JP2004105297A - Game machine, program therefor, and computer-readable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which requires high technique intervention properties in the operation of a game ball, and which is equipped with a game ball processing part capable of performing game ball processing full of interest. <P>SOLUTION: In this game machine, a big-winning device 100, which serves as the processing part for the game ball, is provided in a game area, and a main control device for changing a game state in accordance with a game is provided. The game machine is equipped with: a first passage port 105 which is provide in the device 100; a first detection sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball through the passage port 105; a winning part 121 (e.g. a third passage port 111) which is provided in the device 100; a second detection sensor for detecting the game ball which gets into the passage port 111, serving as the winning part 121, via the passage port 105; and a game changing program for giving the control device 60 an instruction about the change of the game state, as a result of the accomplishment of detection by at least either the first detection sensor or the second detection sensor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine provided with a prize winning device which is a processing unit of a game ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As this type of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine provided with a start winning device and a large winning device on a gaming board provided in front of the gaming machine is known. The start winning device is an accessory generally called a “start chucker” and accepts a game ball that triggers a random number lottery for a game. The big prize winning device is an accessory generally called an “attacker”. For example, a special game state such as a jackpot state with a probability fluctuation is won by extracting a predetermined random number value in the above random number lottery. In response to this, the wide frontage (large winning opening) is opened to make it easier to win, and more game balls are taken into the gaming machine as winning balls.
Note that the jackpot with probability fluctuation is a jackpot in which a variable right to increase the probability so as to easily win the jackpot lottery probability within a predetermined period can be obtained.
[0003]
Here, the "special game state" corresponds to a game period in which a player can advantageously develop a game, such as a so-called "normal big hit state" or "big hit state with probability fluctuation". Is in an open operation state, and more game balls are easily taken into the game machine as winning balls.
[0004]
In addition, when the special game state is established, the special winning device is opened as described above, so that it is possible to easily obtain a prize ball by bringing a game ball near the special winning device.
In other words, in this gaming state, a new operation such as launching a game ball to the large prize winning device is required, and individual differences appear in the number of prize balls acquired depending on the presence or absence of the skill related to this operation. In addition, with the request for this operation, technical intervening in the special game state is ensured.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, according to the earnest research of the present inventors, various points to be improved have been found in the gaming machine.
First, it should be noted that in a conventional gaming machine, a game ball launched by a launch device falls in a game area, receives a start prize by a start prize device by the game ball, and generates a random number related to the game. Since the lottery is started, the player's line of sight is focused only on the destination of the game ball dancing with a game nail while falling near the starting winning device. Also, regarding the payout of prize balls, in a conventional gaming machine, since the payout of a relatively large number of prize balls is determined by receiving a prize in the grand prize device, the player's line of sight falls near the grand prize device. It is poured only to the destination of the game ball dancing with a game nail. In other words, the pleasure of splitting into the starting prize winning device and the grand prize winning device, etc., or the presence of the role of providing the fun by the independent operation of the mechanism alone, to attract the interest of the player, Nothing was done about sex.
[0006]
In addition, conventional gaming machines require technical intervening, such as launching a game ball toward a winning prize device and a grand prize device, but if attention is paid to this technical difficulty, a very difficult operation is required. It was not something to be done. In other words, the skill of the player is hardly reflected in the number of acquired prize balls, and for a player who excels in the game, it can be said that there is no interesting technical intervention.
[0007]
In addition, as the background of the development of gaming machines, the development of interesting gaming machines can provide the satisfaction of players and increase the adoption rate in the game arcade. In other words, how to provide the players with the fun of the characters and the fun associated with securing the technical intervention is an important point in the development of gaming machines. The adoption of abundant gaming machines is expected to increase the number of visitors, and will also lead to a reduction in costs associated with replacing new units.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of such a background, and provides a gaming machine having a processing unit for a game ball which requires a high degree of technical intervention and is capable of processing a game ball with a lot of fun. As an issue.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the present invention has a receiving area as a processing unit of a game ball hit by a launching means in a game area, and further includes a game state control means capable of changing a game state based on a progress result of a game. In gaming machines,
A passing portion provided for the receiving means,
First detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the passing portion;
A prize section provided for a game ball passing through the passing section;
Second detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning section via the passing section;
Change instructing means capable of instructing the gaming state control means to change a gaming state based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means;
It is characterized by having.
[0010]
In the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to change the game state to one of the conditions when at least one of the first detection means and the second detection means has achieved detection (the passage of the game ball). That is, the change instructing means is a prize mode when the first detecting means detects the passage of a game ball as a detection target, or a prize mode when the game ball as a detection target of the first detecting means further enters the prize section, The game state control means can be instructed to change the game state, such as paying out a predetermined number of game balls, shifting to the predetermined game state, or the like, based on either of the above.
[0011]
In other words, since the later playing state can greatly change depending on whether the game ball passing through the passing part enters the winning part, it is possible to attract the interest of the player even in the movement of the game ball that has passed the passing part. it can. In addition, if attention is paid to technical intervening, operations such as launching a game ball near the passing area to bring the game ball and hitting the game ball on the course when it comes to the winning section are performed. Since the subsequent game state can be greatly changed depending on the presence or absence of the game ball, a more accurate operation is required at the timing of the operation of firing the game ball.
[0012]
Further, the change instructing means may instruct a transition to a gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state based on the passage of a game ball by at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means. It may be.
[0013]
The game state control means further includes a lottery determination means for determining whether to shift to an advantageous game state by lottery,
The change instructing unit may be configured to instruct a game state according to a lottery result of the lottery determining unit based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting unit and the second detecting unit.
[0014]
In this configuration, it is determined whether or not to execute the game state changing process based on the lottery result of the lottery determination unit. Further, the above-mentioned "advantageous game state" is a game state in which it is easy to obtain a game profit arbitrarily set according to the experience side of those skilled in the art, but is preferably a normal jackpot state, a jackpot state with probability fluctuation, An effect state in which the symbol fluctuation time can be shortened, and a prize ball in which the IN / OUT profit ratio (the ratio of the number of game balls consumed in the game / the number of game balls paid out as the prize ball) is set higher than the reference value. A payout state and the like can be exemplified. Further, the “normal game state” is an average game state in which control advantageous to the player is not particularly executed.
[0015]
Further, the change instructing unit may be configured to set any one of an advantageous gaming state and a gaming state that is not an advantageous gaming state in accordance with each combination detection mode detected by the first detecting unit and the second detecting unit. It may be determined that the game state can be changed.
