JP2004024583A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine having a plurality of contactless detection sensors that can be selected by a player and capable of restraining an occurrence of a detection error. <P>SOLUTION: The pinball game machine has a game board in which a game area is formed, a front transparent member covering the front of the game board, and an operating handle arranged on one side end in the horizontal direction of the front side lower than the front transparent member and by which a player shoots a game ball into the game area. A plurality of detection sensors capable of contactlessly detecting the hand that the player holds up over the front transparent member from the outside of the front transparent member are provided on the game board. An input from one of the detection sensors detecting the hand that the player holds up is reflected on a game. The detection sensors are arranged in a manner to prevent two or more of the detection sensors from being located on a straight line passing through a reference position on the other end of the front lower than the front transparent member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in a ball-and-ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, a plurality of detection sensors capable of detecting a human body in a non-contact manner are provided on a game board surface, and a front glass plate (front transparent member) covering a front side of the game board. There is an apparatus in which a player can execute a selection operation by holding a hand in front of any of the detection sensors.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if the selection operation by the player is not properly performed when a plurality of detection sensors are provided as described above, the ball game machine determines that the detection sensor that the player does not intend to select has been selected and operated. (That is, erroneous detection may occur). When such an erroneous detection occurs, an operation result not intended by the player is generated, which is a problem.
Specifically, for example, a part other than the hand (for example, an arm) is detected by a detection sensor that the player does not intend to select, or a movement line of the hand leading to any detection sensor is detected. Erroneous detection occurs when any of the other detection sensors disposed in the, for example, has detected a hand, resulting in an unintended operation result of the player.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and includes a plurality of detection sensors capable of detecting a hand held by a player in a non-contact manner, and can suppress occurrence of erroneous detection. It aims to provide a gaming machine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problems,
The invention according to claim 1 is
A game board in which a game area is formed, a front transparent member that covers the front side of the game board, and a player disposed on one side in the left-right direction of the front side below the front transparent member to allow the player to play in the game area An operation handle for performing an operation of firing a ball, and a ball game machine including
A plurality of detection sensors that can be detected by the player in a non-contact manner over the front transparent member over a hand held by the player from the outside of the front transparent member,
The input from any of the detection sensors that have detected the hand held by the player is reflected in game control,
Each of the detection sensors is arranged such that no two or more detection sensors are positioned on any straight line passing through a reference position taken on the other side end side of the lower front surface from the front transparent member. I have.
[0006]
Here, an operation handle for performing an operation of firing a game ball is provided on the lower front surface of the front transparent member (therefore, the game is performed) so that the player can easily operate with one hand (usually the right hand in the case of a pachinko game machine). Since it is arranged on one side end (usually, for example, the right side) in the left-right direction of the lower front surface of the board, the other hand (for example, the left hand) is used for selecting the detection sensor.
Furthermore, the selection operation by the other hand is performed, for example, by setting a reference position on the other side end (for example, left side) with respect to the one side end side (for example, right side) in the left-right direction of the lower front surface of the game board as a base end. It is natural to do this by moving your hand on the moving line.
[0007]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the detection sensors are arranged so that no two or more detection sensors are located on any straight line passing through the reference position taken on the other side end side of the front surface below the front transparent member. Since each of them is arranged, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous detection in the case where the player naturally performs the selection operation with the hand on the opposite side to the operation handle. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that the control is reflected in the game as intended by the player.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first aspect,
A center accessory is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board,
Each of the detection sensors is arranged along the outer periphery of the center role.
[0009]
Here, for example, in the case of a first-type pachinko gaming machine, the center role is a portion configured to include a variable display device for displaying a special figure variable display game and an upper armor portion thereof (first portion). In the case of a second-type pachinko gaming machine, the variable prize device is referred to as a (second-type accessory).
[0010]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since each of the detection sensors is arranged along the outer periphery of the center role, the position of the detection sensor can be easily understood by the player.
More specifically, for example, it may be arranged along the periphery of the display screen provided in the center role, in this case, the center role as a unit provided with a detection sensor, easily on the game board Can be attached and detached.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the second aspect,
It is characterized by comprising a waiting prompting notifying means for notifying the player before performing the selection operation of the detection sensor that the player's hand is to temporarily wait at a position in front of the center role.
[0012]
The standby prompting notifying unit may be, for example, a display device that performs notification display, but may be a sounding device (speaker) that performs notification by voice.
Further, it is preferable to include a standby prompt notification control unit that controls the execution of the notification by the standby prompt notification unit.
Further, when the player holds his hand at the position in front of the center role, the player is provided with a standby state detection sensor that detects the hand, and after the standby state detection sensor detects the standby state (for example, Thereafter, the selection operation of the detection sensor may not be performed unless it is during a predetermined time).
[0013]
According to the invention as set forth in claim 3, a waiting prompt notification means for prompting the player before performing the selection operation of the detection sensor to prompt the player to temporarily wait at a position in front of the center role. Therefore, after the player's hand is temporarily held at a position in front of the center role according to the notification, it is possible to perform an operation of selecting one of the detection sensors arranged along the outer periphery of the center role. . Therefore, the possibility that two or more detection sensors exist on the flow line of the hand can be reduced, and occurrence of erroneous detection can be suppressed.
[0014]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to third aspects,
Each of the detection sensors is arranged along an arc passing through a point about the reference position and farther from the center of the game board.
[0015]
According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, each of the detection sensors is arranged along an arc passing through a point centered on the reference position and farther from the center of the game board, so that, for example, two or more For example, when the detection sensors are sequentially selected, the selection operation can be easily performed by rotating the elbow of the arm (for example, the left arm) on the side opposite to the side where the operation handle is operated around the elbow.
[0016]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to third aspects,
Each of the detection sensors is arranged along an arc passing through a point whose distance from the reference position is farther than the center of the game board and closer to the reference position than the center. And
[0017]
According to the invention described in claim 5, each of the detection sensors is arranged along an arc passing through a point whose distance from the reference position is farther than the center of the game board and which is closer to the reference position than the center. Since they are arranged so as to reduce the amount of movement of the hand, the selection operation is easy, and the selection operation can be performed without embarrassing the line of sight of the surrounding players without overaction.
