JP2004049480A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which prevents customers from leaving by preventing expecting feeling of a player to shifting to a special game mode from being reduced even when it is difficult to shift to the special game mode since a special game mode shifting condition is not formed. <P>SOLUTION: Whenever a game ball shot onto a game panel from a shooting part enters a starting port, the temperature variation ΔT of the player is captured. Based on this variation ΔT, a performing picture displayed on a display device is varied to improve the expecting feeling of the player to shifting to the special game mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a special game mode that is advantageous to a player, and more particularly to control for displaying effect images.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A typical example of a gaming machine that can play a game in which cash and / or prize exchange is possible is a pachinko gaming machine.
[0003]
A general pachinko gaming machine is provided with a plurality of prize holes at appropriate places on the game board, and a game ball (pachinko ball) fired on the game board from the firing unit enters these prize ports, It is configured so that a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.
[0004]
Recently, in such a pachinko gaming machine, when the first condition is satisfied, the game machine shifts to the jackpot mode. When the second condition is satisfied, the game machine is set to shift to the probability variation mode. Models that can create a certain advantageous gaming state are in use.
[0005]
Here, the jackpot mode is a mode in which a large number of prize balls can be acquired in a shorter time than in the normal mode. The first condition for shifting to the jackpot mode is that a plurality of pieces of identification information displayed on the display unit are triggered by the fact that a launched game ball enters a starting port which is one of winning ports. When the images fluctuate and stop, respectively, and the combination of the identification information images at the time of the stop becomes a predetermined first specific combination (for example, the image stops at a so-called zigzag pattern such as “7”, “7”, “7”) Case).
[0006]
On the other hand, the probability variation mode is a mode in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot mode is higher than that of the normal mode. The second condition for shifting to the probability variation mode is that, during the jackpot mode, each of the identification information images fluctuates / stops and stops when the game ball enters the starting port. It means a case where the combination of the identification information images at this time becomes a predetermined second specific combination (for example, a case where the image is stopped at a so-called slotted number such as “7”, “7”, “7”).
[0007]
In the following description, the jackpot mode and the probability variation mode are collectively referred to as a “special game mode”.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the following problems have been pointed out in the pachinko gaming machine having the special game mode (a concept including the jackpot mode and the probability variation mode).
[0009]
That is, the probability that the plurality of identification information images that fluctuate when the game ball enters the starting port and stops in the specific combination state is set low in consideration of the game characteristics. Therefore, even if the player puts the pachinko ball into the starting port, there are many cases where the player does not easily shift to the special game mode. As a result, the expectation of the player for shifting to the special game mode is weakened, which may lead to a so-called customer separation.
[0010]
Therefore, the present inventor pays attention to the point that the identification information image is displayed in a state associated with the effect image, and that when the game does not easily shift to the special game mode, a change occurs in the physical information of the player, The idea was that the above situation could be dealt with by increasing the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode by changing the effect image based on the amount of change in the physical information of the player. .
[0011]
The present invention has been made based on the above idea. Even if the special game mode transition condition is not satisfied and the transition to the special game mode is difficult, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation of the transition to the special game mode from weakening. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent customer churn.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention displays an effect image display unit for displaying an effect image, and displays a plurality of identification information images in association with the effect images displayed on the effect image display unit. And an identification information image display section for performing, and when the game ball launched from the launch section onto the game board enters the starting port, the plurality of pieces of information displayed on the identification information image display section are displayed. When the identification information image fluctuates / stops, and the combination of the identification information images at the time of the stop becomes a predetermined specific combination, it is set to shift to a special game mode advantageous to the player. And a physical information detecting means for detecting physical information of the player during a game, and at a predetermined timing based on the physical information detected by the physical information detecting means. Calculating means for calculating the amount of change in the physical information of the user, and control means for changing the effect image displayed on the effect image display unit based on the amount of change in the physical information obtained by the calculating means. Including.
[0013]
In the above configuration, the effect image is displayed on the effect image display unit. On the other hand, the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the identification information image display unit in a state where the identification information images are associated with the effect images. When a game ball fired on the game board from the launch unit enters the starting port, a plurality of identification information images displayed on the identification information image display unit fluctuate and stop, respectively, as a trigger. At this time, if the game is stopped in a state where the combination of the identification information images matches the predetermined specific combination, the mode is shifted to the special game mode which is advantageous for the player. However, even if the game ball enters the starting port, the special game mode transition condition may not be satisfied, and the transition to the special game mode may not be easy. In such a case, the player feels frustration or resignation, and the psychological state of the player changes. This psychological change of the player can be regarded as a change of the player's physical information. Therefore, the physical information acquisition means detects the physical information of the player during the game. The calculating means calculates, at a predetermined timing, a change amount of the player's physical information based on the physical information detected by the physical information detecting means. The control means changes the effect image displayed on the effect image display unit based on the physical information change amount obtained by the arithmetic means, in order to increase the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode. Therefore, even if the special game mode transition condition is not satisfied and the transition to the special game mode is difficult, the player's expectation of the transition to the special game mode will not be reduced. As a result, customer churn can be prevented.
