JP2004209264A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which improves the attractiveness of the games enhancing the tension and thrilling felt for the games by making the special games harder to occur only depending on the display of the win pattern on a judgment result display means. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a generation of right decision means which determines the generation of the right for the execution of the special games, a special game execution means which executes the special games after the prize-winning figures are defined, stopped and displayed on the judgment result display means 9 when the judgment result shows the win while the generation of the right is established and a preliminary notification means for preliminarily notifying the occurrence of the win. The determination of whether the generation of the right is established or not by the generation of right decision means is made possible in relation to the operation of an operation means. A higher possibility is made in the determination of whether the generation of the right is established or not by the generation of right decision means when the operation means is operated at the moment of receiving the preliminary notification than on other occasions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like.

Conventionally, if a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example, a determination means for determining whether a game has hit or missed due to a prize (entrance) of a game ball to a start port provided on a game board, and a symbol for determination determined and displayed. When the judgment result by the judgment means is a hit, the hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, and when it is out of alignment, the judgment result display means for fixing and displaying the defeated symbol is displayed. Right generation determining means for determining whether or not to establish a right to execute a special game (hit game) different from the usual after the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and the determination result is a win and the right is established In this case, a so-called right-of-kind third type, which is provided with a special game execution means for executing the special game after the hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop by the determination result display means, There are gaming machines and the like (see Patent Document 1.). The right generation determining means is configured to make a prize device that is normally difficult or impossible to win a prize easily for a predetermined period of time, and to establish a right when a game ball is won.
JP-A-2002-306702

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, if the result of the determination is a hit, the possibility that the right is generated is increased. Therefore, when the symbol is displayed on the determination result display means, the player Is able to generate a special game by performing a predetermined procedure with little feeling of tension and with a sense of security. Further, as described above, in the conventional gaming machine, if the determination result is a hit, the possibility that the right is generated is increased. Considering a relatively large number of prizes (prize balls) obtained in special games based on the game, it is difficult to set a high probability of winning, and in this respect the interest of the games has been reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has a configuration in which it is difficult to generate a special game only by displaying a symbol on the determination result display means, thereby increasing a sense of tension and thrill for the game, thereby increasing the interest in the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game.

The invention according to claim 1 is a method of variably displaying a determination means for determining whether a game has been hit or not due to the establishment of a determination start condition, and displaying a symbol for determination if the determination result by the determination means is a hit. A determination result display unit that determines and displays a winning symbol in a fixed stop and, if it is off, a determined and stopped display of a released symbol, and a right generation that determines whether or not to establish a right generation for execution of a special game different from normal. Determining means, and a special game executing means for executing the special game after the hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed by the judgment result display means when the judgment result is a hit and the right occurrence is established,
In the gaming machine provided with, before the hit symbol is determined and displayed on the determination result display means when the determination result is a hit, prior notification means for notifying that the determination result is a hit, Operating means operated by a player to cause at least the right occurrence determining means to determine whether or not to establish the right occurrence, wherein the right occurrence determining means relates to the operation of the operating means. It is possible to determine whether or not to establish the right generation, and when the operation of the operation means is performed when the prior notification is performed by the prior notification means, the right is determined more than when the operation is performed at other times. The invention is characterized in that the possibility of determining whether or not the right generation is established by the generation determining means is increased.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the determination as to whether or not the right generation is established by the right generation determining means is performed after the winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the determination result display means. Features.

  The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, the right generation determining means is operable only within a set validity period after the hit determination by the determining means.

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the third aspect, after the notification by the advance notification means, the set validity period is set after a standby period has elapsed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, after the operation means is operated, a right generation by the right generation determining means is established after a right generation determining means operation delay period. Operation delay means for enabling a determination as to whether or not the determination is made.

  The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in claim 5, when the operation means is operated and the operation delay means is operated outside a predetermined time, a state disadvantageous to the player is generated. .

  In the invention according to claim 7, in claim 5, when the operation means is operated after the symbol is confirmed and stopped by the determination result display means, the operation delay means determines whether the right generation determination operation delay time period has elapsed. It is characterized in that the set validity period is outside of the set validity period and the right generation determining means becomes inoperable.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the advance notification unit includes an operation timing instruction of the operation unit, and operates the operation unit according to the operation timing instruction. Sometimes, the possibility that the right generation determining unit determines whether or not to establish the right generation is higher than when the operation unit is operated without following the operation timing instruction. And

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the gaming machine has a game area into which a game ball is driven, and the right generation determining means includes a right generation establishment winning area and a right generation non-establishment. The right generation determined prize area of the right generation determined prize apparatus, which is constituted by a right generation determined prize apparatus provided with a ball entrance divided into a prize area, is provided in the game area, and is driven into the game area. Is determined to be established when the ball is entered, and when the ball is entered into the unsuccessful prize area of the right-occurrence determining prize apparatus, the unsuccessful right is determined. .

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the gaming machine includes a launching means for launching a game ball to the game area, and the operating means comprises a game by the launching means. It is characterized by comprising an operation handle for adjusting the firing intensity of the ball and changing the arrival position of the game ball to the game area.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the ninth or tenth aspect, the right generation determination prize-winning device is configured such that the entrance is allowed to enter the ball only within the set validity period, and the ball is entered outside the set validity period. The mouth is configured to be unable to enter the ball.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth or tenth aspect, the right generation determination prize-winning device enables the ball to enter the entrance only during the set validity period, and enters the ball outside the set validity period. It is characterized in that entering the ball opening is invalidated.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the ninth to twelfth aspects, the operation delay means is provided at a position where a game ball driven into the game area reaches the right generation determination prize winning device, The game ball is held at an intermediate position during the right generation determining means operation delay period.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the thirteenth aspect, the operation delay means is provided such that a plurality of inclined guide paths for guiding game balls are arranged side by side so that the inclined directions are reversed in order from top to bottom. The game ball is guided from the inclined guideway to the inclined guideway below, and the game ball is held in the operation delay means during the guide period.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the determination result is a hit, the determination result display means includes a prior notification unit for notifying that the hit is made before the hit is confirmed and displayed. When the player operates the means, it is more likely that the right generation determining means will determine whether or not to generate a right than when the method is performed at other times. You will be able to play games while feeling no tension and thrill. Moreover, even if the probability of winning is increased, by adjusting the appearance rate of the advance notification, it is easy to maintain a balance between the interests of the player and the amusement store, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game without excessively obtaining an advantage. it can. Further, if there is no prior notification, it is possible to aim for the generation of a right by relying on the player's feeling, so that the game can be aggressively created, thereby further improving the interest.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the right generation determining means determines whether or not to generate a right after the symbol is determined and stopped and displayed on the determination result display means, the winning symbol is determined without relying on advance notification. Even if the operation means is appropriately operated before the display, it is difficult to determine whether or not to generate the right, and the sense of expectation for the advance notice and the sense of tension and thrill for the operation when the advance notice is given increase, The interest of the game is improved.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the right generation determining means can be operated only during the set validity period after the hit determination, so that the pleasure is great when the advance notice is given and the operation is performed when the advance notice is given. Tension and thrill when operating the means are further amplified.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the set validity period is reached after the elapse of the standby time after the advance notification, the operation of the operating means in accordance with the advance notification can be performed.