In addition, since the amount of the game board surface covered by the arm or the like can be reduced, the display on the display device, for example, can be visually recognized even during the selection operation.
[0018]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
A variation display game based on a plurality of types of identification information can be executed based on a game ball fired based on the operation of the operation handle winning a start winning prize port arranged on the game board, and displaying the variation display game. When the result mode becomes a predetermined special display result mode, a special game state can be generated, and the start of execution of a game ball to the starting winning port is waited for execution of a variable display game as a start memory. Up to a predetermined upper limit number can be stored,
Each of the detection sensors is associated with one of the starting memories,
When the hand held by the player is detected by any of the detection sensors, the reflection of the detected game is performed as a reflection to the control in the game, in which the detected detection sensor is associated with the start memory associated with the variable display game. It is characterized by having execution control means.
[0019]
Here, the “control regarding the variable display game with respect to the starting memory associated with the detection sensor that has detected the hand of the player as a reflection on the control in the game” is, for example, the detection sensor detected. Control for changing the execution order of the variable display game with respect to the given start memory, control for switching between enabling and disabling the advance notice display in the variable display game, control for switching the type of effect in the variable display game, and the like.
[0020]
According to the invention described in claim 6, since the game reflection execution control means is provided, when a hand held by the player is detected by any of the detection sensors, it is reflected as a reflection on control related to the game. It is possible to perform control related to the variable display game for the start memory associated with the detected detection sensor.
[0021]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
When there is an input from two or more detection sensors at a time, there is provided a valid input specifying means for validating only an input from one detection sensor according to a predetermined priority order. Features.
[0022]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since an effective input specifying unit is provided, even when there is an input from two or more detection sensors at a time, only an input from one detection sensor is performed in accordance with a predetermined priority order. Is valid (any one of the detection sensors can be specified as selected by the player).
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachinko game as a suitable example of the ball-and-ball game machine according to the present invention, particularly, a pachinko game machine of a type belonging to the so-called "first type" will be described.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment plays a game by launching a game ball (game medium) into an internal game area 1a (described later), and has a front upper half. As shown in FIG. 1, is mounted with a glass plate (front transparent member) 101 held by a front cover member 102. A game board 1 having a game area 1a surrounded by a guide rail 2 is installed behind the glass plate 101.
That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes the gaming board 1 in which the gaming area 1a is formed, and the front glass plate (glass plate 101) that covers the front side of the gaming board 1.
[0025]
In the game area 1a, there are ordinary figure starting gates 6 and 6, a special symbol (special figure) display device 4, an ordinary symbol (regular figure) display 7, an ordinary variable winning device 9, a special variable winning device 5, and a general winning opening 8. , ..., a hitting direction changing member 14 called a windmill, ..., a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a decorative lamp 11, a side lamp 12, and the like.
[0026]
The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a display control device 40 (FIG. 2) to be described later, and under the control of the display control device 40. By displaying a plurality of types of identification information (special figures; for example, symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) on the display screen 4g of the fluctuation display device 4a, a special figure fluctuation display game (variation display game) is possible.
That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a display device (variable display device 4a) capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of types of identification information.
In addition, the variable display device 4a is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 1.
An eaves-shaped armor 401 is provided on the upper side of the fluctuation display device 4a to prevent a game ball flowing down from colliding with the display screen 4g, and the armor portion 401 and the fluctuation display device 4a are provided. The center part 400 is constituted by the above.
That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with the center accessory 400 substantially at the center of the gaming board 1.
[0027]
The general-purpose display device 7 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment type LED, and performs a general-purpose variable display game in which an ordinary symbol (for example, a general symbol (for example, a symbol, a number, a symbol, or the like)) is displayed in a variable manner. I have.
In addition, the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6 are provided with general-purpose starting sensors 6b, 6b (FIG. 2) for detecting game balls passing through the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6, respectively. Based on the detection of a game ball by the sensors 6b, 6b, a general-purpose variation display game is performed.
Further, on the right side of the opening / closing door 5a of the special fluctuation prize winning device 5, the game ball passes through the general figure starting gates 6 and 6 (the general figure starting prize is generated), and the general figure fluctuation display game is not processed. A general-purpose start memory display 6a for displaying the number of unprocessed times is provided.
[0028]
The normal variable winning device (start winning opening) 9 includes a pair of left and right opening and closing members 9a, 9a, and the opening and closing members 9a, 9a are normally closed at intervals such that one game ball can flow therein (game). However, when the result of the general-floor change display game on the general-figure display device 7 becomes a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), the reverse “c” is performed. ”To change into a state in which game balls easily flow into the normal variable winning device 9 (a state advantageous to the player).
A special figure start sensor 9b (FIG. 2) is provided inside the normal fluctuation winning device 9 (winning area), and the special figure fluctuation display game is executed based on detection of a game ball by the special figure start sensor 9b. Is being done.
In other words, the normal variable winning device 9 also serves as a special winning start port (start winning port).
[0029]
When a detection signal is further input from the special figure start sensor 9b during the execution of the special figure change display game, a start right for causing the special figure change display game to be performed based on the detection signal. The CPU 21a of the game control device 20, which will be described later, stores up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of start memories, which are data, in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 21b.
In other words, the game control device 20 stores up to the upper limit (for example, four) as the start memory of the special figure variable display game in which the start of execution of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 9 (start winning port) is awaited. Possible start storage means are provided.
Here, on the gaming board 1, the number of unprocessed games in which the game ball has won the normal variable winning device 9 and the special figure variable display game has not yet been processed (the execution control has not yet been performed) is notified by lighting. Are provided (see, for example, FIG. 5 and the like). In the case of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the start memory is, for example, four, and accordingly, the special figure start memory display 4b is also four for convenience.
For example, when only one start memory is provided, only the special figure start storage display 411 is turned on. When two start memories are provided, only the special figure start storage display 411 and 412 are provided. Only the start memory displays 411, 412, and 413 are turned on, and when there are four start memories, all of the special figure start memory displays 411 to 414 are turned on.
Further, among the special figure start storage displays 411 to 414, the special figure start storage display 411 is associated with the start memory based on the first (first) start winning prize, and the special figure start storage display 412. Is associated with the start memory based on the next (second) start winning award, and the special figure start memory display 413 is further associated with the start memory based on the next subsequent start winning, and the special figure start memory is displayed. The display 414 is associated with the start memory based on the last (fourth) start winning.
