JP2004236834A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a configuration technique for a game machine capable of presenting the process for determining the achievement of a prescribed condition for winning in the game machine in a more attractive manner to a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a winning device 105 in which an apportioning unit 171 for apportioning game balls and a game ball rolling unit 161 disposed adjacent to the apportioning unit 171 are combined. The game ball rolling unit 161 is structured for rolling game balls B and changing its tilted state relative to the apportioning unit 171. The position of the game balls B entering from the game ball rolling unit 161 to the apportioning unit 171 changes according to the tilted state of the game ball rolling unit 161, based on which the prescribed condition for winning is achieved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a winning device, and more particularly, to a gaming machine in which the interest of a game is improved by devising a progress mode for determining achievement of a predetermined winning condition by a game ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As an example of a gaming machine, a configuration of a pachinko machine having a winning device driven in a predetermined mode is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-332575. In the prize winning device of this gaming machine, only the game balls that pass through the specific ball receiving port out of the specific ball receiving port and the normal ball receiving port provided on the rotating body are transferred to the specific passage to increase the accuracy of the special winning. An embodiment is configured.
[0003]
By the way, as for the configuration of the prize winning device capable of enjoying the process of achieving the predetermined prize condition by the game ball in order to obtain the specific game state as described above, how to appeal the interest to the player is important. In this regard, there is a high demand for pursuing the development of a new configuration mode different from the winning determination process in the conventional winning device.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-4-332575
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a game machine capable of presenting progress to a player in a more interesting manner to determine achievement of predetermined prize conditions in the game machine. The purpose is to provide a configuration technology.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in each claim is configured.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the distributing body for distributing the game balls and the distributing body are arranged adjacent to the distributing body, the game balls can be rolled, and the inclination state with respect to the distributing body can be changed. A game machine having a winning device in which the game ball rolling element configured as described above is combined is configured. The winning device is configured such that the position of the game ball entering the game ball rolling element to the sorting body changes according to the tilt state of the game ball rolling element, thereby achieving a predetermined winning condition. .
[0007]
With this configuration, the player of the gaming machine according to the present invention can enjoy the game ball while watching the operation of entering the game ball from the rolling element with respect to the distributing body as to whether or not the game ball wins. It is possible. Moreover, by changing the entry position of the game ball with respect to the distributing body according to the inclination state of the game ball rolling element, the winning modes in the game are diversified, so that the interest of the game is further improved. It became possible.
[0008]
The “distribution” operation of the game ball typically corresponds to a mode in which the game ball is distributed to a general winning opening or a special winning opening. Further, as for the entry position of the game ball from the game ball rolling element to the distribution body, a mode in which a plurality of predetermined positions are predetermined according to the tilt position of the game ball rolling element may be employed, or A mode in which the ball rolling element is randomly configured according to the tilting operation may be employed.
[0009]
Furthermore, various aspects described below can be configured according to the spirit of the present invention.
(Aspect 1)
"The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The distributing body configured as a rotating body that rotates around a predetermined rotation axis, and is disposed adjacent to the rotating body, holds the game ball so as to be able to roll, and can swing around a predetermined swing center. Has a winning device combined with a game ball rolling element configured in,
In the winning device,
The rotating body and the game ball rolling element when the rotating body and the game ball rolling element are in a predetermined first combination state, and when the game ball rolling element swings around the swing center. Is set in a predetermined second combination state, the game ball can be moved between the rotating body and the game ball rolling body, whereby a predetermined winning condition is achieved. A gaming machine characterized by that:
[0010]
According to this aspect, a gaming machine having a winning device in which a sorting body defined as a rotating body and a game ball rolling body are combined is configured. The rotating body is configured to be rotatable around a predetermined rotation axis. On the other hand, the game ball rolling element is arranged adjacent to the rotating body, holds the game ball so as to be able to roll, and is configured to be swingable around a predetermined swing center. The arrangement of the game ball rolling element “adjacent to the rotating body” typically corresponds to a mode in which the game ball rolling element is arranged along the outer periphery or the inner periphery of the rotating body. The game ball rolling element may be arranged along the entire outer circumference or inner circumference of the rotator, or may be arranged along only a part of the outer circumference or inner circumference of the rotator.