  According to the invention of claim 5, since the decision by the right generation determining means is made after the operation delay period of the right generation determining means by the operation delay means, the player does not determine whether the decision by the right generation determining means becomes a right. Expectation of whether or not it will be amplified, and the interest of the game is amplified.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the operation delaying means is operated outside of the predetermined time, a disadvantageous state is generated for the player, so that the player is nervous and thrilled by the operation of the operation means. The feeling is increased, and the expectation for the advance notification is increased, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the operating means is operated after the symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, the operation delaying means is out of the set validity period and the right generation determining means cannot be operated. Since the operating means is operated before the stop display, the feeling of tension and thrill for the operation of the operating means is increased, the expectation for the advance notification is also increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the invention of claim 8, since the operation timing instruction of the operation means is included in the advance notification, when the advance notification is made, the operation means may be operated according to the operation timing instruction, and the operation of the operation means is easy. In addition, the expectation for the advance notification is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, by applying the present invention to a pachinko game machine using a game ball, it is possible to improve the interest of the pachinko game. In addition, since the right generation determining means is constituted by a right generation determining prize device having a ball entrance divided into a right generation winning prize area and a right generation non-prize prize area, the game ball entering the ball entrance is determined to have the right generation prize. The player can play the game with a sense of tension and a sense of thrill, depending on whether to enter the prize area or the non-right generation prize area.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the operating means is the operating handle of the firing means for firing the game area, the operation according to the advance notification is easy.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the entrance of the right generation determination prize winning device can enter the ball only during the set validity period, the player has a sense of tension and thrill with respect to the operation of the operation handle, Since the expectation for the advance notification is also increased, the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, it is possible for the right generation determination prize device to enter the right generation winning prize area only within the set validity period, so that the player feels nervousness and thrill with the operation of the operation handle. Since the player has a feeling and expectation for the advance notification increases, the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the operation delay means is provided at a position where the game ball hit into the game area reaches the right generation determination prize device, and operates the game ball at the halfway position to operate the right generation determination means. Since it is configured to hold during the delay period, the delay by the operation delay unit can be reliably performed. Further, by providing the operation delay means on the front of the game board, the player can also grasp the state of the game ball, and can enjoy the game until the game reaches the right generation determining means thereafter.

  According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the operation delay means is provided in parallel with a plurality of inclined guide paths for guiding the game balls so that the inclined directions are sequentially reversed from the upper side to the lower side. Since the game balls are guided from the road to the inclined taxiway below and the game balls are held in the operation delay means during the guidance period, the configuration of the operation delay means is simple, and the angle of the inclined taxiway and the like. By adjusting the length, it is possible to easily adjust the operation delay period of the right generation determining means. Furthermore, if the game balls rolling on the inclined taxiway are made visible from the player side, the player can grasp the movement of the game balls, and the process until the game balls reach the right generation determination means thereafter. You can enjoy.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in which some nails of a game board are omitted. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine of the same game machine, with some nails omitted. 3, FIG. 3 is a view showing the operation of the operation winning device in the gaming machine, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an operation delay means in the gaming machine, and FIG. 5 is a display state of a symbol for determination of the display device in the gaming machine and advance notification. FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing electric control of the gaming machine, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a display control circuit in the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball as a game medium, and belongs to a third type of so-called right. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 has a game board 3 in which an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of a game ball are erected substantially in a circular shape, and are surrounded by the inner guide rail 5. On the center line of the area 6, a display device 9, a starting port 10, a large winning port 15 as an electric accessory, and an out port 17 are arranged in order from the top to the bottom, and on the left side from the top to the bottom. In order, the operation winning device 18, the lamp windmill 23, the left sleeve winning opening 25, and the left drop winning opening 27 are arranged, and on the right side, the operation delay means 29, the right generation determining winning device 36, A right sleeve winning opening 41 and a right drop winning opening 43 are provided. When a game ball wins (enters) in the various winning ports and starting ports, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When various conditions described later are satisfied, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and a special game in which a game ball is easy to win (enter) is executed. The symbol K is a nail, F1 is an outer frame, F2 is a front frame attached to the outer frame F1, and G is a glass frame attached to the front frame F2 by a hinge so as to be openable and closable. Although a large number of the nails K are actually provided in the game area 6 of the game board, only a part of the nails is shown for easy viewing of the drawing.

  On the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp indicator 45 including a lamp 45a directly above the frame decoration, a left lamp 45b for the frame decoration and a right lamp 45c for the frame decoration, an upper left lamp 45d for the frame decoration, and an upper right lamp 45e for the frame decoration, The upper ball tray 46 for receiving the paid game balls, the lower ball tray 47 for receiving the game balls when the upper ball tray 46 is saturated, the speaker 48 for emitting sound effects, etc., according to the firing operation of the player. (A launching means in the present invention) 91 that launches and fires the game ball toward the game area 6, and adjusts the launching intensity of the game ball by the shooting device 65 to determine the arrival position of the game ball in the game area 6. An operation handle (operating means in the present invention) 66 to be changed and the like are respectively assembled. Hereinafter, the required components will be described in more detail.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display device 9 corresponds to a determination result display means for displaying a determination result of a game hit / miss in the present invention by stopping the symbols LZ and RZ for determination in a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or the like. It comprises a display device such as an LED display device. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used. Further, in the present embodiment, the display device 9 notifies the display image NV such as a character image that the determination result is a hit before the determination result is determined and displayed with the symbols LZ and RZ for determination. Doubles as a means. In this example, a hit image is formed in advance by a display image NV including a character image of “hit right!” Indicating the timing of launching a game ball by the operation handle 66 of the launch device 65 and an image of an arrow surrounding the character image. It is reported that it is. Note that the direction of the arrow indicates the direction of the right generation determination prize device 36 which is a ball entry target of a game ball.

  The display device 9 includes a left display area and a right display area arranged side by side for displaying a symbol for determination. A symbol LZ for left determination is displayed in the left display area, and a symbol RZ for right determination is displayed in the right display area in a variable display and stop display. The symbols for determination displayed in the left display area and the right display area in the present embodiment are seven types of symbols "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7".

  In addition, the display device 9 can display a character image, a background image, a character image, and the like in addition to the determination symbol. Variable display is possible due to predetermined conditions.

  The starting port 10 is provided directly below the display device 9 so that game balls can enter from above. On the back of the game board 3 at the starting opening 10, a symbol change start switch (starting opening sensor) for detecting a game ball entering (winning) into the starting opening 10 is provided in a path for the entering ball (winning ball). The display device 9 starts changing the symbol for determination by the detection of the entering ball game ball (winning ball), and performs an effect. At that time, up to four times of the number of the ball entry (winning) detected at the starting port 10 during the game effect in which the symbol for determination is fluctuating is stored, and the symbol provided above the display device 9 is provided. The change number storage indicator 51 is lit and displayed as the number of suspensions, and the decrease in the number of suspensions reduces the number of illuminated displays of the determination symbol variation number storage display 51.

  The special winning opening 15 includes an opening / closing plate 61 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening opening solenoid on the back of the game board. In the special winning opening 15, the opening / closing plate 61 is normally in a closed state, and after a game determination result is hit and the winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the display device 9 as described later, a right is generated. The establishment of the right is determined by the determined prize winning device 36, and further, when the player wins (enters the ball) in the activated prize device 18, the opening / closing plate 61 is opened to open the special winning opening 15 for a predetermined time, and the game ball enters the ball ( Prize) will be possible. The number of times the special winning opening 15 is opened is performed once each time a game ball wins the operation winning device 18 until the game ball wins 16 times on the operation winning device 18 after the establishment of the right is determined. The special winning opening 15 is provided with a special winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball (entering ball), and a prize ball is paid out upon detection of the winning.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, the operation winning device 18 includes a base 19 attached to a board surface of the game board 3, an annular frame portion 21 formed on a front surface of the base 19, A rotating body 23 rotatably accommodated in the frame portion 21.

  Cutouts 19a and 21a, into which game balls can enter, are formed on the base 19 and the frame portion 21 so as to overlap at the same position. Further, the base 19 has an operation winning opening 20 formed on the right side in the horizontal direction, so that game balls can enter. The frame 21 is formed in a shape surrounding the outer periphery of the rotating body 23.