Usually, the execution of the variable display game for each start memory is controlled in the order in which the start memories are generated.
That is, normally, after the currently executed variable display game ends, the variable display game for the earliest (first) generated start memory is controlled to be executed first, and then the variable display game for the second generated start memory is controlled. The execution of the variable display game is controlled, and then the execution of the variable display game for the third generated start memory is controlled, and finally, the execution of the variable display game for the fourth generated start memory is controlled.
However, the order of the execution control of the variable display game with respect to the start memory can be changed by selecting and operating the selection sensors A to D (FIG. 5 and the like) as described later.
[0030]
Further, the special variable winning device 5 has a large winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is rotatable in a direction in which its upper end side falls toward the front side and can be opened, and the display result mode of the special figure variable display game is a predetermined special display result mode (for example, “1, 1, 1 "," 7, 7, 7 ", etc.) and a jackpot or the like occurs, the large winning opening 5b is changed from a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). (A state).
Inside the special winning opening 5b (winning area), a count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b, A continuation sensor 5d (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball flowing into a winning area (V winning area) is provided.
Inside each of the general winning openings 8, a winning area sensor 8a for detecting a game ball entering the general winning opening 8, is arranged (FIG. 2). I have.
[0031]
Further, the game board 1 is provided with selection sensors (detection sensors) A, B, C, and D that can be selected by a player, as shown in FIG. 5, for example. The selection sensors A to D are not shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.
Each of the selection sensors A to D is a sensor (for example, an infrared sensor or the like) that can detect a hand held by the player over the outside of the glass plate 101 in a non-contact manner. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a plurality of detection sensors on the game board 1 that can be detected in a non-contact manner through the glass plate 101 by the player holding the hand over the glass plate 101.
Here, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, the selection sensor (for example, the selection sensor C) has a glass plate 101 (the glass plate 101 has a double structure composed of, for example, an outer glass plate 101a and an inner glass plate 101b). When a player's hand is held over a detectable region (for example, the detectable region R3) of the selection sensor, the hand is detected.
Further, as each of the selection sensors A to D, for example, a reflection type infrared sensor can be applied. In this case, in order to prevent erroneous detection of the reflected light from the glass plate 101, for example, FIG. As shown in (1), the glass plate 101 may be provided with a slight inclination set with respect to the orthogonal direction.
Note that each of the selection sensors A to D performs detection only when the distance of the detection target is (the focal length) is within a predetermined range as shown in (detectable region R3) in FIG. 4, for example. For example, a player or the like who walks in a passage in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is too far to detect.
In addition, the display control device 40 described later determines that one of the selection sensors A to D, which has detected the hand of the player, has been selected by the player, and the selection determined to have been performed by the player. In a mode corresponding to the sensor, the control is reflected in game control.
The details of the arrangement of the selection sensors A to D and the “reflection to game control” performed based on the input of the detection signal from the selection sensors A to D to the display control device 40 will be described later.
[0032]
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a card unit (not shown) into which a game ball lending card (not shown) is inserted next to the main body.
An upper plate unit 130 is provided at a lower portion of the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The upper plate unit 130 is provided with an upper plate 105 for storing discharged game balls.
The upper plate 105 is a ball lending switch 105a for performing an operation of discharging game balls to the upper plate 105 by pressing the card in a state where the card is inserted into the card unit 500, and a returning operation of the card inserted into the card unit 500. And a ball lending operation unit 1051 including a card balance display device (not shown) for displaying the balance of the card inserted into the card unit 500, and the like.
[0033]
Further, on the lower side of the upper plate unit 130, an operation handle 104 for performing an operation of firing game balls toward the game area 1a, a lower plate 107 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 105, and the like. Is provided.
The operation handle 104 is provided so that the player 300 sitting in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can easily operate with the right hand 301 (one hand), for example, as shown in FIG. 1 is disposed on the right side (one side end side) in the left-right direction below 1.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine has a game control device 20 that performs overall control of a game in the game area 1 a, and a discharge control that performs a discharge control of award balls and the like under the control of the game control device 20. The device 30, a display control device 40 for controlling various effects such as display under the control of the game control device 20, and a sound for controlling a sounding operation by a speaker (not shown) based on a command from the display control device 40. The control unit 60 controls the storage and display of the special figure start storage display unit 4b and the ordinary figure start storage display unit 6a based on commands from the display control unit 40, and controls the lighting state of decorative members such as lamps. A control system including the decoration control device 50 and the like is provided.
[0035]
The gaming control device 20 includes a gaming microcomputer 21 having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, an input I / F 23a, an output I / F 23b, It is composed of an oscillator 22 and the like.
Among them, the CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values related to a special figure or a general figure change display game. The various random number values include a random number value for determining a big hit in a special figure, a random number value for determining a hit in a normal figure, a random number value for determining a symbol type, a random number value for determining a variation pattern, and the like.
The RAM 21b is a storage area for storing an ON signal of the special figure start sensor 9b (special figure start memory (start memory)) provided in the normal fluctuation winning device 9, and a general figure provided in the general figure start gates 6, 6. A storage area for storing ON signals of the start sensors 6b, 6b (general-purpose start storage), a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. Have.
In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data for the game are written, and in addition, a special figure big hit determination value for determining the occurrence of a special figure change display game big hit, and a hit determination of the normal figure change display game are determined. And a pattern determination value for determining a symbol type, a variation pattern determination value for determining a variation pattern, and the like.
[0036]
Also, the input I / F 23a includes a special figure starting sensor 9b, a general figure starting sensor 6b, 6b, a continuation sensor 5d, a count sensor 5c, a winning opening sensor 8a, etc., via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Are connected, and various signals from these are input. These various signals are relayed by the input I / F 23a and output to the CPU 21a.