[0014]
The control means changes at least one display mode of a component of the effect image displayed on the effect image display unit on condition that the amount of change in the physical information is equal to or more than a certain value.
[0015]
In the above configuration, when the physical information change amount is equal to or more than a certain value, by changing at least one display mode of the components of the effect image, the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode is increased. It has become. Therefore, the control of the effect image display for enhancing the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode is simplified.
[0016]
The gaming machine further includes storage means for storing a plurality of effect image data having different degrees of expectation for the transition to the special game mode given to the player, and wherein the control means includes the physical information change amount. Is used as a parameter to extract effect image data suitable for the amount of physical information change from the plurality of effect image data stored in the storage means, and to render the effect image based on the extracted effect image data in the effect image data. It is displayed on the image display unit.
[0017]
In the above configuration, with the amount of physical information change as a parameter, effect image data suitable for the amount of physical information change is extracted from the plurality of effect image data, and an effect image based on the extracted effect image data is displayed. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for shifting to the special game mode is enhanced. Therefore, in a state where the subtle psychological changes of the player are finely captured and the psychological changes are faithfully reflected, control of the effect image display for enhancing the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode. It can be performed.
[0018]
The predetermined timing is set so as to be triggered by a game ball entering the starting port, and the calculating means sets the physical information change amount every time the game ball enters the starting port. Is calculated.
[0019]
According to the above configuration, the amount of change in the physical information can be obtained when the player's expectation for shifting to the special game mode is the highest. As a result, the control of the effect image display becomes more timely.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0021]
<Embodiment 1>
1. Mechanical configuration of pachinko machine
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular main body frame 2 and a rectangular game board 3 incorporated in the main body frame 2.
[0022]
A window frame 4 integrated with a transparent window is fitted to the inner edge of the main body frame 2 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 3. An upper plate 5 and a lower plate 6 are provided below the window frame 4 on the front surface of the main body frame 2. Further, a firing handle 7 and a speaker 8 for outputting sound such as sound effects are arranged on the right hand and below the lower plate 6, respectively.
[0023]
Decorative lamps 10a and 10b are provided on the upper right and left sides of the main body frame 2, respectively.
[0024]
The firing handle 7 is rotatably attached to the main body frame 2, and a firing motor 30 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 7. By rotating the firing handle 7, the firing motor 30 is rotated. Are operated by the supply of electric power, and the game balls (slings) stored in the upper plate 5 are fired on the game board 3 with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. The launched game ball is guided to the upper portion of the game board 3 along a guide rail 9 provided on the periphery of the game board 3 and collides with a plurality of obstacle nails and the like implanted on the front surface of the game board 3. While changing its traveling direction, it falls below the game board 3.
[0025]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the gaming board 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At a substantially central portion and a lower portion of the front surface of the game board 3, a main display portion 11 and a big hit prize portion 12 each formed of a liquid crystal display device or the like are provided.
[0026]
In the upper center of the main display unit 11, a sub-display unit 13 including a 7-segment display is provided, and four left and right holding lamps 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d are provided. In addition, a general winning opening 15 is provided above the sub display unit 13.
[0027]
On both left and right sides of the main display unit 11, ball passage detectors 16a and 16b are provided, and when it is detected that a game ball has passed the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b, a number displayed on the sub display unit 13 is displayed. , A symbol or the like, which is identification information, starts variable display, and then is stopped and displayed.
[0028]
A starting port 17 is provided between the main display section 11 and the jackpot winning section 12. The starting port 17 includes a ball detection sensor 18, and when a game ball wins, a variable display game is started on the main display unit 11. That is, the starting port 17 is a trigger for shifting the symbols, which are a plurality of identification information images, displayed on the main display unit 11 to the variable display state in the variable display game. In addition, the starting port 17 is provided with movable pieces 19a and 19b called electric tulips that affect the ease of winning a game ball.
[0029]
The movable pieces 19a, 19a are supplied with current to the solenoid 25 when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, and are driven to open and close to open the starting port 17 for a predetermined time.
[0030]
Further, around the main display section 11, there are provided general winning ports 20a and 20b and special winning ports 21a and 21b.
[0031]
When the above-mentioned general winning ports 15, 20a, 20b, starting port 17, and special winning ports 21a, 21b are awarded by the game balls, the number of the game balls set in advance according to the type of the winning holes is increased. It will be dispensed from the plate 5 or the lower plate 6.
[0032]
Further, rotation guide members 23a and 23b for changing the direction of the falling path of the game ball are rotatably provided on the left and right sides of the center of the game board 3.
[0033]
The big hit prize section 12 is provided with a big prize opening 22 and a shutter 24 for opening and closing the big prize opening 22 so as to be freely opened up and down. A normal ball passing hole and a specific ball passing hole are formed at the back of the special winning opening 22.