  The rotating body 23 is formed in a disc shape, and has a concave portion 24 formed on the outer peripheral surface capable of accommodating and holding one game ball P1 in the notches 19a, 21a of the base 19 and the frame portion 21. The rotator 23 is rotated at a constant speed in one direction E around a center by a drive motor provided on the back surface of the game board 3 so that the game ball held in the concave portion 24 on the outer peripheral surface is rotated by the base. The ball is conveyed to the operation winning opening 20 formed at 19 and is made to enter the operation winning opening 20 (winning). The rotator 23 continues to rotate thereafter, and if the next game ball P2 is in the notches 19a, 21a of the base 19 and the frame portion 21, the recess 24 comes to the position of the notches 19a, 21a. When the game ball P2 is received, the operation of accommodating and holding the game ball P2 in the concave portion 24, rotating as described above, and winning (entering) the operation winning port 20 is repeated.

  The notches 19a and 21a of the base 19 and the frame 21 are operated when the recess 24 of the rotating body 23 is at a position shifted from the notches 19a and 21a as shown in FIG. 3B. It is configured to have such a size as to be able to hold the next game ball P2 for winning the winning opening 20.

  The operation winning opening 20 communicates with the back side of the game board 3, and an operation winning opening detection switch for detecting a game ball that has entered (wins) the operation winning opening 20 is provided on the back side of the game board 3. ing. When a winning (ball entry) to the activated winning opening 20 is detected by the activated winning opening detection switch, as described above, the winning of the game determination result and the right generation by the right generation determining winning device 36 are established. As a premise, the opening / closing plate 61 is opened to open the special winning opening 15. In addition, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls in the same manner as in the other winning ports for winning in the operation winning port 20.

  The operation delay means 29 is provided at a position on the way until the game ball launched into the game area 6 reaches the right generation determining prize device 36, in this example, right above the right generation determining prize device 36, Is held for a predetermined period (time), and then it is possible to reach the right generation determination prize device 36. The period in which the game ball is held in the right generation determining prize device 36 is a right generation determining means operation delay period, and the game ball can reach the right generation determining prize device 36 after the right generation determining means operation delay period. Thus, the operation of the right generation determining prize device 36 (determination of whether or not the right generation is established) is delayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the operation delay means 29 of this example includes a back surface 29 a overlapped on the board surface of the game board 3, a rectangular outer peripheral frame 30 formed on the periphery of the front surface thereof, and the inside of the outer peripheral frame 30. It is composed of a plurality of inclined plates 31a to 31c arranged side by side from above to below.

  On the upper surface 30a of the outer peripheral frame 30, a game ball receiving port 31 through which game balls can pass is formed, and a detection switch 34 for detecting that a game ball has entered the game ball receiving port 31 is provided. ing. The detection switch 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the operation delaying means 29 outside a specific time (whether or not the operation delaying means 29 has been activated), and generates an unfavorable state described later. Used for A game ball discharge port 33 is formed at the center of the bottom surface 30b of the outer peripheral frame 30. Further, in the space between the upper surface 30a and the bottom surface 30b of the outer peripheral frame 30, the plurality of inclined plates 31a to 31c are arranged so that the inclination directions are reversed in order from the top, and between the side surfaces 30c and 30d on both sides. Is formed. In this example, the uppermost inclined plate 31a is inclined downward to the right, the middle inclined plate 31b is inclined downward to the left, and the lowermost inclined plate 31c is inclined downward to the right. Also, each of the inclined plates 31a to 31c has a space in which a game ball can be rolled, is left above each of the inclined plates 31a to 31c, and at the lower end in the inclined direction, the game ball can drop downward. A gap S is formed between the adjacent side surface (30c or 30d).

  In the operation delay means 29 configured as described above, the upper surfaces of the inclined plates 31a to 31c constitute inclined guide paths 31A to 31C. The game ball that has entered the operation delay means 29 from the game ball receiving port 31 passes through the lowermost inclined guideway 31C from the uppermost inclined guideway 31A through the middle inclined guideway 31B, and finally the discharge port 33. From the device to the right generation determining prize device 36. By adjusting the inclination angles and lengths of the plurality of inclined plates 31a to 31c, the frictional resistance of the upper surface of the inclined plates, the number of the inclined plates, and the like, a period in which the game balls are held in the operation delay means 29, The right generation determining means operation delay period can be adjusted. Further, the operation delay means 29 is configured so that a game ball passing through the inclined guideways 31A to 31C can be seen by the player through the glass frame G.

  The right generation determining prize device 36 has a ball entrance 37, and the opening 37 can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 39 which is opened and closed by a right generation determining prize device solenoid on the back of the game board 3. The right generation prize winning device 36 normally sets the opening / closing plate 39 in a closed state so that game balls cannot enter the ball entrance 37, and as described later, the game determination result The opening / closing plate 39 is opened only for the set validity period after the game has been made, so that game balls can enter the entrance 37. In this embodiment, the set validity period is started after the elapse of a standby period after the notification by the advance notification.

  In this example, the entrance 37 has a horizontally long rectangle and is divided into a right generation winning area 40a at the center and a non-right generation winning area 40b on both sides. A game ball that has entered the entry ball opening 37 enters the right-occurring prize winning area 40a or the right-occurring unsuccessful prize area 40b.

  Also, in the right generation winning prize area 40a and the right generation non-prize winning area 40b, a right generation prize detection switch and a right generation non-prize prize detection switch for detecting the entered game ball are respectively located at the corresponding positions on the back of the game board 3. It is provided in. When the ball is entered into the right generation establishment prize area 40a and detected by the right generation establishment prize detection switch, the right generation establishment for the special game execution is determined. When the ball wins, a special game advantageous to the unusual player is executed and the special winning opening 15 is opened. On the other hand, if the ball is entered into the right-occurrence-unsatisfied winning area 40b and detected by the right-unsuccessful-prize detecting switch, it is determined that the right is not established for the execution of the special game. Even if a game ball wins at 20, the special game is not executed, and the special winning opening 15 remains closed. Note that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls with respect to the entered ball, regardless of whether the entered ball is in the right generation winning area 40a or the right non-establishment winning area 40b.

  The left sleeve winning opening 25 and the right sleeve winning opening 41 are provided with a left sleeve winning opening detection switch and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball (entering game ball), while the left drop winning opening is provided. 27 and the right drop winning port 43 are provided with a left drop winning port detection switch and a right drop winning port detection switch for detecting a winning ball (ball entry game ball), respectively, provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The launching device 65 is configured such that a launching motor inside the gaming machine is operated by operating an operation handle 66 to launch and launch a game ball. At this time, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 66 is increased clockwise, the firing intensity increases, and the reaching distance from the tip of the firing guide path formed between the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 decreases. Large, in this example, it is possible to make the game ball reach the right side from the center of the game area 6, and if the rotation angle is made small, the firing intensity is weakened, and the shot from the tip of the firing guideway is reduced. The reaching distance is short, in this example, the game ball can be dropped to the left side of the center of the game area 6.

  The game ball fired by the shooting device 65 and guided to the game area 6 falls downward while rolling, and wins (starts) the starting opening 10 or each winning opening, or wins anywhere. If the player does not (enter the ball), the ball is discharged from the out port 17 to the back side of the game board 3.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a plurality of control circuits and devices for controlling a game are provided. FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing the electric control of the gaming machine. As the control circuits, a main control circuit 70, a display control circuit 90, a luminous body control circuit 88, a payout control circuit 110, a voice control circuit 120 Etc. are shown.

  The main control circuit 70 corresponds to a main control unit, and includes a CPU 72 that performs a control operation according to a program, a RAM 73 that functions as a work memory of the CPU 72, a one-chip microcomputer 71 including a ROM 74 that stores a game control program, It is composed of I / O (input / output) buses 75 and 76 connecting the one-chip computer 71 and the display control circuit 90, etc., an output port 77, a driver 78, a buffer gate 79, an interface 80, etc., and functions by executing the program. An initial setting unit, a determination unit, a special game execution unit, and the like are provided.

