JP2004008387A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which neither makes loss even to beginners who do not know the detail of the game nor makes useless balls, in game machines which make players advantage when game balls are driven into predetermined volume on a game board in a game process. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a projecting means 10 which tailors about launching power of game balls responding to the operation amount of a firing handle 7 by a player as well as discharges game balls on a game board 20, and an automatic irregular striking means which automatically switches into an irregular striking status in which a launching power of the projecting means 10 is tailored so that game balls can be driven to predetermined volume, regardless of operation amount of the firing handle 7, during an occurrence period or a possible occurrence period when the player is in a relatively advantageous game status. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a general gaming machine, a player adjusts a turning operation amount of a firing handle so as to bounce a game ball aiming at, for example, an upper center left side of a game board, and after the adjustment, a handle is adjusted by the turning operation amount. To continue the game (normal state).
[0003]
In recent years, in such a gaming machine, when a special game condition is established or when the special game condition is established, for example, the special game is changed to “right-handed” which is aimed at an accessory provided on the upper right side of the game board, and is changed to a special game. (Generally, third-type gaming machines and arrange-ball gaming machines), which are widely implemented. In addition, depending on the configuration on the game board surface (enlargement of the central unit, gauge configuration, etc.), the rotation operation amount of the firing handle is set to the normal state in order to efficiently win the big prize hole. Some should be adjusted from.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, as described above, in a model that requires a change to "right-handed" (an irregular beating state) in the progress of the game, the firing handle is fully turned to the right in order to satisfy or when the special game condition is satisfied. It has to be moved and maintained, and the operation is troublesome and difficult to maintain, which leads to a pain for the player. In addition, after the big hit, the firing handle rotation operation amount must be adjusted to a normal driving position, the operation is complicated, and an unnecessary ball is generated at the time of adjustment.
[0005]
Furthermore, in the gaming machines that require changing the driving position of the game ball in the progress of the game as described above, a beginner who does not know the game content may change the driving position due to the establishment of special game conditions and the irregularity of the special game. There is a risk of causing disadvantages without noticing In addition, since there is a possibility that such a beginner may be disadvantaged, the beginner may avoid playing the game.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that is easy to operate and provides comfort to a player. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not cause disadvantages even for beginners who do not know the game content. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not cause useless balls. Still another object of the present invention is to satisfy the demands as widely as possible with respect to the so-called right-handed game, regardless of the degree of prior knowledge of a large number of unspecified players, differences in tastes, or allegations. Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to increase the market size of this type of gaming machine.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine in which it is advantageous for a player to hit a game ball into a predetermined area on a game board during game progress, A firing means that fires a ball and adjusts a firing force of a game ball in accordance with an operation amount of a firing handle by a player, and adjusts a firing force of the firing means so that the game ball is fired in a predetermined area during a predetermined period. Automatic hitting means for automatically switching the irregular hitting state regardless of the operation amount of the firing handle.
[0008]
In this way, by automatically adjusting the firing force of the game ball so as to aim at a predetermined area of the game board by the automatic irregular hitting means, a beginner who does not know the content of the game notices a change in the aim with the progress of the game. Without any disadvantage. In addition, it is not necessary to rotate and maintain the firing handle in order to aim at a predetermined area on the game board, so that the operation is simple and the player can enjoy comfort. Further, since the firing handle does not need to be adjusted to the normal driving position after the predetermined period, the ball is not lost due to the firing adjustment.
[0009]
Further, as in the invention according to claim 2, in a gaming machine including a predetermined game state generating means for generating a predetermined game state relatively advantageous to a player under a predetermined condition, the predetermined game state is maintained for a predetermined period. It may be a period during which the event occurs, or a period during which a predetermined gaming state may occur.
[0010]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the automatic irregular hitting means adjusts the firing force of the firing means based on the state of the predetermined area. For example, in a gaming machine in which an accessory actuation port and an actuation gate for actuating the actuation actuation port are arranged in a predetermined area on a game board, the irregular hit control can be started when the actuation gate is activated. .
[0011]
Further, the invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that the player is provided with automatic irregular hit canceling means capable of invalidating the firing force adjustment of the firing means by the automatic irregular hitting means. Thereby, a player who does not like the automatic adjustment of the shooting force of the game ball by the automatic irregular hitting means can manually adjust the shooting force of the game ball according to the operation amount of the shooting handle.
[0012]
Further, in the invention according to claim 5, the automatic irregular hit canceling means enables the automatic irregular hitting means to adjust the firing force of the firing means when the game by the player ends. Thus, when the next player starts a new game, the automatic irregular hitting means is returned to the initial state, and the next player is not confused.
[0013]
In addition, as in the invention as set forth in claim 6, the automatic irregular hit canceling means enables the automatic irregular hitting means to adjust the firing force of the firing means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the firing handle was returned to the firing stop position. Alternatively, as in the invention as set forth in claim 7, the automatic irregular hit canceling means adjusts the firing force of the firing means by the automatic irregular hitting means after a predetermined time has elapsed after the player stops touching the firing handle. Can be enabled.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of an arrangement ball game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a game machine) 1 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, the detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a firing handle 7, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. Have. The main body frame 2 is formed by assembling a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape, and forms an outer frame of the gaming machine 1.
[0016]
The middle frame 3 is made of plastic, and is fitted and installed inside the main body frame 2. The middle frame 3 is composed of a frame portion occupying approximately 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion occupying approximately 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided on the front side of the frame so as to overlap with the front side of the drawing, and the upper plate 5 and the lower plate 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate. .
[0017]
In the upper region of the frame portion, although not shown, a winning ball display LED board is provided on the left side, and an error display LED board is provided on the right side. These are turned on / off or flashed according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.
[0018]
On the lower plate portion, a launch device unit 10 that constitutes launching means for launching a game ball to the game board 20 is arranged. Although not shown, the lower plate portion includes a ball feeder that supplies game balls to the launcher unit 10, a ball feed count switch that detects game balls supplied to the launcher unit 10, and a launcher. A launch ball count switch for detecting a game ball fired from the unit 10 and a foul ball detection switch for detecting a game ball that has not reached the game board 20 surface among the game balls fired from the firing device unit 10 are provided. I have. Further, at the left end of the lower plate portion, a speaker (not shown) for generating a sound effect or the like according to a game state is provided.
[0019]
The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3, and is supported at the left end of the frame of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and has a circular opening 4a formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) provided with a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 4.
[0020]
Above the opening 4a, an arc-shaped frame decoration lamp lens 4b is provided. A game effect LED board (not shown) is arranged inside the lens 4b. On the frame decoration lamp lens 4b, substantially triangular LED lenses 4c and 4d are provided so as to correspond to the LED boards provided on the frame portion of the middle frame 3.
[0021]
The upper plate 5 is provided below the front frame 4, and is supported by the left end of the lower plate of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The upper plate portion 5 includes a plate outer edge portion 5a provided with a ball removal button, a game ball lending / returning button, and the like, and a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1. Further, a speaker surface 5c having a plurality of holes is formed on the left end of the upper plate portion 5 at a position corresponding to the speaker provided on the lower plate portion of the middle frame 3, and the back surface thereof has a sound volume. A switch board (not shown) is provided.
[0022]
The lower plate portion 6 is provided below the upper plate portion 5 and includes an ashtray, a ball-drawing lever, and the like. A discharge port 6a for discharging game balls from inside the gaming machine 1 is provided substantially at the center of the lower plate portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate portion 6, a firing handle 7 for a player to operate the firing device unit 10 is provided. The firing handle 7 is provided with a touch switch 7a for detecting that the player is touching.
[0023]
In the vicinity of the firing handle 7, a firing stop switch 7b and an irregular hit setting switch 7c are arranged. The firing stop switch 7b is operated by the player to temporarily stop firing of the game ball. In the present embodiment, in a predetermined game state, the game ball is automatically directed to a predetermined area (right side area) on the game board 20 irrespective of the amount of rotation (operation amount) of the firing handle 7 by the player. It is configured to perform irregular hitting control that is fired. The irregular hit setting switch 7c is for the player to cancel the irregular hit control. The configurations of the firing handle 7 and the firing device unit 10 will be described later.
