JP2004129892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attract player's interest by enhancing a representation effect on a game. <P>SOLUTION: The subject game machine 1 includes a plasma tube 15 made to discharge from a discharge electrode 15B to a grounded region when a part of the surface of a transparent container 15A in which gas is enclosed is grounded, and a character figure 17 disposed outside the plasma tube 15. In the game machine 1, the character figure 17 operates to make an earth plate 17E provided on a hammer 26 of the character figure 17 close to and separate from the plasma tube 15. It is repeated that a part of discharge is collected to a place to which the earth plate 17E comes close when the earth plate 17E is close to the plasma tube 15, and the discharge is spread again when the earth plate 17E is separated from the plasma tube 15. Therefore, the representation effect on the game is further enhanced to attract the player's interest. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In gaming machines, for example, pachinko gaming machines, a color liquid crystal display is often used as a symbol display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This color liquid crystal display is configured to produce effects in the game and game contents by the operation of the display image. In recent years, with the advancement of computer graphic technology, a display using a more complicated pattern, for example, a polygon (polygonal surface) is also used using a color liquid crystal display to further produce a game.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-167114 A (FIG. 1)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, color liquid crystal displays are widely used not only for gaming machines but also for personal computers and televisions, and are no longer novel for players. was there.
The present invention has been completed based on the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to enhance the effect of the game and to attract the interest of the player.
[0005]
[Means for solving the problems and actions / effects]
Effective means for solving the above-mentioned problems and their functions and effects are shown below.
Means 1. A gas is sealed in a transparent container, and when a part of the surface of the container is grounded, a discharge is made from the discharge electrode toward the grounded part, and it is arranged outside the plasma tube. A gaming machine equipped with a character model,
A game machine characterized in that the character model is provided with a grounding portion capable of grounding the surface when approaching the surface of the container so as to be able to approach and separate from the surface. is there.
[0006]
The plasma tube is turned into a plasma state by applying a voltage to the gas sealed inside, and emits light by discharge. This light emission is fantastic, unlike liquid crystals, LEDs, fluorescent lamps, and the like, which can attract the interest of the player.
[0007]
In addition, according to the configuration of this means, a combination of a mechanical operation such as the approach and separation of the earth portion of the character model and a different kind of change such as a change in the light emission state of the plasma tube in conjunction with this operation occurs. It gives a new impression to players who are familiar with the liquid crystal display, and can further enhance the production effect and attract the player's interest.
[0008]
The gas referred to in the present invention means a gas obtained by mixing neon, argon, xenon or the like alone or mixed, and these gases are ionized when a high voltage is applied to produce plasma, and pink depending on the type of gas. It emits discharge light such as orange, green and blue. The plasma tube of the present invention is generally known as a plasma ball, a plasma panel or the like.
[0009]
Further, the gaming machine referred to in the present invention includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is awarded to an operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area ( Alternatively, the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time as a necessary condition. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include a value (including not only data (prize sphere) but also data written on a magnetic card).
[0010]
In addition, the basic configuration of the slot machine includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Then, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. As the necessary condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, there is one provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.
[0011]
The basic structure of the fusion of the pachinko machine and the slot machine is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time has elapsed. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium. In addition, there is a configuration in which a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It is.
[0012]
Mean 2. In the device described in means 1, the plasma tube is spherical. According to the configuration of this means, since the discharge light becomes three-dimensional, it is possible to give a novel impression to the player who is familiar with the flat color liquid crystal display and to attract the player.
[0013]
Means 3. In the device described in the means 1 or 2, the plasma tube and the character model are provided adjacent to a variable display such as a liquid crystal. In general, a player often plays while watching a variable display such as a liquid crystal on which game contents are displayed. According to the configuration of the present means, since the plasma tube and the character model are provided adjacent to the variable display device, the player can see the game contents displayed on the variable display device while looking at the novel character model mechanical device. Changes in the light emission state of the plasma tube can be easily seen, resulting in an increase in the fun of the game.
[0014]
Means 4. In the means described in the means 1 or 2, the plasma tube and the character model are provided adjacent to a switch memory display for displaying that the number of winning balls is memorized when a ball is won in the starting winning opening. It is characterized by being. The player often cares about the number of winning balls displayed on the switch memory display (so-called start memory display) during the game, but according to the configuration of this means, the player cares about the number of winning balls. Even in such a case, it is possible to easily see the mechanical action of the novel character model and the change in the light emission state of the plasma tube, and as a result, the fun of the game increases.