  The CPU 72 includes a control unit, an operation unit, various registers, various flags, etc., performs operation control, and generates each numerical value and random number value used for controlling a game, for example, a probability of occurrence of a hit by a symbol for determination. A random number to be determined, and a control signal (command) for a sub-control circuit such as the display control circuit 90 or another control device are generated according to a program.

  The RAM 73 includes a storage area for a detection signal of a symbol change start switch, a storage area for various numerical values and random numbers generated by the CPU 72, a storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 72. ing. In the ROM 74, a control program, control data, and a control signal (command) for a game are written, and a hit determination value and the like are written.

  In addition, the one-chip microcomputer 71 is provided with an initial reset circuit for initializing various control information when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and a game control program stored in the ROM 74 of the one-chip microcomputer 71 on a regular basis. In this example, a periodic reset circuit that is executed every 2 msec) is provided.

  A control signal (command) output from the main control circuit 70 controls various sub-control circuits and devices via the I / O bus 75, output port 77, and driver 78. That is, the driver 78 is connected with the starting port 10, the special winning port 15, the information output circuit 83, and the like, and the output port 77 is connected with the display control circuit 90, the illuminant control circuit 88, and the audio control circuit 120. The voice control circuit 120 is connected to the I / O bus 75. The information output circuit 83 is connected to a management device 84 for a hall, which is a host computer, and outputs various game information such as hit information, symbol determination information, and probability variation information.

  The display control circuit 90 receives a fluctuation pattern of a symbol for determination, a fixed stop display symbol, a control signal (command) of various game states from the main control circuit 70, and selects a display symbol based on the received control signal. A sub-control circuit (sub-control means) for performing a predetermined display control process, which corresponds to a display control means, and is connected to the display device 9 connected to the display control circuit 90, the symbol variation number storage display 51, It controls the light emitter control circuit 88, the voice control circuit 120, and the like.

  The display control circuit 90 has a configuration shown in FIG. 7, and is a control for storing control data such as a display control program for displaying a symbol for determination, a background image, a character image for advance notification, and the like on the display device 9. A data ROM 92, a control data RAM 93 for temporarily storing a fluctuation pattern and the like sent from the main control circuit 70, a symbol for design and a background image (including characters, characters, etc.), a plurality of character image data for advance notification, and the like. A display control CPU (a control unit, a calculation unit, various control units, a calculation unit, and the like) that performs calculation and control in accordance with the control data of the control data ROM 92 and the control data RAM 93 in accordance with a control signal (command) of the image data ROM 96 and the main control circuit 70. Unit, various registers, various flags, etc., and in addition to performing arithmetic control, generate random numbers used for game control, and A VDP 94 that reads necessary image data and the like from an image data ROM 96 based on a command from the display control CPU 91 and generates map data such as the design for the determination and the background; It comprises a VRAM 95 for storing data generated by the VDP 94 and an initial reset circuit 98. A control signal (command) from the VDP 94 of the display control circuit 90 is transmitted (output) to the display device 9 and the like, and the display device 9 changes and displays the symbols for determination in accordance with the received control signal (command). Alternatively, advance notification is performed.

  The luminous body control circuit 88 corresponds to luminous body control means, and includes the lamp display 45 (a lamp 45a directly above the frame decoration, a frame decoration left lamp 45b, a frame decoration right lamp 45c, a frame decoration lamp upper left lamp 45d, and a frame decoration upper right). The lamp 45e) is connected, and the light emission of the lamp display 45 is controlled by the light emitter control circuit 88. The payout control circuit 110 controls the payout of game media (prize balls and rental balls) by a game medium payout device (not shown).

  The voice control circuit 120 corresponds to voice control means, is connected to a speaker 48 as voice generation means, and based on voice control signals (commands) received from the main control circuit 70 and the display control circuit 90, the speaker 48 Controls the sound generation from.

  The interface 80 of the main control circuit 70 includes a symbol change start switch, an activated winning opening detection switch, a right occurrence winning detection switch, a right occurrence failure winning detection switch, and other winning opening detection switches (large winning opening). Detection switch, left sleeve winning opening detection switch, right sleeve winning opening detection switch, left drop winning opening detection switch, right drop winning opening detection switch) are connected, and the detection output from each detection switch, etc. A signal is transmitted to the one-chip microcomputer 71 via the interface 80.

  In addition, the main control circuit 70 is connected to a power supply circuit 87 and a firing control circuit 100 for controlling the firing of the game ball by the firing device 65.

  In this embodiment, there are five types of counters (random numbers) provided in the main control circuit 70 as shown in Table 1. Note that the counter is not limited to the one in Table 1, and an appropriate counter may be provided. The contents of the counters in Table 1 are shown below.

  The label -TRND-A is used as determination means for determining whether or not a hit that enables execution of a special game (hit game), which is an advantageous game for the player. The numerical value Q1 of the label -TRND-A starts from "0" when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, is incremented by one every predetermined time (in this example, 2 msec), and when the numerical value reaches "140", Is rewritten to "0" and the above addition is repeated. The numerical value Q1 of the label -TRND-A is acquired when a game ball enters the starting port 10 (wins) and is detected by the symbol variation start switch, and a predetermined hit value, this embodiment Then, it is determined whether or not a hit is made by comparing with '5' and '100'.

  The label -TRND-AZ1 indicates a fixed winning stop symbol combination that is determined and stopped in the left display area and the right display area of the display device 9 and a release pattern of the opening and closing plate 39 in the right generation determining prize winning device 36 when a win is established. Used to make decisions. The numerical value Q2 of the label -TRND-AZ1 starts from "0" at power-on, is incremented by "1" every predetermined time (2 msec), and is rewritten to "0" when it reaches "2". The addition is repeated. In addition to the method of updating the label -TRND-AZ1 described above, in addition to the method of adding "1" every predetermined time (2 msec), the numerical value Q1 of the label -TRND-A is set to "0". Another method such as a method of adding “1” every time may be adopted. The numerical value of the label -TRND-AZ1 is acquired when a ball entry (winning) into the starting port 10 is detected by the symbol change start switch. A hit stop symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the label -TRND-AZ1. In the embodiment, when the numerical value of the label -TRND-AZ1 is "0", it is "3,3", and when it is "1", it is "5,5". In the case of "2", it is determined to be "7, 7".

  In addition, the numerical value '0' of the label -TRND-AZ1 indicates that the opening / closing plate 39 of the right generation determination prize device 36 is opened (on) for 0.2 seconds → closed (off) for 8 seconds → opened for 3.8 seconds ( The opening pattern 1 of “ON” corresponds to the opening pattern 2 of 3.8 seconds opening (ON) → 8 seconds closing (OFF) → 0.2 seconds opening (ON) in the numerical value “1” of the label -TRND-AZ1. However, an opening pattern 3 of 2.0 seconds open (ON) → 8 seconds closed (OFF) → 2.0 seconds open (ON) is assigned to the numerical value “2” of the label-TRND-AZ1. . The open period (time) of the open / close plate in each open pattern corresponds to the set valid period.

  The labels -TRND-B1 and -TRND-B2 are used to determine an off symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the display device 9 when the hit determination result by the label -TRND-A is out of order. The numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-B1 corresponds to the symbol for left determination in the left display area, and the numerical value Q6 of the label -TRND-B2 corresponds to the symbol for right determination in the right display area.

  The value of the label -TRND-B1 starts from "0" when the power is turned on, is incremented by "1" every predetermined time (2 msec), and when it reaches "6", it is rewritten to "0" and is rewritten again. The above addition is repeated. Also, the value of the label -TRND-B2 starts from "0" when the power is turned on, and is incremented by "1" when the value of the label -TRND-B1 is rewritten to "0". Then, it is rewritten to '0' and the above addition is repeated again. As a result, even when the respective numerical value ranges of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 are the same, it is possible to prevent the numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 from synchronizing (adding in the same combination). The numerical values Q3 and Q4 of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 are acquired when a game ball enters the starting port 10 (wins) and is detected by the symbol change start switch.