[0024]
The locking device 8 is provided in the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and locks the front frame 4 when it is closed. On the left side of the gaming machine 1, a prepaid card unit 9 (CR unit) is mounted.
[0025]
Next, the configuration of the game board 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the board surface of the game board 20. The game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a substantially circular game area 21 formed by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23. The game area 21 has 16 consecutive entrances (entrance area) 24, a winning symbol display (winning information display) 25, left and right entrances (entrance area) 26, 27, a score display 28, a guide symbol. An operation gate 29, a guide symbol display device (symbol display device) 30, a first accessory operation port 31, a special game device 32, a second accessory induction device operation gate 36, a second accessory operation port 37, and the like are provided. I have. In the game area 21, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. The 16 consecutive entry ports 24, the left and right entry ports 26 and 27, the guide symbol operation gate 29, the first accessory operation port 31, the second accessory induction device operation gate 36, and the second accessory operation port 37 are respectively provided. Is provided with an entry ball detection switch (not shown) for detecting entry or passage of a game ball.
[0027]
The 16 consecutive entrances 24 are provided in a region below the game area 21, and 16 entrances are arranged side by side in a row. The winning symbol display device 25 is provided on the front side of the 16 consecutive ball entrances 24, and includes 1 to 16 winning symbols (numerical lamps) corresponding to each of the 16 consecutive ball entrances 24. When the ball enters any one of the 16 consecutive entrances 24, the winning symbol of the winning symbol display device 25 corresponding to the entrance is lit. It should be noted that a winning symbol confirmation time (0.5 seconds in this example) is set in which the player confirms the winning symbol after all 16 game balls have entered the ball. Although not shown, at least the third, fifth, eleventh, thirteenth, and fifteenth entrance openings corresponding to the winning symbols are difficult entrance entrances that are difficult to enter directly due to obstacle nails. Have been.
[0028]
The left entrance 26 is provided on the upper left side of the 16 consecutive entrances 24, and the right entrance 27 is provided on the right upper side of the 16 entrances 24. In the present embodiment, when the ball enters the left entrance 26, the same effect as when the ball enters the fifth entrance in the 16 consecutive entrances 24 is obtained, and the fifth symbol of the winning symbol display device 25 is obtained. The winning symbol is displayed. When the ball enters the right entrance 27, the same effect as when entering the twelfth entrance in the 16 consecutive entrances 24 is obtained, and the twelfth prize symbol of the prize symbol display device 25 is displayed. Is done.
[0029]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the launching of 16 gaming balls is set as a unit game (one game), and a prize mode is determined (a score is established) by a combination of winning symbols lit and displayed during one game. For example, when four winning symbols are displayed continuously, one point is given, and a specified number (16) of prize balls are paid out per point. Further, in this embodiment, three points are awarded to a continuous combination of predetermined winning symbols (in this example, 1.2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 13, 14, 15, 16). Is done. However, the upper limit of the number of game balls that can be acquired in one game is 10 times (160) the specified number.
[0030]
The score display device 28 is provided at the lower center of the 16-ball entrance 26, and a score achieved in one game is displayed as a payout score.
[0031]
The first guide symbol operation gate 29 is provided on the upper left of the game area 21. The guide symbol display device 30 is provided below and to the left of the first guide symbol operation gate 29, and includes a plurality (three in this example) of symbol display areas. The guide symbol display device 30 is configured to be able to display a plurality of patterns of symbols. Specifically, the three symbol display areas of the guide symbol display device 30 can display numbers 1 to 7, respectively. The guide symbol display device 30 can be configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal (LCD), or the like.
[0032]
The guide symbol of the guide symbol display device 30 starts to fluctuate when the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gate 29, and performs stop display after fluctuating for a predetermined time. The guide symbol change time in which the guide symbol fluctuates is usually about 1.5 seconds. In addition, after the guide symbol change time has elapsed, a guide symbol stop display time (normally 0.5 seconds) is set so that the player can check the guide symbol.
[0033]
When the guide symbol stopped and displayed on the guide symbol display device 30 is a combination of predetermined hit symbols, the first accessory guiding device (variable ball-in device) starts to operate after a certain period of time, and the game is played. The first accessory operation port 31 provided in the area 21 is in an open state where a game ball can easily enter. In the present embodiment, the combination of "333" and the combination of "777" are a winning symbol combination, and the other combinations are out-of-design symbols. The first accessory guiding device is configured mainly by a main control unit 200 described later, and changes the state of the first accessory operating port 31.
[0034]
The first role-guidance device ends its operation when there is a ball in the first role-actuating port 31 during the operation of the role-guidance device, or when the second game or the third game ends, and the first role The object working port 31 is closed.
[0035]
The first accessory operation port 31 is provided near the upper center in the game area 21. The first accessory operation port 31 includes a pair of movable pieces, and when these movable pieces are operated left and right, the first accessory operation port 31 is opened to facilitate a ball entry. The first accessory operation port 31 is for operating a first accessory that simultaneously displays four winning symbols on the winning symbol display device 25. When the ball is entered into the first accessory operation port 31, the first accessory is activated, and the winning symbols of 12, 13, 15, and 16 are lit. The operation of the first accessory ends when the game ends.
[0036]
The first accessory operation port 31 also has a function as a specific entry port that allows entry to the special game device 32. The special gaming device 32 is provided below the first accessory operation port 31.
[0037]
The special game device 32 includes a rotating body 33, a guidance increasing device operation area (V zone) 34, and a discharge port 35. The rotating body 33 has a plurality of holes through which the game balls can pass. The game ball that has entered the first accessory operation port 31 passes through any of the holes formed in the rotating body 33.
[0038]
Of the holes formed in the rotating body 33, a specific hole forms the induction increasing device operation area 34, and the other holes form the discharge port 35. The guidance increasing device operation region 34 constitutes a specific region for operating the guidance increasing device (special game generation device). The guidance increasing device mainly includes a main control unit 200 described later, and changes a game state to generate a special game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player.
[0039]
Specifically, the operation of the guidance increase device activates the second accessory guidance device operation gate 36. The operation of the guidance increasing device ends when a predetermined number of 14 games have been completed from the start of the operation, or when a new game ball has passed the guidance increasing device operating region 34 during the operation. Note that the predetermined game state generating means of the present invention is constituted by a guidance increasing device that generates a special game state as the predetermined game state.
[0040]
The second accessory guiding device operation gate 36 is provided at the upper right of the game area 21 and starts the operation of the second accessory guiding device when a game ball passes. When the game ball passes through the second accessory guiding device operating gate 36 during the operation of the guidance increasing device, the second accessory guiding device starts operating, and the second accessory operating port 37 provided in the game area 21 is activated. Is in an open state where game balls can easily enter. The second accessory guiding device mainly includes a main control unit 200 described later, and changes the state of the second accessory operating port 37.
[0041]
The second accessory operation port 37 is provided on the right side in the game area 21. The second accessory operation port 37 has a pair of movable pieces, and when these movable pieces are operated left and right, the second accessory operation port 37 is opened to facilitate the ball entry. The second accessory operation port 37 operates a second accessory that simultaneously displays four winning symbols on the winning symbol display device 25. When the ball enters the second accessory operation port 37, the second accessory is activated, and the winning symbols of 11.13.14.15 are lit.
[0042]
The second accessory operating port 37 also has a function as a score increasing device operating port. When the ball enters the second accessory operating port 37, the score increasing device is activated. The score increasing device as a prize mode increasing device is mainly configured by a main control unit 200 described later, and increases (doubles in this example) the number of prize balls paid out per score in the game. The operation of the score increasing device ends when the game ends.
[0043]
Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The back mechanism board 102 is provided on the opposite surface of the game board 20 in the middle frame 3, and is attached to the middle frame 3 by a pair of hinges 103 so as to be openable and closable.
[0044]
In the upper left portion of the back mechanism panel 102, a prize ball tank 105 having a tank ball out detection switch 104 at the bottom is provided. Below the winning ball tank 105, a tank rail 106 connected to the winning ball tank 105 is provided. On the right side of the tank rail 106, a ball release lever 107 is provided. On the downstream side of the ball pulling lever 107, a case rail ball out switch 108, a prize ball payout device 109, and a game ball distribution unit 110 are provided in this order.
