JP2004135825A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the decline of the practical working rate of a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: In this Pachinko machine 1, while a game ball enters a start port 21 and the performance display of a ready-to-win state is performed, a wing 22b provided on a center accessory 22 performs a prescribed opening / closing operation, and the game ball which enters the center role object 22 while the wing 22b is open is discharged from a discharge port 22g provided right above the start port 21. Then, the discharged game ball almost surely enters the start port 21 and is counted as a held ball. Thus, since a player tries to increase the held balls even in the case of attaining the ready-to-win state and does not stop shooting the game ball, the situation that the practical working rate of the game machine is lowered and disadvantages are brought to a game parlor is avoided. Also, since the game bringing profits to the player is performed even during the ready-to-win state, the situation of losing interest in a game after attaining the ready-to-win state is avoided for the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a gaming state advantageous to a player based on a lottery triggered by a winning.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that generates a jackpot when a game ball is awarded to a starting port.
In such a gaming machine, a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball is won at a starting port, and the result is generally displayed on a special symbol display device.
[0003]
Here, in a conventional gaming machine, there is a known gaming machine provided with a so-called warp function in a central accessory or the like so that a game ball can easily enter a starting port. The warp function is, for example, taking a game ball from the upper part of the central auditorium, passing the inside of the central auditorium, and discharging the game ball from above the starting port, the game ball by a predetermined path, This function guides you to a location.
[0004]
As an example of a gaming machine having a warp function, there is a gaming machine described in JP-A-6-269543.
Note that the gaming machine described in this publication can easily adjust the winning interval to the starting opening (specific winning opening), without reducing the interest of the player, and increasing the disadvantage of the gaming store. It does not.
[0005]
By the way, in the conventional gaming machines as described above, when a game ball wins at the starting port, an effect display of reach is performed according to the result of the lottery.
Then, in the case of the reach, since the possibility of a big hit increases, the player temporarily stops firing the game ball and tries to fire the game ball after the big hit.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-6-269543
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the player reaches the reach, if the player stops firing game balls, the game balls will not be inserted during that time, so the actual operating rate of the game machine will be reduced and the game store will be disadvantaged. Was to be brought.
Also, for the players, the entertainment interests after reaching the game have been reduced.
An object of the present invention is to prevent a substantial decrease in the operating rate of a gaming machine.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
Based on the lottery triggered by the prize, an effect display (for example, a change display of symbols, etc.) indicating whether or not to shift to a state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot) is performed, and the state becomes advantageous for the player. A gaming machine that shifts at a predetermined rate, and among the effect displays, a special effect display (for example, a reach effect display or the like) indicating that the game is shifted to a state advantageous to the player at a higher rate is performed. While the game ball includes a ball opening (eg, an opening formed by opening and closing the splash 22b of the central role 22 in FIG. 2) in which the game ball can enter. It is characterized in that a predetermined profit is given to the player in response to the ball being hit.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 2 is
The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A normal playing state including a central role (for example, the central role 22 in FIG. 2) having the entrance which can switch whether or not to enter a game ball by a movable member (for example, the splash 22b in FIG. 2). In the above, the movable member of the entrance is set to a state where a game ball cannot enter, and the special operation display is performed while the movable member of the entrance can enter a game ball ( For example, the opening and closing operation of the splash 22b is performed), and the central auditorium places the game ball that has entered the inside from the entrance into an area where it is easy to enter the predetermined winning opening (for example, immediately above the starting port 21). To the discharge port 22g).
[0010]
The invention according to claim 3 is
The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The central accessory includes a distribution device (for example, a turntable 22d in FIG. 2) for distributing the course of the game ball that has entered the inside, and a part of the game ball distributed by the distribution device is divided into the predetermined prize. It is characterized by being guided to an area where it is easy to enter a ball in the mouth.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 4 is
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
The special effect display is an effect display of a reach, and the central role can guide a game ball that has entered the inside from the entrance opening to a position above a starting opening where a jackpot lottery is performed upon winning. It is characterized by being.
[0012]
According to the present invention, while the special effect display is being performed, the entrance is in a state in which the ball can enter, and a game ball can enter the entrance so that the player can obtain a predetermined profit. For example, a game ball that has entered a ball entrance is discharged from a discharge port provided immediately above a starting port. Then, the discharged game balls are almost certainly given a prize at the starting port, and are provided with an advantage that they are counted as reserved balls.
[0013]
Therefore, even when the special effect display is performed, the player tries to obtain a predetermined profit, for example, without stopping the firing of the game balls in order to increase the number of the reserved balls, Can be prevented from deteriorating the actual utilization rate of the game store and causing a disadvantage to the game store.