  Each of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 is "1" when each value of the label -TRND-B1 is "0", 2 when it is "1", and 3 when it is "2". Is set as a fixed stop display symbol displayed in the left display area and the right display area of the display device 9 when the game is out of play. Each time a ball entry (winning) is detected by the symbol change start switch for determination, a combination of numerical values obtained from the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 causes a left display area and a right display of the display device 9 to be out of order. The fixed stop display symbol displayed in the area is determined. In addition, when the acquired numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 coincide with each other, the symbol displayed on the display device 9 to be fixed and stopped may coincide with the hit symbol. In the case of, the acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-B2 is forcibly subtracted by 1 to obtain a corresponding out-of-design.

  The label -TRND-T1 is used by the display device 9 to determine a variation pattern such as a variation time of a symbol for determination and a type of a background symbol. The numerical value Q5 of the label -TRND-T1 starts from "0" when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by one every predetermined time (2 msec). And the above addition is repeated again. The numerical value of the label -TRND-T1 is acquired when a ball entry (winning) into the starting opening 10 is detected by the determination symbol change start switch. The fluctuation pattern 1 is assigned to the numerical value "0" of the label -TRND-T1, the fluctuation pattern 2 is allocated to "1", and so on up to the fluctuation pattern 6. The variation time of the variation pattern 1 is set to the shortest of 8 seconds, and the variation pattern 6 is set to the longest of 33 seconds.

  The acquired random number values of Q1 to Q5 are stored in a corresponding area in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 at a maximum of four, respectively, and are sequentially used.

  The main flags provided in the main control circuit 70 include a hit flag A and a release flag K in this embodiment. These flags are all set to 0 at the time of initialization.

  As a counter (random number) provided in the display control circuit 90, there is a label -TRND-N in Table 2. The label -TRND-N is used to determine whether to perform the advance notification. The numerical value Q6 of the label -TRND-N starts from "0" when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by one every predetermined time (2 msec). And the above addition is repeated again. The numerical value of the label -TRND-N is acquired when the number of times of performing the display related to the advance notification (the number of advance notifications described later, in this example, 20) becomes 0, and the predetermined advance is determined. The notification execution value, in this embodiment, is compared with “1” to determine whether or not to perform advance notification. The obtained random number value of the label -TRND-N is stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90, and is read at the time of determination. Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not advance notification is made by the label -TRND-N only when the variation pattern 1 is selected, and no advance notification is performed for other variation patterns 2 to 6. It is set as follows.

  In this embodiment, the main flags provided in the display control circuit 90 include a fluctuating flag T and a fixed flag R. These flags are all set to 0 at the time of initialization.

  Here, the game played by the gaming machine 1 will be mainly described mainly in the case of winning. When a player operates the operation handle 66 of the launching device 65 to cause a game ball fired toward the game area 6 to win (become a ball) into the various winning openings or the starting openings 10, a predetermined number of games are played. The ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 36 as a prize ball (prize ball).

  Further, when a game ball enters the starting port 10 and the entered game ball (winning ball) is detected by the symbol change start switch for determination, an incoming ball (winning) signal is sent to the main control circuit 70. Accordingly, various numerical values (Q1 to Q5, etc.) of the main control circuit 70 such as the label -TRND-A, the label -TRND-AZ1, the label -TRND-B1 to B2, and the label -TRND-T1 are acquired. The obtained random number value is temporarily stored in a corresponding storage area of the RAM 73 in the main control circuit 70. Then, based on each of the stored numerical values, it is determined whether or not a hit has occurred, a variation pattern is determined, a fixed stop display symbol is determined, and the left determination symbol and the right determination symbol are vertically moved on the display device 9. Start fluctuating in direction. The display device 9 also displays a background symbol corresponding to the type of the variation pattern. The numerical value of the label -TRND-N is acquired at a predetermined time as described above, temporarily stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90, and it is determined whether or not there is a prior notification.

  After a predetermined time fluctuation (the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern) from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol for determination, the symbol for determination is stopped, and the result of the determination is fixedly displayed. In this example, the symbols for determination start to change simultaneously in the left display area and the right display area of the display device 9, and the symbols for determination stop changing in the order of the left display area and the right display area. Is displayed.

  When the acquired random number value of the label -TRND-A is determined to be a hit, the fixed stop display symbol is displayed as a winning symbol according to the acquired random number value of the label -TRND-AZ1. At this time, if the variation pattern 1 is determined by the obtained random number value of the label -TRND-T1 and the advance notification is determined by the obtained random number value of the label -TRND-N, the winning symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed. Prior to this, as shown in FIG. 5, the advance notification of the content indicating the hit and the content indicating the operation timing instruction of the operation handle 66 (the character image of “hit right!” In the illustrated example) is given in advance. This is performed on the display device 9.

  Until the advance notification is performed, the player expects that the game ball is thrown into the starting opening 10 and the hit symbol is determined and stopped, and the vicinity of the center of the game area 6 or a little left side thereof is expected. The operation handle 66 is operated to make a left-handed operation so that the game ball arrives. However, when the advance notice is given, the operation handle 66 is operated in accordance with the advance notice, and the game ball is played. Right-handed so as to reach the right side of the center position of the area 6.

  After the winning symbol is fixed and displayed on the display device 9, after a waiting period (1 second in this example), the right generation determination prize device 36 on the right side in the game area 6 changes the label -TRND- It operates within a set period according to the opening pattern determined by the obtained numerical value of AZ1, opens and closes the opening / closing plate 39, opens the ball entrance 37, and allows the ball to enter. FIGS. 8 and 9 are timing charts related to the change and stop display of the symbol for determination on the display device 9, the opening and closing of the open / close plate 39 in the right generation determination prize device 36, and the advance notification on the display device 9. In the case of (8-1) of FIG. 8, the variation pattern 1, the fixed stop display symbols '3, 3' and the open pattern 1, (8-2) shows the variable pattern 1, the fixed stop display symbols '5, 5', open This is the case of pattern 2. Further, (9-1) and (9-2) in FIG. 9 are all the case of the variation pattern 1, the fixed stop display symbols '7, 7', and the open pattern 3, but (9-1) is the same as the above. When the advance notification is performed in response to the opening in the first half of the set validity period in the right generation determination prize device 36, (9-2) is the case in which the notification is performed in response to the opening in the latter half.

  The game ball that has been right-hit according to the advance notification contacts the nail K or the like implanted on the board of the game board 3 and passes through the operation delay means 29 for a predetermined time to win the right generation determination prize. It reaches the entrance 37 of the device 36. The right-hitting game ball does not always reach the entrance 37 of the right generation determining prize device 36 depending on the operation condition of the operation handle 66 by the player, and the like. Although the time to reach the mouth 37 is not strictly constant due to the number of contacts with the nail K and the like, in this example, when the right-handed aiming at the right generation determination prize device 36 is performed by operating the operation handle 66, Adjusting the nail K and holding the game ball in the delay means 29 so that the game ball reaches the entrance 37 of the right generation determination prize winning device 36 about 10 seconds after the firing (the right generation determination (Means operation delay period) and the like. When the player makes a right hit in accordance with the advance notification, the game ball reaches the entrance 37 and can enter (win) within the set validity period (opening period of the open / close plate 39). On the other hand, if the right-handed operation is performed without following the advance notice, for example, after the final stop is displayed on the display device 9, the set validity period of the right generation determination prize device 36 (the opening and closing plate 39 The game ball is set to be hard to reach the entrance 37 within the opening period.

  A game ball that has entered the entrance 37 of the right generation determination prize device 36 enters one of the right generation established prize area 40a and the right unestablished prize area 40b in the entrance 37. When a game ball enters the right generation establishment prize area 40a and is detected by the right generation establishment prize detection switch, a detection signal is transmitted to the main control circuit 70 to determine the establishment of the right generation for the special game execution. Is done. If the game ball does not enter the right generation winning area 40a within a predetermined time after the opening of the ball opening 37 in the right generation determination prize device 36, it is determined that the right generation for the special game execution has not been established. You. When a game ball enters (wins) any of the right generation winning region 40a or the right generation non-prize region 40b, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for the ball.