[0015]
Means 5. In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 4, a protection means for protecting the plasma tube and the character model from hitting a ball is provided. In general, the container used for the plasma tube is not so strong because it is hollow, and the character model in which the grounding portion is provided so as to be close and separable has a driving portion so that it is not so strong against collision. According to the structure of this means, since the protection means is provided, the plasma tube and the character model can be reliably protected from the hitting ball.
[0016]
Means 6. In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 5, the grounding portion of the ground portion with respect to the plasma tube is movable on the surface of the container. According to the configuration of this means, in addition to the change in the light emission state of the plasma tube due to the approaching and separating operation of the earth part, the movement of the discharge light generation position due to the movement of the grounding part of the earth part also occurs, so the effect of the presentation is further enhanced .
[0017]
Mean 7 In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 6, the ground portion is provided so as to be able to approach and separate from the surface based on a specific gaming state. According to the configuration of this means, the mechanical action of the novel character model and the change in the light emission state of the plasma tube are made based on the specific game state, so that the effect in the specific game state is enhanced. You can further attract the interest of the player.
[0018]
Means 8. In the device described in the means 7, the specific game state is a reach game state. According to the structure of this means, since the game effect is enhanced in the reach state, the player's expectation can be increased.
[0019]
Means 9. In the device described in means 7, the specific game state is a jackpot state. According to the structure of this means, since the effect is enhanced in the big hit state, the player's satisfaction can be increased.
[0020]
Means 10. The means described in means 7 is characterized in that there are a plurality of specific game states, and a plurality of action patterns of the character model corresponding to these game states are set. According to the configuration of this means, since the action patterns corresponding to a plurality of game states are set, the player can play a specific game state, for example, a high probability by the action of the character model and the light emission of the plasma tube. You can easily recognize the reach.
[0021]
Means 11. In the device according to the means 10, the plurality of operation patterns are characterized in that the speed of the proximity / separation operation with respect to the surface of the ground portion is different for each gaming state. According to the structure of this means, the player can know very easily that it is in a specific game state by a visually distinct difference in operation speed.
[0022]
Means 12. The means described in means 10 is characterized in that the plurality of operation patterns are obtained by changing the number of close-and-separation operations with respect to the surface of the ground portion to be performed in each game state for each game state. To do. According to the structure of this means, the player can know very easily that it is in a specific gaming state from the difference in the number of operations that is visually clear.
[0023]
Means 13. In the device described in means 7, there are a plurality of the specific game states, and a plurality of voltage patterns applied to the plasma tube corresponding to these game states are set. According to the configuration of this means, voltage patterns corresponding to a plurality of gaming states are set, and the light emission state of the plasma tube differs depending on the gaming state, so that the player can be further attracted.
[0024]
Means 14. The means described in means 13 is characterized in that the plurality of voltage patterns are such that the magnitude of the voltage applied to the plasma tube is different for each gaming state. It is known that the plasma tube generally changes its emission state such as emission intensity and emission color depending on the difference in voltage applied to it. According to the configuration of this means, the light emission state of the plasma tube differs depending on the game state, so that the player is in a specific game state based on a visually distinct light emission state. It can be known very easily and the production effect is enhanced.
[0025]
Means 15. The means described in means 13 is characterized in that the plurality of voltage patterns repeats the intensity of voltage with a predetermined period, and the period is made different for each voltage pattern. According to the configuration of this means, since the period of change in emission intensity of the plasma tube or the period of change in emission color differs depending on the game state, the player can play a specific game state depending on the difference in visually clear period. It can be recognized very easily, and the production effect is enhanced.
[0026]
Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 15, the plasma tube and the character model are unitized, and an outer periphery of the unitized plasma tube and the character model is covered with a resin cover. It is characterized by that. According to the configuration of this means, it is possible to prevent the plasma tube and the character model from being accidentally broken during the production of the gaming machine.
[0027]
Means 17. In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 16, the plasma tube and the character model are embedded on the back side from the game surface. According to the configuration of this means, the plasma tube and the character model can be protected from the hit ball.