[0011]
In the winning device according to this aspect, when the rotating body and the game ball rolling element are in a predetermined combination state (first combination state), the game ball can move between the rotating body and the game ball rolling element. As a result, predetermined winning conditions are achieved. The “combination state” of the rotating body and the game ball rolling element broadly includes various modes of permitting and restricting the movement of the game ball between the rotating body and the game ball rolling element. For example, a winning portion is formed at a predetermined position of the rotating body, a passing portion of the game ball is formed at a predetermined position of the game ball rolling element, and while the game ball is held in a rolling state in the game ball rolling element, the rotation is performed. The player rotates the body, and in the relative movement of the two members, the winning of the game ball is allowed only when the winning part of the rotating body and the game ball passing part of the game ball rolling element match, otherwise the game is won. A configuration in which winning of a ball is regulated is possible.
[0012]
In this aspect, in addition to the first combination state, in a state where the game ball rolling element swings around the swing center thereof, the rotating body and the game ball rolling element are brought into a predetermined second combination state. In this case, the game ball can be moved between the rotating body and the game ball rolling body, so that a predetermined winning condition is achieved. For example, when the game ball rolling element swings, the game ball is held in a rolling state in a different area of the game ball rolling element, and the game ball passing section other than the game ball passing section in the first combination state is used. A mode in which the game ball can be moved to the winning portion on the rotating body side can be adopted. Note that the swing center of the game ball rolling element may be provided on the rotating shaft of the rotating body, or may be provided at another location.
[0013]
In this aspect, the achievement of the prize conditions in the prize apparatus can be realized by a plurality of combinations of the rotating body and the game ball rolling element, and the interest of the game is increased by increasing the chance of winning. Make up. In addition, the second combination state of the rotating body and the game ball rolling element is obtained after the game ball rolling element is oscillated, and it is easy to visually recognize the swinging motion of the game ball rolling element. It is possible to present to the player that the chance of achieving the winning condition has increased.
[0014]
That is, the player determines whether or not the rotating body and the game ball rolling element reach the first combination state, and determines whether or not the game ball wins, and determines whether the game ball rolling body and the rotating body hold the game ball in a rolling state. Not only is it possible to enjoy the combination while watching the combination, but also by the swinging motion of the game ball rolling element, the game ball rolling element is moved in an area different from the case where the first combination state is reached. While visually confirming the state in which the rolling element is held in a rolling state, the operation of the game ball rolling element is visually checked to determine whether or not the game ball wins when the rotating body and the game ball rolling element reach the second combination state. It is also possible to enjoy at. As a result, the winning modes in the game are diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0015]
(Aspect 2)
"The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
In order to grant gaming benefits to players by achieving predetermined prize conditions,
A rotating body configured to be rotatable about a predetermined rotation axis and having a winning portion of at least one game ball, and a game ball arranged to be held in a rolling manner along an outer circumferential portion or an inner circumferential portion of the rotating body. Having a winning device combined with a game ball rolling element configured to be swingable around a predetermined swing center,
In the winning device,
When the rotating body rotates while the game ball rolling body and the rotating body form a predetermined inclination angle, and the rotating body and the game ball rolling body are in a predetermined first combination state, and
When the game ball rolling body swings around the swing center, the rotating body rotates while the rotating body and the game ball rolling body form an inclination angle different from the inclination angle. When the rotating body and the game ball rolling element enter a predetermined second combination state, the game ball held in a rolling state in the game ball rolling element wins the rotating body from the game ball rolling element side. The gaming machine is configured to be able to win a prize, whereby the winning condition is achieved. "
[0016]
According to the invention described in this aspect, the rotator rotates around a predetermined rotation axis in order to provide a player with a gaming privilege by achieving a predetermined prize condition with respect to the prize device of the gaming machine. It is configured so as to have a winning portion of at least one game ball. The winning portion provided on the rotating body may be appropriately set according to the degree of achievement probability of the winning condition, and may be one or more.
[0017]
On the other hand, the game ball rolling element is arranged so as to be able to hold the game ball in a rolling manner along the outer peripheral portion or the inner peripheral portion of the rotating body, and is configured to be able to swing around a predetermined swing center. . In the winning device, when the rotating body and the game ball rolling element are in one of the first and second combination states, the game ball can be won from the game ball rolling element side to the winning portion of the rotating body. Thereby, a predetermined winning condition is achieved.