  After the establishment of the right generation is determined, the game ball enters the operation winning device 18 by, for example, returning the launch of the game ball to the left hit, and the player enters the operation winning opening 20 (wins). When detected by the activated winning opening detection switch, the special game is executed, the opening / closing plate 61 of the winning opening 15 is opened for a required time, and the game ball can enter the winning opening 15. In the special game, the opening and closing plate 61 of the special winning opening 15 is changed every time the active winning opening 20 is hit (winning) until the number of winning (winning) to the active winning opening 20 reaches 16. Open to allow ball entry (winning). A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for a ball (prize) entering the operation winning port 20 and the special winning port 15. When the player enters the activated winning opening 20 16 times (wins), the special game is terminated and the game returns to the normal game. After that, even if the player enters the activated winning opening 20 (wins), the large winning opening 15 is opened and closed. The plate 61 does not open.

  In this embodiment, when the detection switch 34 detects that a game ball has entered the game ball receiving port 31 of the operation delay unit 29 outside the specified time, that is, the operation of the operation delay unit 29 is confirmed. Then, a state in which the advance notification is not performed is set as a disadvantageous state for the player. The specific time in this example is set to a time at which a game ball reaches the game ball receiving port 31 of the operation delay unit when the game ball is right-hit at a predetermined time before the advance notification is performed. Have been.

  Next, the processing executed by the main control circuit 70 for controlling the game will be described in detail. The CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 performs the main processing M in accordance with each program stored in the ROM 74 of the main control circuit 70 at every predetermined interruption time (in this example, 2 msec). FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main processing M.

In the main process M, it is first determined whether or not the power is turned on this time (S10). If the power is turned on this time, an initial setting process (S20) is performed.
In the initial setting process (S20), stack setting, interrupt time (2 msec in this example) setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC, and the like are performed. The main processing M is repeatedly performed at every interruption time. However, the initial setting processing (S20) is a processing required only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first cycle, and is not executed thereafter. Move to the next output process (S30).

  In the output processing (S30), when the output buffer provided in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 has an output control signal (command), the control signal (command) is transmitted to the corresponding sub-control circuit (display control circuit 90). , The illuminant control circuit 88, the voice control circuit 120, etc.). The sub-control circuit or the like that receives the control signal (command) performs an effect or the like in accordance with the received control signal (command). Examples of the control signal (command) output in the output processing (S30) include a command related to a change pattern designation, a command related to a fixed stop display symbol, and the like.

  In the input processing (S40), detection information detected by detection switches for various winning ports and the like, and information from each board and the like are input. Examples of the detection switch include a symbol change start switch for determination for detecting a game ball that has entered (started a prize) the start opening 10, a detection switch 34 of the operation delay unit 29, and a right of the right generation determination prize device 36. An occurrence winning winning detection switch, a right occurrence unsuccessful winning detection switch, an activated winning opening detection switch of the activated winning device 18, and other winning opening detection switches can be exemplified.

  In the random number update process (S50), each time the main process M is performed, each of the numerical values Q1 to Q3 and Q5 of the label -TRND-A, label -TRND-AZ1, label -TRND-B1, and label -TRND-T1 Is updated to return to 0 when the set maximum value is reached. As described above, when the value of the label -TRND-B1 becomes "0" by updating, "1" is added to the value Q4 of the label -TRND-B2. The updated value of each counter is temporarily stored in a random number storage area corresponding to each counter in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the symbol variation start switch after the ball has been entered (prize) into the starting port 10 (S60). If it is determined that there is a ball (winning) in the starting port 10, the acquired numerical values of the various random numbers (Q1 to Q5) are already the holding limit number (in this example, four numerical values), and the main control circuit 70 Is checked (S70), and if it is determined that the number is less than the hold limit, random number acquisition processing (S80) is performed. In this random number acquisition process (S80), each of the numerical values Q1 to Q5 of the updated label -TRND-A, label -TRND-AZ1, label -TRND-B1, label -TRND-B2, and label -TRND-T1 is: The data is read and acquired from the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 73. If it is determined in S60 that the ball has not entered the starting port 10, the confirmation of the hold limit (S70) and the random number acquisition process (S80) are not performed, and the acquired numerical value is already set in S70. If it is determined that the information has been stored (stored), the random number acquisition process (S80) is not performed, and the process jumps to the next determination start condition establishment determination (S90).

  In the determination start condition satisfaction determination (S90), that the determination start condition is satisfied means that the special game is not currently being executed or the symbol for determination is not being changed. When it is determined that the determination start condition is satisfied, a hit determination process (S100), a fixed stop display symbol determination process (S110), a variation pattern selection process (S120), an open pattern selection process (S140), and the like are executed. Is done. On the other hand, if it is determined in S90 that the hit determination condition is not satisfied, the process jumps to an open pattern selection process (S140).

  In the hit determination process (S90), the obtained random number Q1 of the label -TRND-A is compared with the hit numbers '5' and '100', and if the obtained random number Q1 is any of the hit numbers, At the same time, the hit flag A is set to 1 and the hit flag A (= 1) is stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. Note that the hit determination processing corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.

  In the fixed stop display symbol determination process (S110), as shown in FIG. 11, first, it is confirmed whether or not the hit flag A = 1, that is, whether or not the hit is determined in the hit determination process (S100) (S111). . If the hit flag A = 1, a hit fixed stop display symbol is determined based on the acquired value of the label -TRND-AZ1 (S112). If the hit flag A is not equal to 1, that is, if it is off, it is next determined whether or not the acquired values of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 match each other (S113). A departure fixed stop display symbol is determined based on the acquired numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 (S114). On the other hand, when it is determined in S113 that the obtained numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 match each other, one is subtracted from the obtained numerical value of the label -TRND-B1 and the obtained numerical value of the label -TRND-B2. It is determined to be a departure stop display symbol based on the numerical value of B2 (S115). Thereafter, the control signal (command) for the fixed stop display symbol thus determined is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 (S116).

  In the variation pattern selection process (S120), the variation pattern of the determination symbol to be variation displayed on the display device 9 is selected. In this variation pattern selection process (S120), as shown in FIG. 12, the acquired numerical values of the label -TRND-T1 are "0", "1", "2", "3", "4", "4". 5 ′ is determined (S121 to S125). If the obtained numerical value is "0", the fluctuation pattern 1 is set and the control signal (command) is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 (S126). In the case of "1", the control signal (command) is set to the fluctuation pattern 2 and the control signal (command) is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 (S127). The control signal (command) is set in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 (S128). In the case of '3', the control signal (command) is set in the variation pattern 4 and the control signal (command) is set in the main control circuit 70. It is stored in the output buffer of the control circuit 70 (S129), and in the case of '4', it is set in the variation pattern 5 and its control signal (command) is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 (S130). In the case of "5", the control signal (command) is set in the fluctuation pattern 6 and stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 (S131).