[0034]
The shutter 24 is driven by the solenoid 26 so that the shutter 24 is opened when the game mode shifts to the big hit mode in the variable display game. When the shutter 24 is opened, the shutter 24 is kept open until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winning balls is reached. Then, on condition that there is a ball entering the special ball passage hole of the special winning opening 22 while the shutter 24 is open, the shutter 24 is opened up to a predetermined number of times, for example, 16 times. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 22, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out from the upper plate 5 or the lower plate 6.
[0035]
2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machines
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Reference numeral 31 denotes a control circuit that controls the control center, and includes a first interface circuit group 32, an input / output bus 33, a CPU 34, a timer 35, a counter 36, a ROM 37, a RAM 38, and a second interface circuit group 39.
[0036]
The firing handle 7, the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b, and the ball detection sensor 18 are connected to the first interface circuit group 32. The firing handle 7 has a built-in heat detection sensor 40 as body information detecting means. The heat detection sensor 40 is connected to the interface circuit group 32.
[0037]
When the firing handle 7 is turned, an angle signal indicating the turning angle is supplied to the first interface circuit group 32. When the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b detect the passage of the game ball, the detection signal is supplied to the first interface circuit group 32. When detecting that the game ball has passed through the starting port, the ball detection sensor 18 supplies a detection signal to the first interface circuit group 32.
[0038]
The heat detection sensor 40 is for detecting the body temperature of the player during the game, and a detection output signal of the heat detection sensor 40 is supplied to the first interface circuit group 32.
[0039]
The first interface circuit group 32 is connected to the second interface circuit group 39 via the input / output bus 33, and outputs the angle signal of the firing handle 7, the detection signals of the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b, The detection signal of the ball detection sensor 18 and the detection output signal of the heat detection sensor 40 are converted into predetermined signals and supplied to the input / output bus 33.
[0040]
The input / output bus 33 is connected to the CPU 34, the timer 35, the counter 36, the ROM 37, and the RAM 38, and inputs and outputs a data signal or an address signal to and from the CPU 34.
[0041]
The second interface circuit group 39 is connected to the speaker 8, the decorative lamps 10a and 10b, the main display unit 11, the sub-display unit 13, the holding lamps 14a to 14d, the solenoids 25 and 26, and the firing motor 30. Control is performed by supplying a drive signal and drive power to each of these devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing.
[0042]
The timer 35 measures the cumulative time during which power has been supplied to the firing motor 30 of the firing handle 7. The counter 36 counts the total number of winning prizes of the game balls.
[0043]
The ROM 37 stores a game control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the first condition is satisfied, the game control program shifts to the jackpot mode, and the second condition is satisfied. When the game is established, the mode is set to shift to the probability variation mode, and an advantageous gaming state with a higher impact for the player is created.
[0044]
Here, the jackpot mode is a mode in which a large number of prize balls can be acquired in a shorter time than in the normal mode. The first condition for shifting to the jackpot mode is that, when a game ball fired on the game board 3 from the firing unit including the firing handle 7 enters the starting port 17, the main display unit 11 , The plurality of identification information images displayed on the screen change and stop, and the combination of the identification information images at the time of the stop becomes the first predetermined combination (for example, “2”, “2”, “2”). Etc.).
[0045]
On the other hand, the probability variation mode is a mode in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot mode is higher than that of the normal mode. The second condition for shifting to the probability variation mode is that each of the identification information images fluctuates / stops and stops when the gaming ball enters the starting port 17 during the jackpot mode. This means that the combination of the identification information images at this time becomes the second predetermined combination (for example, when the image is stopped at a so-called “double” such as “7”, “7”, “7”).
[0046]
In the following description, when both the jackpot mode and the probability variation mode are collectively referred to, they are referred to as “special game mode”.
[0047]
In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the physical information of the player is reflected in the control of the effect image. Therefore, the ROM 37 calculates, at a predetermined timing, the body temperature change amount ΔT of the player who is playing the game based on the output signal from the heat detection sensor 40, and calculates the player's body temperature change amount ΔT obtained by this calculation. An effect image display control program for giving a change to the operation image displayed on the main display unit 11 is stored. This effect image display control program includes a program that changes at least one display mode of the components of the effect image, provided that the amount of change in body temperature ΔT is equal to or greater than a certain value.
[0048]
Here, the predetermined timing is set to be triggered by the entry of a pachinko ball into the starting port 17. Therefore, the body temperature change amount ΔT is calculated every time a pachinko ball enters the starting port 17.
[0049]
In addition, in the ROM 37, when the variable display game is played on the main display unit 11, the image data of the identification information symbol that is fluctuated or stopped is displayed, the effect image data for producing a game, the sound data used for the game, Initial data for executing the control program, a program for controlling the flickering of the decorative lamps 10a and 10b, and the like are stored.
[0050]
The effect image data includes image data of a character appearing on the effect screen, background image data forming the background of the effect image, and moving image data, and a moving image, a still image, or a combination image thereof is used as the effect screen. It is used when displaying on the main display unit 11. Note that the character image data includes image data corresponding to each of the actions in order to display the action of the character.
[0051]
The sound data is for producing a game or notifying a change in the game state, and is used for outputting a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 8.
