambers 43 stores the fragrance emitting the scent of “flower” (hereinafter, referred to as “first fragrance storage”). A signal for opening the shutter 46 of 43 is output. Then, based on this signal, the shutter 46 of the fragrance outlet 45 of the first fragrance storage chamber 43 is opened. At the same time, the main control board 50 outputs a signal for heating the heater 44 of the first fragrance storage chamber 43, and the heater 44 is heated to generate a scent of flowers from the fragrance. The fragrance (first fragrance) that is actively generated and has the flower scent flows into the mixing chamber 37 from the fragrance supply port 45.

Then, the main control board 50 outputs a rotation drive signal to the motor 40 and a signal for opening the shutter 48 of the through hole 47. Then, the fan 41 rotates in the mixing chamber 37 to generate an air flow, and the outside air (air) on the machine back side is supplied with the gas supply pipe 33, the gas supply port 32, the upstream pipe line 35, the filter device 34, and the connecting pipe. It is forcibly sucked into the mixing chamber 37 via the passage 42. Then, the fragrance (first fragrance) of the flower drifting in the mixing chamber 37 is forcedly discharged to the machine front side through the downstream side pipe line 49 and the fragrance discharge port 30 by the rotation of the fan 41. Therefore, when the symbol combination game is started on the symbol display device 20 in accordance with the detection of the starting winning ball, the player can change the background in addition to the auditory effect by the sound effect and the visual effect by the lamp blinking. The olfactory effect associated with the release of the corresponding flower scent (first scent) can enhance the interest in the game.

Next, the operation related to the scent release when the variation pattern A2 is selected in the main control board 50 based on the detection of the start winning ball will be described. In this case, the symbol variation is started on the symbol display device 20, and the background image 52 of “fruit” is displayed around the symbol variation area 51. Then, from the main control board 50, in synchronization with the display effect of the background image 52 of the "fruit" on the pattern display device 20, the first perfume storage in the plurality (two) of the perfume storage chambers 43 is performed. The shutter 4 of the other fragrance storage chamber (hereinafter, also referred to as “second fragrance storage chamber”) 43 different from the chamber 43.
A signal for opening 6 is output. In addition, it is assumed that the second flavoring agent storage chamber 43 contains a flavoring agent that emits the flavor of “fruit”.

Then, based on the signal from the main control board 50, the shutter 46 of the fragrance outlet 45 of the second fragrance storage chamber 43 is opened, and at the same time, the second fragrance is stored from the main control board 50. A signal for heating the heater 44 in the chamber 43 is output. Therefore, the heater 44
As the scent is heated, the scent of "fruit" is actively generated from the fragrance, and the scent (second scent) with the scent of the fruit flows into the mixing chamber 37 from the scent supply port 45. Then, as in the case where the variation pattern A1 is selected, the shutter 48 of the through hole 47 is then opened and the fan 41 is rotationally driven by the motor 40. Then, the scent of the fruit (second scent) drifting in the mixing chamber 37 is forcedly discharged to the front side of the machine through the downstream pipe 49 and the scent emission port 30 by the rotation of the fan 41.

Therefore, also in this case, with the start of the symbol combination game on the symbol display device 20, the player adds the scent of fruit corresponding to the contents of the background change in addition to the auditory effect and visual effect ( The olfactory effect associated with the release of the second aroma makes it possible to enhance the interest in the game. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern A2 in which "fruits" appear due to this background change
In the case of, the aroma of the fruit (second aroma) different from the case of the variation pattern A1 in which “flower” appears due to the background change and the aroma of the flower (first aroma) is emitted is emitted. Therefore, due to the different kinds of olfactory effects, the player becomes more interested in the symbol combination game currently being played on the symbol display device 20.

Next, the operation relating to the scent emission when the variation pattern A3 is selected in the main control board 50 based on the detection of the start winning ball will be described. In this case, the symbol variation is started on the symbol display device 20, and the background images 52 of both "flower" and "fruit" are displayed around the symbol variation area 51. Then, from the main control board 50, incense that emits each aroma of “flower” and “fruit” in synchronization with the display effect of the background images 52 of both “flower” and “fruit” on the pattern display device 20. A signal for opening the shutter 46 of each of the plurality of perfume storage chambers (first perfume storage chamber and second perfume storage chamber) 43 in which each agent is stored is output. Therefore, the shutters 46 of the fragrance outlets 45 of the plurality of fragrance storage chambers 43 are simultaneously opened, and the heaters 44 of the fragrance storage chambers 43 are heated by the main control board 50. Is output.