  In the opening pattern selection process (S140), a pattern for opening the opening / closing plate 39 of the right generation determination winning device 36 is selected. In the open pattern selection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 13, first, it is confirmed whether or not the hit flag A = 1, that is, whether or not the hit determination process (S100) determines that a hit has been made ( S141). If the hit flag A is not 1, that is, if the hit flag is off, the release pattern processing (S140) is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the hit flag A = 1, that is, if it is a hit, it is determined whether the acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-AZ1 is "0", "1", or "2" (S142, S143). If the acquired value of the label -TRND-AZ1 is "0", the label is set to the opening pattern 1 (S144) and the right generation for opening and closing the open / close plate 39 of the right generation determination prize winning device 36. A timer for the determined winning device solenoid is set (S145), and a control signal (command) is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70, respectively. If the acquired value of the label -TRND-AZ1 is "1", the release pattern 2 is set (S146), and at the same time, a timer for the right generation determining prize device solenoid is set (S147). If the obtained numerical value of -TRND-AZ1 is "2", the release pattern 3 is set (S148), and a timer for the right generation determination prize device solenoid is set (S149), and a control signal (command) is set for each. Is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70. Thereafter, the release flag K is set to 1 (S150), the hit flag A is set to 0 (S151), and the value of each flag is stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  In the solenoid output process (S160), the opening / closing process for the opening / closing plate 39 of the right generation determination prize device 36 is performed based on the solenoid timer of the open pattern set in the open pattern selection process (S140). In this solenoid output process (S160), as shown in FIG. 14, first, it is confirmed whether or not the open flag K = 1, that is, whether or not the open / close plate 39 of the right generation determination prize device 36 is opened. (S161) If K = 1 is not satisfied, that is, if it is not opened, the solenoid output process (S160) is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when K = 1, that is, when the opening / closing plate 39 is opened, the solenoid timer set in the opening pattern selection processing (S140) is in a state of driving or a stop time, or in any state. (S162), the solenoid drive signal output for opening the opening / closing plate 39 is stored in the output buffer of the main control circuit 70 in the case of the drive time, and in the case of the stop time, The output stop of the solenoid drive signal is stored in the output buffer (S163). Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the timer counter value, and the timer counter value after the subtraction is stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 (S164). If it is determined in step S162 that the solenoid timer is not in the drive or stop time, the solenoid drive signal is not output or the output is stopped (S163), and 1 is subtracted from the timer counter value (S164). ) (S164). After the subtraction processing of 1 from the timer counter value (S164), the timer counter value after the subtraction is 0 or not, that is, whether the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 39 in the right generation determination prize device 36 based on the opening pattern is completed. If the timer counter value is 0, that is, if the opening / closing is completed, the opening flag K is set to 0, and K = 0 is stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 (S165). S166). If the timer counter value is not 0 in S165, the solenoid output process (S160) ends at that time.

  The special game execution processing (S170) corresponds to a special game execution means of the present invention. In this special game execution processing (S170), the operation winning of the operation winning device 18 is performed in a state where the game ball has entered (winning) the right generation establishment winning region 40a of the right generation determining prize device 36 and the right generation has been established. It is confirmed whether or not the ball has entered (wins) the mouth 20. When the ball has entered (wins) the activated winning opening 20, the number of balls entered (activated) becomes 16 times. Until this time, the opening and closing plate 61 of the special winning opening 15 opens to open the special winning opening 15 every time a ball (winning) to the active winning opening 20 is detected by the operation winning opening detection switch. Be executed. This special game execution processing is the same as the processing in a normal third-type pachinko gaming machine.

  In other processing (S180), other processing necessary for controlling this gaming machine is performed in the main processing M, but is not directly related to the present invention, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In the display control circuit 90, the display control processing V shown in FIG. 15 is performed every predetermined time (in this example, every 2.0 msec of the reset time). In the display control process V, first, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on this time (S210). If the power is turned on this time, an initial setting process regarding display control is performed (S220). In the initial setting process (S220), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. If this display control processing V is the second or later, the initial setting processing (S220) is not performed, and the process jumps to the next random number update processing (S230).

  In the random number update process (S230), every time the display control process V is performed, 1 is added to the numerical value Q6 of the label -TRND-N, and when the set maximum value is reached, the update returns to 0 next. Be done. The updated numerical value is stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90.

  In the command receiving process (S240), a control signal (command) from the main control circuit 70 is received, and image data corresponding to the content of the control signal (command) is set. In the command receiving process (S240), as shown in FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not a control signal (command) has been received from the seed control circuit 70 (S241). , The command reception process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command has been received, it is determined whether the received control signal (command) is a control signal (command) for the variation pattern and the fixed stop display symbol (S242), and the variation pattern and the fixed stop are determined. In the case of the control signal (command) for the display symbol, the fluctuation pattern data for variably displaying the determination symbol on the display device 9 is set (S243), and the fluctuation flag T is set to 1 (S243). S244).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the set variation pattern is a hit variation pattern (S245). If the set variation pattern is a hit variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the number of prior notification is 0 (S246). The number of times of advance notification is the number of times that the image for advance notification is superimposed on a frame (still image) constituting the variable display image of the symbol for determination. That is, the variable display image of the symbol for determination is composed of a plurality of frames (a plurality of still images) like a film of a movie, and a prior notification image is superimposed on a required number of frames among the plurality of frames. The advance notification is performed by displaying the information, and the number of times of overlaying the advance notification image is the number of advance notifications.

  In S246, when the number of advance notification is determined to be 0, that is, when the advance notification has been completed, the updated numerical value of the label -TRND-N is read from the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 and acquired. Then, the control data is temporarily stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 93 (S247). Next, it is determined whether or not the obtained numerical value of the label -TRND-N matches the prior notification execution numerical value ('1' in this example) (S248), and if they match, the number of prior notification times is set (S249). The calculation of the advance notification start time (S250), the forced change of the fluctuation pattern data to the data with the advance notification (data obtained by superimposing the advance notification image) (S251), and the setting of the punishment exemption time (S252) are performed. The number of advance notification is 20 in this embodiment.

  The setting of the punishment exemption time (S252) is a punishment exemption that does not cause a disadvantageous state for the player with respect to the operation of the operation delaying means caused by the game ball entering the game ball receiving port 31 of the operation delaying means 29. The time is set, and the punishment exemption time corresponds to the specific time in the present invention. If the detection switch 34 detects a ball entering the game ball receiving port 31 of the operation delay means 29 outside the disciplinary exemption time (specific time), it is disadvantageous to the player. A state in which the article pre-notification is not performed is caused in a later punishment process (S260).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the number of times of advance notification is not 0, the number of times of advance notification is subtracted by 1, and the number of times of advance notification after the subtraction is stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 ( After S253), advance notification start time calculation (S250), compulsory change to variable data with advance notification (S251), and setting of a punishment exemption time (S252) are sequentially performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the control signal (command) received in S242 is not the control signal (command) for the fluctuation pattern and the fixed stop display symbol, the reception control signal (command) is changed to the symbol as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the received signal is a control signal (command) for a stop command (S254). If the received signal is a control signal (command) for a symbol stop command, fixed stop display data is set for the display device 9 (S255). The confirmation flag R is set to 1 (S256). The set stop display data and the set flag R which are set are stored in corresponding areas of the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90, respectively. If it is determined in S254 that the reception control signal (command) is not a symbol stop command control signal (command), other data necessary for display control is set (S257).

  In S241, it is determined that no control signal (command) has been received. In S245, it is determined that the received signal is not a hit variation pattern. In S248, the obtained numerical value of the label -TRND-N is not the numerical value of the prior notification execution. If it is determined, the command receiving process (S240) ends at that time.

  In the punishment process (S260), it is determined whether or not the operation delay means 29 has been activated outside the punishment time (specific time), and a game in the case where the operation delay means 29 has been activated outside the punishment time (specific time). A process relating to the occurrence of a disadvantageous state for the user (no prior notification) is performed. In the punishment process (S260), as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the time is within the punishment exemption time (within a specific time) (S261). If it is determined that it is out of time (out of the specified time), it is determined whether or not the detection switch 34 detects that a game ball has entered the game ball reception port 31 of the operation delay means 29 (S262). When the detection is determined, the process of clearing the number of advance notification (set to 0) (S263) and changing the variation pattern data to data without advance notification (S264) is performed. On the other hand, it is determined in S261 that it is within the punishment time, or it is determined in S262 that the detection switch 34 has not detected that a game ball has entered the game ball reception port 31 of the operation delay unit 29. In this case, the punishment process (S260) is immediately terminated at that time.