[0018]
The first combination state is obtained by rotating the rotating body while the rotating body and the game ball rolling body form a predetermined inclination angle. On the other hand, in the second combination state, the rotating body and the game ball rolling element form an inclination angle different from the inclination angle in the first combination state by the game ball rolling element swinging around the swing center. It is obtained by rotating the rotating body while rotating.
[0019]
For example, the relative inclination angle between the rotating body and the game ball rolling body is always constant, and the rotating body is rotated in this state. In this state, the game ball is held in a rolling state in the game ball rolling element. Then, the winning operation is achieved when the rotating body and the game ball rolling element are brought into the first combination state by the rotating operation of the rotating body.
[0020]
Further, the game ball rolling element is swung about the swing center, and the rotating body and the game ball rolling element are set to form an inclination angle different from the inclination angle in the first combination state. In this state, the game ball is held in a rolling state in an area of the game ball rolling element different from the first combination state due to a change in the inclination angle of the game ball rolling element. It will be. By rotating the rotating body in this state, the winning condition is achieved when the rotating body and the game ball rolling body are in the second combined state. With this configuration, it is possible to achieve the winning condition of the game ball in a plurality of different states, and to visually observe the combination state of the rotating body and the game ball rolling body, and visually observe the winning determination process. , The interest of the game is further increased.
[0021]
(Aspect 3)
"The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or 2,
A gaming machine, wherein a swing center of the game ball rolling body is provided on a rotation axis of the rotating body. "
[0022]
According to this aspect, since the swinging motion of the game ball rolling element appears to be performed around the rotation axis of the rotating body, the sense of unity between the game ball rolling element and the rotating body is enhanced in visual sense, and the visibility of the winning device is improved. In addition, it is possible to improve the taste.
[0023]
(Aspect 4)
"The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
A gaming machine, wherein an inclination angle between the rotating body and the game ball rolling body is set to be fixed or variable depending on a game state. "
[0024]
According to this aspect, it is determined whether the rotating body and the game ball rolling body can be realized only in the first combined state, or whether both the first and second combined states can be realized. It can be changed appropriately according to the state. For example, in a normal gaming state, the inclination angle between the two is set to a fixed shape, and when a specific chance such as a lucky time is given, the inclination angle is set to a variable shape to increase the probability of achieving the winning condition as appropriate. Configurable. When the inclination angle between the rotating body and the game ball rolling element is made variable, not only the inclination angle is simply changed, but also the inclination angle is changed stepwise with time, or continuously changed. It is possible to appropriately adopt a mode of randomly changing.
[0025]
(Aspect 5)
"A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
A gaming machine, wherein a general winning opening and a special winning opening are formed in the rotating body in a circumferential direction of the rotating body, and only the special winning opening forms the winning section. "
[0026]
According to this aspect, only a part of the plurality of winning ports is set as a specific winning port for achieving predetermined winning conditions, and the remaining winning ports are set as general winning ports, thereby achieving the winning conditions. By setting the probability rationally and appropriately allocating the size of the game privilege given to the player, it contributes to increasing the interest of the game.
[0027]
(Aspect 6)
"A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 5,
The game ball rolling element has a ring-shaped member disposed along the entire periphery of the rotating body, and the game ball is configured to be able to roll on the peripheral edge of the rotating body via the ring-shaped member. A gaming machine characterized by that: "
[0028]
According to this aspect, by using the ring-shaped member for the game ball rolling element, it is possible to form the rolling area of the game ball along the entire periphery of the rotating body, and the rotating body and the game ball rolling element This makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom in setting the inclination angle and the inclination direction with respect to.
[0029]
(Aspect 7)
"The gaming machine according to aspect 6,
A gaming machine, wherein the ring-shaped member is always disposed so as to be inclined toward a player, and the direction of the ring-shaped member is changed according to a predetermined game state. "
[0030]
According to this aspect, the player can always easily visually recognize the rolling state of the game ball in the game ball rolling element and the relative positional relationship between the rotating body and the game ball rolling element. . Further, depending on the game state, the direction of the ring-shaped member arranged in an inclined manner is changed, thereby appropriately changing the rolling region of the game ball in the game ball rolling element, and appropriately adjusting the probability of the game ball winning. It is made possible.