[0045]
Below the tank rail 106, a back case 111 with a lid that houses the display panel of the guide symbol display device 30 is provided. A main control board case 112 is provided below the back case 111, a firing device control board case 113 is provided below the main control board case 112, and a payout control board case is provided at a lower right portion of the back mechanism board 102. 118 are provided. Various control boards described later are stored in these board cases 112, 113, and 118. In addition, a panel relay board described later is mounted on the upper right side of the main control board case 112.
[0046]
A fuse box 119, a power switch 120, a power relay board 121, and a gaming machine frame for jackpot, launching device control, ball out, door opening, award ball, ball lending, etc. are provided at the upper right part of the back mechanism panel 102. A frame external terminal board 122 provided with external connection terminals is provided. Further, a power cable 123 for receiving supply of electric power from the outside is provided above the terminal board 122.
[0047]
A connection cable 124 extends upward from the payout control board case 118 and is connected to the prepaid card unit 9 having a power cable 125. A ball passage member 126 for a lower plate portion is provided substantially at the lower end of the center of the back mechanism panel 102.
[0048]
Next, an electronic control unit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit (game control unit) 200 and sub-control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 connected to the main control unit 200. . The sub control unit includes a prize ball control unit (payout control unit) 230, a voice control unit 250, a symbol control unit 260, and a lamp control unit 270. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub-control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 each include a payout control board 230a, a voice control board 250a, a symbol control board 260a, and a lamp control board 270a as peripheral control boards. I have.
[0050]
The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) for instructing processing contents to each of the sub-control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 in a one-way format, and each of the sub-control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 transmits a command signal. It is configured to perform various controls based on signals. For example, the main control unit 200 provides the payout control unit 230 with a prize ball payout command to instruct prize ball payout, a game start permission command to instruct game start permission, a ball feed permission prohibition command relating to the operation of the ball feed solenoid, a launch motor Various payout control commands such as a firing permission prohibition command relating to the operation of (1) are transmitted.
[0051]
Various voice control commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the voice control unit 250. Various symbol control commands such as a winning symbol display command for instructing the display of the winning symbols 1 to 16 and a winning symbol extinguishing command for instructing to turn off all symbol displays are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the symbol control unit 260. You. Various lamp control commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the lamp control unit 270.
[0052]
Power is supplied to each of the control units 200, 230, 250, 260, 270 from a power receiving board 128 connected to the main power supply 129 via a power board 127 and a power relay board 121. When the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each of the control units 200, 230, 250, 260, and 270 via the power relay board 121. Note that the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. , RAM data of the payout control unit 230 is held.
[0053]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the CPU 400 provided on the main control board 200a of the main control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 6, a CPU 400 includes a CPU core 401, a built-in RAM 402 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM 403 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as ROM), a memory control circuit 404, a clock generator 405, an address decoder 406, It includes a watchdog timer 407, a counter / timer 408, a parallel input / output port 409, a reset / interrupt controller 410, an external bus interface 411, and an output control circuit 412.
[0054]
The CPU 400 controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM 402 as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM 403. Further, the main control unit 200 constitutes a propriety judging unit which mainly performs the judging unit by the CPU 400 and performs a judging unit based on a judging program stored in the ROM 403.
[0055]
Further, a random number counter of various random numbers used in the gaming machine 1 is set in the RAM 402. The random numbers used in the present embodiment include a random number for determining whether or not the information is correct, a random number for displaying a symbol, and the like. The random number for success / failure determination is used to determine whether or not to activate the accessory guiding device when the game ball passes through the guidance symbol operation gate 29 (whether the success / failure is determined). A hit value for hit / fail determination is set in advance, and the hit / hit determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gate 29 is determined to be a hit if the hit value is matched. The random number for symbol display is used to determine the guide symbol stopped and displayed on the guide symbol display device 30 when the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gate 29.
[0056]
Further, the RAM 402 has a ball feed counter for counting the game balls sent to the firing device unit 10, a firing counter for counting the game balls fired by the firing device unit 10, and a ball entering the ball entrance. A ball entry counter for counting the number of game balls played is set.
[0057]
Returning to FIG. 4, the main control unit 200 includes a frame external terminal board 122, a guide symbol operating gate switch 201, a second accessory guiding apparatus operating gate switch 202, a 16-switch relay board 203, a board relay board 210, and a game. The frame relay board 220 is connected. The prize ball control unit (payout control unit) 230, the tank ball out detection switch 104, and the like are connected to the frame external terminal substrate 122. An external inspection device (not shown) is connected to the main control unit 200.
[0058]
The guide symbol operation gate switch 201 detects that a game ball has passed through the guide symbol operation gate 29. The second accessory guiding device operating gate switch 202 detects that a game ball has passed through the second accessory guiding device operating gate 36. Further, the 16-unit switch relay board 203 is connected to a 16-unit entrance detection switch 204 for detecting a ball entering each entry of the 16-unit entrance 24, and is connected to the 16-unit entrance detection switch 204. Is transmitted to the main control unit 200.
[0059]
Next, the board relay board 210 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing various game machines connected to the board relay board 210. The board relay board 210 relays a switch signal and the like between various switches and the like provided on the game board 20 and the main control unit 200.
[0060]
As shown in FIG. 6, the board relay board 210 is connected with a left / right entrance switch 211, an accessory operation port switch 212, a guidance increasing device operation area switch 213, and various solenoids 214.
[0061]
The left and right entrance switch 211 is provided inside the left entrance 26 and the right entrance 27, respectively, and detects entry of a game ball. The accessory operating port switch 212 is provided inside the first accessory operating port 31 and the second accessory operating port 37, respectively, and detects entry of a game ball. The guidance increasing device operation area switch 213 detects passage of a game ball to the guidance increasing device operation area 34. These game ball detection switches and position detection switches can be constituted by proximity switches or photo sensors. As the various solenoids 214, there are ones that open and close the first accessory operation port 31 and the second accessory operation port 37, respectively, and are composed of an open solenoid and a closed solenoid.
[0062]
Next, the game frame relay board 220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing input and output of signals to and from the game frame relay board 220. The game frame relay board 220 relays switch signals and the like mainly between various switches and the like provided on the middle frame 3 and the main control unit 200.
[0063]
As shown in FIG. 7, the frame relay board 220 includes a case rail ball out switch 108, a ball feed count switch 221, a launch ball count switch 222, a foul ball detection switch 223, a lower tray full switch 224, and a tip detection switch. 225, a prize ball counting sensor 226, and a ball lending counting sensor 227 are connected.
[0064]
The case rail ball out switch 108 detects a ball out between the tank rail 106 and the prize ball payout device 109. The ball feed count switch 221 counts the game balls sent from the upper plate 5 to the firing device unit 10. The shooting ball count switch 222 detects a game ball fired by the firing device unit 10. The foul ball detection switch 223 detects a game ball that has returned from the lower plate 6 without the game ball fired from the firing device unit 10 reaching the game area 21. The lower tray full switch 224 detects that the lower tray 6 is full. The hammer ball detection switch 225 detects a game ball at the firing position of the firing device unit 10.
[0065]
The prize ball counting sensor 226 counts the number of paid out prize balls, and includes a sensor before counting the prize ball and a sensor after counting the prize ball. The ball lending counting sensor 227 counts the game balls lent to the player using the CR unit 9 and includes a sensor before ball lending counting and a sensor after ball lending counting.
[0066]
Next, returning to FIG. 4, the payout control unit 230 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control unit 230 includes a CR unit (prepaid card unit) 9, a game frame relay board 220, a memory clear switch board 231, a CR operation board 232, a payout motor sensor board 233, and a firing control board 240. Etc. are connected. Note that the payout control board 230a of the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU having the same configuration as the CPU 400 of the main control board 200a shown in FIG.
[0067]
The memory clear switch board 231 is a switch board provided with a RAM clear switch for clearing all various data remaining in the RAM when the power is turned on. The CR operation board 232 is a board for inputting and outputting signals such as a ball lending and the number of remaining cards to and from the CR unit 9. The payout motor sensor board 233 is a sensor board for detecting the operating state of the payout motor 234 used for paying out winning balls.
[0068]
Next, the firing control board 240 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing various gaming machines connected to the launch control board 240.