[0052]
In the RAM 38, the values of flags and variables used in the above-mentioned program are stored, and the accumulated reach data indicating the history of the game, the accumulated number of fluctuations, the accumulated number of big hits, the accumulated number of game balls entered, and new input data , And the data such as the calculation result by the CPU 34 are stored.
[0053]
The CPU 34 performs a calculation process by calling and executing a predetermined program stored in the ROM 37, and based on the calculation result, generates the effect image data (a concept including character image data, background image data, and moving image data). ), The symbol image data and the sound data are transmitted as electronic data, the image data of the symbol, which is the identification information image, is read, and the symbol is variably displayed on the main display unit 11, and a plurality of symbols are displayed. Control such as stop display at a predetermined timing is performed.
[0054]
Under the control of the CPU 34, the main display section 11 displays an image obtained by combining the fluctuating symbol and the effect image, and also displays a notification image such as reach.
[0055]
The holding lamps 14a to 14d indicate the number of times the variable display game is held by lighting, and store the number of times the variable display game is executed when a game ball enters the starting port 17 when the variable display game is executed. In general, the display is lit up to a maximum of four times. Furthermore, the decorative lamps 10a and 10b blink or light when the gaming state changes, for example, when a big hit or a reach occurs.
[0056]
3. Pachinko machine control operations
3-1. Basic routine
Hereinafter, operations related to a routine for detecting a game ball, a routine for performing a variable display game process, and a routine for performing a jackpot process, which are basic routines of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, will be described. Here, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started, variables used in the CPU 34 have been initialized to predetermined values, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating steadily.
[0057]
3-1-1. Game ball detection routine
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control flow of the game ball detection processing routine. This game ball detection processing routine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a game control program that controls a pachinko game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is executed in advance.
[0058]
Step S1: The CPU 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered a general winning opening or a special winning opening.
[0059]
Step S2: When it is determined in the determination process of step S1 that the game ball has entered, the CPU 34 executes a payout process of the game ball having a predetermined number of balls according to the type of the winning opening that has entered.
[0060]
Step S3: When it is determined in step S1 that the game ball has not entered, or when the process of step S2 is executed, the CPU 34 sets the game ball in the starting port 17 based on the detection output from the ball detection sensor 18. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered.
[0061]
Step S4: In the determination processing of step S3, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting port 17, the CPU 34 executes a variable display game.
[0062]
Step S5: When it is determined in step S3 that the game ball has not entered the starting port 17 or when the process of step S4 is executed, the CPU 34 performs the processing based on the detection output from the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b.
[0063]
Step S6: When it is determined in the determination process of step S5 that the game ball has passed the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b, the CPU 34 executes a process of normally displaying a variable symbol on the sub display unit 13. In addition, when the normally displayed variable symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol, the movable doors 19a and 19b provided in the starting port 17 are driven to open the starting port 17.
[0064]
3-1-2. Variable display game processing routine
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control flow of the variable display game processing routine. When the variable display game processing routine is called, the CPU 34 switches the initial screen displayed on the main display unit 11 to the normal screen, and starts the variable display game.
[0065]
The initial screen is a screen displayed on the main display unit 11 when the variable display game is not executed.
[0066]
The normal screen refers to a screen displayed on the main display unit 11 from the start of the variable display game on the main display unit 11 until a big hit.
[0067]
In addition, the variable display game is a method in which a plurality of symbols, which are identification information images such as characters, symbols, pictures, or patterns (patterns), are variably displayed on the main display unit 11 and then stopped at a predetermined timing. Then, in a game in which a symbol is a predetermined combination, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination, the game is shifted to a game state advantageous to the player. More specifically, for example, three numbers (symbols) are displayed side by side on the main display unit 11 in a horizontal line, and these three numbers are changed from 0 to 15 so as to be repeatedly scrolled from top to bottom. Thereafter, the three numbers are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. At this time, if the combination of the stopped numbers (symbols) is a predetermined combination (for example, a double number such as “2”), the variable display game is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit game state (mode) is set. . This combination of symbols is a first predetermined combination for shifting the game to the jackpot mode.
[0068]
In this pachinko gaming machine 1, even when the symbols are arranged in a double-pit pattern and the mode shifts to the jackpot mode as described above, the identification information image is in the second predetermined combination (for example, the slot number of “7”). , The probability of transition to the jackpot mode again is set to the probability variation mode in which the probability is set to be high. Specifically, when the mode shifts to the probability variation mode, the probability that the plurality of identification information images displayed on the main display unit 11 become a double-row pattern increases, and the fluctuation of the symbols on the main display unit 11 and the sub-display unit 13 increases. The fluctuation time from the display to the stop display is shortened, a predetermined symbol that the opening 17 is opened on the sub display unit 13 is easily stopped, or the opening time of the opening 17 is extended.
[0069]
When the variable display game is being executed, an effect screen including a background image, a character image, and the like is also displayed on the main display unit 11.
[0070]
The variable display game processing routine executes such a variable display game process, and will be described below with reference to FIG.