By heating the respective heaters 44, different flavors such as the flavors of flowers and the flavors of fruits flow into the mixing chambers 37 from the flavoring agent storage chambers 43 and are mixed with each other. Mixed fragrance with sweet scent (3rd
Aroma) is generated. Then, thereafter, the shutter 48 of the through hole 47 is driven to open and the motor 40 is driven, as in the case where each of the fluctuation patterns A1 and A2 is selected.
Thus, the fan 41 is rotationally driven. And the mixing chamber 3
The mixed scent (third scent) with a sweet scent that is mixed and generated in 7 passes through the downstream pipe 49 and the scent emission port 30 by the rotation of the fan 41 and is forcibly discharged to the machine side.

Therefore, also in this case, with the start of the symbol combination game on the symbol display device 20, the player adds a sweet scent corresponding to the contents of the background change in addition to the auditory effect and the visual effect. The olfactory effect associated with the release of the mixed scent (third scent) can enhance the interest in the game. Moreover, in the case of the variation pattern A3 in which both "flowers" and "fruits" appear due to this background change, "flower" or "fruit" appears due to the background change, and the scent of flowers (first scent) or the scent of fruits Variation pattern A in which (second aroma) is released
A mixed aroma (third aroma) different from the case of 1, A2 is emitted. Therefore, due to the further different kinds of olfactory effects, the player becomes more entertaining with respect to the symbol combination game currently being played on the symbol display device 20.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the symbol variation and the background variation in the symbol display device 20 are variation patterns B1 to B3.
A case will be illustrated as an example where display effects are separately displayed according to one variation pattern. Then, each variation pattern B1 to B
The specific contents of the symbol variation in the specific contents of the display effect in 3 are as follows. That is, in the variation pattern B1, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the symbol variation is started with the detection of the start winning ball, the symbol variation region 51 has two symbols on the left and right of the three symbol columns. After forming a reach state in which the same symbol is stopped (removed reach), the symbols in the center row are slowly changed. Further, in the variation pattern B2, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the symbol variation is similarly started, in the symbol variation area 51, the left and right sides 2 out of the three symbol rows.
After forming a reach state in which the symbols in the rows stop at the same symbol (disengagement reach), the symbols in the central row fluctuate by frame feed.
Further, in the variation pattern B3, when the symbol variation is similarly started, in the symbol variation area 51, the left and right two symbols out of the three symbol columns are temporarily stopped at the same symbol to form the reach state, and then, as shown in FIG. As shown in (c), the symbols in the center row are also stopped with the same symbol to form a big hit state.

Now, suppose that each of the fluctuation patterns B1 is
When the variation pattern B1 is selected in the main control board 50 among B3 to B3, in the symbol display device 20, each column symbol starts to vary in the symbol variation area 51. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, both symbols in the left and right two columns stop at the same symbol, and a reach state in which only the symbol in the central column continues to slowly change is displayed (FIG. 5 (a)). Then, in synchronization with the display effect of the reach state on the symbol display device 20, the following operation is started in the aroma emitting device. That is, from the main control board 50, one of the plurality (two) of the fragrance storage chambers 43 stores the fragrance that emits the first fragrance (for example, the scent of “flower”) (first fragrance storage chamber). A signal for opening the shutter 46 of the (1 perfume storage chamber) 43 is output. Then, based on this signal, the shutter 46 of the fragrance outlet 45 of the first fragrance storage chamber 43 is opened. At the same time, the main control board 50 outputs a signal for heating the heater 44 of the first fragrance storage chamber 43, and the heater 44 is heated to generate a scent of flowers from the fragrance. The fragrance (first fragrance) that is actively generated and has the flower scent flows into the mixing chamber 37 from the fragrance supply port 45.

Then, the main control board 50 outputs a rotation drive signal to the motor 40 and a signal for opening the shutter 48 of the through hole 47. Then, the fan 41 rotates in the mixing chamber 37 to generate an air flow, and the outside air (air) on the machine back side is supplied with the gas supply pipe 33, the gas supply port 32, the upstream pipe line 35, the filter device 34, and the connecting pipe. It is forcibly sucked into the mixing chamber 37 via the passage 42. Then, the fragrance (first fragrance) of the flower drifting in the mixing chamber 37 is forcedly discharged to the machine front side through the downstream side pipe line 49 and the fragrance discharge port 30 by the rotation of the fan 41. Therefore, when the symbol combination game is started on the symbol display device 20 in accordance with the detection of the starting winning ball, the player responds to the state of the symbol fluctuation (reach state) in addition to the auditory effect and the visual effect. The olfactory effect associated with the release of the fragrance (first fragrance) of flowers can enhance the interest in the game.