[0069]
As shown in FIG. 8, the launch control board 240 is connected with a ball feed solenoid relay board 242, a launch unit 10, a launch stop switch 7b, an irregular hit setting switch 7c, and a launch handle 7. The firing device unit 10 is used for driving a game ball sent to the firing position into the game area 21, and is activated by a player operating the firing handle 7. The ball feed solenoid relay board 242 is connected with a ball feed solenoid 243 for feeding the game balls stored in the upper plate 5 one by one to the firing position of the firing device unit 10.
[0070]
Next, the voice control unit 250 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the audio control unit 250. An audio control board 250a provided in the audio control unit 250 is provided with an arithmetic circuit component (not shown) having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port and the like, and a sound generator (not shown). The port is connected to the main control unit 200.
[0071]
As shown in FIG. 9, an audio relay board 251 is connected to the audio control unit 250. A volume switch board 252 is connected to the audio relay board 251. The volume switch board 252 sets the output volume of the speaker 253 according to the operation of a volume switch (not shown). Various sounds, sounds, and the like are output from the speaker 253 in accordance with the progress of the game.
[0072]
Next, the symbol control section 260 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing various gaming machines connected to the symbol control unit 260. On the symbol control board 260a provided in the symbol control unit 260, similarly to the audio control unit 250, an arithmetic circuit component (not shown) having a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. It is provided and connected to the main control unit 200 at an input / output port.
[0073]
As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol control unit 260 is connected to a guide symbol display device substrate 261 for operating the guide symbol display device 30 and a winning symbol display device substrate 262 for operating the winning symbol display device 25. The symbol control unit 260 controls the display of the guide symbol display device 30 and the winning symbol display device 25 using the RAM as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM.
[0074]
Next, the lamp control device 270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing input and output of signals in lamp control section 270. The lamp control board 270a provided in the lamp control unit 270 is provided with the same arithmetic circuit components (not shown) as the voice control unit 250, and is connected to the main control unit 200 at input / output ports.
[0075]
As shown in FIG. 11, the lamp control unit 270 is connected to a score display light board 271, other various LED boards 272, a frame lamp relay board 273, and the like. The score display light board 271 is for displaying a score in the score display device 28. A game effect LED board 274, a prize ball display LED board 275, and the like are connected to the frame lamp relay board 273, and an error display LED board 276 and the like are connected to the prize ball display LED board 275. These lamps and the like are turned on / off or flashed in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby enhancing the gaming effect.
[0076]
Next, the firing handle 7 and the firing device unit 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0077]
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the structure of the firing handle 7. The firing handle 7 has a base cover 702 non-rotatably attached to a handle base 701 attached to the lower plate 6. The base cover 702 has a built-in firing start switch 703, and a variable resistor 704, a bracket 705, a firing lever 706, and a torsion spring 707 are coaxially mounted. The firing lever 706 has a face cover 708 and a cap 709 integrated with each other, and is attached to the base cover 702 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range around a predetermined axis intersecting the game board surface. The firing lever 706 is normally urged by the torsion spring 707 to be located at the firing standby angle position. When the operating force applied against the firing lever 706 is increased, the rotation angle position, that is, the rotation amount increases. Conversely, when the operating force is reduced, the amount of rotation is reduced.
[0078]
The main body 704b of the variable resistor 704 is non-rotatably mounted on the base cover 702 by a bracket 705, and the shaft 704a is mounted on a firing lever 706 via a collar 705 to be rotatable. Thereby, the variable resistor 704 changes its resistance value according to the amount of rotation (operation amount) of the firing lever 706. That is, it functions as a rotation amount detector that indicates the rotation amount of the firing lever 706 by the instruction resistance value.
[0079]
The firing start switch 703 is provided separately from the variable resistor 704 that detects the rotation amount of the firing lever 706, and the rotation angle position of the firing lever 706 is set smaller than a position corresponding to the upper limit rotation amount described later. It functions as a stop detector that detects whether or not it is at a predetermined stop position (the firing stop position that is the origin position). Specifically, the firing start switch 703 is configured by a limit switch (may be a proximity switch), and is in a non-energized state when the firing lever 706 is located at the origin position. As soon as it turns (about 1 ° from the position), it is in a biased state.
[0080]
13 is a front view of the firing handle 7 and the firing device unit 10, FIG. 14 is a rear view of the firing device unit 10, and FIG. 15 is a circuit diagram showing an electrical configuration of the firing device unit 10 and its peripheral control system. It is.
[0081]
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the launching device unit 10 includes a hammer 10a for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a firing motor 10b for driving the hammer 10a to rotate. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the resistance value of the variable resistor 704 is changed by rotating the firing lever 706, and the firing motor control circuit 240b controls the drive circuit 240c by PWM control or the like according to the resistance value. To adjust the applied voltage of the firing motor 10b. As a result, the firing force of the hammer 10a connected to the rotation shaft of the firing motor 10b is adjusted. That is, as the amount of rotation of the firing lever 706 increases, the average current level supplied to the firing motor 10b increases, and the impact force of the hammer 10a, that is, the firing force of the game ball, increases, and the amount of rotation of the firing lever 706 increases. The smaller the is, the lower the firing force of the game ball.
[0082]
As shown in FIG. 14, when the firing motor 10b is turned on, the firing motor 10b rotates until the hammer 10a hits the upper cushion rubber 10c. The game ball is fired by passing through the fire ball count switch 222 by the impact. When the firing motor 10b is turned off, the firing motor 10b is in a free state, and the hammer 10a returns to the position of the lower cushion rubber 10d. When the firing motor 10b is turned on once, the hammer 10a operates once and fires one game ball.
[0083]
As described above, in the present embodiment, in a predetermined game state, irregular hitting control for firing a game ball toward a predetermined area on the game board 20 is performed irrespective of the amount of rotation of the firing handle 7. I have. In the irregular beating control of the present embodiment, when a special game state (big hit state) occurs, the right side in which the second character object guiding device operating gate 36 and the second character object operating port (score increasing device operating port) 37 exist. The game ball is configured to be fired toward the area.
[0084]
As shown in FIG. 15, an irregular driving resistor 711 for irregular driving control is provided separately from the variable resistor 704. The resistance value of the irregular driving resistor 711 is set such that the voltage applied to the firing motor 10b is a resistance value at which a game ball can be fired toward the right region on the game board.
[0085]
Switching between the variable resistor 704 and the irregular driving resistor 711 is performed by a resistance switch 712. When the resistance changeover switch 712 is connected to the variable resistor 704, normal control is performed in which the firing force of the game ball is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 7, and the resistance change switch 712 is connected to the irregular hitting resistance 711. In this case, irregular hit control is performed in which right shot is performed regardless of the rotation amount of the firing handle 7. As described above, the two firing control modes can be switched by the resistance changeover switch 712.
[0086]
Switching of the resistance changeover switch 712 is performed by the irregular driving control circuit 240d. The irregular hit control circuit 240d automatically switches between the two firing control modes based on the special game state occurrence end information obtained from the main control board 200a. Specifically, the irregular beating control circuit 240d switches the resistance changeover switch 712 to the variable resistor 704 side when the special game state does not occur to perform the normal control, and the special game state occurs. Is configured such that the resistance changeover switch 712 is switched to the irregular driving resistance 711 side to perform irregular driving control.
[0087]
In addition, when the above-mentioned irregular beating setting switch 7c is operated by the player, automatic switching of the firing control mode by the irregularly beating control circuit 240d is not performed, and normal control is always performed. That is, when the irregular beating setting switch 7c is pressed, even if a special game state occurs, the irregular beating control circuit 240d does not switch the resistance changeover switch 712 to the irregularly beating resistance 711, and the variable resistor 704 side. Stay connected. Thus, even when a special game state occurs, the player can adjust the firing force of the game ball by himself.
[0088]
The release of the automatic switching of the firing mode by the irregular hit setting switch 7c ends when the player ends the game. The end of the game is determined, for example, when the firing start switch 703 detects that the firing lever 706 is returned to the firing stop position (origin position), or when a predetermined time has elapsed, or when the player operates the firing handle by the touch sensor 7a. 7 can be performed when a predetermined time elapses after detecting that the user 7 is not touching. Thus, when the next player starts a new game, the irregular hitting control circuit 240d has returned to the initial state in which the firing control mode is automatically switched, so that the next player may be confused. Absent.