[0071]
Step S11: When the variable display game is started, first, the CPU 34 executes an internal lottery process by a calculation process. The internal lottery process is a process of stopping and displaying all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that have been variably displayed, and determining in advance the symbol combination when the stopped and displayed symbols are determined.
[0072]
Step S12: When the internal lottery process of step S11 is executed, the CPU 34 displays a background image on the main display unit 11.
[0073]
Step S13: When the display processing of the background image in step S12 ends, the CPU 34 variably displays the symbol, which is the identification information image, on the main display unit 11.
[0074]
Step S14: When the symbol change display process of step S13 ends, the CPU 34 displays the character image on the main display unit 11.
[0075]
The display processing in steps S13 and S14 is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S17 to be described later that all three symbols have been stopped and displayed.
[0076]
Step S15: When the character image display process of step S14 ends, the CPU 34 determines whether or not it is time to stop and display one of the three symbols.
[0077]
Step S16: When it is determined in step S15 that it is the timing to stop and display the symbol, the CPU 34 stops and displays one symbol displayed on the main display unit 11.
[0078]
Step S17: When it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol in step S15, or when the process of step S16 is executed, the CPU 34 determines whether or not all three symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined that all the symbols are not stopped and displayed, the CPU 34 returns the processing to step S13. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols have been stopped and displayed, the CPU 34 ends this routine.
[0079]
3-1-3. Jackpot processing routine
FIG. 6 relates to a routine after all symbols have been stopped in the determination processing of step S17 in the variable display game processing routine, the combination of the stopped symbols has turned into a zigzag, and the mode has shifted to the big hit mode.
[0080]
Step S101: First, upon shifting to the jackpot mode, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the main display unit 11 was stopped. At this time, the number of winning balls indicating the total number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening 22 in one opening of the shutter 24 is set to the initial value “0”.
[0081]
Step S102: When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed in the determination processing of step S101, the CPU 34 sets the opening upper limit number indicating the upper limit of the opening number of the special winning opening 22 to, for example, 16 times.
[0082]
Step S103: When the processing of setting the maximum number of times of opening the special winning opening 22 in step S102 is completed, the CPU 34 opens the special winning opening 22 so that game balls can enter the special winning opening 22.
[0083]
Step S104: When the opening processing of the special winning opening in step S103 is completed, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 22.
[0084]
Step S105: If it is determined in step S104 that a game ball has entered the special winning opening 22, the CPU 34 determines that the total number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 22 during one opening of the shutter 24 is one. Is added.
[0085]
Step S106: When the processing of step S105 is completed, an image indicating the total number of winning balls in the main display unit 11 is displayed, and then the CPU 34 shifts the processing to step S107 described later.
[0086]
Step S107: When it is determined in step S104 that the game ball has not entered the special winning opening 22, or when the process of step S106 is completed, the CPU 34 sets the special winning opening 22 to a predetermined number of balls, for example, It is determined whether or not 10 or more prizes have been won.
[0087]
Step S108: If it is determined in step S107 that the number of balls in the special winning opening 22 is less than the predetermined number of balls, the CPU 34 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 22 has reached a predetermined time. Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not reached the predetermined time, the CPU 34 returns the processing to step S104.
[0088]
Step S109: If it is determined in step S107 that the winning opening 22 has won a predetermined number of balls or more, or if it is determined in step S108 that the opening time has reached the predetermined time, the CPU 34 closes the winning opening 22, The winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 22 is made impossible.
[0089]
Step S110: When the closing process of the special winning opening of step S109 is completed, the CPU 34 subtracts one from the upper limit number of times of opening the special winning opening 22 set in the process of step S102.
[0090]
Step S111: When the subtraction processing of the open upper limit number in step S110 is completed, the CPU 34 determines whether any of the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 22 during the opening of the special winning opening 22 has passed through the specific ball passage hole. Determine whether or not.
[0091]
Step S112: When it is determined in step S111 that there is a game ball passing through the specific ball passage hole, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a value obtained by subtracting the number of times the large winning opening 22 is actually opened from the upper limit number of openings is 0. Is determined. If it is determined that the value is not 0, the CPU 34 returns the process to step S103. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is 0, that is, when the number of times of opening of the shutter 24 reaches the maximum number of times that the shutter 24 can be opened, the CPU 34 ends the big hit mode.
[0092]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S111 that no game ball has passed through the specific ball passage hole, the CPU 34 ends the big hit mode.
[0093]
3-2. Effect image display change routine
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Embodiment 1, a plurality of symbols, which are identification information images, are displayed on the main display unit 11 in a state where the symbols are associated with the effect images. When a game ball fired from the firing unit (including the firing handle 7 and the firing motor 30) onto the game board 3 enters the starting port 17, a plurality of symbols, which are identification information images, are changed and triggered by this. Stop. At this time, when the combination of the symbols as the identification information images is stopped in a state in which it matches the specific combination (including the first specific combination and the second specific combination), a special game advantageous to the player Transition to the mode (including the jackpot mode and the probability variation board).
[0094]
However, even if the game ball enters the starting port 17, the special game mode transition condition may not be satisfied, and the transition to the special game mode may not be easy.