On the other hand, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the output I / F 23b, and these control signals are relayed by the output I / F 23b, and are output via a not-shown output port and a driver. 7. Ordinary electric accessory (generic power) solenoid 6c as a driving means of the opening and closing members 9a, 9a of the normal fluctuation winning device 9, a special winning opening solenoid 5e as a driving means of the opening and closing door 5a of the special fluctuation winning device 5, a board The information is output to the external information output unit 81, the emission control device 30, the display control device 40, and the like. The board external information output unit 81 relays external information output from the game control device 20 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
[0037]
The CPU 21a of the game control device 20 performs an extraction process of various random numbers stored in the RAM 21b based on, for example, an input of a detection signal (start signal) from the special figure start sensor 9b and the like. The random number value is compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 21c in advance.
By this comparison, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 determines whether or not a special game state is generated (whether or not a big hit is won), and which of the plurality of types of identification information is used as the stop result mode of the variable display game. It is determined whether the display is to be derived or displayed, and in which variation pattern the identification information is to be variation displayed in the variation display game. That is, the game control device 20 includes lottery means for performing lottery determination as to whether or not a big hit is won based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 9 (starting winning port).
[0038]
Further, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 sends a command to the display control device 40 based on various determinations based on a comparison between the random number value extracted by the above-described extraction process and a determination value stored in the ROM 21c in advance. The variable display device 4a is caused to play a variable display game, the sound data is transmitted to the sound control device 60 via the display control device 40 to control the sound effect output from the speaker, and the decoration is performed via the display control device 40. The decoration data is sent to the control device 50 to control the lighting state of the lamp and the like.
Further, when the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 receives a detection signal of a winning ball from the winning opening switch 8a,..., The special figure start sensor 9b, and the count sensor 5c, the CPU 21a outputs the discharge control device 30 based on the detection signal. Control to send the required prize ball data to discharge a required number of prize balls.
[0039]
Further, based on a command (display control information) from the game control device 20, the display control device 40 displays on the variable display device 4a various effect displays including a special figure variable display game based on identification information, and other various information. Display control for performing display and the like is performed. That is, the display control device 40 controls the variable display game based on the command information transmitted from the game control device 20.
[0040]
As shown in FIG. 2, the display control device 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller, a DC Controller 45 V DC), and a DMA (Direct Memory Access Controller) 44. (Video Digital Controller) 46, a font ROM 47, a γ correction circuit 48 for performing γ correction when an electric signal (input signal) of the VDC 46 is converted into an optical signal (output signal), an interface 49, and the like.
[0041]
The CPU 41 includes a control unit, an operation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like therein. The CPU 41 is connected to the game control device 20 through an interface 49 and displays a change under the control of the game control device 20. The control of the device 4a is performed. The control data is sent to the VDC 46 in synchronization with the pulse from the oscillator 45.
The ROM 42 stores a display control program for performing display control of the variable display device 4a, display control data, and the like.
The RAM 43 has a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU 41, and the like.
The DMAC 44 directly exchanges display control data with each memory, the VDC 46, and the like, without accessing the CPU 41, with respect to the display control information from the gaming microcomputer 21.
The font ROM 47 stores identification information for the variable display game, display data such as effect images, background images, and the like.
Although not shown, the VDC 46 includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs image data control described below.
That is, the VDC receives the command signal from the CPU, extracts the display information such as the identification information and the effect image from the font ROM 47, and edits the data. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, a color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in a palette RAM (not shown), and then identification information, effect images and the like are stored in a sprite RAM (not shown). Perform image editing. Further, the edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit, transmitted to the fluctuation display device 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC or H_SYNC, and displayed on the fluctuation display device 4a.
[0042]
Further, the CPU 41 of the display control device 40 is connected to the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60 via the interface 49, and outputs a control signal to the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60. I have.
The selection sensors A, B, C, and D are connected to the CPU 41 of the display control device 40 via the interface 49 so that the detection signals from the selection sensors A, B, C, and D are input. Has become. Then, when a detection signal is input to the CPU 41 of the display control device 40 from any of the selection sensors A, B, C, and D, the display control device 40 selects the selection sensor (selection sensors A to D) (ref. Later) in a mode corresponding to D).
[0043]
The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is configured as described above, and performs, for example, the following game control.
When a game ball wins the normal variable winning device 9, the winning game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 9b, and a detection signal is input to the CPU 21a of the game control device 20. Based on the input of the detection signal, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 extracts various random numbers related to the variable display game stored in the RAM 21b, and the extracted random numbers and the variable display values previously stored in the ROM 21c. Comparison with various judgment values relating to the game is performed. Based on this comparison, the CPU 21a determines the contents of the special figure change display game (for example, whether or not a jackpot is generated, whether or not a reach state is generated, a type of reach effect, a type of identification information to be finally stopped, and the like). I do. Further, the CPU 21a outputs effect instruction data to the sound control device 60, the display control device 40, and the like based on the determination.
The effect command data output at this time includes data instructing the fluctuating display state, data of a symbol to be permanently stopped for each fluctuating display area, and fluctuating pattern data. And the corresponding fluctuation pattern (no reach, normal reach, special reach, re-variation after temporary stop, notice, etc.) are designated.
In addition, the length of the fluctuation time of the symbol is set to a plurality of types. For example, a short-term fluctuation time (for example, a fluctuation time of 6 seconds) for mainly performing a fluctuation display without a reach, a medium fluctuation time (for example, a fluctuation time of 10 seconds) for mainly displaying a fluctuation display of a normal reach, and a special reach mainly And a long-term fluctuation time (for example, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds) for performing the fluctuation display.
In addition, in the case of a variable display game in which the fluctuation time is long, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is set to be high, whereas in the case of the fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation time is short and medium, the probability of the jackpot occurrence is set. Is set to be low.
[0044]
When the sound control device 60 receives the effect command data, the sound controller 60 selects sound data based on the effect command data, and outputs a sound in accordance with the special display variable display game performed by the variable display device 4a.
When the display control device 40 receives the effect command data, the display control device 40 edits the image data based on the effect command data, sends the edited image data to the variable display device 4a, and displays the symbols on the variable display device 4a. A variation display game of a special figure to be stopped after the variation display is performed.
[0045]
The game control device 20 outputs, to the display control device 40, effect command data for instructing stop of the change when the change time specified by the previously output effect command data has elapsed. In the display control device 40, the symbol is completely stopped (complete (fixed) stop in a stationary state) based on the effect command data for instructing the fluctuation stop. Thereby, one variation display game ends.