[0089]
Note that the automatic anomaly hitting means of the present invention is constituted by the irregular hitting resistor 711 and the anomaly control circuit 240d, and the automatic anomaly hitting canceling means of the present invention is constituted by the anomaly hit setting switch 7c.
[0090]
Next, the game confirmation time will be described with reference to FIG. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game confirmation time (16 ms in this example) is provided between games. FIG. 16 is an output timing chart of a game-in-progress signal output from the main control unit 200 to the external inspection device, wherein (a) shows when the power is turned on, and (b) shows that the game is in progress.
[0091]
When the power is turned on, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), from the power-on until the game result is obtained, the in-game signal indicating that the game is being played from the main control unit 200 to the external inspection device is transmitted from the test signal terminal. Is output. After the next game, a game-in-progress signal is output from the end of the game confirmation time until the result of the game of the next game is obtained, as shown in FIG. The time during which the in-game signal is not output is the game confirmation time. With the game confirmation time, the start and end of one game can be clearly grasped on the external inspection device side.
[0092]
In addition, the game confirmation time is such that all of the 16 game balls in the previous game have a plurality of entrances (for example, 16 consecutive entrances 24, accessory operation ports 32 and 37, left and right entrances 26 and 27, guidance After entering and passing the increase device operation area 34 and the discharge port 35), after the lapse of an interval time of 2 seconds (constant time) described later, and / or after the lapse of the above-mentioned winning symbol confirmation time of 0.5 seconds. Is set when the result of the game is obtained. For this reason, each of the gaming machines (for example, the prize-ball dispensing device 109, the character object guiding device, and the guidance increasing device) provided in the gaming machine 1 in addition to the entry and passage of the 16 gaming balls into the respective entrances and the like. Etc.) can be clarified as to the active / inactive state, and the break of one game can be completely clarified.
[0093]
Further, the end of one game can be notified to the game store. The gaming store can know that all 16 game balls have been used normally in each game, but if the game confirmation time has not elapsed, it can know that some abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1. it can. If the game confirmation time has not elapsed, the game cannot proceed to the next game. Therefore, the elapse of the game confirmation time is a proof that one game has been performed normally.
[0094]
Further, as described above, since the game store can know that 16 game balls have been used normally in each game, it is possible to calculate sales based on the total number of games. The player could proceed to the next game without using all 16 playing balls in one game, and the number of playing balls used by the player often differed in each game. , It was impossible to calculate sales based on the total number of games.)
[0095]
Next, the shooting operation of the game ball in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 shows the flow of signals in the firing operation, FIG. 18 shows the contents of signals related to the firing operation, and FIG. 19 shows the contents of the firing control command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230. 20 to 26 are timing charts showing the timing of the launch operation and the transmission signal.
[0096]
The main control unit 200 receives the ball feed count signal a from the ball feed count switch 221, the fire ball count signal b from the fire ball count switch 222, and the foul ball detection signal c from the foul ball detection switch 223. Input via 220. Then, the payout command data d and the payout command strobe e are output from the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230. Based on the payout command data d, the payout control unit 230 sends a firing permission signal f to the firing control unit 240, The signal g is output. The payout command data d is for outputting the firing control command shown in FIG. 19, and the payout command strobe e is for outputting one pulse every time one byte of the payout command data d is output.
[0097]
Next, the game start permission will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 200 transmits a game start permission command (85H / 01H) to the payout control unit 230 at the start of the game. Thereby, the firing permission signal and the ball feed permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 are turned on, and the firing control unit 240 permits the operation of the ball feeding solenoid 243 and the firing motor 10b. At this time, when the player puts the game ball into the upper plate portion and operates the firing handle 7 by hand, the firing device unit 10 starts operating.
[0098]
Next, ball feeding prohibition will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 200 detects that all 16 game balls have been sent to the firing position by the ball feed count switch 221, and sends a ball sending prohibition command (83H • 01H) to the payout control unit 230. ). As a result, the ball feeding permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the ball feeding solenoid 243.
[0099]
Next, ball feeding permission (when a foul ball is detected after the 16th game ball has been fired) will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, when the main control unit 200 detects that all the 16 game balls have been sent to the firing position by the ball feed count switch 221, the main control unit 200 sends a ball sending prohibition command (83H / 01H) to the payout control unit 230. ). As a result, the ball feeding permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the ball feeding solenoid 243.
[0100]
Thereafter, when the foul ball detection switch 223 detects a foul ball, the main control unit 200 transmits a ball sending permission command (83H / 02H) to the payout control unit 230. As a result, the ball sending permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned on, and the firing control unit 240 permits the operation of the ball feeding solenoid 243.
[0101]
Next, the prohibition of firing will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, when the main control unit 200 detects that all 16 game balls have come to the firing position by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 sends a firing prohibition command (84H-01H) to the payout control unit 230. Send This turns off the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 10b.
[0102]
Next, firing permission (when a foul ball is detected after the 16th game ball is fired) will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, when the main control unit 200 detects that all the 16 game balls have come to the firing position by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 sends a firing prohibition command (84H-01H) to the payout control unit 230. Send This turns off the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 10b.
[0103]
Thereafter, when the foul ball detection switch 223 detects a foul ball, the main control unit 200 transmits a ball sending permission command (83H / 02H) and a firing permission command (84H / 02H) to the payout control unit 230. As a result, the firing permission signal and the ball feeding permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 are turned on, the ball feeding prohibition and the firing prohibition are released, and the operation of the ball feeding solenoid 243 and the firing motor 10b is permitted. .
[0104]
Next, the firing permission (in the case where the game ball returns to the firing position after the 16th game ball has been fired and remains) will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, when detecting that 16 game balls have been fired by the fired ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 transmits a fire inhibition command (84H-01H) to the payout control unit 230. This turns off the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 10b.
[0105]
Thereafter, when the main control unit 200 detects that the game ball returns to the firing position and remains by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 transmits a special firing permission command (84H / 02H) to the payout control unit 230. . Accordingly, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned on, and the firing control unit 240 permits the operation of the firing motor 10b. At this time, since the ball feeding is prohibited, the ball feeding solenoid 243 does not operate.
[0106]
Thus, the sixteenth game ball in one game can be reliably fired. This control is continued until the 16th game ball in one game enters one of a plurality of entrances such as the 16 consecutive entrances 24. This indicates that a predetermined number of game balls can be fired and controlled more accurately in one game. In particular, a game device (for example, the prize ball payout device 109, the guide symbol display device 30, and the like) that is activated when all 16 game balls enter a game and one of the game balls enters or passes. Combination-type gaming machines that cannot proceed to the next game unless the operation of the game is completed (except when the operation of the guidance increase device or the operation of the accessory guidance device is not terminated and at least continues to the next game depending on the game situation) In (2), for example, the main control unit 200 incorrectly recognizes that the number of shots exceeds 16 and cannot restart the game. Can be removed by Therefore, a rhythmic game with less stress can be provided to the player, and a decrease in the operation time of the gaming machine (time directly affecting the sales of the game store) due to the interruption of the game can be suppressed for the game store.
[0107]
Next, the interval function will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) is provided after all 16 game balls have been fired in one game and before proceeding to the next game. As shown in FIG. 26, when the main control unit 200 detects that all 16 game balls have arrived at the firing position by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 starts the interval function.
[0108]
The main control unit 200 transmits a firing prohibition command (84H / 01H) to the payout control unit 230 by starting the interval function. Thereby, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 10b. As a result, the firing device unit 10 stops during the operation of the interval function. The interval function stops two seconds after the operation starts, and the interval time ends.
[0109]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 27 illustrates an example of a main job executed by the CPU based on a program stored in the ROM of the main control unit 200. In the main job shown in FIG. 27, after executing the power-on process S100, a game start process S200, a game management process S300, a launch control process S400, a winning symbol process S500, a bonus item process S600, a score increasing device process S700, a guide symbol Each step of the accessory guidance device processing S800 and the guidance increase device processing S900 is repeatedly executed each time the timer is reset. In this embodiment, the reset cycle is set to 4 ms.