In addition, since a game that benefits the player is performed even during the special effect display, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player loses interest in the game during the special effect display.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a game board surface 10 of a pachinko machine 1 to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, a game ball fired from a firing mechanism (not shown) is guided by a guide rail 11 and discharged upward in a game board surface 10. The game ball contacts the windmill 12, decorations 13, 14 and nails (not shown) and changes its moving direction, and a part thereof passes through the chuckers 15, 16, the winning openings 17 to 20, or the starting opening 21. to go into. On the other hand, game balls that have not entered the pass-through chuckers 15 and 16, the winning ports 17 to 20 or the starting port 21 enter the out port 24 provided at the lower portion of the game board 10.
[0015]
When a game ball enters the winning opening 17 to 20, a predetermined number of prize balls are refunded. When a game ball enters the starting port 21, a predetermined number of prize balls are refunded and a lottery of a jackpot is performed. Done. Then, the special symbol display device 22a of the central accessory 22 provided at the center of the gaming board surface 10 effects and displays the jackpot lottery results.
At this time, if the lottery result is to display a reach effect, the splash 22b of the central auditorium 22 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times at predetermined time intervals while the reach display is performed.
[0016]
For example, as the opening / closing operation of the splash 22b, when the time during which the splash 22b is in the open state is changed according to the type of the symbol constituting the reach, or when a specific type of reach (such as super reach) is reached. , And the time during which the splash 22b is open can be changed.
In addition, normally, the opening and closing operation of the splash 22b is performed on condition that the effect display of the reach is started, and when the change display of the symbol is started when the reach is announced, the splash 22b is set in advance. It can be opened and closed.
[0017]
Furthermore, when the lottery result is a big hit, the special winning opening 23 is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening 23, a predetermined number of prize balls are refunded. The opening operation of the special winning opening 23 is repeated a predetermined number of times per one big hit, and is repeated, for example, at most 15 times (15 rounds).
Here, the configuration of the central role 22 will be described.
[0018]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the central role 22.
The central auditorium 22 includes a special symbol display device 22a for producing and displaying a lottery result and an entrance for a game ball to enter. The entrance is usually closed by a splash 22b, and the game ball is not allowed to enter. It is possible. On the other hand, when the effect display of the reach is started, the splash 22b performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, and the game ball can enter the central role 22 from the entrance.
[0019]
In addition, a guide path 22c for guiding a game ball that has won the central role 22 to the turntable 22d is provided inside the central role 22.
Then, the game ball that has entered the central role object 22 by opening and closing the splash 22b passes through the guide path 22c and is discharged to the vicinity of the turntable 22d.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the turntable 22d in the central role 22.
[0020]
The turntable 22d has one holding hole 22e and two detaching holes 22f, and captures the game ball discharged from the guide path 22c in either the holding hole 22e or the detaching hole 22f while rotating.
The game ball caught in the hole 22f is discharged as an out ball from the back side of the game board surface 10, and the game ball caught in the holding hole 22e is guided to the discharge port 22g by rotating the turntable 22d.
[0021]
In addition, as a configuration of the rotating disk 22d, in addition to the case where one holding hole 22e and two detaching holes 22f are provided, only one or a plurality of holding holes 22e may be provided.
With such a configuration, the game ball that has entered when the splash 22b is released is guided to the outlet 22g, and almost certainly wins the starting opening 21. Therefore, the opening and closing operation of the splash 22b can give the player a higher expectation that the game ball enters the starting port 21.
[0022]
The discharge port 22g is a hole for discharging a game ball from the central accessory 22 to the game board surface 10, and is disposed immediately above the starting port 21.
Therefore, the game ball discharged from the discharge port 22g almost certainly wins the starting port 21 and counts up the memory of the reserved ball by "1".
Next, a control system of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
[0023]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to include an input port 104 that controls input of a signal to the main control unit 100. Various signals from a special symbol start switch 101, a normal symbol start switch 102, and a special winning opening switch 103 are input to the input port 104. These signals are input to the main controller 100 via the input port 104.
[0024]
The main control unit 100 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 115 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 116. The ROM 115 stores a command data table in which command data for each unit of the pachinko machine 1 is stored.
Further, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to include an output port 105 which receives output signals from the main control unit 100 and transmits those signals to each unit in the pachinko machine 1. The signal output from the output port 105 includes a movable piece solenoid 106, a motor for a turntable 107, a special symbol display device 22a, a lamp display device 108, a sound effect generation device 109, a normal symbol display device 110, and a start opening solenoid 111. And transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 112 and the like.
[0025]
Power is supplied to the main control unit 100 and the reset circuit 113 by the power supply circuit 114, and the main control unit 100 is reset by the reset circuit 113.
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a main flow of the pachinko machine 1. During operation, the pachinko machine 1 always executes processing based on the main flow shown in FIG.