[0016]
In this configuration, in what manner the passage of the predetermined number of game balls by the first detection means is detected, and in what manner the passage of the predetermined number of game balls by the second detection means is detected. In accordance with the combination of whether or not it has been performed, it is determined whether the game state is one of an advantageous game state and a game state that is not an advantageous game state, and the game state control means determines a predetermined game state in accordance with the game state determined in this determination. It can be changed to be in the game state.
[0017]
Here, the presence or absence of “advantage” is arbitrarily set according to the rule of thumb of those skilled in the art. In the case of a game state using a general ball game machine such as a big hit state with probability fluctuation, a normal big hit state, a normal game state (low profit acquisition game), etc., a normal game state → a normal big hit state → probability fluctuation It becomes advantageous in the order of the big hit state. In addition, when comparing and explaining the individual, the normal jackpot state is a gaming state in which the profit that can be obtained is easily reduced as compared with the jackpot state with probability fluctuation, but it can be said that it is an advantageous gaming state compared to the normal gaming state. . In other words, whether the game state is an advantageous game state and whether the game state is not an advantageous game state is determined by relatively comparing the game states of both the selection targets.
[0018]
Further, the receiving means may have a configuration in which a movable game ball distributing means capable of changing a course of the game ball is provided in a path leading to the passing portion. Here, "movable ball distribution means" refers to a member that can be moved to a position where the course of a game ball can be changed, or a member that can be electrically moved at a position where the course of the game ball can be changed. , And the like. In addition, since the game ball distributing means for changing the course of the game ball is provided in the route to the passing portion, an operation for facilitating guiding the game ball to the passing portion can be performed. Further, technical intervening is required in which the game ball is fired so as to bring the game ball to the passing portion based on the operation timing of the movable member.
[0019]
In addition, a plurality of the winning section is provided, and at least a part thereof is set as a specific winning section from which a game result different from other winning sections is obtained,
In the path of the game ball from the passing portion to the prize portion, a prize distribution means capable of distributing the game ball in the specific prize portion and another prize portion may be provided. .
[0020]
In this configuration, for example, a plurality of winning ports (winning sections) are provided, and a specific winning port (specific winning section) that obtains a result different from one of the winning ports (other winning sections) is provided. The prize distribution means can distribute the game media from the passing portion to the plurality of prize ports to a specific prize port or another prize port. In the comparison between the specific winning section and other winning sections, preferably, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the detecting means in the specific winning section, the game state is changed to an advantageous gaming state for the player, A configuration is possible in which at least one control such as providing a player with a payout (for example, a prize ball) that cannot be obtained in another winning unit is performed.
[0021]
In addition, the winning distribution means may be configured to include a movable member that distributes the game ball until the game ball reaches the specific winning section and another winning section.
[0022]
With this configuration, in the distribution process in the path for directing the game ball to a specific winning portion and another winning portion, the moving ball is distributed so as to change the course of the game ball using the movable member. Here, the “movable member” is, for example, a member that can be moved to a position where the course of the game ball can be changed in a predetermined direction on the way, or the course of the game ball can be changed in a predetermined direction on the way. A member that is electrically movable at the position can be exemplified.
[0023]
Further, the present invention has a receiving area as a processing unit of a game ball launched by the firing means in a game area, and further, as a game state control means capable of changing a game state based on a progress result of the game. A program for a gaming machine equipped with a computer having a function,
First detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a passing portion provided for the receiving means,
A second detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning portion in a winning portion provided for the playing ball passing through the passing portion;
Change instructing means capable of instructing the gaming state control means to change a gaming state based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means;
Is also a program that causes the computer to execute the functions described above.
[0024]
In addition, the present invention has a receiving unit as a processing unit of a game ball launched by the launching unit in a game area, and further, as a game state control unit capable of changing a game state based on a progress result of the game. A recording medium recording a program for a gaming machine equipped with a computer having a function,
Said computer,
First detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a passing portion provided for the receiving means,
A second detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning portion in a winning portion provided for the playing ball passing through the passing portion;
Change instructing means capable of instructing the gaming state control means to change a gaming state based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means;
It is also a computer-readable recording medium that records a program for a gaming machine to function as a computer.
[0025]
Note that examples of the computer-readable recording medium for recording the above-described game machine program include a ROM (read-only memory), an MO (magneto-optical), a CD (Compact Disc), a magnetic recording medium, and the like. . The present invention also includes a control procedure that can be executed by the program. Further, in the gaming machine program and the gaming machine program recorded on the recording medium, if display means for displaying a game area and a receiving means as an image is provided, by executing this program on a general-purpose computer, The computer can be turned into a gaming machine.
Further, all the constituent elements of the gaming machine according to each claim of the present invention can be set as the constituent elements of the program and the recording medium on which the program is recorded.
[0026]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
More specifically, the embodiment will be described with an example of a gaming machine that is classified as a “first type” according to the bylaws of the Appropriate Law (Rules on Customs Sales Business and Laws on the Adequacy of Business).
[0027]
A gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an outer frame 3 fixed to a so-called "island" of a game shop as an installation place, and one side held by the outer frame 3 and opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 3. It comprises a table frame 4 provided, and a window frame 5 provided at the upper front of the table frame 4 so as to be openable and closable. Almost all of the main components constituting the gaming machine 1 are collected in the table frame 4. It is provided.
[0028]
The main components provided on the front frame 4 include a game board 6 whose board surface corresponds to a game area, a game ball (game medium) to be supplied to the game machine 1, and a tray for temporarily storing award balls paid out from the game machine 1. 2. A launching device 7 for launching game balls onto the upper part of the game board 6, an operation handle 8 for operating the launching device 7, a payout device for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls into the receiving tray 2 as required, A sub-control device provided for each device and a main control device for centrally managing various devices can be exemplified.
[0029]
In the present embodiment, a CR unit (not shown) is attached to the side of the gaming machine 1. The CR unit is a device for renting out a game ball to a player, and has a built-in card reader for reading a prepaid card purchased prior to a game. In the present embodiment, the CR unit is exemplified as a device for renting a game ball to a player, but a ball rental device for renting a game ball with bills, coins, or the like may be provided instead.
[0030]
Hereinafter, each configuration will be described in detail.
First, the window frame 5 provided to be freely openable and closable with respect to the front frame 4 is provided with a see-through window 9 through which the gaming board 6 can be seen. Glass is fitted into the see-through window 9. A decorative LED 10, a decorative lamp 11, a speaker (sound generating device) 12, and the like are provided on the outer periphery of the see-through window 9. The decorative LED 10 and the decorative lamp 11 are connected to a lamp control device 62 described later, and are turned on and off, for example, in accordance with a change in the game state. The speaker 12 is connected to a voice control device 63 described later.