For example, if it is determined that a big hit will occur, the display data is sent to the display control device 40 at this time, and the variable display of the variable display device 4a is displayed in a predetermined special display result mode (for example, “1, 1 , 1 "," 8, 8, 8 "etc.) to generate a big hit.
The big hit is a cycle in which the opening and closing door 5a of the special variable winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) as one round, and during each round, the game ball is set in the continuous winning area in the big winning port 5b. Is a game that is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on the condition that it is detected by the continuation sensor 5d. However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening 5b, the round is ended at that point. During each round, the number of winnings in the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the number reaches a predetermined number, the opening / closing door 5a is closed and the special game state of the round ends.
As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a plurality of types of game balls based on the fact that a game ball fired based on the operation of the operation handle 104 wins the normal variable winning device 9 (starting winning opening) arranged on the game board 1. A variable display game based on identification information can be executed, and a special game state advantageous to the player can be generated when the display result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special display result mode.
Then, when a special game state occurs, it becomes possible to give a large amount of game balls to the player (specific game value).
When the random value for probability change determination and the probability change determination value match, when the jackpot occurs, for example, a special display result mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) composed of a probability change pattern is used. Eye), and after the special game of the jackpot is completed, the jackpot occurrence probability is increased from the normal probability (eg, 1/319) to the high probability (eg, 1/319) until the jackpot occurs a predetermined number of times (eg, once). , 5/319).
[0046]
Next, the arrangement of the selection sensors A, B, C, D will be described in detail.
[0047]
First, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in which the operation handle 104 is provided on the right side as in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the right hand 301 cannot be released at all times due to the operation of the operation handle 104 (see FIG. 3). When the hand is released, the firing device stops, and the game ball is not hit on (the game area 1a) of the game board surface. Therefore, the selection operation of the selection sensors A to D (FIGS. 5, 6 and the like) is performed with the left hand 302. Is natural.
Therefore, at the time of this selection operation, the flow lines (the flow lines D1, D2, D3, and D3 shown in FIG. 5) starting from the reference position K on the left side (the left side) on the lower front surface of the gaming board 1 It is natural to do this by moving the left hand on D4 or on the flow lines D5, D6, D7, D8 shown in FIG.
When the left hand is moved on any of the flow lines D1 to D4 (or D5 to D8), for example, if two or more of the selection sensors A to D are arranged on the same flow line, an error occurs. Detection can occur.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, each of the selection sensors A to D is set so that no two or more selection sensors are located on any straight line passing through the reference position K. Deploy.
That is, two or more selection sensors A to D are located on any straight line passing through the reference position K taken on the other side end side (specifically, for example, the left side) of the front surface below the glass plate 101 in the left-right direction. Are arranged so as not to be located.
As a result of arranging the selection sensors A to D in this way, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous detection when the player naturally performs the selection operation with the hand (left hand) on the opposite side to the operation handle 104. Can be.
That is, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, when the selection sensor A is selected by moving the left hand according to the flow line D1, erroneous detection occurs because no other selection sensors BD are present on the flow line D1. Absent.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility of performing the reflection (described later) on the game control as intended by the player.
In addition, since the selection sensors A to D are arranged so that the selection operation of the selection sensors A to D can be more appropriately performed by the left hand, a result that the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle 104 to perform the selection operation by the right hand. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
[0048]
Here, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the selection sensor A can detect the player's hand held over the detectable region R1 in front of the selection sensor A, and the detection sensor B similarly detects the front of the player. The detection sensor C can detect the player's hand held over the detectable region R3 in front of the detectable region R2, and the detection sensor D can detect the hand of the player held over the detectable region R4 in front of the detectable region R3.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, it is more preferable to arrange the selection sensors A to D so that the detectable regions R1 to R4 do not overlap each other. Can be more suitably suppressed.
[0049]
Further, in the present embodiment, more specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, it is preferable that the selection sensors A to D are arranged along the outer periphery of the center role 400 as a preferable example. I have.
As described above, as a result of arranging each of the selection sensors A to D along the outer periphery of the center role object 400 which the player watches most, the position of each of the selection sensors A to D can be easily understood by the player. it can. Therefore, the player can perform the selection operation without hesitation.
[0050]
Further, in the arrangement described in the present embodiment, more specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, each of the selection sensors A to D is moved from the reference position K in an arc centered on the reference position K. A preferred example is that the distance is arranged along an arc passing through a point farther than the center of the game board 1 (more specifically, for example, the center 500 of the game board 1).
That is, each of the selection sensors A to D is arranged along an arc centered on the reference position K and passing through a point farther from the center of the game board 1.
In this case, for example, in a case where two or more detection sensors are sequentially selected and operated in succession, the elbow 302a is positioned at a point beyond the elbow 302a of the left hand 302 (FIG. 3) opposite to the side on which the operation handle 104 is operated. And the selection operation can be easily performed.
[0051]
Alternatively, unlike the arrangement shown in FIG. 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, each of the selection sensors A to D is placed on a straight line passing through the central portion (for example, the center 500) of the game board 1 and the reference position K. As a preferable example, it is also preferable that the arrangement is along an arc passing through a point closer to the reference position K than the center portion among arcs centered on a point whose distance from the reference position K is farther than the center portion of the game board. I have.
That is, each of the selection sensors A to D is arranged along an arc passing through a point closer to the reference position K than the center with respect to a point whose distance from the reference position K is farther than the center of the game board. .
In this case, since the moving amount of the left hand can be reduced, the selection operation is easy, and the selection operation can be performed without embarrassing the line of sight of the surrounding players because it is not an overaction.
Further, since the amount of the game board surface covered by the arm or the like can be reduced, the display by the variable display device 4a or the whereabouts of the game ball in the game area 1a can be visually recognized even during the selection operation.
[0052]
By the way, for example, when the number of startup memories is almost full, the selection operation of the selection sensors A to D may be performed with the right hand separated from the operation handle 104. That is, for example, when the selection sensor C is operated by moving the right hand according to the flow line D9 as shown in FIG. 8, there is a possibility that an erroneous detection may occur because the selection sensor D also exists on the flow line D9.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the player hands his / her hand to the front position of the center role 400 (however, The notification display H prompting the user to temporarily wait at a position different from the detectable region R1 of each of the selection sensors A to D) is displayed on the display screen 4g of the variable display device 4a.