[0028]
Means 18. The device described in means 17 is characterized in that the front surface of the plasma tube and the front side of the character model is covered with a resin plate, and a hit ball flows down on the resin plate. According to the configuration of this means, the plasma tube and the character model can be reliably protected from the hit ball.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the gaming machine 1. In FIG. 1, a rail 7 having a function of guiding a ball that has been bulleted to the upper part of the game area 3 or guiding it to an out-ball collection port 5 described later is disposed around the game area 3. . In addition, a variable display 9 is arranged at substantially the center of the game area 3. A start winning opening 11 is arranged below the variable display 9 and a variable winning device (so-called so-called winning prize opening) that changes from a state in which a game ball is not received to a state in which it can be easily received depending on the operation result of the variable display 9. (Attacker) 13 is arranged.
[0030]
In addition, a character display device 19 including a plasma tube 15 and a character doll 17 (corresponding to the three-dimensional character model of the present invention) is provided above the variable display 9. The structure will be described later.
[0031]
The variable display 9 changes the content of the symbol when a ball is won at the start winning opening 11, and the symbol is in a specific profit state (that is, in a special mode gaming state, for example, a big hit state: “777”). Etc.), the variable winning device 13 is opened. The variable display 9 is arranged such that an elliptical display frame 9A projects to the front side, and the liquid crystal display 9B faces the display window 9A. The liquid crystal display 9B displays a display column divided into three in the vertical direction, and each display column can display three identification symbols in the vertical direction. ing. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 9B can display a total of nine identification symbols in the form of a matrix of three vertically and horizontally, and as shown in FIG. 1, the three hit lines in the horizontal direction and the two hits on the diagonal line. When the same identification hit symbol is displayed on any of the five hit lines in total with the line, the special electric accessory is activated, and a big hit gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player comes, It becomes possible to acquire more prize balls. In addition, in the present embodiment, the game state of reach means a state immediately before the big hit game state, for example, the symbol variation in the right symbol row is the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row on the big hit line. It means a stopped state.
[0032]
Four switch memory displays (corresponding to a so-called start memory display) 20 are provided on the upper portion of the variable display section 9, and four switch memory displays 20 when a ball wins the start winning opening 11. The fact that the number of winning balls is memorized within the range of is displayed. Further, a plurality of hitting ball direction changing members (not shown) called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area 3, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. In addition, a decoration lamp (not shown) is provided at an appropriate position around the game board 1 and is appropriately lit or blinked according to the game content to enhance the realistic sensation of the game.
[0033]
Next, the character display device 19 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the character display device 19 as seen from the back side, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an operation mechanism of the character display device 19. The character display device 19 includes a plasma tube 15 and a three-dimensional character doll 17. The plasma tube 15 is arranged on the upper right side of the variable display 9, and the left side of the plasma tube 15 has a cantilever 26 in hand. A carpenter craftsman-like character doll 17 is arranged in a state where the canopy 26 is swung over the plasma tube 15. A plurality of nails 16 as protective means for protecting the entire character display device 19 from hitting a ball are planted so as to surround a predetermined area where the character display device 19 is provided.
[0034]
The plasma tube 15 is a transparent hollow glass sphere 15A in which a gas mixed with, for example, neon, argon, xenon or the like as a gas that easily flows electricity is sealed, and a discharge electrode 15B is contained therein. Has been placed. The distal end portion of the discharge electrode 15B is disposed substantially at the center in the glass bulb 15A, and the shaft portion of the discharge electrode 15B is led out from below the glass bulb 15A while being sealed so that the internal gas does not leak. The glass ball 15A is supported on the base 15C, and a transformer or the like (not shown) is accommodated inside the glass ball 15A. The pedestal 15C is fixed to the upper surface of the display frame 9A of the variable display 9 with screws (not shown). Further, in this embodiment, the pedestal 15C is disposed on the back side of the front wall of the display frame 9A so that the pedestal 15C cannot be seen from the player side.
[0035]
However, in the plasma tube 15 in the present embodiment, discharge light is emitted randomly from the tip of the discharge electrode 15B toward the glass sphere 15A, but when the surface of the glass sphere 15A is locally grounded. It has the property that the discharge light gathers in a grounded place.