[0031]
(Aspect 8)
"A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 7,
The gaming machine, wherein the winning condition is defined as a condition for generating a right to give a predetermined gaming privilege to a player when a game ball is won to another winning section. "
[0032]
According to this aspect, the prize winning condition in the gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 7 is set such that the right to grant a predetermined game privilege to the player at the time of a game ball prize to another prize section. It is defined as a condition to generate. Taking a so-called third-type gaming machine as an example, by achieving the prize-winning conditions in the present invention, a so-called jackpot is generated, and during that time, another prize unit (for example, a third-type starting port) is opened. A configuration in which a predetermined privilege state (for example, a jackpot state) can be obtained by winning a game ball is made possible, and the player aims at further game privilege acquisition through a rich winning device. It becomes possible to enjoy the game.
[0033]
(Aspect 9)
"A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 7,
The gaming machine, wherein the rotating body is formed as a roulette having a plurality of winning portions. "
[0034]
According to this aspect, by imitating the rotatable body into roulette, the winning device is designed to have an attractive appearance, thereby contributing to a further increase in the pleasure of the game for the player.
[0035]
(Aspect 10)
"The gaming machine according to aspects 1 to 9,
A gaming machine wherein the swinging motion of the game ball rolling member is drive-controlled based on the relative position of the winning portion in accordance with the rotating motion of the rotating body. "
[0036]
According to this aspect, the probability of winning is further reliably increased by swinging the game ball rolling element in conjunction with the relative position of the winning section that moves every moment as the rotating body rotates. Therefore, it contributes to further improving the taste of the game.
[0037]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 shows the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 101, FIG. 2 shows the electrical system configuration of the pachinko machine 101, and the detailed configuration of the electric accessory device 105 of the pachinko machine 101 is shown in FIG. It is. The pachinko machine 101 is an example of the “game machine” in the present invention.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 1, a game area 104 formed on the surface of a game board 103 of a pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment has an electric accessory device 105, a starting port 107, and a game to the electric accessory device 105. The ball entrance 109, the third-type starting opening 111, and the special winning opening 113 are arranged at appropriate places, together with well-known elements such as an unnumbered guiding nail, a windmill, and a general winning opening. The electric accessory device 105 is provided with a symbol display device 152.
[0039]
In the symbol display device 152, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner in each of the three columns of symbol display units, and stopped in each column, on condition that a game ball wins in a special winning opening 173 described later. A right to win a so-called jackpot is generated according to the combination of symbols.
[0040]
The pachinko machine 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention is classified into a type called a so-called “third type”. The electric accessory device 105 corresponds to the “winning device” in the present invention.
[0041]
A starting port sensor (indicated by reference numeral 135 in FIG. 3) which is not particularly shown for convenience is set in each starting port 107, and it is detected by the starting port sensor that a game ball has won the starting port 107. When a game ball wins one of the start ports 107, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out from a prize ball device (indicated by reference numeral 133 in FIG. 3) arranged on the back side of the game board 103. Further, in accordance with the winning of the starting opening 107, in the electric accessory device 105 shown in FIG. 2, the opening / closing blade 151 is opened and the game ball entrance 109 is opened.
[0042]
When a game ball won from the game ball entrance 109 wins a special prize at the electric accessory device 105, the symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner on the symbol display device 152 disposed on the electric accessory device 105. A so-called "big hit transfer right" is generated according to the combination of stopped symbols. If a game ball wins in the third type starting port 111 during the generation of the jackpot transfer right, the big winning port 113 is opened as a jackpot state. In the present embodiment, the opening of the special winning opening 113 is continued during the round until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are won as one round. Then, the round is continued for a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds).
[0043]
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a game area 104 formed on the surface of the game board 103 in the pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment, and an upper plate disposed below the game board 103; Descriptions and illustrations of well-known elements such as a lower plate, a game ball launching device, and the like are omitted for convenience.
[0044]
FIG. 2 schematically shows an electrical system of the pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment
It is mainly configured by a main control unit 125 connected to a power supply device 121 connected to an AC power supply via a relay board 123.