[0031]
The tray 2 provided on the front frame 4 is formed by combining a plurality of synthetic resin members, and is provided below the window frame 5. Further, a spiral slope is formed inside the receiving tray 2, and a gaming ball rental entrance 2a communicating with the CR unit is provided at the most upstream portion thereof. Further, a prize ball payout port 2b for paying out a prize ball is provided downstream thereof. Further, at the most downstream portion, there is formed a stored ball alignment path 2c for aligning the game balls in the receiving tray 2 in a line and leading them into the gaming machine 1. A game ball supply port 2d communicating with the launching device 7 is formed at the end of the stored ball alignment path 2c.
[0032]
On the front side of the tray 2, two ball emptying buttons 2e and 2f are provided. When one of the ball-pulling buttons 2e is operated, surplus balls from the game ball borrowing entrance 2a to the prize ball payout port 2b are discharged into a separately prepared container through a ball-pulling passage behind the tray 2. At the time of operating the other ball removal button 2f, the game ball from the prize ball payout port 2b to the game ball supply port 2d is discharged to the container together with the surplus ball. The game ball borrowing entrance 2a, the prize ball payout exit 2b, and the ball-pulling buttons 2e, 2f are arbitrarily located at a suitable place depending on the specifications (model) of the gaming machine.
[0033]
An ashtray 28 is provided at the lower left of the tray 2. An operation handle 8 is provided at the lower right of the tray 2. The operation handle 8 has a built-in main switch for moving the firing device 7 and a touch antenna. Then, according to the operation condition of the operation handle 8, the momentum of the game ball hitting the game board 6 can be arbitrarily adjusted.
[0034]
The firing device 7 to be operated by the operation handle 8 is provided on the back side of the front frame 4 and includes a launch rod for launching a game ball and an electric motor (both for continuously operating the launch rod). (Not shown). The launch device 7 is connected to a launch control device 65 that controls the launch device 7.
[0035]
A payout device 66 (see FIG. 6) as a payout ball payout device is provided on the back side of the front frame 4 and counts the number of game balls discharged as a prize ball and a tank for storing a pachinko ball as a prize ball. It comprises a prize ball counting device and a prize ball alignment rail for sending game balls in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the back of the gaming machine 1 to the prize ball counting device. At the time of winning, the number of winning balls according to the winning is measured by the winning ball counting device and paid out to the receiving tray 2. The payout device 66 is connected to a payout control device 64 that controls the payout device 66.
[0036]
The game board 6 is made of plywood having a substantially square shape as shown in FIG. 2, and is stored and fixed in a game board storage frame (not shown) formed on the back side of the front frame 4. A guide rail 13 formed in a circular spiral shape is provided on the front surface, and a game area is configured by a region surrounded by the guide rail 13.
[0037]
In the game area, obstacles 14 such as nails 23 and windmills 24 that change the falling direction of the game balls hit on the game board 6, a plurality of winning devices 15 for receiving the game balls, and a lowermost portion of the game machine 1 are provided. An out port 16 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered the winning device 15 to the outside of the game area.
[0038]
The prize device 15 provided on the game board 6 includes a general prize device 25 in which a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out by entering a game ball, and a random number lottery relating to a game by entering a game ball. And a start winning device 26 (start chucker) for changing a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 to be described later, and at the time of transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a big hit state. The big winning device 100 and the like which are opened and take in a large number of game balls as prize balls into the gaming machine 1 can be exemplified.
[0039]
The start winning device 26 includes a pair of movable pieces 19 that move according to the progress of the game, and corresponds to an electric accessory generally called an “electric tulip”, a “start chucker”, or the like. Further, a symbol display area 17a for displaying a lottery result in which the movable piece 19 provided in the starting winning device 26 is to be moved is provided in the symbol display device 17 arranged in the center of the game board 6 (FIG. 5). reference). Incidentally, the result of the lottery for determining whether or not the movable piece 19 is movable is often displayed by a numeral or a symbol (such as O or X).
[0040]
Also, in the gaming machine 1 shown in the present embodiment, in the arrangement of the big winning device 100, which is one of the winning devices 15, the big winning device 100 is installed behind the symbol display device 17.
[0041]
First, before describing the arrangement, the structure of the special winning device 100 and the structure of the symbol display device 17 will be described. In the present embodiment, the special winning device 100 is configured as a device using the receiving means according to the present invention.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 3, the main winning device 100 includes a main body 101 that is separated into upper and lower three layers by partition walls 101a and 101b and has a front surface closed by the symbol display device 17 as a processing member of a game ball. A prize distribution for distributing a game ball between a pair of movable pieces 106 for deciding whether or not to accept a game ball in the main body 101 and a specific prize section and another prize section provided in the main body 101. A movable plate 110 and a winning distribution fixing plate 122 are provided.
[0043]
In the present embodiment, the movable piece 106 constitutes a receiving means (game ball distribution means) according to the present invention. The winning distribution movable plate 110 and the winning distribution fixing plate 122 constitute a winning distribution means according to the present invention.
[0044]
First, a space in the uppermost layer of the main body 101 (hereinafter, referred to as a first processing chamber A) includes a first passage port 105 communicating with the inside of the main body 101, a movable piece 106 serving as the receiving means (game ball distribution means), A second passage 107 communicating with a space below the processing chamber A is provided, and a first outlet 108 for discharging game balls out of the special winning device 100 is provided.
[0045]
The first passage openings 105 are formed on both sides of the first processing chamber A to take in game balls from both sides of the special winning device 100, and each of them has a first detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the passage of the game balls. Is provided. Further, on the bottom surface of the first processing chamber A, a downward slope is formed from each of the first passages 105, 105 toward the center of the first processing chamber A, and the game balls taken into the first passages 105, 105 are formed. Rolls along the bottom surface of the first processing chamber A into the center of the first processing chamber A.
[0046]
The second passage 107 is formed in the center of the first processing chamber A and penetrates a partition wall 101a that separates the first processing chamber A from a space below the first processing chamber A. The first discharge port 108 is formed near the second passage port 107 and on the inner wall surface on the back side of the first processing chamber A.
[0047]
Further, the movable piece 106 is fixed to a rotating shaft provided in the vicinity of each of the first passage openings 105, 105, and interlocks with the operation of a solenoid (not shown) provided behind the game board 6 to operate the first passage opening 105. Open and close. The solenoid is controlled by a winning device control device 67 provided separately from the big winning device 100. The operation of the solenoid by the winning device control device 67 will be described later in detail.
[0048]
When the first passage 105 is opened, the game balls that have entered the main body 101 are collected in the center of the first treatment chamber A near the bottom of the first treatment chamber A, and are discharged to the second passage 107 or the first discharge port. Go into any of the exits 108.