Next, the operation related to the scent emission when the variation pattern B2 is selected in the main control board 50 based on the detection of the start winning ball will be described. In this case, in the symbol display device 20, each column symbol in the symbol variation area 51 starts to vary. Then, when a predetermined variation time elapses, both symbols on the left and right two columns stop at the same symbol, and only the symbols on the center column continue to vary by frame feed reach (variation pattern B1.
(Reach state different from the case of) is displayed (FIG. 5)
(B)). Then, in synchronization with the display effect of the reach state on the symbol display device 20, the following operation is started in the aroma emitting device. That is, from the main control board 50,
A signal for opening the shutter 46 of the other (two) fragrance storage chambers 43 of the other fragrance storage chamber (second fragrance storage chamber) 43 different from the first fragrance storage chamber 43 is given. Is output. It should be noted that, as in the case of the first embodiment, a fragrance which emits a second fragrance (for example, a fragrance of “fruit”) different from the first fragrance of the flower is contained in the second fragrance storage chamber 43. It has been done.

Based on the signal from the main control board 50, the shutter 46 of the fragrance outlet 45 of the second fragrance storage chamber 43 is opened, and at the same time the main control board 50 receives the second fragrance. A signal for heating the heater 44 in the chamber 43 is output. Therefore, the heater 44
As the scent is heated, the scent of "fruit" is actively generated from the fragrance, and the scent (second scent) with the scent of the fruit flows into the mixing chamber 37 from the scent supply port 45. Then, as in the case where the variation pattern B1 is selected, thereafter, the shutter 48 of the through hole 47 is driven to open and the fan 41 is rotationally driven by the motor 40. Then, the scent of the fruit (second scent) drifting in the mixing chamber 37 is forcedly discharged to the front side of the machine through the downstream pipe 49 and the scent emission port 30 by the rotation of the fan 41.

Therefore, also in this case, with the start of the symbol combination game on the symbol display device 20, the player responds to the situation of the symbol fluctuation (reach state) in addition to the auditory effect and the visual effect. The olfactory effect associated with the release of the aroma (second aroma) of fruits can enhance the interest in the game. Moreover, in the case of the variation pattern B2 in which another reach state is displayed and produced by this symbol variation, in the case of the variation pattern B1 in which the other flavor state is displayed and displayed by the symbol variation and the scent of flowers (first scent) is emitted. And a fragrance (second fragrance) of fruit different from that is released. Therefore, due to the different kinds of olfactory effects, the player becomes more interested in the symbol combination game currently being played on the symbol display device 20.

Next, a description will be given of the operation related to the scent emission when the variation pattern B3 is selected in the main control board 50 based on the detection of the start winning ball. In this case, in the symbol display device 20, each column symbol in the symbol variation area 51 starts to vary. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, both symbols in the left and right two columns stop at the same symbol, and the reach state in which only the symbols in the central column keep fluctuating is displayed first. Then, when a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the reach state, the symbols in the central symbol row also stop at the same symbols as the stop symbols in the left and right two rows, and the jackpot state is displayed (FIG. 5).
(C)). Then, the following operations are started in the scent emission device in synchronization with the display effect of the reach state and the display effect of the big hit state in the symbol variation on the symbol display device 20.

That is, first, from the main control board 50, in synchronization with the display effect of the reach state on the symbol display device 20,
A signal for opening the shutter 46 of either one of the first and second perfume storage chambers 43 is output. Then, based on this signal, the shutter 46 of the fragrance outlet 45 of the one fragrance storage chamber 43 is opened. At the same time, the main control board 50 outputs a signal for heating the heater 44 in the one fragrance storage chamber 43 to heat the heater 44.
Therefore, from the fragrance stored in the one fragrance storage chamber 43, the scent of the fragrance (flower scent or fruit scent)
The fragrance (first fragrance or second fragrance) of this fragrance flows into the mixing chamber 37 from the fragrance supply port 45.