[0110]
The power-on process S100 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This power-on process is performed when the power is turned on and when the power is restored after the power-off occurs. First, various settings necessary at power-on are performed (S101). Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined address in the RAM, an interrupt mode is set, and access to the RAM is permitted.
[0111]
Next, when the RAM clear switch is pressed, or when the backup flag (power-off occurrence information) is not set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is turned on and RAM initialization processing is performed. The process returns (S102, S103, S104). In the RAM initialization processing, initialization of built-in devices around the CPU is performed, all areas of the RAM are cleared to 0, initial values during a normal game are set, and interrupts are permitted. Also, a game start flag is set.
[0112]
On the other hand, if the backup flag is set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is restored when the power is turned off, and a checksum is calculated from the contents of the RAM protected when the power is turned off (S105). (S106). If the checksums do not match, it is determined that the contents of the RAM are corrupted, and the RAM initialization processing of S104 is performed. If the contents of the RAM are normally backed up, the following power restoration process is performed.
[0113]
First, the stack pointer immediately before the power is turned off is restored, and the backup flag is cleared. Next, a return setting for returning to the gaming state at the time of power-off is performed, an initial setting of the CPU peripheral device is performed, and the register is returned to a state immediately before the power-off. Thereafter, the program returns to the program execution position immediately before the power is turned off, and the program is restarted.
[0114]
Next, the game start processing S200 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, all switches other than the RAM clear switch connected to the main control unit 200 are read (S201), the state of each switch is determined, and the detection information is stored (S202).
[0115]
Next, various random numbers such as a random number for determining whether or not the pattern is valid and a random number for displaying a symbol are updated (S203). Specifically, the value of the random number counter set in the RAM is incremented by one from an initial value (for example, 0) to a predetermined value (for example, 255). If the value of the random number counter exceeds a predetermined value, the value returns to the initial value.
[0116]
Next, prize ball control of S204 to S212 is performed. First, each of the 16 consecutive entry ports 24 is checked by the 16 consecutive entry port switch 204, and when a game ball enters the 16 consecutive entry port 24 and a winning combination is obtained. Then, the corresponding score information is stored in the RAM (S204, S205). Next, it is determined whether the ball has run out or is full by using the case rail out-of-ball switch 108 and the lower tray full switch 224 (S206).
[0117]
If the ball is out or full and the prize ball is not stopped, the payout control unit 230 transmits a payout impossible designation command (S207, S208). If the ball is in a stopped state instead of a ball full or full state, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S209, S210). If there is saved score information, a prize ball command corresponding to the score is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S211 and S212).
[0118]
Next, the game management processing S300 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined from the game start flag whether or not the game has started (S301). As a result, if the game is to be started, the setting at the time of starting the game is performed (S302), and the process returns. As a setting at the time of starting the game, processing such as checking, setting, or clearing various flags and timers necessary for starting the game is performed.
[0119]
On the other hand, when it is not the time to start the game, first, the ball feed is monitored by the ball feed count switch 221 (S303). When the ball feed count switch 221 is ON, the ball feed counter is incremented by one. When the ball feed counter becomes 16 or more, a ball feed prohibition command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230, and the ball feed is terminated.
[0120]
Next, the shooting balls are monitored by the shooting ball count switch 222 (S304). When the firing ball count switch 222 is on, the firing counter is incremented by one. When the firing counter becomes 16 or more, a firing prohibition command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230, and the 16 firings are completed.
[0121]
Next, the foul sphere is monitored by the foul sphere detection switch 223 (S305). Specifically, when the foul ball detection switch 223 is on, the ball feed counter and the firing counter are decremented by one.
[0122]
Next, the entry of the ball is monitored by the 16 consecutive entrance switch 204 (S306). Each of the 16 consecutive entry ports 24 is checked by the 16 consecutive entry port switch 204, and when a game ball enters the 16 consecutive entry port 24, the entry counter is incremented by 1, and the entry counter is added. Is 16 or more, it is determined that 16 balls have been entered.
[0123]
Next, a game end check process of S307 to S314 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained, that is, whether or not a unit game (one game) has been completed. A game result is obtained if all the following requirements are met.
[0124]
That is, it is determined by the firing counter that 16 game balls have been fired (S307), it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S308), and it is determined that all 16 game balls have been hit by the ball entry counter (S309). It is determined that the symbol confirmation time has elapsed (S310), and it is determined that the operation of the guide symbol display device 30 has been completed (S311). Alternatively, when it is determined that the game has passed the discharge port 35 (S312), and when it is determined that the payout of the acquired game ball (prize ball) is completed (S313), it can be determined that the game result is obtained.
[0125]
As a result, when it is determined that the result of the game is obtained, that is, when it is determined that the unit game (one game) is ended, the game end flag is set to 1 as a game end process, and the process returns (S314). If it is determined that none of the above requirements is satisfied, the process returns as it is. When the game end flag is set to 1, a game result is obtained, and the in-game signal shown in FIG. 16 is turned off for 16 ms. Therefore, the game confirmation time is set, and after the elapse of the time, the next game can be started.
[0126]
Next, the firing control processing S400 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the number of effective launch balls is less than 16 with reference to the launch counter (S401). As a result, when the number of effective firing balls is less than 16, the ball feeding solenoid 243 is operated (S402).
[0127]
Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the hammer ball detection switch 225 (S403). If a game ball is detected, the firing motor 10b is operated (S404). At this time, in the normal control mode in which the resistance changeover switch 712 is switched to the variable resistor 704 side, the firing force of the firing motor 10b is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 7 by the player. Further, in the irregular hitting control mode in which the resistance changeover switch 712 is switched to the irregular hitting resistance 711, the game ball is fired by the firing motor 10b regardless of the amount of rotation of the firing handle 7 by the player. Fired in the upper right area.
[0128]
Next, the winning symbol processing S500 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game result is obtained based on the game end flag (S501). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the game has been obtained, a winning symbol extinguishing command is transmitted to the symbol control section 260 as a setting at the time of ending the game (S501, S502). Then return.
[0129]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the game has not been obtained, it is determined whether or not the game is being played (S503), and it is determined whether or not 16 balls have been completed by the ball entry counter (S504). It is determined whether or not there is a ball in each of the 16 consecutive entry ports 24 by the 16 consecutive entry port switch 204 (S505). As a result, when there is a ball in the entrance before the completion of the entry of 16 balls during the game, a winning symbol display command corresponding to each entrance is transmitted to the symbol controller 260, and the return is performed. (S506). Otherwise, return directly.
[0130]
Next, the accessory game processing S600 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game is being played (S601). As a result, if the game is not being played, the routine returns. On the other hand, when the game is being played, the first accessory processing of S602 to S607 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory is operating (S602).
[0131]
As a result, when it is determined that the first accessory is not in operation, the first accessory operation process is performed. Specifically, it is determined by the ball entry counter whether or not 16 game balls have been entered (S603), and it is determined whether or not a ball has been entered into the first accessory port 31 by the accessory port switch 212. (S604). As a result, if there is a ball in the first accessory operation port 31 in a state in which 16 game balls have not yet been entered, the operation of the first accessory is started (S605), and the first accessory will be described later. 2 Move to the processing of the role. In other cases, the process proceeds to the second accessory processing. By the operation of the first accessory, the winning symbols of 12, 13, 15, and 16 are lit and displayed.
[0132]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the first accessory is in operation, a first accessory operation termination process is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game result is obtained based on the game end flag (S606). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the game is obtained, the operation of the first accessory is ended and the process proceeds to the second accessory processing (S607). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the game has not been obtained, the process directly proceeds to the second accessory processing.
[0133]
Next, the second accessory processing of S608 to S613 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second accessory is in operation (S608).
[0134]
As a result, if it is determined that the second accessory is not in operation, a second accessory operation process is performed. Specifically, it is determined by the ball entry counter whether or not 16 game balls have been entered (S609), and it is determined whether or not there has been a ball in the second accessory port 37 by the accessory port switch 212. (S610). As a result, when it is determined that there is no ball in the second accessory operation port 37 in a state where 16 game balls have not been inserted, the operation of the second accessory is started and the process returns (S611). ). Otherwise, return as is. By the operation of the second character, the winning symbols of 11, 13, 14, and 15 are lit and displayed.