[0049]
The game ball that has entered the second passage 107 reaches a space in the middle layer of the main body 101 (hereinafter, referred to as a second processing chamber B). The game balls that have entered the first outlet 108 are discharged out of the special winning device 100 through a passage leading to a prize ball tank or the like.
[0050]
In addition, the first detection sensor receives the passing of the game ball at the first passage 105, transmits the fact to the main control device 60, and receives the signal, the main control device 60 Instructs 64 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) (game profit).
[0051]
Subsequently, the second processing chamber B will be described.
The second processing chamber B corresponds to the space in the middle layer of the main body 101 as described above, and includes therein a prize distribution movable plate 110 which is one of the prize distribution means, and a space in the lowermost layer of the main body (hereinafter, referred to as a “lower”). The third processing chamber C is referred to as a third processing chamber C), and a third passage port 111 for guiding the game ball to the outside and a second discharge port 112 for discharging the game ball to the outside of the special winning device 100 are provided.
[0052]
The winning distribution movable plate 110 is attached directly below the second passage 107 with the center supported by the rotation shaft, and the game ball falling through the second passage 107 is passed through the third passage 111 or It has a function of sorting to the second discharge port 112. More specifically, a third passage opening 111 is formed on the left side of the winning distribution movable plate 110, and a second discharge opening 112 is formed on the right side. Game balls are distributed to either the mouth 111 or the second outlet 112. Further, the winning distribution movable plate 110 is connected to an electric motor via a link mechanism (both are not shown), and a control device for the big winning device 100 controls the electric motor to obtain a desired moving speed. And can be moved at a movable cycle.
[0053]
Then, the game ball that has entered the third passage opening 111 reaches the third processing chamber C through a passage (not shown) on the back surface of the main body. In addition, the game ball that has entered the second outlet is discharged out of the special winning device 100 in the same manner as the first outlet.
[0054]
Subsequently, the third processing chamber C will be described.
The third processing chamber C corresponds to the lowermost space of the main body 101 as described above, and has a plurality of third discharge ports 120 for discharging game balls outside the special winning device 100 and the first passage ports 105 therein. In addition to the payout of the prize ball, a winning distribution fixing plate 122 having a prize port 121 leading to the payout of a new prize ball is provided. The winning opening 121 is provided with a second detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the passage of a game ball at the winning opening 121.
[0055]
In the present embodiment, the winning opening 121 leading to the payout of the prize ball corresponds to a “specific winning opening”, and the third discharge opening 120 corresponds to “another winning opening”. In the second processing chamber B, the third passage 111 corresponds to a specific winning part, and the second outlet 112 corresponds to another winning part. It should be noted that the game balls that have entered the third passage 111 in the second processing room B reach the third processing room C, and are likely to lead to the payout of prize balls, and the relationship between the winning opening 121 and the third discharge opening 120 is high. Similarly, a result different from that of the second outlet 112 is obtained.
[0056]
Further, the prize distribution fixing plate 122, which is a prize distribution means, forms the bottom surface of the third processing chamber C, and the game ball which has entered the third processing chamber C via the third passage outlet 111a communicating with the third passage opening 111. Enters the winning opening 121 or the third discharge opening 120 in the process of rolling on the winning distribution fixing plate 122.
[0057]
In addition, the second detection sensor receives the passing of the game ball at the winning opening 121, transmits the fact to the main control device 60, and receives the signal, the main control device 60 sends to the payout control device 64 Instructs to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.
[0058]
As described above, the gaming machine shown in the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with an accessory for accepting a game ball, and has a first passage port 105 for accepting a game ball which triggers a prize ball payout, and a first passage port 105 for receiving the game ball. Of the game balls that have won the opening 105, a winning opening 121 provided at a position where at least a part thereof can be further received, and a prize ball payout for each winning at the first passing opening 105 and the winning opening 121. A control system for issuing an instruction is provided.
[0059]
That is, the passage of the game ball is detected by the first detection sensor provided in the first passage opening 105, and the fact is transmitted to the main control device 60. Further, the passage of the game ball is detected by the second detection sensor provided in the winning opening 121, and the fact is transmitted to the main control device 60. In addition, the main control device 60 instructs the payout control device 64 to pay out the prize balls when the first detection sensor confirms that the game ball has passed. In addition, when the second detection sensor confirms that the game ball has passed, it instructs the payout control device 64 to pay out the prize ball.
[0060]
Further, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game change program for further changing the game state on condition that the game ball inside the special winning device 100 satisfies certain requirements, in addition to the payout control of the prize ball. It has. In addition, this game change program will be described in detail together with the description of the main control device 60 and other sub-control devices described later.
[0061]
Next, the symbol display device 17 will be described.
The symbol display device 17 displays, for example, a plurality of types of symbols on the active line of the symbol display device 17 in a fluctuating display and a stop display using the torso as a motif, and notifies the player of the current game state.
[0062]
More specifically, first, in response to the entry of the game ball into the above-mentioned starting prize winning device 26, a lottery, such as a favorable game state or a non-favorable game state, is performed using random numbers, and the main control device 60 Based on the result of the lottery, the content of the notification to be notified by the symbol display device 17, that is, “atari” or “loss” is determined.
[0063]
Next, a random number lottery for determining an effect pattern is performed in order to select an effect pattern (for example, a pattern variation pattern) according to the content of the notification, and the symbol display device 17 performs various operations in accordance with the effect pattern determined by the random number lottery. The symbol 17b is displayed.
[0064]
Then, for example, the case where the game is stopped by a combination of symbols having a certain regularity such as “7-7-7” is defined as “Atari”, and the main control device 60 performs various operations to shift the current game state to an advantageous game state. A request to change the control state is transmitted to the device, and thereafter, a transition is made to a gaming state advantageous to the player.
[0065]
In addition, images of the background, characters, and the like, which are part of the effect, are variably displayed around the symbols, and the symbol display device 17 provides the player with an interesting effect on the image effects by variably displaying these symbols, background images, and the like. providing.
[0066]
In the present embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a display device classified as a self-luminous flat panel display, more specifically, a display device called ELD (Electro Luminescent Display) is employed.
[0067]
As shown in FIG. 4, the display device includes an EL glass 200 having a transparent electrode and a light emitting layer, an EL control substrate 201 for applying an AC voltage to the transparent electrode, and a surface of the EL glass 200 and the EL control substrate 201. And an acrylic plate 203 for protecting the
[0068]
More specifically, an iridium oxide film is formed on a glass substrate serving as a base of the EL glass 200, and then this film is subjected to fine processing using a photoresist technique to form a comb-shaped transparent electrode. Then, an insulating layer of aluminum oxide / titanium oxide is formed on the transparent electrode, and a light emitting layer of zinc sulfide containing a small amount of manganese is formed. Further, the EL layer 200 is formed by further laminating the insulating layer and the transparent electrode on the light emitting layer.