That is, a standby prompting notification unit (variation display device 4a) that notifies the player before performing the selection operation of the selection sensors A to D that the player's hand is to temporarily wait at a position in front of the center role object 400. ).
At this time, the display control device 40 functions as a standby prompt notification control unit that controls the execution of the notification by the standby prompt notification unit.
By performing the notification display H in this manner, after the player's hand is once at a position in front of the center role 400 according to the notification display H, the selection operation of any of the selection sensors A to D is performed. Can be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the presence of two or more selection sensors A to D on the flow line of the hand (any of the flow lines D10, D11, D12, and D13 in FIG. 9), and to prevent occurrence of erroneous detection. Can be prevented.
The notification display H is started when a predetermined execution start condition is satisfied. The execution start condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of start storages becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, when the number becomes full (four) or three or more).
[0053]
However, simply performing the notification display H as described above cannot effectively prevent erroneous detection from occurring if the player does not follow the notification display H.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a standby state detection sensor 600 for detecting a hand of a player in a state of being standby at a position in front of the center accessory 400 is provided. Accordingly, the selection operation of the selection sensors A to D may be performed (the selection operation is accepted) only after the standby state of the player's hand is detected (for example, during a predetermined time after the detection). .
That is, the standby state detection sensor 600 may be provided, and the selection operation may be started on the condition of an input from the standby state detection sensor 600.
More specifically, for example, if the hand of the player is detected by the standby state detection sensor 600 during the period in which the notification display H is performed, the selection operation is received for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) after the detection. I do.
As described above, when the standby state detection sensor 600 is provided, the occurrence of erroneous detection can be more appropriately prevented.
Note that the standby state detection sensor 600 can also be configured by the same type of sensor as the selection sensors A to D.
[0054]
However, even if the notification display H is performed as shown in FIG. 9 or the standby state of the hand is detected in addition to the notification display H as shown in FIG. If the selection operation is performed by moving a hand on a flow line passing through the detectable regions R1 to R4 of the sensors A to D, erroneous detection may occur.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the input of the detection signal from any of the selection sensors A to D to the display control device 40 has continued for a predetermined time t (for example, 0.1 second) or more, the input Is determined to be valid, and the result is reflected on the control in the game.
Here, the predetermined time t is preferably set as a time sufficient for the hand to cross each of the detectable regions R1 to R4.
For example, when the hand is moved in the order of the detectable area R1 (selected sensor A) → the detectable area R2 (selected sensor B) → the detectable area R3 (selected sensor C), and finally the selected sensor C is selected and operated. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a short time t1 (<t) input from the selected sensor A → a short time t2 (<t) input from the selected sensor B → a long time (> t) from the selected sensor C The display control device 40 determines that the input from the selection sensor C is a valid input.
As described above, when the input of the detection signal from any of the selection sensors A to D to the display control device 40 has continued for the predetermined time t or more, it is determined that the input is valid and the control to the game control is performed. By performing the reflection, the occurrence of erroneous detection can be more appropriately suppressed.
However, after the standby state detection sensor 600 detects the player's hand during the execution period of the notification display H, any one of the selection sensors A to D may be used until a predetermined time during which the selection operation can be received elapses. If there is only a short-time input less than the predetermined time t, only the input from any one of the selection sensors A to D may be determined to be valid according to the priority order described later.
[0055]
Further, for example, even if only an input from any one of the selection sensors A to D that lasts for a predetermined time t or more is made valid, two or more selection sensors A to D at a time depend on the posture of the arm of the player. When detection occurs, erroneous detection may occur.
That is, for example, when the right hand is moved in accordance with the flow line D9 shown in FIG. 8 to select the selection sensor C, for example, as shown in FIG. The input from the selected sensor C is started while the input from the sensor D is continued, and finally, any of the inputs from the selected sensors C and D may continue for the predetermined time t or more.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, when there is an input from two or more selection sensors A to D at a time, the display control device 40 enables only the input from one detection sensor according to a predetermined priority. Providing a valid input specifying means is a preferred example.
Specifically, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in which the operation handle 104 is provided on the right side as in this embodiment, the priority is set lower as the input is made from the right hand side selection sensor ( That is, the priority order is set in the order of the input from the selected sensor A → the input from the selected sensor B → the input from the selected sensor C → the input from the selected sensor D). Conversely, the higher the input from the left-hand side selection sensor, the higher the priority is set. Or, in other words, the opposite side reference position K ′ (FIG. 8; the vertical line with respect to the reference position K as the symmetry axis) taken on one side end (for example, right side) in the left-right direction of the lower front surface of the game board 1. The input from the selected sensor (located on the opposite side) has a lower priority.
Therefore, when the input from the selection sensors D and C occurs as shown in FIG. 12, although the input from the selection sensor D also continues for the predetermined time t or more, the display control device 40 determines that the input is valid. Without determining, only the input from the selected sensor C is determined to be valid (however, for example, the time t3 from the start of the input from the selected sensor D to the start of the input from the selected sensor C is shorter than the predetermined time t) (That is, for example, t3 <t).
By providing the valid input specifying means as described above, even when there is an input from two or more selected sensors A to D at a time, it is possible to make only the input from one selected sensor valid according to the priority order. (Either one of the selection sensors can be specified as being selected by the player), and the result of the selection intended by the player can be reflected in the control of the game.
[0056]
Next, a selected sensor monitoring process performed by the display control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not there has been an input start (rise) from any of the selected sensors A to D. If it is determined that there has been no input, the process proceeds to step S3. Shifts to step S2.
In step S2, a process of clearing the rise monitoring timer (returning it to 0 (zero)) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3. Here, the rise monitoring timer starts counting the elapsed time at the timing when input from any of the selected sensors A to D is started in step S1 in the selected sensor monitoring process before the previous time.
In step S3, it is determined whether the rise monitoring elapsed time (that is, the predetermined time t) has elapsed. If it is determined that the elapsed time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S4.