Then, the main control board 50 outputs a rotation drive signal to the motor 40 and a signal for opening the shutter 48 of the through hole 47. Then, the fan 41 rotates in the mixing chamber 37 to generate an air flow, and the outside air (air) on the machine back side is supplied with the gas supply pipe 33, the gas supply port 32, the upstream pipe line 35, the filter device 34, and the connecting pipe. It is forcibly sucked into the mixing chamber 37 via the passage 42. Then, the scent of the fragrance (first scent or second scent) floating in the mixing chamber 37 is detected by the fan 41.
Is rotated, the gas passes through the downstream pipe line 49 and the fragrance discharge port 30, and is forcibly discharged to the front side of the machine.

Further, when the display effect contents of the symbol variation on the symbol display device 20 changes from the reach state to the jackpot state, a plurality of perfume storage chambers are provided from the main control board 50 in accordance with the change timing. A signal for opening each of the shutters 46 of the (first perfume storage chamber and second perfume storage chamber) 43 is output. Therefore, the shutters 46 of the fragrance outlets 45 of the plurality of fragrance storage chambers 43 are simultaneously opened, and the heaters 44 of the fragrance storage chambers 43 are heated by the main control board 50. Is output. Then, as the heaters 44 are heated, different scents such as the scent of flowers and the scent of fruits flow into the mixing chamber 37 from the respective fragrance-accommodating chambers 43, and are mixed with each other to give a sweeter scent. The mixed aroma (third aroma) that has been removed is generated. Then, thereafter, as in the case where each of the fluctuation patterns B1 and B2 is selected,
The shutter 48 of the through hole 47 is driven to open, and the fan 41 is driven to rotate by the motor 40. Then, the mixed scent (third scent) with the sweet scent mixed and generated in the mixing chamber 37 is forcibly discharged to the machine front side by passing through the downstream side pipeline 49 and the scent emission port 30 by the rotation of the fan 41. It

Therefore, also in this case, with the start of the symbol combination game on the symbol display device 20, in addition to the auditory effect and the visual effect, the player changes the state of the symbol (reach state → big hit state). It is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by the olfactory effect that accompanies the release of a plurality of types of scents. Moreover, the variation pattern B in which the change from the reach state to the jackpot state is displayed and displayed by this symbol variation
In the case of 3, the scent that is further different from the case of the variation patterns B1 and B2 in which the predetermined scent state is displayed and displayed by the pattern change and the scent of the flower (first scent) or the scent of the fruit (second scent) is released The release mode is adopted. That is, after the first aroma or the second aroma is released corresponding to the reach state, a mixed aroma (third aroma) different from the first aroma and the second aroma is released corresponding to the jackpot state. Therefore, the player displays the symbol display device 20 due to the odorous effects of different kinds over a plurality of times.
With respect to the symbol combination game currently being performed in, it becomes even more interesting.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment has the following effects. (1) In the above-described embodiment, the fragrance supply state from the plurality (two) of the fragrance storage chambers 43 capable of supplying different scents (first to third scents) to each other is a symbol combination game on the symbol display device 20. The adjustment was made according to changes in various game situations such as the pattern change situation and background change in. That is, the main control board 50 selectively supplies one or a plurality of types of aromas from the respective aroma agent storage chambers 43 so that a variety of aromas individually corresponding to changes in various game situations can be emitted. It was made possible to release from the front side. Therefore, by allowing the player to sniff out these various scents, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game on the gaming machine.

(2) In the above embodiment, each fragrance storage chamber 4
Aroma emission port 3 for different types of aromas simultaneously delivered from 3
A mixing chamber 37 is provided which can be mixed in the previous stage of discharging from 0. Therefore, the mixed aroma (mixed aroma) emitted from the aroma emission port 30 can be efficiently and reliably mixed and produced.

(3) In the above embodiment, each fragrance storage chamber 4
3 is provided with a heater 44. Therefore, by heating the heater 44, it is possible to promote the generation of aroma from the perfume stored in the perfume storage chamber 43, and the player can clearly sniff from the perfume outlet 30. It is possible to reliably release a fragrance with a clear scent.

(4) In the above embodiment, each fragrance storage chamber 4
Each shutter 46 provided for the aroma supply port 45 of No. 3
Is controlled based on a control signal from the main control board 50 to adjust the type and quality of each aroma (and mixed aroma) emitted from the aroma emission port 30. Therefore, the type of aroma emitted by the opening / closing control of each shutter 46
The quality can be clearly sorted and adjusted.