[0069]
The light emitting layer is a thin film having a thickness of about 2 μm, and the transparency of the EL glass 200 can be as high as about 80% in terms of visible light transmittance. That is, the EL glass 200 is almost transparent, and the player can grasp the state behind the EL glass 200 through the EL glass 200.
[0070]
Further, regarding the arrangement of the transparent electrodes, in the present embodiment, the arrangement of the transparent electrodes formed on the glass substrate and the formation of the transparent electrodes formed later are performed so that the dot display is developed in a planar matrix when a voltage is applied. The arrangement of the transparent electrodes is determined in an arrangement mode in which the arrangement of the electrodes intersects at right angles.
[0071]
On the other hand, the EL control substrate 201 includes a plurality of conductors communicating with each part of the transparent electrode to control light emission for each dot, and a region where light is to be emitted by a driving unit provided separately from the EL control substrate 201. An AC voltage is applied to the region to cause the region to emit light.
[0072]
When projecting an image on the symbol display device 17, an AC voltage is applied to the transparent electrode of the EL glass 200 through the EL control substrate 201, and the light emitting layer inside the EL glass 200 is turned on. Project an image inside.
[0073]
The EL glass 200 and the EL control board 201 are supported in the game area by being attached to the front surface of the main unit 101 of the special winning device 100.
[0074]
In the present embodiment, the control such as passing through the EL glass 200 is executed by the symbol control device 61, and the inside of the big winning device 100 hidden behind the symbol display device 17 is shown and hidden in the game area. . The transmission processing of the EL glass 200 by the symbol control device 61 will be described later in detail. Further, needless to say, the configuration of the ELD display device is merely an example, and the detailed structure and the like can be appropriately changed.
[0075]
Subsequently, a control system of the gaming machine 1 and various controls performed by the control system will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0076]
First, the main control device 60 and various sub-control devices will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. Here, the sub-control device corresponds to the symbol control device 61, the lamp control device 62, the voice control device 63, the payout control device 64, the firing control device 65, the winning device control device 67, and the like described above.
Further, the change instruction means, the game state control means, and the lottery determination means described in the claims are a main control device 60 and a sub-control device described below, and various control programs recorded therein, and these controls. It can be composed of various sensors necessary for processing the program.
[0077]
The main control device 60 is a main device that controls the gaming machine 1 in a centralized manner, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 60a that is a basic processing device, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 60b that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU 60a, and And a ROM (Read Only Memory) 60c for storing various programs to be executed by the main controller 60. Further, in the ROM 60c, programs and the like for lottery control (random number lottery) necessary for progressing the game are recorded.
[0078]
The main control device 60 is connected to each sub-control device via a connection code, and among the programs recorded in the ROM 60c, for example, the presence or absence of a big hit assigned by a big hit determination program (random number lottery), 8-bit data indicating the presence / absence of data is transmitted to each sub-control device by a 2-byte transmission method.
[0079]
Subsequently, a symbol control device 61, which is a type of sub-control device, includes a CPU 61a that controls the entire symbol control device 61, a ROM 61b that stores various programs executed by the symbol control device 61, and a processing item of the CPU 61a. And a RAM 61c for temporarily storing
[0080]
Further, the lamp control device 62 is a sub-control device that performs an effect process using electric decorations based on an instruction from the main control device 60, and controls light emission of the decorative LED 10 and the decorative lamp 11 provided on the front of the gaming machine 1. The lamp control device 62 includes a CPU 62a that executes and processes a program for performing light emission control of the decoration lamp 11 and the like, a RAM 62c that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU 62a, an effect pattern and light emission of the decoration LED 10 and the decoration lamp 11. A ROM 62b and the like for storing a control program and the like are provided.
[0081]
The voice control device 63 is a sub-control device that performs a sound effect process based on an instruction from the main control device 60, and is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and outputs various sounds according to the progress of the game. The output of the speaker 12 is controlled.
[0082]
The voice control device 63 is also provided with a CPU 63a that executes and processes a program for controlling output of the speaker 12, a RAM 63c that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU 63a, and a ROM 63b that stores effect information by voice and the like. Have been.
[0083]
The payout control device 64 is a sub-control device that controls a payout mechanism including a prize ball distribution device (not shown) based on an instruction of the main control device 60 and performs a payout process of game balls. The output control and the like of the provided payout device 66 are performed.
[0084]
The payout control device 64 also includes a CPU 64a for controlling the payout device 66, a RAM 64c for temporarily storing processing items of the CPU 64a, a ROM 64b for storing payout processing information and the like.
[0085]
The launch control device 65 is a sub-control device that controls the launch device 7 that launches a game ball onto the game board 6 by operating the operation handle 8. The firing control device 65 is also provided with a CPU for storing a program for controlling the firing device 7, a RAM for temporarily storing processing items of the CPU, a ROM for storing control information and the like. Is also good.
[0086]
The winning device control device 67 is a sub-control device for controlling solenoids provided in the general winning device 25, the starting winning device 26, the large winning device 100, and the like. The control device for the winning device 26 and the control device for the big winning device 100 are subdivided.
[0087]
Next, “power-on processing” performed in main controller 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The “power-on process” is a process that is executed first after the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the processing after step 100 is a processing routine that is repeated every predetermined period during the movable period of the gaming machine. It is.
[0088]
First, when the power is turned on, the CPU 60a performs an initial setting process related to the operation of the CPU 60a, such as permission to access the RAM 60c (S100).
[0089]
Further, in the initial setting process, the CPU 60a performs a power-off check process. Or sort).
[0090]
The distribution conditions include three items: (1) the state of the RAM clear switch, (2) the value of a flag to be set when the power is cut off, (3) the contents of all the RAM areas when the power is cut off, and the Content of all RAM areas.
[0091]
Then, execution of predetermined data and transmission of a start command to sub-control devices (symbol control device 61, lamp control device 62, voice control device 63, payout control device 64, launch control device 65, winning device control device 67), Alternatively, in the case of an error state, after returning to the state before power-off and canceling the error, etc., a process for permitting the transition to the main routine is performed.
[0092]
Next, a system timer interrupt process as a main routine from step 101 to step 113 shown in FIG. 7 is performed. This system timer interrupt process is a process executed periodically (for example, 3 ms (1 ms = 1/1000 second)), and also updates a timer, updates a big hit determination random number, and the like. In other words, it is a machine cycle that is repeatedly performed by the processing of the CPU 60a, the ROM 60b, and the RAM 60c also built in the main control device 60 for each reset signal from the clock built in the main control device 60.