[0036]
On the other hand, the character doll 17 is made of resin, and is fixed to the surface of the game board by a support member not shown in detail. An arm portion 17C is rotatably attached to the body portion 17A by a pin 17B. A hand portion 17D is continuous with the tip of the arm portion 17C, and the handle portion 17D is integrally formed with a handle portion 26A of a resin canopy 26.
[0037]
On the other hand, a solenoid 18 having a spring 18B for returning to the plunger 18A is disposed adjacent to the arm portion 17C of the character doll 17 and on the back side of the front wall of the display frame 9A. The plunger 18A of the solenoid 18 is connected to the vicinity of the elbow of the character doll 17 by a pin, and enables the swing-down operation of the canopy 26 of the character doll 17 as the plunger 18A moves back and forth in the vertical direction. The stroke of the plunger 18 </ b> A of the solenoid 18 is set so that the head 26 </ b> B of the cannula 26 approaches or contacts the surface of the glass bulb 15 </ b> A of the plasma tube 15 with the arm portion 17 </ b> C lowered when energized.
[0038]
Also, on the substantially circular lower surface of the head 26B of the canopy 26 facing the plasma tube 15, a disk-shaped metal ground plate 17E having the same size as the lower surface is aligned with the lower surface and its edge. The ground plate 17E is grounded via a conductor 17F provided so as to be along the handle portion 26A and the lower surface of the arm portion 17C. Reference numeral 26 </ b> C is a stopper that regulates the swing-down position of the canopy 26 and can be locked to the handle portion 26 </ b> A of the canopy 26.
[0039]
Here, the operation of the character doll 17 will be described with reference to FIGS. Normally, the solenoid 18 is not energized, and the plunger 18A receives the urging force of the spring 18B and is in the position shown in FIG. 4A. The arm 17C is not driven, and the ground plate 17E of the head 26B of the pin 26 Is away from the plasma tube 15. When the solenoid 18 is energized, the plunger 18A is attracted to the solenoid 18 against the biasing force of the spring 18B as shown in FIG. 4B, and the arm portion 17C is driven to bring the ground plate 17E close to the plasma tube 15. Operation is performed. And a part of discharge light gathers in the place where the earth board 17E adjoined. On the other hand, when separated from the close state, the collected discharge light diffuses. In this way, the discharge light of the plasma tube 15 repeats condensing and diffusing in conjunction with the movement of the character 26 of the character doll 17.
[0040]
The means for separating and approaching the ground plate 17E is not limited to that using the solenoid 18, and any means that enables mechanical operation can be used. For example, a device using a cam can be used. Can be mentioned.
[0041]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit unit 31 for driving and controlling the character doll 17, the plasma tube 15, the variable display 9, and the variable winning device 13 of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the control circuit unit 31 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the control circuit unit 31 includes a CPU 33 that controls the entire control circuit unit 31, a memory 35 that stores a control program to be described later, data necessary for control processing, and the like, and an input port 37. The CPU 33, the memory 35, the input port 37, and the output port 39 are connected to each other by a bus line 41.
[0042]
The input port 37 is connected to a start port switch 43 provided at the start winning port 11 for detecting a winning ball. The output port 39 includes a character doll driving circuit 45 for driving the character doll 17, a plasma tube driving circuit 47 for driving the plasma tube 15, a display control circuit 49 for controlling the variable display 9, and a variable prize device. A variable winning device driving circuit 53 for driving 13 is connected.
[0043]
The memory 35 is provided with an action pattern recording area, and stores an action pattern data table 63 (see FIG. 6) composed of action pattern data of a character doll 17 corresponding to each gaming state described later, A pattern recording area is provided, and a voltage pattern data table 67 including voltage pattern data corresponding to each gaming state is stored.
[0044]
Next, an example of the operation pattern data table 63 stored in the memory 35 will be described with reference to FIG. The motion pattern data table 63 includes a gaming state and motion pattern data corresponding to the gaming state.