(5) In the above embodiment, the fan 41 in the mixing chamber 37 is rotated by the driving force of the motor 40 to generate an air flow in each of the pipe lines 35, 42, 49 of the aroma emitting device. . Therefore, it is possible to quickly and surely release the aroma from the aroma emitting port 30 to the front side of the machine.

(6) In the above embodiment, particularly in Example 1, various scents (first scents) corresponding to the change contents of the background image 52 displayed around the symbol variation area 51 of the symbol display device 20. ~ 3rd aroma) was selectively released. That is, if the background image 52 is a flower, the aroma of the flower is emitted, and if the background image 52 is a fruit, the aroma of the fruit is emitted. Therefore, the background image 52
By associating the emitted aroma with the five senses, the player can be more interested in the game.

(7) In the above embodiment, particularly in the second embodiment, various scents (first scent to first scent-corresponding to the symbol variation status (reach state, jackpot state) in the symbol variation area 51 of the symbol display device 20. 3 aroma) was selectively released. That is, in the reach state of the outlying reach, only the first scent or the second scent is released, and in the reach state in which the jackpot state is reached, first, either the first or the second scent is released, and then the jackpot state is released. When it becomes, the third aroma (mixed aroma) is released. Therefore, in this way, the number of fragrances released according to the contents of the pattern change situation
By making a difference in the type, the player can be made more entertaining to the game.

The above embodiment may be modified into the following other examples. In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 50 sets and stores three fluctuation patterns in the first and second embodiments, but the number of fluctuation patterns is not limited to three and may be two or four or more. Other plural numbers may be used.

In Example 1 of the above-described embodiment, the aroma emitted is adjusted according to the type of the background image 52 displayed around the symbol variation area 51 in the symbol display device 20, but the aroma is adjusted. The adjustment of is not limited to the type of the background image 52. That is, it may be appropriately changed based on the difference in the movement of the background image 52 and the type of the appearing character.

In Example 2 of the above-described embodiment, the scent emitted is adjusted according to the symbol variation state (reach state, jackpot state) of the symbol variation area 51 on the symbol display device 20, but The adjustment may be made according to other symbol fluctuation situations such as a super reach state.

In the above-described embodiment, the fan 41 that is rotationally driven by the motor 40 is provided in the mixing chamber 37 in the configuration of the aroma emission device.
The fan 41 is not always necessary. That is, when releasing the aroma, the shutters 46 and 48 may be opened so that the aroma is emitted from the aroma emission port 30 by a natural air flow.

In the above-described embodiment, one fan 41 is provided in the mixing chamber 37, but by providing the fans 41 in each of the fragrance storage chambers 43, the fan 41 in the mixing chamber 37 can be omitted. May be. In this case, the shutters 46 provided at the fragrance outlets 45 of the fragrance storage chambers 43 are omitted, and the fans 4 in the fragrance storage chambers 43 are omitted.
The scent emitted from the scent emission port 30 may be adjusted by individually selecting 1 and rotating it.

In the above embodiment, each fragrance storage chamber 43
A heater 44 was provided to accommodate the fragrance and to promote the generation of fragrance from the fragrance. However, the heater 44 is not always necessary. In addition, each fragrance storage chamber 4
Instead of the fragrance, a cylinder capable of injecting a fragrance may be housed in 3, and the fragrance injection from each of the cylinders may be adjusted by excitation and demagnetization control of a solenoid provided corresponding to the injection port.

In the above embodiment, each fragrance storage chamber 43
Each fragrance delivered from the above was configured to once flow into the mixing chamber 37, but the fragrance storage chambers 4 without the mixing chamber 37 are provided.
3 and the aroma discharge port 30 may be individually connected by a plurality of downstream side conduits 49.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality (two) of the fragrance-accommodating chambers 43 are provided, and a fragrance is individually delivered from each chamber 43, and a case where the plurality (two) of the fragrance-accepting chambers 43 are simultaneously different. And a case where a new fragrance is mixed and produced by delivering the fragrance. However, for example, by providing a large number of perfume-accommodating chambers 43, the selection control may be performed such that only one perfume-accommodating chamber 43 delivers the aroma at the time of releasing the aroma.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the fan 41 as the air flow generating means is arranged in the mixing chamber 37, but the fan 41 of the connecting pipe 42 is located between the filter device 34 and the mixing chamber 37. You may arrange in the middle. In short, when the fan 41 rotates, the gas supply port 3
As long as the flow of the airflow is generated from the upstream side to the downstream side between the 2 and the fragrance discharge port 30, it may be arranged at another place such as in the downstream side pipeline 49.