[0026]
In FIG. 5, when the processing based on the main flow is started, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the power is initially turned on (step S1).
If it is determined in step S1 that the power is not initially turned on, the pachinko machine 1 checks the state of the special symbol start switch 101 (step S2), and determines whether the state of the special symbol start switch 101 is abnormal. Is determined (step S3).
[0027]
If it is determined in step S3 that the state of the special symbol start switch 101 is abnormal, the pachinko machine 1 performs a predetermined error process (step S4), while determining that the state of the special symbol start switch 101 is not abnormal. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 executes a symbol control process such as displaying a default demo screen (step S5).
[0028]
When it is determined in step S1 that the power is initially turned on, the pachinko machine 1 performs a process of initializing each part of the pachinko machine 1 (step S6).
After step S5 and step S6, the pachinko machine 1 executes a game control process (described later) (step S7), and subsequently executes a control random number update process (described later) (step S8).
[0029]
Then, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the processing of step S7, and repeats the processing of steps S7 and S8.
Next, a game control process executed in the main flow shown in FIG. 5 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a game control process executed by the pachinko machine 1.
[0030]
In FIG. 6, when the game control process is started, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the special symbol display device 22a is variably displaying a symbol (step S101), and the symbol is variably displayed. When the determination is made, the process proceeds to step S119.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that the special symbol display device 22a is not displaying the symbols in a fluctuating manner, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the number of reserved balls is equal to or more than "1" (step S102). .
[0031]
If it is determined in step S102 that the number of reserved balls is not “1” or more, the pachinko machine 1 proceeds to the process of step S119, while if it is determined that the number of reserved balls is “1” or more, A symbol change start process for causing the special symbol display device 22a to change and display the symbols is executed (step S103).
Next, the pachinko machine 1 reads out the random number value generated in the lottery when the game ball has won the starting port 21 (step S104), and determines whether or not the read random number is a value corresponding to a big hit. (Step S105).
[0032]
If it is determined in step S105 that the read random number is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, the pachinko machine 1 selects a symbol corresponding to the loss (step S106), and proceeds to the process of step S111.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that the read random number is a value corresponding to the jackpot, the pachinko machine 1 performs the random number counting cyclically in a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “999”). The random number value is read from the counter (step S107), and it is determined whether the random number value of the random number counter is an odd number (step S108).
[0033]
If it is determined in step S108 that the random number value of the random number counter is not an odd number, the pachinko machine 1 selects a low-probability transition symbol indicating that the state shifts to a low-probability state in which a large hit occurs with a low probability after the end of the big hit ( Step S109) and the process proceeds to step S111.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S108 that the random number value of the random number counter is an odd number, the pachinko machine 1 displays a high-probability transition symbol indicating that the state shifts to a high-probability state in which a large jackpot occurs with a high probability after the end of the large jackpot. Select (Step S110).
[0034]
After step S106, step S109, and step S110, the pachinko machine 1 performs the opening and closing operation of the splash 22b during the display of the reach effect, and the process of not opening and closing the splash 22b during the display of the reach effect ( (Movable piece processing) is executed (step S111).
Then, the pachinko machine 1 executes a symbol variation stop process for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol on the special symbol display device 22a (step S112), and reduces the number of reserved balls by "1" (step S113).
[0035]
Next, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the state is in the probability variation state, that is, whether or not the state is in the high probability state (step S114). If it is determined that the state is not the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S119. I do.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S114 that the state is the probability fluctuation state, the pachinko machine 1 adds “1” to the fluctuation number counter indicating the number of times the probability fluctuation state has been entered (step S115), and the fluctuation indicated by the fluctuation number counter. It is determined whether or not the number of times is equal to or more than the planned number of changes (step S116).
[0036]
In step S116, if it is determined that the number of changes indicated by the change number counter is equal to or greater than the planned number of changes, the pachinko machine 1 ends the probability change state (step S117) and clears the change number counter. (Reset to "0") (step S118). Then, the pachinko machine 1 proceeds to the process of step S119.
[0037]
In step S116, when it is determined that the number of changes indicated by the number-of-changes counter is not equal to or greater than the expected number of changes, or in step S101, it is determined that the special symbol display device 22a is displaying the symbols in the variable display. If this is done, and after step S118, the pachinko machine 1 lights up the number of the reserved balls (step S119) and determines whether or not a big hit has occurred (step S120).
[0038]
In step S120, if it is determined that the big hit has not occurred, the pachinko machine 1 returns to the main flow, and if it is determined that the big hit has occurred, the pachinko machine 1 performs a process of opening and closing the special winning opening 23 (step S121). ).