[0045]
Although not shown, a CPU, a memory, an input processing circuit, and an output processing circuit are appropriately set in the main control unit 125. Further, a starting port sensor 135 and a V winning sensor 137 are connected to the main control unit 125, and detection signals from the sensors 135 and 137 are appropriately input. Further, a motor 139, a display control unit 131, a sound control unit 129, and a prize ball control unit 127 are connected to the main control unit 125, respectively. The prize ball control unit 127 is further connected to a prize ball device 133 for executing payout of a prize ball.
[0046]
The motor 139 is appropriately energized and driven based on a drive control signal from an output processing circuit (not particularly shown) provided in the main control unit 125, so that the opening and closing blade 151 of the electric accessory device 105 (see FIG. 1) ), Swing control of the game ball rolling element 161 in the electric accessory device 105 described later, and rotation control of the rotating body 171 are performed. The display control unit 131 controls the display of the symbol display device 152 (see FIG. 1) of the electric accessory device 105 based on a control signal from a communication control circuit provided in the main control unit 125. The sound control unit 129 controls the sound output of the speaker based on a control signal from a communication control circuit also provided in the main control unit 125.
[0047]
The prize ball control section 127 includes a CPU, an input / output port, and the like inside, although not particularly shown, and is driven by receiving power supply from the power supply device 121, and receives detection signals from the starting port sensor 135 and the V winning sensor 137. Upon receiving a prize ball control signal from the main control unit 125 as appropriate, the payout control of the prize balls in the prize ball device 133 is appropriately performed. Further, the main control unit 125 is connected to a hall computer 141 provided in a game hall in which the pachinko machine 101 is installed, and appropriately outputs business information on the game such as the number of jackpots.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 1, the electric accessory device 105 has a game ball entrance 109 in which a game ball can be won and an opening / closing blade 151 for opening and closing the game ball entrance 109. As shown, the game ball rolling body 161 and the rotating body 171 are mainly configured. The game ball rolling body 161 has an annular shape, the center area of which is formed in a hollow shape, and the game ball B rolls in the circumferential direction of the game ball rolling body 161 in the peripheral area thereof. Is formed.
[0049]
The rotating body 171 is arranged in the hollow area of the game ball rolling element 161 and is rotatable along the inner peripheral portion of the game ball rolling element 161 which is immobile in rotation. On the periphery of the rotating body 171, a number of winning ports are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. One of the winning ports is configured as a special winning port 173, and all other winning ports are configured as general winning ports 175. The special winning opening 173 is an element corresponding to the “winning section” in the present invention.
[0050]
A first guide path 165 for the game ball is formed in an appropriate position on the game ball rolling element 161, and a game ball B rolling on the gutter portion 163 of the game ball rolling element 161 passes through the first guide path 165. It is configured to be transferable to the rotating body 171 side. Further, a second guiding path 167 of the game ball is formed in an opening shape at a position facing the first guiding path 165, and the game ball B rolling on the gutter portion 163 of the game ball rolling element 161 receives the second guiding path. It is configured to be transferable to the rotating body 171 through the path 167.
[0051]
As will be described in detail later, the game ball rolling element 161 in the present embodiment is configured so that the normal to the upper surface thereof can be tilted in an intersecting manner with respect to the vertical rotation axis of the rotating body 171. By tilting the game ball rolling element 161, the game ball B rolling the gutter portion 163 is easily transferred from the first guide path 165 to the rotating body 171 side, and the game ball B is rotated from the second guide path 167 to the rotating body. The state can be switched between a state in which the sheet is easily transferred to the 171 side.
[0052]
In the present embodiment, each of the winning openings 173 and 175 is alternately colored red and black, whereby the rotating body 171 is configured to imitate a roulette wheel. That is, a game sensation is provided to the player from the game ball rolling element 163 side through the first taxiway 165 (or the second taxiway 167) to the rotating body 171 which looks like a roulette shape and aims at a prize. Is possible.
[0053]
According to the gaming machine 101 of the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal of the upper surface of the game ball rolling element 161 (indicated by the symbol a) and the rotation of the rotating body 171 The game ball rolling element 161 is arranged to be inclined with respect to the rotating body 171 so that the axis (indicated by the symbol b) forms a predetermined intersection angle C. In FIG. 4, the electric accessory device 105 is arranged such that the player is located on the right side thereof. That is, the game ball rolling element 161 is set so as to maintain an inclined state so that a player can easily recognize the upper surface thereof in a normal game state.