In step S4, it is determined that only the input from any one of the selected sensors A to D is valid according to the priority order. If there is only an input from any one of the selection sensors A to D in the first place, it goes without saying that the input from the selection sensor to which the input was made is determined to be valid.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3 that the rise monitoring elapsed time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S5.
In step S5, it is determined whether or not a selection reception time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. Here, the selection reception time is, for example, equal to a predetermined time during which the selection operation can be received after the standby state detection sensor 600 detects the player's hand during the period in which the notification display H is performed as described above.
Then, in step S5, if it is determined that the selection reception time has not elapsed, the selection sensor monitoring process is terminated, while if it is determined that the selection reception time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S4. Similarly, only the input from any one of the selection sensors A to D is determined to be valid according to the priority order. That is, even if there is an input from any of the selection sensors A to D for a short time that is less than the monitoring elapsed time before the selection reception time elapses, any one of the selection sensors A to D according to the priority order. Only the inputs from A to D are determined to be valid. Therefore, even when the selection operation is performed with a quick movement, it is possible to reflect the selection operation in the game.
Note that an input for only a short time that is less than the monitoring elapsed time may not be regarded as valid.
[0057]
Next, an example of “reflection to game control” performed based on input of a detection signal from the selection sensors A to D to the display control device 40 will be described.
[0058]
First, in the present embodiment, each of the selection sensors A to D is associated with one of the start memories.
Specifically, for example, as shown in the upper and middle sections of FIG. 14, the selection sensor A is associated with the start memory based on the earliest (first) start prize, and the selection sensor B is The selection sensor C is further associated with the start memory based on the next (second) start winning, the selection sensor C is further associated with the start memory based on the next start winning, and the selection sensor D is finally (fourth). It is associated with the start memory based on the generated start winning.
[0059]
Therefore, the selection sensor A is associated with the special figure start storage display 411, and similarly, the selection sensor B is the special figure start storage display 412, and the selection sensor C is the special figure start storage display 411. 413, the selection sensor D is associated with the special figure start storage display 414, respectively.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the selection sensors A to D are arranged at positions near the corresponding special figure start storage indicators 411 to 414.
[0060]
When the hand held by the player is detected by any of the selection sensors A to D, the display control device 40 determines that the detected selection sensors A to D correspond as a reflection on the game control. The control related to the variable display game with respect to the attached start memory is performed.
That is, the display control device 40 includes a game reflection execution control unit.
[0061]
In the case of the present embodiment, more specifically, the “control regarding the variable display game for the start memory associated with the detected selection sensors A to D” includes, for example, the order of the execution control of the variable display game for each start memory. Is changed.
That is, for example, when there are four start memories, the selection operation of the selection sensor C associated with the start memory of the variable display game which is normally executed and controlled thirdly (of course, the selection operation in which the input is valid) Is performed, the selection sensor C performs a process of moving up the order of the execution control of the variable display game with respect to the corresponding start memory (for example, moving up to the first position). Alternatively, a process of moving down (for example, moving down at the end) may be performed.
Note that the display mode of the special figure start storage display near the selected sensor may be changed (for example, blinking, color change, etc.) to notify that the selected sensor has been selected.
[0062]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, on any straight line passing the reference position K taken on the other side end side (specifically, the left side) below the front surface of the glass plate 101. Also, since each of the selection sensors A to D is arranged so that two or more selection sensors are not positioned, the selection is naturally performed with the hand (specifically, the left hand) on the opposite side of the operation of the operation handle 104 by the player. It is possible to suppress occurrence of erroneous detection when performing an operation.
As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that the control is reflected in the game as intended by the player.
[0063]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the first type of pachinko gaming machine, and may be applied to other types of pachinko gaming machines such as a third type of pachinko gaming machine and a second type of pachinko gaming machine, and may be arranged. The present invention is also applicable to ball game machines other than pachinko game machines such as ball game machines and sparrow ball game machines.
In addition, although the infrared sensors are illustrated as the selection sensors (detection sensors) A to D, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, other optical sensors (for example, sensors for detecting reflection of laser light), ultrasonic sensors, and magnetic sensors For example, any device that can detect a player's hand through the glass plate 101 may be used.
Further, in the above description, the example in which the selection sensors A to D are arranged along the outer periphery of the center accessory 400 has been described as being arranged outside the center accessory 400. It may be arranged on the inner side (that is, on the periphery of the center role 400 (for example, a portion along the outer periphery of the display screen 4g)).
Further, in the above description, an example in which the selection sensors A to D are arranged along the outer periphery of the center accessory 400 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an arrangement in which a part is provided near the side lamp 12 is provided. You may do it. In this case, since each of the selection sensors A to D can be dispersed over a wider range, the occurrence of erroneous detection can be more appropriately suppressed.
Further, the arrangement of each of the selection sensors A to D may be the same as that described above, except that the selection sensors A to D are located on any straight line passing through the reference position K taken on the other side of the front surface below the glass plate 101. Arrange each of the selection sensors A to D so that two or more are not located ".
In addition, the glass plate 101 is illustrated as an example of the front transparent member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a resin member (for example, polycarbonate or the like) may be used.
[0064]
In the above description, an example in which only one input from one of the selection sensors A to D is made valid is described. In short, it is sufficient that only one input can be determined to be valid during input at a time. Immediately after the input from one of the selected sensors A to D is determined to be valid, the input from the other selected sensors A to D can be determined to be valid immediately (from two or more selected sensors A to D). For example, it may be possible to determine the execution control order of all the four start memories.
In this case, specifically, for example, by performing a selection operation in the order of the selected sensor D → the selected sensor C → the selected sensor B → the selected sensor A, the execution control sequence of the start memory, which was originally fourth, becomes first, The execution control sequence of the start memory, which was originally the third, was set to the second, the execution control sequence of the start memory, which was the second, was set to the third, and the execution control sequence of the start memory, which was originally the first, was set to the fourth. , Each can be changed.
In this case, it is preferable to notify the user each time one input is determined to be valid, and to notify the user of the next input (that is, a selection operation for the player).
That is, it is possible to sequentially determine that inputs from two or more selected sensors (any two or more of the selected sensors A to D) are valid, and each time the input from one selected sensor is determined to be valid, Is provided (for example, the variable display device 4a). In this case, the effect control device 40 functions as an effective selection operation notification control unit that performs notification control by the effective selection operation notification unit.