[0095]
In such a case, the player feels frustration or resignation, and the psychological state of the player changes. This psychological change of the player can be captured as physical information of the player.
[0096]
Thus, in the first embodiment, the effect image is configured to be changed based on the amount of change in the physical information of the player.
[0097]
Here, a routine for changing the effect image based on the physical information change amount will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is executed based on the effect image display control program stored in the ROM 37 in the control circuit 31.
[0098]
Step S201: When the effect image change routine is read, first, the CPU 34 performs initialization.
[0099]
Step S202: Next, wait for the start of the pachinko game. When a game ball is fired on the game board 3 with the operation of the firing handle 7, the CPU 34 determines that the game has started.
[0100]
Step S203: If it is determined in step S202 that the game has been started, the CPU 34 stores the player's body temperature at the start of the game as the first body temperature T1 based on the output signal from the heat detection sensor 40.
[0101]
Step S204: After storing the first body temperature T1, which is the body temperature at the start of the game in step S203, the CPU 34 waits for a game ball to enter the starting port 17.
[0102]
Step S205: When a game ball enters the starting port 17, the CPU 34 determines the body temperature of the player when the game ball first enters the starting port 17 based on the output signal from the heat detection sensor 40. Store as the second body temperature T2.
[0103]
Step S206: When storing the second body temperature T2, which is the body temperature when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time, the CPU 34 subtracts the first body temperature T1 from the second body temperature T2. Then, the amount of change in body temperature ΔT of the player when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time is obtained.
[0104]
Step S207: When the body temperature change amount calculation processing is completed, the CPU 34 determines whether or not the body temperature change amount ΔT when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time is equal to or more than a certain value.
[0105]
Step S208: When it is determined in step S207 that the amount of change in body temperature ΔT is equal to or greater than a certain value, the CPU 34 changes the effect image. Specifically, a change is given to at least one display mode of the components of the effect image. For example, changing the character or changing the background (including changing the contrast of the background).
[0106]
Step S209 and Step S210: When the above-mentioned effect image change processing is finished, the CPU 34 clears the first body temperature T1 which is the body temperature at the start of the game, and also sets the time when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time. The second body temperature T2, which is the body temperature, is replaced with the first body temperature T1, and then the process proceeds to step S211 described below.
[0107]
On the other hand, in the body temperature change amount determination processing in step S207, when it is determined that the body temperature change amount ΔT is equal to or smaller than a certain value, the CPU 34 performs the effect change processing in step S208, the first body temperature clear processing in step S209, Then, the process proceeds to step S211 described below without performing the second body temperature replacement process in step S210.
[0108]
Step S211: The CPU 34 determines whether or not the game has been completed. Here, when it is determined that the game is continued, the CPU 34 returns the process to step S204, and waits for a game ball to enter the starting port 17.
[0109]
When a game ball enters the starting port 17, the CPU 34 sets the body temperature of the player when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the second time based on the output signal from the heat detection sensor 40 to the second body temperature T 2. (Step S205), subtracting the first body temperature T1 (the first time the game ball entered the starting port 17) from the second body temperature T2, and performing the second game The amount of change in body temperature ΔT of the player when the ball enters the starting port 17 is determined (step S206).
[0110]
On condition that the amount of change in body temperature ΔT when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the second time is equal to or greater than a certain value (step S207), the CPU 34 changes the effect image (step S208), and thereafter The first body temperature T1 which is the body temperature when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time is cleared, and the second body temperature T2 which is the body temperature when the game ball enters the second time. Is replaced with the first body temperature (steps S209 and S210).
[0111]
The above series of processing is repeated until the game is completed, and if it is determined in the determination processing in step S211 that the game has been completed, the CPU 34 ends this routine.
[0112]
4. Action / effect
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the following operations and effects are achieved.
[0113]
(1) By giving a change to the outflow screen based on the player's body temperature change amount ΔT, the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode (including the jackpot mode and the probability variation mode) is increased. I have. For this reason, even if the special game mode transition condition (including the first predetermined combination and the second predetermined combination) is not satisfied and it is difficult to shift to the special game mode, it is difficult for the player to shift to the special game mode. Expectations will not fade. As a result, it is possible to prevent a so-called customer separation from occurring.
[0114]
(2) When the amount of change in body temperature ΔT is equal to or greater than a certain value, by changing at least one of the display modes of the components of the effect image, the player's expectation of the transition to the special game mode is increased. It has become. Therefore, the control of the effect image display for enhancing the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode is simplified.
[0115]
(3) The body temperature change amount ΔT is calculated every time a game ball enters the starting port 17. Therefore, when the number of players for the transition to the special game mode is highest, the body temperature change amount ΔT can be obtained. As a result, the control of the effect image display becomes more timely.