[0093]
Subsequently, after the initial setting process performed in step 100, the random number range corresponding to the game purpose (big hit determination, effect selection, display symbol selection, variable hit selection, etc.) is appropriately set, and the random number value is set. The random number update within the range is periodically performed by electronic means to perform a process of continuously updating (S101).
[0094]
Next, the CPU 60a reads a port related to the input information as part of the input management process. In reading the port, the CPU 60a reads the output values of the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor, the switch input related to the start winning detection sensor 47 shown in FIG. 6, and the like, and detects the edge.
[0095]
Subsequently, the CPU 60a performs, as input management processing, management processing of information detected as a prize by all the prize devices 15 provided on the game board 6 shown in FIG. 1 or the prize area, and other processing steps. A control process for preparing a usable signal is performed (S102).
[0096]
Next, the CPU 60a performs an abnormality monitoring process such as a replenishment ball out-of-fill error or a tray full error (S103), and then performs a normal symbol control process (S104). In the ordinary symbol control process, the CPU 60a performs operation management from the start to the stop of the variation based on the symbol defined as the ordinary symbol, and prepares for command transmission to the ordinary symbol electric accessory control process (S108).
[0097]
In this case, the hit determination (lottery) based on the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol and the determination of the fluctuation time (lottery) are made based on the detection of the start winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 6) provided near the passing gate 49 shown in FIG. Then, a transmission preparation for performing a process related to the determination result is performed.
[0098]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a special symbol control process (S105). At this time, at the start of the fluctuation based on the predetermined winning detection by the input management processing performed in step 102, the CPU 60a selects a random pattern extracted for selecting and determining an effect pattern to be executed according to the result of the big hit determination performed by the fluctuation. Performs numerical value judgment processing.
[0099]
Next, the CPU 60a performs an output management process (S106). This output management process is performed by command data transmitted to each sub-control device side (symbol control device 61, voice control device 63, lamp control device 62, payout control device 64, launch control device 65, winning device control device 67, etc.). Is a process for editing and controlling transmission and a process for transmitting predetermined information to a centralized management computer outside (a hall, a testing facility, or the like).
[0100]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a variable symbol display control process (S107). This variable symbol display control process is performed based on information obtained by the ordinary symbol control process (S104) or the special symbol control process (S105). Note that these processes are processes for controlling a symbol variation pattern (effect) by the symbol display device 17.
[0101]
Further, the CPU 60a performs a normal symbol electric accessory control process (S108). The ordinary symbol electric accessory control process is a process of controlling the ordinary symbol electric auditors (the passage gate (through-chucker) 49 and the like) based on information obtained in the ordinary symbol control process and the like performed in step 104.
[0102]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a special winning area control process (S109). In the special winning area control process, the winning device control device 67 and the symbol control device 61 are controlled based on information obtained in the special symbol control process (S105) and the like. The detailed control in this step will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0103]
Then, the CPU 60a performs a payout control process (S110). This payout control processing is based on information obtained by the input management processing performed in step 102 or the special symbol control processing performed in step 105, etc. This is processing for performing payout control for paying out a medium or the like.
[0104]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a lamp / LED control process (S111). This lamp / LED control process is a process of controlling a lamp / LED provided on the front of the gaming machine 1 in order to produce light in accordance with the progress of the game.
[0105]
Then, the CPU 60a performs a sound output control process (S112). This sound output control processing is control relating to sound for the sound generation device 12 such as a speaker for producing sound according to the progress of the game.
[0106]
Finally, the CPU 60a determines whether or not the power has been turned off (S113). Here, if it is determined that the power has been turned off (S113: YES), the process ends.
[0107]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 114 that the power has not been turned off (S113: NO), the main routine process is repeated from step 102.
Thus, in the main control device 60, various controls relating to the game are processed.
[0108]
Next, the special winning area control performed in step 109 will be described with reference to FIG.
[Large winning area control]
[0109]
First, the main control device 60 determines whether or not it has won an advantageous game state such as a normal big hit state, a big hit state with probability fluctuation, etc., based on the information indicating the progress state of the game obtained in the special symbol control processing (S105) and the like. It is detected whether or not it is (S201). Subsequently, the main control device 60 receives the winning of the advantageous game state, and performs the transparency process of the symbol display device 17 (S202). If the player has not yet won an advantageous gaming state, the process temporarily exits this processing routine.
[0110]
Further, the “transmission process” described above is a process of suppressing the light emission of the EL glass 200 to make the EL glass 200 transparent. The processing of the game ball based on the game ball can be grasped.
[0111]
More specifically, the transparency of the EL glass 200 is increased by the symbol control device 61, such as turning off the light emitting layer, dimming control for reducing the number of dots to be displayed, and changing the image display position. In addition, in order to perform the dimming control in the EL glass 200, the dimming control can be performed by reducing the number of dots to be emitted.
[0112]
In addition, securing visibility in the above means that in a region necessary for grasping processing of a game ball in the special winning device 100 (for example, an area in which the whole of the special winning device 100 can be confirmed), the visible light is used. The light emission of the light emitting layer is controlled so that the transmittance can be maintained at least 60% or more, preferably 75% or more on average.
[0113]
Subsequently, the main control device 60 outputs a control signal for causing the control device for the special winning device 100 to execute the game ball distribution process (movable piece motion process) and the winning distribution process (seesaw motion control process). Then, the special winning device 100 is controlled via the control device for the special winning device 100 (S203, S204).
[0114]
First, in the game ball distribution process, power is supplied to a solenoid for operating the movable piece 106 provided in the first passage 105, and the movable piece 106 is operated. That is, in the game ball distribution process, in the control of the movable piece 106 that opens and closes the first passage 105, an electric lottery (eg, In the random number extraction determination), the movable piece 106 is controlled so as to open the first passage opening 105 in response to the winning of a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a normal jackpot state and a jackpot state with probability fluctuation. The operation pattern of the movable piece 106 can be set arbitrarily. For example, an operation pattern in which the first passage opening 105 is closed at predetermined intervals is preferable.
[0115]
In the seesaw operation control process, power is supplied to an electric motor for operating the winning distribution movable plate 110 provided in the big winning device 100, and the winning distribution movable plate 110 is operated. The operation pattern of the winning distribution movable plate 110 can be arbitrarily set, but is preferably, for example, an operation pattern in which the inclination direction is reversed at predetermined intervals.
[0116]
Subsequently, the main controller 60 reads the output signal of the first detection sensor grasped in the input management process (S102), and detects whether a game ball has entered the first passage 105 (S205). When the passage of the game ball is confirmed, the payout device 66 is instructed to pay out the prize ball in the payout control process (S206). On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball is not confirmed, the process proceeds to the subsequent step 207.