[0135]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the second accessory is in operation, the second accessory operation completion processing is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the result of the game is obtained based on the game end flag (S612). If it is determined that the result of the game is obtained, the operation of the second character is ended and the process returns. (S613). On the other hand, if the result of the game has not been obtained, the process returns.
[0136]
Next, the score increasing device processing S700 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game is being played, and if it is determined that the game is not being played, the process returns (S701). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is being played, it is determined whether or not the score increasing device is operating (S702).
[0137]
As a result, when it is determined that the score increasing device is not operating, a score increasing device operation process is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not 16 game balls have been entered by the entry counter (S703), and is entered into the second accessory operation port (score increasing device operation port) 37 by the accessory operation port switch 212. It is determined whether there is a ball (S704). As a result, when it is determined that 16 game balls have not entered the second bonus object operation port 37, the operation of the score increasing device is started and the process returns (S705). Otherwise, return as is.
[0138]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the score increasing device is operating, a score increasing device operation end process is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained based on the game end flag (S706). If it is determined that the game result has been obtained (the game has ended), the operation of the scoring device is activated. And returns (S707). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the game has not been obtained, the process returns as it is.
[0139]
Next, the guidance increase device processing S800 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game is being played (S801). As a result, when it is determined that the game is not being played, the process returns as it is.
[0140]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is being played, it is determined whether or not the guidance increasing device is operating (S802). As a result, when it is determined that the guidance increasing device is not operating, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the guidance increasing device operating region 34 by the guidance increasing device operating region switch 213 (S803). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the guidance increasing device operation area 34, the process returns.
[0141]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the guidance increasing device operation area 34, the guidance increasing device is operated (S804). The special game state is generated by the operation of the guidance increase device, and the second accessory guidance device operation gate 36 is activated.
[0142]
Next, it is determined whether or not the anomaly setting switch 7c is pressed (S805). If not, the resistance changeover switch 712 is switched by the anomaly control circuit 240d to the anomaly resistance 711 side. The hit control is started (S806). If the irregular hit setting switch 7c is pressed, the routine returns.
[0143]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance increasing device is operating, a guidance increasing device operation end process is performed. Specifically, it is determined by the guidance increase device operation area switch 213 whether the game ball has passed the guidance increase device operation region 34 (S807), and it is determined whether 14 games have been completed from the start of the operation of the guidance increase device. (S808). As a result, when the game ball has passed the guidance increasing device operation area 34, or when 14 games have been completed from the start of the operation of the guidance increasing device, the operation of the guidance increasing device is stopped (S809). The special game state is ended by stopping the guidance increase device, and the second accessory guidance device operation gate 36 becomes invalid. Further, the irregularity hitting control circuit 240d switches the resistance changeover switch 712 to the variable resistor 704 side to end the irregularity hitting control (S810), and returns. Otherwise, return as is.
[0144]
Next, the guidance symbol and accessory guidance device processing S900 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory guiding device is operating (S901). As a result, when it is determined that the first accessory guiding device is operating, the first accessory guiding device ending process shown in S914 to S916 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first accessory guiding device is not operating, it is determined whether or not the guiding symbol is changing (S902).
[0145]
As a result, when it is determined that the guide symbol is changing, the process proceeds to a change time elapsed determination process shown in S908 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined whether or not the stop display time of the guide symbol is present (S903).
[0146]
As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time of the guide symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to stop display time elapse determination processing shown in S911 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol is not in the stop display time, the guide symbol operation gate switch 201 determines whether the game ball has passed the guide symbol operation gate 29 (S904).
[0147]
As a result, when it is determined that the gaming ball has not passed through the guide symbol operation gate 29, the process proceeds to a second accessory guiding device process described later in S917 to S924. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the guide symbol operation gate 29, a guide symbol hit / fail determination is performed (S905).
[0148]
Here, the guide symbol success / failure determination processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination is equivalent to a preset hit value (S9051). The random number for success / failure determination is obtained from the random number counter at the timing when the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gate 29.
[0149]
As a result, when it is determined that the value of the random number for hit determination is a hit, a hit stop symbol displayed on the guide symbol display device 30 at the time of hit is set (S9052), and a hit schedule flag is set. (S9053), and returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the random number for success / failure determination is not a hit, a slip stop symbol displayed on the guide symbol display device 30 at the time of slip is set (S9054), and the process returns. The hit stop symbol and the departure stop symbol displayed on the guide symbol display device 30 are determined using a symbol display random number.
[0150]
Next, returning to FIG. 36, the guide symbol display device 30 sets the guide symbol change time displayed (1.5 seconds in this example) (S906), and transmits a predetermined symbol control command to the symbol control unit 260. Then, the change of the guide symbol is started (S907).
[0151]
Next, it is determined whether or not the guide symbol change time has elapsed (S908). As a result, when it is determined that the guide symbol change time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to a second accessory guiding device process described later in S917 to S924. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol change time has elapsed, the guide symbol is stopped and the guide symbol stop display time (0.5 seconds in this example) is set (S909, S910).
[0152]
Next, it is determined whether or not the guide symbol stop display time has elapsed (S911). As a result, when it is determined that the guide symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to a second accessory guiding device process described later in S917 to S924. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol stop display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the guide symbol is a winning symbol combination (S912).
[0153]
As a result, when it is determined that the guiding symbol is not a combination of winning symbols, the process proceeds to a second accessory guiding device process described later in S917 to S924. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol is a combination of winning symbols, the operation of the first accessory guiding device is started, and the first accessory operating port 31 is opened (S913).
[0154]
Next, when it is determined in S901 that the first accessory guiding apparatus is operating, the first accessory guiding apparatus end processing is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the first accessory operation port 31 (S914), and it is determined whether or not the result of the game has been obtained twice (S915). As a result, if it is determined that the ball has entered the first accessory operation port 31 or that the result of the game has been obtained twice or three times, the operation of the first accessory guidance device is stopped (S916). . Thereby, the first accessory operation port 31 is closed.
[0155]
Next, the second accessory guidance device processing shown in S917 to S924 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the second accessory guiding device is operating (S917).
[0156]
As a result, if it is determined that the first accessory guiding device is operating, the second accessory guiding device ending process shown in S922 to S924 described below is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second accessory guiding device is not operating, the second accessory guiding device operating gate switch 202 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the second accessory guiding device operating gate 36. A determination is made (S918).
[0157]
As a result, when it is determined that the gaming ball has not passed through the second accessory guidance device operation gate 36, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the second accessory guidance device operation gate 36, it is determined whether or not 16 balls have been entered by the entry counter (S919), and the score increasing device is operating. Is determined (S920).
[0158]
As a result, when the 16-ball entry is not completed and the score increasing device is not operating, the operation of the second accessory guiding device is started, and the second accessory operating port 37 is opened ( S921). Otherwise, return as is.
[0159]
Next, when it is determined in step S917 that the second accessory guiding device is in operation, the second accessory guiding device ending process is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the second accessory operation port 37 (S922), and it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained (S923). As a result, when it is determined that the ball has entered the second accessory operation port 37 or that the result of the game has been obtained, the operation of the second accessory guiding device is stopped (S924). Thus, the second accessory operation port 37 is closed.
[0160]
Next, the power interruption generation processing S1000 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This power-off generation processing is performed when a power-off occurs due to a power failure or the like and a non-maskable interrupt occurs.
[0161]
First, the used register is saved in the RAM, and the value of the stack pointer is stored (S1001, S1002). Next, in order to check the number of remaining prize balls in the prize ball payout device, monitoring of the prize ball counting sensor 226 is performed for a predetermined time (84 ms in this example), and the accessory operation port switches 212 of the accessory operation ports 32 and 33 are operated. The game balls passing through are monitored for a predetermined time (84 ms in this example) (S1003, S1004). Next, a checksum is calculated and stored, and a backup flag is set in the RAM (S1005, S1006). Next, access to the RAM is prohibited, and an infinite loop process is performed until a system reset occurs (S1007). The RAM data is compensated by a backup power supply (not shown). If a system reset has occurred, the process proceeds to the power-on process S100.