[0045]
In the present embodiment, a reach A gaming state, a reach B gaming state, a jackpot gaming state, and a non-reach gaming state, which will be described later, are registered in advance. The action pattern data indicates the action to be performed by the character doll 17 corresponding to each gaming state. In the present embodiment, the action pattern data for the reach A game state and the reach B game state. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern C for a jackpot gaming state and an operation pattern D for a non-reach gaming state. Note that the motion pattern A, the motion pattern B, the motion pattern C, and the motion pattern D are different from each other. For example, the motion pattern A, the motion pattern B, and the motion pattern C are arranged in the order of proximity and separation of the character ground plate 17E. And the operation pattern D is set so that the ground plate 17E is not operated (non-operation), or the number of times of the proximity / separation operation is different for each operation pattern. It is data.
[0046]
Next, an example of the voltage pattern data table 67 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the voltage pattern data table 67 includes a gaming state and voltage pattern data corresponding to the gaming state. The voltage pattern data is data on the voltage applied to the plasma tube 15 corresponding to each gaming state. In this embodiment, the voltage pattern A is applied to the gaming state of reach A, and the voltage pattern B is applied to the gaming state of reach B. The voltage pattern C is for the jackpot gaming state and the voltage pattern D is for the non-reach gaming state. The voltage pattern A, the voltage pattern B, the voltage pattern C, and the voltage pattern D are different from each other. For example, the voltage is increased in the order of the voltage pattern A, the voltage pattern B, and the voltage pattern C. The pattern D is configured not to apply a voltage to the plasma tube (non-operation), and data that makes the light emission state of the plasma tube 15 different in each game state, or the voltage pattern has a voltage intensity with a predetermined cycle. If the voltage pattern data repeats the intensity of the voltage with a predetermined period, the range of the intensity of the voltage is changed for each voltage pattern. The data is different for each voltage pattern data.
[0047]
Next, the operation and effect of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 10 show various routines executed by the control circuit unit 31. Each processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F.
[0048]
The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability variation counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls to the variable winning device 13 based on the detection result of the count switch. The probability variation counter C is used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.
[0049]
In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining occurrence of a big hit gaming state, an outreach random number counter for determining outreach reach, and a respective symbol counter for determining a stop symbol and the like. . Here, the outreach by the outreach random number counter refers to a state in which a jackpot combination is not finally obtained after the reach gaming state. In the present embodiment, there are two types of outlier reach. When the outlier reach random number counter value is an outlier reach value A, the reach A state is reached, and when the outreach reach value B is the reach reach state B, the reach B state is obtained. Is set in advance. It should be noted that the state of reach A and the state of reach B are both states in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row stops on the jackpot line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the left symbol row. As will be described later, the operation mode of the character display device 19 is different. Further, non-reach refers to a case in which a reach is not reached and a combination that does not ultimately become a big hit combination.
[0050]
The flag F is used to determine whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the V zone of the variable prize winning device 13, and is set to "0" when no prize is detected by the V zone switch, and a prize is detected. Then, “1” is set.
[0051]
As one of the controls by the CPU 33, there is a so-called probability variation in which the probability of occurrence of the big hit gaming state is varied according to the condition. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode relative to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5). In the present embodiment, a low probability mode is set as the initial value.
[0052]
Now, when the game is started by the player, the control circuit unit 31 first plays a game based on the detection result of the start winning port switch of the starting winning port 11 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start winning opening 11 of the ball. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired and the value of each symbol counter is set in step S20. On the basis of the symbol sequence, a detachment symbol is acquired. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.
[0053]
Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 9, each symbol of the symbol row is variably displayed on the variable display 9. This display makes it appear to the player that the three reels of left, middle and right are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (a jackpot value in the low probability mode and a jackpot value in the high probability mode) are prepared. The former is a value for generating a big hit gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the jackpot value of the low probability mode, and “7”, “ “17”, “27”, “37”, and “47” are the jackpot values of the high probability mode. Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will occur becomes 1/300 when the jackpot value of the low probability mode is used as the jackpot value, and 1/300 when the jackpot value of the high probability mode is used as the jackpot value. 60. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the jackpot value of the high probability mode is selected as the jackpot value.
[0054]
If the determination condition of step S32 is satisfied, in step S33, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the operation pattern C and the voltage pattern C are read out.
[0055]
On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S34 whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outreach value. Here, a plurality of types of outlier reach values are prepared in advance, such as outlier reach value A and outlier reach value B, and whether or not the value of the outlier reach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outlier reach value B in step S35. Determine. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S36, the symbol corresponding to the detach reach value B (hereinafter referred to as “disconnect reach symbol B”) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the operation pattern B and voltage pattern B are also stored. Is read out.