In the above-described embodiment, the timing of the fragrance emission is the pattern variation status in the symbol variation area 51 and the background image 52.
Change timing (timing to start changing game situation)
Was set to suit. However, if the aroma is released in accordance with the game situation that changes in various ways, the timing may be set in advance in advance in relation to the change in the game situation.

In the above embodiment, the symbol display device 20
Although the change of the display effect contents in is regarded as the change of the game situation to release the aroma, in addition to or instead of this, the blinking change state of each lamp 22 on the front side of the machine is regarded as the change of the game situation. You can catch it. For example, a lamp control signal from the lamp control board 21 based on a signal from the main control board 50 releases a scent of gunpowder when each lamp 22 is performing a vigorous blinking operation to express an explosion. The emission control of the scent may be performed in accordance with the lamp blinking change state.

In the above embodiment, the symbol display device 20
Although the change of the display effect content in is regarded as the change of the game situation to release the aroma, in addition to or instead of this, the change of the sound effect from the speaker 25 which emits various sound effects is changed. It may be considered as a change in the situation.
For example, when the sound control signal from the sound control board 24 based on the signal from the main control board 50 causes each speaker 25 to emit a sound like waves smashing into a rocky area of the sea, a fragrance of a rock is emitted. The emission control of the scent may be performed according to the change state of the sound effect emitted from the speaker 25, such as emission.

In the above embodiment, the filter device 34 is used as the gas cleaning means, but it is also possible to use an air cleaner of various types such as activated carbon type, ozone type, plasma type, ion type, etc. Is. Further, the control unit is not limited to the main control board 50, and a control board for controlling the emission of aroma may be separately provided.

In the above-described embodiment, the aroma emitting device is arranged in the upper bowl 15 having a hollow structure and a casing structure, but the arrangement position is formed on the back surface side of the shielding plate 18. The space may be another space forming part of the gaming machine 10.

In the above embodiment, only one aroma emitting device is provided for the gaming machine 10, but the gaming machine 10
You may make it arrange | position a plurality of fragrance | flavor emission devices with respect to the several place in. Further, the emitted aroma may be colored. By doing so, it is possible to add not only an odor effect but also a visual effect with the release of the aroma.

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added. (1) The scent adjusting means opens and closes each scent supply port provided for each scent supply unit into an open state or a closed state, and an opening / closing state for each scent supply port by the opening / closing device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to include a control unit that selectively controls the change in a gaming situation.

(2) The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3 or the technical idea 1 further comprising an air flow generating means for forcibly releasing the scent from the scent emission device to the front side of the machine. The game machine described.

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According to the present invention, it is possible to further release the amusement to the game by selectively releasing the aroma which is adjusted in various ways in response to changes in various game situations in the gaming machine.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as seen from the front side.

FIG. 2 is a plan sectional view showing the internal configuration of the upper bowl.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control configuration related to aroma release.

4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams showing the background change contents in the pattern display device according to the aroma release control of Example 1, where FIG. 4A is a variation pattern A1, FIG. 4B is a variation pattern A2,
(C) shows the case of the variation pattern A3.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol variation state in the symbol display device according to the aroma release control of Example 2, where (a) is a variation pattern B1, and (b) is a variation pattern B2.
(C) shows the case of the variation pattern B3.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 15 ... Upper bowl, 30 ... Aroma discharge port, 34 ... Filter device (gas cleaning means), 37 ... Mixing chamber (aroma mixing means), 41 ... Fan (airflow generating means and aroma mixing) Means), 43 ... Fragrance storage chamber (fragrance delivery part), 44 ... Heater (fragrance delivery function promoting means), 45 ...
Aroma supply port, 46 ... Shutter (opening / closing device), 50 ... Main control board (control unit).

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine provided with an aroma emitting device for emitting an aroma to the front side of a machine in accordance with a change in a game situation, wherein the aroma emitting device has a plurality of aroma delivering parts capable of delivering aromas different from each other. A gaming machine provided with an aroma supply means and an aroma adjustment means for adjusting the aroma supplied from the aroma supply means by selectively controlling the aroma supply state in each of the aroma supply parts in accordance with a change in the game situation. . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an aroma mixing means for mixing a plurality of types of aromas delivered from the respective aroma delivery units. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising, for each of the aroma delivery parts, an aroma delivery function promoting means for promoting an aroma delivery function in the aroma delivery part.