[0117]
Further, the main controller 60 reads the output signal of the second detection sensor grasped in the input management process (S102), and detects whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening 121 (S207). When a game ball enters the winning opening 121, the payout device 66 is instructed to pay out a prize ball in the payout control process (S208).
[0118]
Subsequently, the main control device 60 receives the payout of the prize balls in the above-described step 206, and starts a counter check process of counting the number of payouts of the prize balls (S209), and confirms that the count number has reached the set value. Receiving (S210), the control unit of the special winning device 100 executes the stop processing of the movable piece 106 (S211). In the present embodiment, the stoppage of the movable piece 106 is performed in response to the fact that the number of prize balls paid out in response to the entry of a game ball into the special winning device 100 reaches 300, and the first piece is controlled to stop. The passage 105 is closed. If the ball has not reached 300 balls in step 210, the process routine from step 205 to step 210 is executed.
Further, in the present embodiment, only the prize ball according to step 206 is targeted, but the prize ball according to step 208 may be targeted, or the prize ball according to both may be targeted.
[0119]
Then, after the stop processing of the movable piece 106, the main control device 60 performs the transmission return control of the EL glass 200 when it is determined that the game balls in the special winning device 100 have completed all the processes based on the information of the detection sensor. Is executed via the symbol control device 61 (S212). Here, the “transmission-back processing” is control such as displaying an image again on the EL glass 200 whose transparency has been increased in the transmission processing in step 202 and increasing the luminous intensity of the light-emitting layer. The big winning device 100 is hidden behind the symbol display device 17.
[0120]
More specifically, in an area necessary for grasping the processing of the game ball in the special winning device 100 (for example, an area in which the entire special winning device 100 can be confirmed), the visible light transmittance is averaged. The light emission of the light emitting layer is controlled to such an extent that it can be reduced to at least less than 60%, preferably less than 40%.
[0121]
Then, after executing the EL glass transmission return processing, the main controller 60 executes the seesaw operation stop processing to stop the movement of the movable plate (S213). Further, the counter check process started in step 209 is reset (S214), and the process returns to step 201 again.
[0122]
As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the large winning device 100, which is a processing unit of the game ball constituted by the receiving means, can be installed and concealed behind the symbol display device 17, and the main control The light emission of the symbol display device 17 (EL glass 200) is controlled in the device 60 and the symbol control device 61, and the processing of the game ball in the special winning device 100 is made visible and hidden in the game area.
[0123]
Next, the game change program described above will be described with reference to FIG.
[Game change program]
In the game change program, first, the main control device 60 causes the main control device 60 to read the output status of the first detection sensor grasped in the winning management process (S102) (S301). Similarly, the output of the second detection sensor is read by the main controller 60 (S302). Subsequently, main controller 60 determines whether the combination of the detection modes, that is, the predetermined combination detection mode, is based on the output information obtained by the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor (S303). ).
[0124]
Here, the grasp of the detection mode means whether the first detection sensor has detected the passage of a predetermined number of game balls, and how the second detection sensor has detected the passage of the game balls. This is a process of ascertaining a combination of whether or not the operation has been performed.
[0125]
Subsequently, the main control device 60 determines one of an advantageous gaming state and a gaming state that is not an advantageous gaming state in accordance with the grasped detection mode (S304), and thereafter, is determined by this determination. According to the game state, it can be changed so as to be a predetermined game state (S305).
[0126]
More specifically, (1) when the passing of the game ball is confirmed by both the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor, the main control device 60 shifts the later game state to the big hit state with probability fluctuation. (2) When the passage of the game ball is confirmed by the first detection sensor and the passage of the game ball is not detected by the second detection sensor, the main control device 60 shifts the subsequent game state to the big hit state, and the like. Of the game state change process.
[0127]
Note that the above is merely an example. For example, when the passing of the game ball is confirmed by both the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor, the payout rate of the prize ball is increased. When the passing of the game ball is confirmed by the first detection sensor and the passage of the game ball is not detected by the second detection sensor, the payout of the prize ball is performed at a normal payout rate lower than the payout rate of the prize ball. The control state to be performed can be changed.
[0128]
As described above, the main control device 60 can change the game state in response to the detection of the game ball, that is, the achievement of the detection by the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor.
[0129]
In the above description, the game state is changed to a more advantageous game state according to the detection mode of each of the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor. However, in response to the detection achieved by at least one of the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor. You may change to a more advantageous game state. Also, preferably, after the change, a plurality of advantageous game states are set, and the game state is changed so as to be any one of the game states, thereby increasing the variation of the game and improving the interest.
[0130]
Here, the “advantageous game state” is a game state that is arbitrarily set according to the experience of a person skilled in the art, but is preferably a normal big hit state, a big hit state with probability fluctuation, and a symbol fluctuation time can be reduced. Prize ball payout state with the IN / OUT profit ratio (the ratio of the number of game balls consumed in the game / the number of game balls paid out as prize balls) set higher than the reference value. it can.
[0131]
In addition, it may be determined by a lottery by a predetermined lottery unit to determine to which game state the game state is to be shifted, and to change to a specific game state. More specifically, after confirming the passing of the game ball by the first detection sensor, first, a first lottery is performed, and a favorable game state and a non-favorable game state are determined by lottery. Next, after confirming the passing of the game ball by the second detection sensor, the second lottery is performed, and if an advantageous game state is determined based on the result of the first lottery, the game state becomes more advantageous. Whether or not to do is determined by lottery.
That is, in the second lottery, it is determined based on the result of the first lottery whether or not a more advantageous gaming state is set.
In addition, it may be determined whether or not an advantageous gaming state is set based on a correlation or a combination of the first and second lottery results.
[0132]
Note that the presence or absence of “advantage” is arbitrarily set according to the rule of thumb of a person skilled in the art. However, general bullets such as a big hit state with probability fluctuation, a normal big hit state, a normal game state (low profit acquisition game), and the like. Taking the gaming state by the gaming machine as an example, it is advantageous in the order of the normal gaming state → the normal big hit state → the big hit state with probability fluctuation. In addition, when comparing and explaining the individual, the normal jackpot state is a disadvantageous game state in which the profit that can be obtained is easily reduced as compared with the jackpot state with probability fluctuation, but the advantageous game state is advantageous compared to the normal game state. It can be said. In other words, the more advantageous game state is determined by the relative relationship with the game state determined in the first lottery.