[0162]
As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special gaming state occurs, the firing force of the firing motor 10b is adjusted so as to automatically aim at the predetermined area (the right area) of the gaming board 20. Therefore, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second part operation guide device operation gate 36 and the second part operation port 37. In addition, when the special game state occurs, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the first role object operation port 31 and the special game state from disappearing halfway. As described above, when the aim on the game board 20 changes with the progress of the game, the firing force of the firing motor 10b is automatically adjusted regardless of the amount of rotation of the firing handle 7 to thereby change the game content. It is possible to prevent an unskilled beginner from being disadvantaged without noticing the change of the aim.
[0163]
In addition, it is not necessary to rotate and maintain the firing handle 7 to the full right to make a right strike when a special game state occurs, and it is not necessary to adjust the firing handle 7 to the normal driving position after the end of the big hit. No ball loss due to adjustment. Further, the progress of the game during the big hit can be accelerated, and the variation in the game time for each player can be suppressed, so that the operating rate (the number of shots per unit time) of the gaming machine can be improved.
[0164]
In addition, during the special gaming state, the player is likely to obtain a high score during the special gaming state, and thus the expenditure is increased. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of specific unit games (14 games) until the special game state disappears during the occurrence of the special game state can be quickly consumed. As a result, the game store can shorten the time during which the expenditure increases, and can improve the sales of the game store.
[0165]
Further, since the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes the irregular hit setting switch 7c, a player who does not like the automatic adjustment of the firing force of the game ball by the irregular hit control can operate the irregular hit setting switch 7c to operate the irregular hit. The hit control is turned off, and the firing force of the game ball can be manually adjusted according to the operation amount of the firing handle 7 even when a special game state occurs.
[0166]
(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to an arrangement ball game machine has been described. However, the invention can be applied to other types of game machines. For example, it can be suitably used for a third-type gaming machine having a gaming board 800 shown in FIG. The third-type gaming machine operates as follows.
[0167]
When the game ball wins the ordinary electric auditors product opening 801, the entrance of the specific winning opening (winning opening related to the ordinary electric auditors specialty) 802 increases. When the game ball that has won the specific winning opening 802 passes through the special device operation determination symbol gate 803, the special device operation determination symbol display device 804 is activated, and the game ball is stopped at the special device operation area guiding unit 805. When the symbol for operating the special device is displayed on the special device operation determination symbol display device 804, the stopped game ball is guided to the special device operation area 806, and when the other symbols are displayed, the stopped ball is discharged. Guide to exit 807.
[0168]
When the game ball passes through the special device operation area 806, the special device is operated. When the game ball wins the third-type starting port 808 during the operation of the special device, the third-type special electric accessory is activated, and the big winning port 809 is opened. The special device operates until 16 game balls win the third-type starting port 808 or a new game ball passes through the special device operation area 806.
[0169]
As described above, in the third-type gaming machine, when the special device is operated, it is advantageous to aim at the third-type starting port 808 and the big winning opening 809 arranged in the right area of the gaming board 800. Therefore, even in the third-type gaming machine, when the special device is operated, the firing force of the firing motor is automatically adjusted so as to automatically aim at the right area of the game board 800 regardless of the rotation amount of the firing handle. By doing so, the same effect as in the case of the arrangement ball gaming machine described in the above embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines of the first kind and the second kind.
[0170]
Further, in the above embodiment, the irregular hit control for automatically adjusting the firing force of the game ball is started simultaneously with the occurrence of the special game state (predetermined game state). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The irregular hit control may be performed according to the state of the area. For example, after the special game state has occurred, when the vehicle passes through the second character object guiding device operating gate 36 (when the second character member operating port 37 is in a state where the ball can enter), or the second character object guiding device operating gate The irregular hit control may be started when 36 becomes effective.
[0171]
In the above embodiment, the automatic irregular hitting means is adjusted so that the game ball is driven into the right area of the game board 20. It is not limited to the right side area of the board 20.
[0172]
In the above-described embodiment, the automatic adjustment of the firing force of the game ball is performed during the occurrence period of the predetermined game state (special game state) which is relatively advantageous to the player. In the possible period in which the state may occur, the firing force of the game ball is automatically adjusted so that the game ball is driven into a predetermined area on the game board where a predetermined game state can be generated. You may. This makes it easier to generate the predetermined game state during the period in which the predetermined game state can be generated.
[0173]
Further, in the above embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the firing lever 706 was returned to the firing stop position, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the player stopped touching the firing handle 7, the player ends the game. Although it is determined that the game has been completed, the game termination of the player may be determined based on other conditions other than these.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a combination game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of a game board.
FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic control unit.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a CPU of a main control unit.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing various game machines connected to the board relay board.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing various game devices connected to the game frame relay board.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing various game machines connected to the launch control board.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing various game devices connected to the audio control board.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing various game machines connected to the symbol control board.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing various game devices connected to the lamp control board.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the firing handle.
FIG. 13 is a front view of the firing handle and the firing device unit.
FIG. 14 is a rear view of the launch device unit.
FIG. 15 is a circuit diagram showing an electrical configuration of a launch device unit and its peripheral control system.
FIG. 16 is a timing chart of signals output from the main control unit to the external inspection device.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a signal flow in a firing operation.
FIG. 18 is a table showing the contents of signals related to a firing operation.
FIG. 19 is a chart showing a firing control command transmitted from the main control unit to the payout control unit.
FIG. 20 is a timing chart when a game start is permitted.
FIG. 21 is a timing chart in the case of prohibiting ball feeding.
FIG. 22 is a timing chart in the case of performing a ball-feeding permission.
FIG. 23 is a timing chart when firing is prohibited.
FIG. 24 is a timing chart in the case of performing launch permission.
FIG. 25 is a timing chart in the case of permitting firing.
FIG. 26 is a timing chart when an interval function is performed.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a main job of a main control unit.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing power-on processing.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a game start process.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a game management process.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a firing control process.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing winning symbol processing.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a bonus game process.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a score increasing device process.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a guidance increasing device process.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a guide symbol and character object guide device process.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a guide symbol and character object guide device process.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a guide symbol success / failure determination process.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a power-off generation process.
FIG. 40 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of a game board of a third-type gaming machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine (combination type game machine), 10 ... Launching device unit, 20 ... Game board, 24 ... 16 consecutive entrances (ball entry area), 25 ... Winning symbol display device (winning information display device), 29 ... Guidance symbol operation gate, 31: guidance symbol display device (symbol display device), 32: first accessory operation port, 33: rotating body, 34: guidance increase device operation area, 36: second accessory guidance device operation gate, 37: second accessory port, 200: main control unit (variable ball-in device, special game generating device, prize mode increasing device), 230: payout control unit, 250: voice control unit, 260: symbol control unit, 270 ... Lamp control unit.

Claims (7)

A gaming machine in which it is advantageous for a player to drive a game ball into a predetermined area on a game board in a game progress,
Launching means for launching the gaming ball on the gaming board, and adjusting a launching force of the gaming ball according to an operation amount of a launching handle by a player;
An automatic irregular hitting means for automatically switching to an irregular hitting state in which the firing force of the firing means is adjusted so as to cause a game ball to hit the predetermined area during a predetermined period regardless of the operation amount of the firing handle. A gaming machine characterized by the following. Under certain conditions, a predetermined game state generating means for generating a predetermined game state relatively advantageous to the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined period is a period during which the predetermined game state occurs or a period during which the predetermined game state can occur. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the automatic irregular hitting unit adjusts a firing force of the firing unit based on a state of the predetermined area. 4. The automatic irregular hit canceling means which enables a player to invalidate the firing force adjustment of said firing means by said automatic irregular hitting means, wherein said automatic irregular hit canceling means is provided. Gaming machine. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the automatic irregular hit canceling unit enables the automatic irregular hitting unit to adjust the firing force of the firing unit when the game by the player ends. 6. 6. The automatic irregular hit canceling means, after a predetermined time has passed since the firing handle is returned to the firing stop position, enables the automatic irregular hitting means to adjust the firing force of the firing means. A gaming machine according to claim 1. The automatic irregular hit canceling means, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the player stopped touching the firing handle, makes the firing force adjustment of the firing means by the automatic irregular hitting means effective. The described gaming machine.

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