[0116]
<Embodiment 2>
Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the feature of pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is that ROM 37 is provided to a player with respect to shifting to a special game mode (including a jackpot mode and a probability variation mode). The point at which a plurality of effect image data having different degrees of expectation are stored, and the CPU 34 uses the body temperature change amount ΔT of the player as a parameter to select the body temperature change amount from the plurality of effect image data stored in the ROM 37. The effect image data suitable for ΔT is extracted, and an effect image based on the extracted effect image data is displayed on the main display unit 11. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0117]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when ΔT = 0, the first effect image data is selected, and the first effect image data having the degree of expectation 1 is selected based on the selected first effect image data. The effect image is displayed. When 0 <ΔT ≦ t1, the second effect image data is selected, and based on the selected second effect image data, the second effect image having the expectation of 2 is displayed. When t1 <ΔT ≦ t2, the third effect image data is selected, and based on the selected third effect image data, a third effect image having an expectation of 3 is displayed. When t2 <ΔT ≦ t3, the fourth effect image data is selected, and based on the selected fourth effect image data, a fourth effect image having an expectation of 4 is displayed. When ΔT> t3, the fifth effect image data is selected, and based on the selected fifth effect image data, a fifth effect image having an expectation of 5 is displayed.
[0118]
That is, as the body temperature change amount ΔT increases, the effect image data having a higher degree of expectation is selected, and an effect image having a higher degree of expectation is displayed.
[0119]
The degree of expectation is set such that as the degree increases, the player's expectation for shifting to the special game mode increases.
[0120]
Here, with reference to FIG. 9, a routine for changing the effect image based on the physical information change amount (body temperature change amount) of the player will be described. This routine is executed based on the effect image display control program stored in the ROM 37.
[0121]
Step S301: When the effect image change routine is read, first, the CPU 34 performs initialization.
[0122]
Step S302: Thereafter, the CPU 34 displays the first effect image on the main display unit 11 based on the first effect image data having the expectation degree 1 extracted from the ROM 37.
[0123]
Step S303: Then, wait for the start of the pachinko game.
[0124]
Step S304: When the game is started, the CPU 34 stores the player's body temperature at the start of the game as the first body temperature.
[0125]
Step S305: After storing the first body temperature T1, which is the body temperature at the start of the game, the CPU 34 waits for a game ball to enter the starting port 17.
[0126]
Step S306: When a game ball enters the starting port 17, the CPU 34 stores the body temperature of the player when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time as the second body temperature T2.
[0127]
Step S307: When the second body temperature T2, which is the body temperature when the game ball enters the ball for the first time, is stored, the CPU 34 subtracts the first body temperature 1 from the second body temperature T2, and stores the first body temperature T1. The amount of change in body temperature ΔT of the player when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the second time is determined.
[0128]
Step S308: When the body temperature change amount calculation processing is completed, the CPU 34 determines whether or not the body temperature change amount ΔT when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time does not change (ΔT = 0). I do. Here, when it is determined that there is no change in the body temperature change amount ΔT (ΔT = 0), the CPU 34 shifts the processing to a later-described step S320 without changing the effect image. On the other hand, when determining that the body temperature change amount ΔT has changed (ΔT ≠ 0), the CPU 34 shifts the processing to the following step S309.
[0129]
Step S309: The CPU 34 determines whether or not 0 <ΔT ≦ t1.
[0130]
Step S310: When it is determined in step S309 that 0 <ΔT ≦ t1, the CPU 34 extracts the second effect image data having the expectation of 2 from the ROM 37.
[0131]
Step S <b> 311: The second effect image is displayed on the main display unit 11 based on the extracted second effect image data. Thereafter, the CPU 34 shifts the processing to Step S320 described later. On the other hand, when determining that 0 <ΔT ≦ t1, the CPU 34 shifts the processing to the following step S312.
[0132]
Step S312: The CPU 34 determines whether or not t1 <ΔT ≦ t2.
[0133]
Step S313: When it is determined in step S312 that t1 <ΔT ≦ t2, the CPU 34 extracts third effect image data having an expectation of 3 from the ROM 37.
[0134]
Step S314: The third effect image is displayed on the main display unit 11 based on the third effect image data extracted in step S313. Thereafter, the CPU 34 shifts the processing to Step S320 described later. On the other hand, when determining that t1 <ΔT ≦ t2 is not satisfied, the CPU 34 shifts the processing to the following step S315.
[0135]
Step S315: The CPU 34 determines whether or not Δt2 <ΔT ≦ t3.
[0136]
Step S316: When it is determined in step S315 that Δt2 <ΔT ≦ t3, the CPU 34 extracts fourth effect image data having an expectation of 4 from the ROM 37.
[0137]
Step S317: The fourth effect image is displayed on the main display unit 11 based on the fourth effect image data extracted in step S316. Thereafter, the CPU 34 shifts the processing to Step S320 described later.
[0138]
Step S318: If it is determined in step S316 that Δt2 <ΔT ≦ t3 is not satisfied, that is, if it is determined that ΔT> t3, the CPU 34 extracts fifth effect image data having an expectation of 5 from the ROM 37.
[0139]
Step S319: The fifth effect image is displayed on the main display section 11 based on the fifth effect image data extracted in step S318. Thereafter, the CPU moves the processing to the following step S320.