When the number of times of change indicated by the number of changes counter is equal to or greater than the number of times of change that is expected, the probability change state has been terminated. The probability fluctuation state may be continued until a jackpot occurs.
[0039]
Then, the pachinko machine 1 ends the game control process, and returns to the main flow.
Next, a control random number update process executed in the main flow shown in FIG. 7 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control random number updating process executed by the pachinko machine 1.
[0040]
7, when the control random number updating process is started, the pachinko machine 1 performs a process of reading a signal input from the special symbol start switch 101 by the main control unit 100 via the input port 104 (step S201).
Then, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not a game ball has won the starting port 21 (step S202). When it is determined that no game ball has won the starting port 21, the processing returns to the main flow.
[0041]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that the game ball has won the starting port 21, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the number of the reserved balls is "4" or more (step S203). If it is determined that the number is "4" or more, the process returns to the main flow.
If it is determined in step S203 that the number of reserved balls is not equal to or more than "4", the pachinko machine 1 adds "1" to the number of reserved balls (step S204), and reads a random value from the random number counter (step S205). .
[0042]
Then, the pachinko machine 1 stores the read random number value in the RAM 116 as a jackpot lottery result (step S206), and returns to the main flow.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 to which the present invention is applied, while the game ball is awarded at the starting port 21 and the effect display of the reach is performed, the splash 22b provided on the central role 22 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner. The game ball that has performed the operation and has entered the central role 22 while the splash 22b is open is discharged from the discharge port 22g provided immediately above the starting port 21. Then, the discharged game balls almost certainly enter the starting opening 21 and are counted as reserved balls.
[0043]
Therefore, even when the player reaches the reach, the player does not stop firing the game balls in order to increase the number of reserved balls, the actual operating rate of the game machine decreases, and the Avoid profits.
In addition, since a game that brings benefits to the player is performed during the reach, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player loses interest in the game after reaching the reach.
[0044]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, while the special effect display is being performed, the entrance is in a state in which the ball can enter, and a game ball can enter the entrance so that the player can obtain a predetermined profit. For example, a game ball that has entered a ball entrance is discharged from a discharge port provided immediately above a starting port. Then, the discharged game balls are almost certainly awarded to the starting opening, and are provided with an advantage that they are counted as reserved balls.
[0045]
Therefore, even when the special effect display is performed, the player tries to obtain a predetermined profit, for example, without stopping the firing of the game balls in order to increase the number of the reserved balls, Can be prevented from deteriorating the actual utilization rate of the game store and causing a disadvantage to the game store.
In addition, since a game that benefits the player is performed even during the special effect display, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player loses interest in the game during the special effect display.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a view showing a game board surface 10 of a pachinko machine 1 to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a central role 22.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a central part 22 near a turntable 22d.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachinko machine 1.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a main flow of the pachinko machine 1;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a game control process executed by the pachinko machine 1.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control random number updating process executed by the pachinko machine 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board surface 11 Guide rails 12 Windmills 13, 14 Decorations 15, 16 Passage type chuckers 17-20 Winning opening 21 Starter opening 22 Central public works 22a Special symbol display device 22b Splash 22c Guideway 22d Turntable 22e Holding hole 22f Hole 22g Discharge port 23 Special winning port 24 Out port 100 Main control unit 101 Special symbol start switch 102 Normal symbol start switch 103 Large winning port switch 104 Input port 105 Output port 106 Movable one-sided solenoid 107 Turntable motor 108 Lamp display 109 Sound effect generator 110 Normal symbol display device 111 Solenoid for starting opening 112 Solenoid for large winning opening 113 Reset circuit 114 Power supply circuit

Claims (4)

Based on a lottery triggered by a prize, based on the effect display whether or not to transition to a state advantageous to the player, a gaming machine that transitions to a state advantageous to the player at a predetermined rate,
Among the effect displays, while a special effect display indicating that the state is shifted to a higher ratio in an advantageous state for the player is being performed, the game ball includes a ball entrance that allows the ball to enter,
A gaming machine characterized by providing a predetermined profit to a player in response to a game ball having entered the entrance. Including a central role having the entrance that can switch whether or not to enter a game ball by a movable member,
In a normal playing state, the movable member of the entrance is set to a state where game balls cannot enter, and during the special effect display, the movable member of the entrance is filled with a game ball. Possible state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the central role guides a game ball having entered the inside from the entrance to an area where it is easy to enter a predetermined winning opening. The central accessory includes a distribution device that distributes the course of the game ball that has entered the inside, and guides a portion of the game ball distributed by the distribution device to an area where it is easy to enter the predetermined winning opening. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The special effect display is a reach effect display, and the central role can guide a game ball that has entered the inside from the entrance opening above a starting opening where a jackpot lottery is performed upon winning. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:

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