  In the image data creation processing (S270), image data is created according to the fluctuation pattern set in the command reception processing (S240). As shown in FIG. 19, first, it is determined whether or not the finalization flag R is 1, that is, whether or not finalization stop data is set (S271), and the finalization flag R is 1 (the finalization stop data is set). Then, the image data at the time of symbol determination is created (S272), and then the determination flag R is set to 0 and stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 (S273). If it is determined in S271 that the determination flag R is not 1, it is determined whether or not the changing flag T is 1, that is, whether or not the symbol for determination is changing on the display device 9 (S274). When T is 1 (the symbol for determination is changing), it is further determined whether or not the value of the image data counter is the final value, that is, whether or not the variable display is the final image (S275). In the case of (1), the image data during symbol change is created (S276), 1 is added to the value of the image data counter, and stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 (S277). If it is determined in S275 that the value of the image data counter is the final value, final image data during symbol change is created (S278), the flag T during change is set to 0, and the display control circuit 90 is turned on. The control data is stored in the RAM 93 (S279). On the other hand, if it is determined in S274 that the fluctuating flag T is not 1, that is, it is not fluctuating, other necessary image data is created (S280). The image data thus created is stored in the output buffer of the display control circuit 90 (S281).

  In the VDP output process (S290), the image data created in the image data creation process (S270) is output to the VDP 94 of the display control circuit 90, and an image is output from the VDP 94 to the display device 9.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the pre-notification, in this embodiment, both the pre-notification of the hit and the operation timing of the operation means are notified by the character image of “hit right!”. ", The hit and the operation timing may be represented by individual phrases. In addition, the character image of the advance notification is not limited, and may be one that indirectly indicates a hit or an operation timing. Further, the advance notification is not limited to an image, and may be light emission by blinking of a lamp display or sound from a speaker or the like. Further, the state disadvantageous to the player in a case outside the specific time is not limited to the state in which the advance notification is not performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the right generation determining means is a right generation determination prize device which is normally closed so that the ball cannot be entered and the entrance is opened only during the set validity period so that the ball can be entered. However, the ball entrance may be always opened so that the ball can be entered, and only when the ball is entered during the set validity period, the ball entry may be made valid to determine the establishment or non-establishment of the right.

  Furthermore, the operation delay means is not limited to the one in the embodiment. For example, the rotating body receives a game ball in a concave portion on the outer periphery, holds the game ball until it rotates a predetermined angle in that state, and releases the game ball for the first time at the time when it rotates a predetermined angle, thereby determining the right generation during the rotation. An operation delay unit configured to delay the operation of the unit may be used.

  Furthermore, when the judgment result is out of order, a false pre-notification means for notifying that the judgment result is a hit may be provided before the departure symbol is definitely displayed on the judgment result display means. In that case, a fake prior notification selection random number is provided, and only when the obtained numerical value of the fake prior notification selection random number is a specific value, fake prior notification is performed by the determination result display means, the speaker or the lamp display, or the like. May be.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machines according to the first to ninth aspects of the invention, but can be applied to slot machines, coin game machines, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a whole of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with nails partially omitted. It is a front view which shows a gaming board of the gaming machine with nails partially omitted. It is a figure showing operation of an operation winning device of the game machine. It is a perspective view of the operation delay means of the gaming machine. It is a figure showing a change display and a prior notification state of the symbol for determination on the display device of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which briefly shows the electric control of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which briefly shows the display control of the gaming machine. It is a timing chart in the case where the fixed symbol is "3, 3" and in the case of "5, 5" with respect to the fluctuation and stop of the symbol for determination of the gaming machine, the release of the right generation determination winning device, and the advance notification. It is two kinds of timing charts in the case where the fixed symbol is '7, 7', with respect to the change and stop of the symbol for determination of the gaming machine, the release of the right generation determination prize device, and the advance notification. It is a flowchart regarding a main process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding a fixed stop display symbol determination process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding a variation pattern selection process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding an opening pattern selection process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding a solenoid output process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding a display control process in the gaming machine. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the command receiving process in the gaming machine. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the command receiving process in the gaming machine. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the punishment process in the same gaming machine. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the image data creation processing in the gaming machine.

Explanation of reference numerals

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming machine 3 Gaming board 6 Gaming area 9 Display device (judgment result display means)
Reference Signs List 10 starting port 29 operation delay means 31A to 31C inclined taxiway 36 right generation determination prize device (right generation determination means)
37 entrance 40a right generation prize winning area 40b right generation non-prize prize area 65 launching device (launch means)
66 Operation handle (operation means)
70 Main control circuit 90 Display control circuit

Claims (14)

Determining means for determining whether a game has hit or missed due to establishment of a determination start condition;
The symbol for determination is displayed in a variable manner, and if the result of the determination by the determination unit is a hit, the hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed.
Right generation determining means for determining whether or not to establish a right generation for execution of an unusual special game;
A special game execution means for executing the special game after the hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed by the judgment result display means when the judgment result is a hit and the right occurrence is established;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Before the hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed on the determination result display means when the determination result is a hit, prior notification means for notifying that the determination result is a hit,
Operating means operated by a player to cause at least the right occurrence determining means to determine whether to establish the right occurrence,
In connection with the operation of the operating means, it is possible to determine whether or not to establish the right generation by the right generation determining means,
When the operation of the operation means is performed when there is a prior notification by the prior notification means, the right generation determining means determines whether or not to establish the right generation as compared with the case where the operation is performed at other times. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to increase the possibility of the game.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination as to whether or not the right generation is established by the right generation determination unit is performed after the winning symbol is displayed on the determination result display unit.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the right occurrence determining unit is operable only within a set validity period after the hit determination by the determining unit.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the set validity period is set after a standby period has elapsed after the notification by the advance notification unit.   An operation delay unit that enables the right generation determining unit to determine whether to establish the right generation after a right operation determining unit operation delay period has elapsed after the operation unit is operated. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a state disadvantageous to a player occurs when the operation means is operated and the operation delay means is operated outside of a predetermined time.   If the operation means is operated after the symbol is determined and stopped and displayed by the determination result display means, the right generation is determined to be outside the set validity period due to the elapse of the right generation determination operation delay period by the operation delay means, and the right generation The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the determining means is configured to be inoperable.   The advance notification means includes an operation timing instruction of the operation means, and when the operation of the operation means is performed according to the operation timing instruction, compared to when the operation of the operation means is performed without following the operation timing instruction. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the right occurrence determining unit is configured to increase the possibility of determining whether to establish the right occurrence. 9. The gaming machine includes a game area into which a game ball is driven,
The right occurrence determining means is provided in the game area, comprising a right occurrence determination prize device including a ball entrance divided into a right generation winning prize area and a non-right generation non-prize prize area,
When the game ball hit into the game area enters the right generation establishment prize area of the right generation determination prize apparatus, establishment of the right generation is determined, and the right generation of the right generation determination prize apparatus is determined. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when the ball has entered a failure winning area, the failure to generate the right is determined. The gaming machine includes a launching unit that launches a gaming ball to the gaming area,
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the operation means comprises an operation handle that adjusts a firing intensity of the game ball by the firing means to change a position at which the game ball reaches the game area. The described gaming machine.   The right generation determining prize winning device is configured such that the entrance is in a state where the ball can enter only during the set validity period, and the entrance is in a state where the ball cannot enter outside the set validity period. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein:   The right generation determining prize winning device is configured to enable the ball to enter the entrance only during the set validity period, and to invalidate the ball entry to the entrance outside the set validity period. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the game is performed.   The operation delay means is provided at a position where the game ball hit into the game area reaches the right generation determination prize device, and holds the game ball at the middle position during the right generation determination means operation delay period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the gaming machine is configured as follows. The operation delay means includes a plurality of inclined guideways for guiding game balls, which are arranged side by side in such a manner that the inclined directions are reversed in order from upper to lower, and the inclined guideway from the upper inclined guideway to the lower side. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the game ball is guided to hold the game ball in the operation delay means during the guidance period.

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