[0056]
If this determination condition is not satisfied, that is, if the value of the outreach random number counter is the outreach value A, in step S37, a symbol corresponding to the outreach reach value A (hereinafter referred to as “outreach reach symbol A”) is obtained. While storing in the memory as a stop symbol, the operation pattern A and the voltage pattern A are read out.
[0057]
If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, in step S38, the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the operation pattern D (non-operation) and voltage pattern D (non-operation) are stored. ) Is read out. Then, after storing the stop symbol in the above steps S33, S36, S37, S38, the symbol variation start processing routine is terminated.
[0058]
After executing the processing of step S30 (symbol variation start processing) as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stored in any of the processing of steps S33, S36, S37, and S38 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with stop symbol. The symbol fluctuation in both the left and right symbol rows is stopped by the symbol after replacement.
[0059]
Subsequently, in step S45, any one of the operation patterns A to D is executed for a predetermined time, and any one of the voltage patterns A to D is executed for a predetermined time.
In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row is stopped. Subsequently, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If satisfied, the round counter R is reset in step S70. In step S80, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”.
[0060]
Subsequently, in step S90 of FIG. 8, the variable winning device driving circuit 53 is driven, and the solenoid of the variable winning device 13 is excited. Then, the variable winning device 13 is opened. With this opening, it is possible to win the variable winning device 13. In step S100, the round counter R is incremented by "1".
[0061]
Next, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S120 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the variable winning device 13 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S120: Yes), the process returns to step S110. As a result, after the start of opening the variable winning device 13, the variable winning device 13 continues to be opened unless more than Pmax game balls are won or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S110 and S120 is not satisfied, the solenoid of the variable winning device 13 is demagnetized in step S130. Then, the passage entrance of the variable winning device 13 is closed.
[0062]
In step S140, it is determined whether the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the flag F is “1”. If the determination condition of step S150 is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S80 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the variable winning device 13 repeats the open / close cycle until the game ball has won the maximum of Rmax times in the V zone. For example, when the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the variable winning device 13 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the variable winning a prize is set. After the device 13 is released, the variable prize is awarded when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls are awarded to the variable prize device 13 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The device 13 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the variable winning device 13 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball is won in the V zone. If any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the probability variation process is executed in step S160, and then the special electric accessory control routine is terminated.
[0063]
In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 10, it is determined in step S161 whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S161: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set in step S167, and “2” is set to the probability variation counter C. To do. After executing the processing of step S167, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.
[0064]
On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S161 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S162 whether the probability variation counter C is not "0". If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S163. In step S164, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0”. If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied (C = 0), the low probability mode is set in step S165. Once the high probability mode is set in this way, the probability is high until the probability variation counter C becomes “0”, that is, after the high probability mode is set, until the big hit gaming state is continuously generated twice with an even number of symbols. The mode continues. When the big hit gaming state with an even number of symbols continues twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode.
[0065]
Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol variation process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S36, S37, S38).
[0066]
As described above, in this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has won the start winning opening 11, the value of each counter is acquired and the symbol sequence is displayed in a variable manner. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol variation is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of symbols displayed when stopped is a jackpot combination, a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, until the game ball wins a maximum of Rmax times in the V zone of the variable winning device 13, The opening / closing cycle of the variable winning device 13 is repeated.
[0067]
On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of two big hit gaming states is increased from the next time, but if the big hit gaming state occurs again with an odd symbol during that period, the high probability mode is set. .
[0068]
Further, according to the present embodiment, depending on various gaming states (reach A gaming state, reach B gaming state, jackpot gaming state, non-reach gaming state) The light emission state of the plasma tube 15 is changed by the adjustment. Therefore, the effect of the game can be enhanced and the player's interest can be drawn.
[0069]
In addition, in the present embodiment, the ground plate 17E provided in the canopy 26 of the character doll 17 is moved close to and away from the plasma tube 15 by the operation of the character doll 17, and at the time of close proximity, the ground plate 17E is discharged to a place close to When a part of the light gathers and separates, the light emission is repeated such that the discharge light is diffused again, so that the game effect can be further enhanced and the player's interest can be further enhanced.