[0133]
As described above, in the present invention, the large winning device 100 configured based on the receiving means serving as the processing unit of the game ball is provided in the game area, and further, the main control capable of changing the game state based on the progress result of the game In the gaming machine equipped with the device 60 and various control programs, the first passing opening 105 provided for the receiving means of the big winning device 100 and the winning opening 121 for a game ball passing through the passing portion are provided, Further, a first detection sensor (first detecting means) for detecting the passage of the game ball at the first passage 105 is provided, and the game ball which has entered the winning opening 121 via the first passage 105 is provided. A second detection sensor (second detection means) for detecting is provided, and the main control device 60 determines a position based on achievement of detection of at least one of the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor (passage of a game ball). To be with the game state can be changed.
[0134]
In other words, the state of the game after passing through the first passage 105 can be greatly changed depending on whether or not the game ball that has passed through the first passage 105 enters the winning opening 121. Can also attract players' interest. In addition, if attention is paid to the technical intervention, the launch operation is performed by adjusting the intensity of bringing the game ball to the vicinity of the first passage 105 and the winning opening 121 and the third passage 111 are set based on the operation of the winning distribution means. Depending on the presence or absence of an operation such as performing a firing operation at the timing of bringing the game ball on the course that will lead to the game state, it is determined whether or not it becomes easier to obtain a game profit by paying out a game state or prize ball to be changed later depending on whether or not there is an operation, A more accurate operation is required for a launching means for launching a game ball.
[0135]
In addition, a movable piece 106 (receiving means) for changing the course of the game ball to an opening or a closing by electric driving is provided in a path leading to the first passage 105 leading to the big winning device 100. Therefore, the player inserts a game ball into the first passage 105 based on the operation (opening / closing) timing of the movable piece 106 in addition to the operation of performing a firing operation to bring the game ball to the first passage 105. (Interesting) is required.
[0136]
Further, in the present embodiment, a specific winning portion composed of the second passing port 107, or the third passing port 111 or the winning port 121, and the first discharge port 108 or the second discharging port 108 in the big winning device 100. Another prize portion including the exit 112 or the third outlet 120 is provided, and a game is performed by an electric drive in a path from the second passage 107 to the winning opening 121 and the third outlet 120. Since the prize distribution movable plate 110 and the prize distribution fixing plate 122 (which may be rotated by electric driving) for distributing the balls are provided, the processing of the game balls in the large prize winning device 100 becomes complicated, and Since the game state that can be changed greatly changes depending on the destination, a synergistic effect between the fun obtained by processing (dancing) the game ball and the expectation to the game state that can be changed along with the processing step of the game ball. To What may collect player's attention in trend of gaming ball having passed through the first passage port 105.
[0137]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine including a processing section for a game ball, which requires a high degree of technical intervention in the operation of the game ball and is capable of processing a game ball with a lot of fun. it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a gaming machine shown in this embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment, in which a symbol display device is omitted.
FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an internal structure of the special winning device shown in the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the symbol display device shown in the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the big winning device is hidden by the symbol display device.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in this embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating processing performed when the main control device according to the present embodiment is powered on.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of a special winning area control process shown in FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a game change program shown in the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machines
2 saucers
2a Game ball rental entrance
2b Prize ball payment exit
2c Reservoir alignment line
2d game ball supply port
2e Ball removal button
2f without ball button
3 outer frame
4 Table frame
5 Window frames
6 game board
7 Launching device
8 Operation handle
9 Transparent window
10. Decorative LED
11 Decorative lamp
12 Speaker (sound generator)
13 Guide rail
14 Obstacles
15 Winning device
16 Out mouth
17 Symbol display device
17a Normal symbol display area
19 Movable piece
23 nails
24 windmill
25 General Winning Device
26 Starting prize winning device
28 ashtray
47 Start winning detection sensor
49 Passage gate
60 Main controller
61 Symbol control device
62 Lamp control device
63 Voice control device
64 Payout control device
65 Launch control unit
66 Dispensing device
67 Winner control device
100 Winner
101 Main unit
101a, 101b partition
105 1st passage
106 Movable piece (game ball distribution means)
107 2nd passage
108 1st outlet
110 Winning distribution movable plate (winning ball distribution means)
111 Third Passage
111a Third passage exit
112 2nd outlet
120 3rd outlet
121 Winner
122 Winning distribution fixing plate
200 EL glass
201 EL control board
203 acrylic plate
A First processing chamber
B Second processing room
C 3rd processing room

Claims (9)

In a gaming machine having a receiving means serving as a processing unit of a game ball launched by a launching means in a game area, and further comprising a game state control means capable of changing a game state based on a progress result of the game,
A passing portion provided for the receiving means,
First detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the passing portion;
A prize section provided for a game ball passing through the passing section;
Second detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning section via the passing section;
Change instructing means capable of instructing the gaming state control means to change a gaming state based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means;
A gaming machine comprising: The change instructing means may instruct a transition to a game state that is more advantageous than a normal game state based on the passage of a game ball by at least one of the first detection means and the second detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein The game state control means includes a lottery determination means for determining whether to shift to an advantageous game state by lottery,
The change instructing means instructs to enter a gaming state according to a lottery result of the lottery determining means based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The change instructing unit determines one of an advantageous gaming state and a gaming state that is not an advantageous gaming state in accordance with each combination detection mode detected by the first detecting unit and the second detecting unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming state is changeable. The receiving means having a configuration in which a movable game ball distributing means capable of changing a course of the game ball is provided in a path along which the game ball reaches the passing portion. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 4. A plurality of the winning portions are provided, and at least a part thereof is set as a specific winning portion from which a game result different from other winning portions is obtained,
In the path of the game balls from the passing portion to the winning portion, a winning distribution means capable of distributing the game balls in the specific winning portion and other winning portions is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the winning distribution means includes a movable member that distributes the game ball until the game ball reaches the specific winning section and another winning section. A computer having a receiving means as a processing unit of a game ball launched by the launching means in a game area, and further having a function as a game state control means capable of changing a game state based on a progress result of the game. A program for a gaming machine to be installed,
First detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a passing portion provided for the receiving means,
A second detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the winning portion in a winning portion provided for the game ball passing through the passing portion;
Change instructing means capable of instructing the gaming state control means to change a gaming state based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means;
A program that causes the computer to execute the functions described above. A computer having a receiving means as a processing unit of a game ball launched by the launching means in a game area, and further having a function as a game state control means capable of changing a game state based on a progress result of the game. A recording medium on which a program for a gaming machine to be mounted is recorded,
First detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a passage provided in the computer for the receiving means,
A second detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the winning portion in a winning portion provided for the game ball passing through the passing portion;
Change instructing means capable of instructing the gaming state control means to change a gaming state based on the detection achievement of at least one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means;
A computer-readable recording medium that records a program for a gaming machine to function as a computer.

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