[0140]
Step S320 and Step S321: The CPU 34 clears the first body temperature T1, which is the body temperature at the start of the game (Step S320). At the same time, the CPU 34 replaces the second body temperature T2, which is the body temperature when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time, with the first body temperature T2 (step S321), and shifts the processing to the following step S322. Move.
[0141]
Step S322: The CPU 34 determines whether or not the game has been completed. Here, when determining that the game is continued, the CPU 34 returns the process to step S305, and waits for a game ball to enter the starting port 17.
[0142]
When a game ball enters the starting port 17, the CPU 34 stores the player's body temperature when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the second time as the second body temperature T2 (step S306). When the first game temperature T1 (when the game ball first enters the starting port 17 for the first time) is subtracted from the second body temperature T2, the second game ball enters the starting port 17 for the second time. The amount of change in body temperature ΔT of the player is determined (step S307).
[0143]
When the body temperature change amount calculation processing is completed, the CPU 34 sets a plurality of (five) effects stored in the ROM 37 with the body temperature change amount ΔT when the second game ball enters the starting port 17 as a parameter. The effect image data suitable for the amount of change in body temperature ΔT is extracted from the image data, and an effect image based on the extracted effect image data is displayed on the main display unit 11 (steps S308 to S320).
[0144]
Thereafter, the CPU 34 clears the first body temperature T1, which is the body temperature at the time when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the first time, and the second time when the game ball enters the starting port 17 for the second time. The second body temperature T2, which is the body temperature, is replaced with the first body temperature T1 (Step S320 and Step S321).
[0145]
The above series of processing is repeated until the game is finished, and if it is determined in the processing of step S322 that the game has been finished, the CPU 34 ends this routine.
[0146]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, in addition to the same operation and effect as (1) and (3) of the first embodiment, the following operation and effect are obtained.
[0147]
In other words, the body temperature change amount ΔT is selected from a plurality of effect image data having different expectations for the special game mode (including the jackpot mode and the probability variation mode) given to the player by using the body temperature change amount ΔT of the player as a parameter. By extracting effect image data suitable for the game and displaying an effect image based on the extracted effect image data, the player's sense of expectation for the special game mode is enhanced. Therefore, in a state where the subtle psychological changes of the player are finely captured and the psychological changes are faithfully reflected, control of the effect image display for enhancing the player's expectation for the transition to the special game mode. It can be performed.
[0148]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
[0149]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the amount of change in the body temperature of the player is captured using the heat sensor and the effect image is changed based on the amount of change in the body temperature. It may be configured such that the amount of calorie consumption of the player is grasped by the player and the effect image is changed based on the amount of calorie consumption change.
[0150]
(2) A pulse sensor may be adopted as the physical information acquisition means, and the pulse sensor may be used to capture the pulse change amount of the player, and the effect image may be changed based on the pulse change amount.
[0151]
(3) The effect image may be changed based on the amount of change in body temperature or the amount of change in calorie consumption and the amount of change in pulse of the player.
[0152]
(4) An infrared camera that captures an image of a player who is playing a game is employed as the physical information acquisition means, and an imaging signal output from the infrared camera is thermographically processed to determine the amount of change in the body temperature of the player. It is good also as a structure which gives a change to an effect image based on it.
[0153]
In addition, it goes without saying that various design changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention can be made.
[0154]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, even when the special game mode transition condition is not satisfied and the transition to the special game mode is difficult, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation of the transition to the special game mode from weakening. As a result, customer separation can be prevented.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a game ball detection processing routine.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a variable display game processing routine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a jackpot mode processing routine.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of an effect image change routine.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a relationship among a player's body temperature change amount, effect image data, effect image, and expectation in the pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of an effect image display change routine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
3 game board
7 Launch handle
11 Main display
17 Starting port
30 launch motor
34 CPU
37 ROM
38 RAM
40 heat detection sensor

Claims (4)

An effect image display unit for displaying an effect image, and an identification information image display unit for displaying a plurality of identification information images in association with the effect images displayed on the effect image display unit. When the game ball fired on the game board from the unit enters the starting port, the multiple identification information images displayed on the identification information image display unit fluctuate and stop, and the identification at the time of stopping When the combination of information images becomes a predetermined specific combination, it is set to shift to a special game mode advantageous to the player,
Calculating a change amount of the physical information of the player based on the physical information detected by the physical information detecting means at predetermined timing based on the physical information detecting means for detecting the physical information of the player during the game; Computing means for performing
A gaming machine comprising: control means for changing the effect image displayed on the effect image display unit based on the physical information change amount obtained by the arithmetic means. The control means provides a change to at least one display mode of a component of the effect image displayed on the effect image display unit, provided that the amount of change in the physical information is equal to or greater than a certain value. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The player further includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of effect image data having different degrees of expectation for the transition to the special game mode,
The control means extracts effect image data suitable for the physical information change amount from a plurality of effect image data stored in the storage means, using the physical information change amount as a parameter, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect image based on data is displayed on the effect image display unit. The predetermined timing is set to be triggered by a game ball entering the starting port,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the calculating means calculates the physical information change amount each time a game ball enters the starting port.

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