[0054]
In the electric accessory device 105 in this state, as shown in FIG. 3, the gaming ball first guide path 165 is located in the lowest region of the gutter 163. That is, in the game ball rolling element 161 shown in FIG. 3 (and FIG. 4), the game ball B in the gutter 163 repeats the rolling operation for a while in a reciprocating manner, and then converges to the lowest area while playing. It is allowed to move to the rotating body 171 through the ball first guiding path 165.
[0055]
The pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above. Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 101 will be described. In the pachinko machine 101 shown in FIG. 1, when a game ball ejected to the game area 104 on the surface of the game board 103 through one of the launching handle devices (not shown) wins one of the starting openings 107, the winning game ball is displayed. 2 is detected by the starting port sensor 135 shown in FIG. As a result, a detection signal from the starting port sensor 135 is sent to the main control unit 125. The main control unit 125 outputs a control signal to the prize ball control unit 127, and the prize ball control unit 127 causes the prize ball device 133 to pay out a number of prize balls according to the winning in the starting port 107. The prize ball payout information is also output to the hall computer 141.
[0056]
Further, the main control unit 125 outputs a control signal to the motor 139 to open and close the opening / closing blade 151 of the electric accessory device 105 shown in FIG. The opening operation of the opening / closing blade 151 opens the game ball entrance 109 of the electric accessory device 105, thereby realizing a state where the game balls can be easily won.
[0057]
The game ball which has won the game ball entrance 109 opened by the opening and closing blade 151 opening is sent to the gutter 163 of the game ball rolling element 161 as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal line a of the upper surface of the game ball rolling element 161 is inclined by a predetermined inclination angle C with respect to the rotation axis b of the rotating body 171 extending in a substantially vertical direction. The first guiding path 165 of the game ball is set in the lowest region of the gutter part 163 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the game ball B thrown into the gutter 163 rolls in a reciprocating manner for a while, and then is conveyed to the rotating body 175 through the first guide path 165 while converging on the lowest region of the gutter 163.
[0058]
At this time, the game ball rolling element 161 is tilted so that the gutter portion 163 faces the player, so that the game ball B performs a rolling operation on the game ball rolling element 161 and the first guiding path 165 The player can easily visually recognize the state of being transferred to the rotation 171 side in front of the player.
[0059]
The game ball B sent from the game ball rolling element 161 to the rotating body 171 through the first guide path 165 wins one of the winning openings 173 and 175 formed in the rotating body 171. In the present embodiment, the movement of the game ball B is also presented to the player so that the player can easily visually recognize the movement of the game ball B in each of the winning ports 173 and 175.
[0060]
In the present embodiment, the case where the game ball B enters the special winning opening 173 is defined as a special winning. In this case, the main control unit 125 shown in FIG. 133 is made to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls, and through the display control unit 131, the variable symbol display is started on the symbol display device 152.
[0061]
As described above, since the game ball B rolls temporarily in the gutter portion 163 of the game ball rolling member 161, it is difficult to immediately determine at which timing the ball is transferred to the rotating body 171, and the interest of the game is high. Is devised appropriately so as not to be lost in the short term.
[0062]
On the other hand, a case where the game ball B enters the general winning opening 175 among the winning openings is defined as a general winning. In this case, the main control unit 125 shown in FIG. The prize ball device 133 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. In the case of the general winning, the symbol display on the symbol display device 152 is not displayed.
[0063]
In this embodiment, the probability of the special prize in the rotating body 171 is appropriately adjusted by appropriately setting both or one of the inclination angle of the game ball rolling body 161 with respect to the rotating body 171 and the rotation speed of the rotating body 171. It is possible.
[0064]
When the game ball B wins the special winning opening 173 in the electric accessory device 105, the symbol display device 152 arranged in the electric accessory device 105 shown in FIG. Each of the symbols provided is variably displayed, and a jackpot transfer right is provided to the player in accordance with the combination of the symbols that have been stopped, on condition that a game ball enters the third-type starting port 111. That is, on the condition that the game ball B wins in the special winning opening 173 in the electric accessory device 105, the symbol change display on the symbol display device 152 is started, and each stop symbol on the symbol display device 152 is a predetermined combination. If the condition is satisfied, a jackpot transfer right is granted to the player.