[0070]
Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the same structure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description of a structure, an effect | action, and an effect is abbreviate | omitted. In the second embodiment, the character display device 19 includes a spherical plasma tube 15 that looks like a crystal ball and a character doll 17 of a fortune teller, and the spherical plasma tube 15 is arranged at the upper center of the variable display 9. Unlike the first embodiment, a fortune teller-like character doll 17 is arranged with both hands 17D held over the plasma tube 15.
[0071]
In the present embodiment, the both hands 17D of the character doll 17 are driven by the solenoid 18 so that the ground plate 17E (not shown) arranged on the palm of the both hands 17D approaches and separates from the plasma tube 15. Operation is performed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the ground plate 17E comes close, a part of the discharge light is gathered in a close place. Because of this movement, the fortune teller seems to have fortune-telling using a crystal ball, and when the hand approaches the crystal ball during fortune-telling, it seems that the light emission of the crystal ball changes, which can attract the player's interest it can.
[0072]
<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.
[0073]
(1) In the character display device 19 of each of the above embodiments, a spherical tube is used as the plasma tube 15, but the shape of the plasma tube 15 is not particularly limited. For example, a flat plasma panel can be used.
[0074]
(2) In the above embodiments, the character display device 19 is provided adjacent to the variable display device 9 and the switch storage display device 20, but the position where the character display device 19 is provided is not particularly limited.
[0075]
(3) In each of the above embodiments, the nail 16 is provided as the protection means. However, the protection means is not limited to the nail 16 and may be a resin frame, for example.
Further, the character display device 19 including the plasma tube 15 and the three-dimensional character doll 17 may be unitized, and the outer periphery of the unitized character display device 19 may be covered with a resin cover, for example. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the plasma tube 15 and the character doll 17 from being inadvertently broken during the production of the gaming machine 1.
[0076]
(4) In each of the above embodiments, the character display device 19 protrudes from the game side to the near side, but the character display device 19 may be embedded from the game side to the back side. In this way, the character display device 19 can be protected from the hit ball. Further, after embedding the character display device 19 from the game side to the back side, the front surface on the front side of the character display device 19 is covered with a transparent resin plate, for example, so that the hit ball flows down on the resin plate, You may prevent the collision from a hit ball.
[0077]
(5) In the character display device 19 of each of the above embodiments, the ground plate 17E is always grounded at a predetermined position of the plasma tube 15 and the ground position is a fixed position. However, the character doll provided with the ground plate 17E is shown. It is possible to provide moving means driven by a motor or the like so that the grounding position of the earth plate 17E can be moved on the surface of the glass ball 15A. For example, the character doll 17 is a dragon doll, a ground plate 17E is provided at the dragon's mouth, and a dragon doll is provided with a moving device so that the dragon doll itself can move on the surface of the glass bulb 15A of the plasma tube 15 It is also good. In this way, the dragon appears to fly in the air while emitting lightning from its mouth, so it can attract the player's interest.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire gaming machine according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the character display device as seen from the back side.
FIG. 3 is a view similarly showing an operation mechanism of the character display device.
FIG. 4 is a diagram similarly showing the operation of the character display device.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a control circuit unit of the gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation pattern data table and a voltage pattern data table.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart that similarly shows a special electric accessory control routine.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 7 of the special electric accessory control routine.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the same symbol variation start routine.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a probability variation processing routine.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the character display device according to the second embodiment as viewed from the back side.
FIG. 12 is a diagram similarly showing the operation of the character display device.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... gaming machine
9B ... Liquid crystal display
15 ... Plasma tube
15A ... Glass sphere
15B ... discharge electrode
17 ... Character doll (character model)
17E ... Earth plate
17F ... Conductor
18 ... Solenoid
18A ... Arm
18B ... Spring
19 ... Character display device
26 ...

Claims (1)

A gas is sealed in a transparent container, and when a part of the surface of the container is grounded, a discharge is made from the discharge electrode toward the grounded part, and it is arranged outside the plasma tube. A gaming machine equipped with a character model,
A gaming machine, wherein the character model is provided with a grounding portion capable of grounding the surface of the character model when approaching the surface of the container so as to be able to approach and separate from the surface.

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