[0065]
Further, the “control regarding the variable display game for the start memory associated with the detected selection sensors A to D” is not limited to the above example. Control, control for switching the type of effect in the variable display game, and the like.
The notice display may be, for example, a display for notifying the reliability of the display result mode of the variable display game being the special display result mode, or a change when the display result mode of the variable display game is the special display result mode. A display (for example, a display for giving a notice of whether or not a change will occur if a big hit occurs) or the like is given as to whether or not a special display result mode composed of symbols (for example, a slotted pattern such as “7, 7, 7”) is derived and displayed. .
The switching of the effect type in the variable display game includes, for example, switching of the background display and switching of the type of the appearing character.
[0066]
Further, in the above description, the example in which the upper limit number of the start memory is four is described, but the upper limit number of the start memory may be three or less, or may be five or more.
However, if the upper limit number of the start memories is large, providing a selection sensor in a one-to-one correspondence with each start memory may cause a problem such that the detectable area overlaps. May be provided correspondingly.
Specifically, for example, when the upper limit number of the start memory is six, the selection sensor A is set to correspond to the start memory based on the earliest (first) start winning as shown in the upper and lower parts of FIG. In addition, the selection sensor B is associated with the start memory based on the next (second) start winning, the selection sensor C is further associated with the start memory based on the next start winning, and the selection sensor D is further associated. It is preferable to associate the start memories based on all the start winnings (fourth to sixth starting wins) generated thereafter.
In this case, for example, when the selection sensor D is selected and operated, for example, the execution control order of the variable display game with respect to the start memory based on the fourth to sixth start winnings and the first to third start winnings Control to completely replace the execution control order of the variable display game with respect to the start memory based on the start memory.
Alternatively, there may be provided a selection switch that can switch a selectable range of the start memory. That is, for example, a state in which the start memory based on the first to third start winning a prize is a selectable range and a state in which the start memory based on the fourth to sixth start winning a prize is a selectable range alternately. May be provided.
[0067]
In addition, by selecting the selection sensors A to D, it is possible to select information display (the number of revolutions from the opening of the store, the number of revolutions from the previous big hit, etc.), or to input information (for example, input a name). Or switch the brightness of the screen (for example, by providing a level gauge and arranging each of the selection sensors A to D along the level gauge, depending on which selection sensor is selected). Or the like).
[0068]
In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[0069]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, each of the detection sensors is arranged such that no two or more detection sensors are located on any straight line passing through the reference position taken on the other side end side of the lower front surface from the front glass plate. In addition, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous detection when the selection operation is naturally performed by the hand on the side opposite to the side where the player operates the operation handle. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that the control is reflected in the game as intended by the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine as a preferred example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view for explaining a positional relationship between a game board and a player.
FIG. 4 is a schematic side sectional view for explaining an area where a detection sensor can detect a player's hand.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a game board showing an example of an arrangement of detection sensors.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a game board showing another example of the arrangement of the detection sensors.
FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board showing a flow line of a hand when good sensing is performed.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the game board showing a flow line of a hand when a plurality of detection sensors detect the hand at one time.
FIG. 9 is a front view of a game board showing an example of performing notification display by a fluctuation display device as a standby prompt notification means.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a game board showing an example in which a fluctuation display device serving as a standby prompt notification unit performs notification display and further includes a standby state detection sensor for detecting a standby state.
FIG. 11 is a time chart showing a time change of an input state from each detection sensor when a hand is moved on a flow line connecting the detection sensors.
FIG. 12 is a time chart showing a time change of an input state from each detection sensor when there is an input from two or more detection sensors at a time.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a selection sensor monitoring process which is a main control flow performed by the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of correspondence between a detection sensor and start memory.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 Pachinko game machines (ball game machines)
1a Game area
1 game board
101 glass plate (transparent front member)
104 Operation handle
A Selection sensor (detection sensor)
B Selection sensor (detection sensor)
C Selection sensor (detection sensor)
D Selection sensor (detection sensor)
K reference position
400 Center role
40 display control device (game reflection execution control means, valid input identification means)
4a Fluctuation display device (means for informing a waiting reminder)
9 Ordinary variable winning device (start winning port)

Claims (7)

A game board in which a game area is formed, a front transparent member that covers the front side of the game board, and a player disposed on one side in the left-right direction of the front side below the front transparent member to allow the player to play in the game area An operation handle for performing an operation of firing a ball, and a ball game machine including
A plurality of detection sensors that can be detected by the player in a non-contact manner over the front transparent member over a hand held by the player from the outside of the front transparent member,
The input from any of the detection sensors that have detected the hand held by the player is reflected in game control,
Each of the detection sensors is arranged such that no two or more of the detection sensors are located on any straight line passing through a reference position taken on the other side end side of the front side below the front transparent member. Ball game machine. A center accessory is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the detection sensors is arranged along an outer periphery of the center role. 3. A waiting prompting notifying means for notifying a player before performing a selection operation of a detection sensor that the player's hand is to temporarily wait at a position in front of the center role. The ball game machine described in 1. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein each of the detection sensors is arranged along an arc passing through a point around the reference position and farther from a center of the game board. 5. Ball game machine. Each of the detection sensors is arranged along a circular arc passing through a point closer to the reference position than the center with a distance from the reference position being farther than the center of the game board. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A variation display game based on a plurality of types of identification information can be executed based on a game ball fired based on the operation of the operation handle winning a start winning prize port arranged on the game board, and displaying the variation display game. When the result mode becomes a predetermined special display result mode, a special game state can be generated, and the start of execution of a game ball to the starting winning port is waited for execution of a variable display game as a start memory. Up to a predetermined upper limit number can be stored,
Each of the detection sensors is associated with one of the starting memories,
When the hand held by the player is detected by any of the detection sensors, the reflection of the detected game is performed as a reflection to the control in the game, in which the detected detection sensor is associated with the start memory associated with the variable display game. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising execution control means. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a valid input specifying unit configured to validate only an input from one of the detection sensors according to a predetermined priority when there is an input from two or more of the detection sensors at a time. The ball and ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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