[0065]
Then, while the jackpot transfer right is granted, the game ball B wins in the third type starting port 111 shown in FIG. 1 to determine the big hit state, and the big winning port 113 is set for a predetermined period (this embodiment). In the embodiment, the opening operation is performed until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are won, and the opening operation is repeated for a predetermined round (16 rounds in the embodiment of the present invention).
[0066]
By the way, in the state shown in FIG. 3, in the gutter portion 163 of the game ball rolling element 161, the convergence of the game ball B during the rolling operation is delayed, and when the game ball B is sent to the first guiding path 165, In some cases, the special winning opening 173 in the rotating body 171 may pass through a portion corresponding to the first guideway 165. If the special winning opening 173 has passed through the first taxiway 165 before the game ball B is sent to the first taxiway 165, the winning of the game ball B to the general winning hole 175 becomes almost definite. . Therefore, when the game ball B rolls in the gutter section 163, the player who observes the rotation of the rotating body 171 compares the position of the special prize port 173 and misses the opportunity for the special prize. There is a possibility that the player will detect the game at an early stage and lose the pleasure of the game at an early stage.
[0067]
Therefore, in the present embodiment, under predetermined conditions, the player is given a chance to further obtain a special winning opportunity. Specifically, at a specific chance time, the inclination angle of the game ball rolling element 161 with respect to the rotating body 171 is changed from the state shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to the state shown in FIGS. That is, as shown particularly well in FIG. 6, the game ball is set such that the normal a of the upper surface portion of the game ball rolling element 161 is at an inclination angle indicated by D with respect to the rotation axis b of the rotating body 171. The rolling element 161 is caused to swing with respect to the rotating body 171.
[0068]
In this state, the lowermost region of the gutter portion 163 of the game ball rolling element 161 shifts from the first guideway 165 side shown in FIG. 3 to the second guideway 167 side shown in FIG. Therefore, in response to the swinging operation of the game ball rolling element 161, the game ball B inserted into the gutter 163 rolls in a reciprocating manner in the vicinity of the second guiding path 167, which is the lowest region thereof, and When the rolling operation converges, the rolling operation is transferred to the rotating body 171 through the second guide path 167.
[0069]
Therefore, in the normal state shown in FIG. 3, when the game ball B is sent from the game ball rolling element 161 to the rotating body 171, the special winning opening 173 of the rotating body 171 passes through the first guideway 165. Even if there is a lucky chance, the game ball rolling body 161 swings and changes to the state shown in FIG. 5, so that the game ball B rolls to the second guide path 167 side, and the second guidance is performed. It can be moved to the rotating body 171 through the path 167.
[0070]
For this reason, even if the chance of a special prize is missed in the normal state shown in FIG. 3, at the time of a lucky chance, the swinging operation of the game ball rolling element 161 is performed according to the rotating operation of the rotating element 171. By moving the game ball B from the second taxiway 167 to the rotating body 171 in a manner to pass the special prize opening 173 that goes around, a further special prize chance can be obtained.
[0071]
That is, while the rotating body 171 rotates, the game ball rolling body 161 swings, so that the game ball B can roll at different places, and therefore the rotating body 171 through the plurality of guide paths 165 and 167. It is possible to increase the probability of a special prize and increase the taste of the game.
[0072]
Further, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of ensuring the interest of the game by reliably increasing the probability of the special winning, the swinging motion of the game ball rolling element 161 is determined by the position of the special winning opening 173 in the rotating body 171. Is appropriately controlled based on the Specifically, during the chance time, the relative position of the special winning opening 173 during the rotation operation is detected by using a position detection sensor (not shown). Then, the driving control is performed such that the tilting operation of the game ball rolling element 161 slightly precedes the relative position of the special winning opening 173. For this reason, the game ball B moves to the second taxiway 167 side and rolls in a form preceding the special winning port 173, so that the probability of winning the special winning port 173 through the second taxiway 167 is greatly increased. It is configured to be able to increase to.
[0073]
Note that the probability of the special winning can be rationally adjusted by appropriately setting all or a part of the rotation speed of the rotating body 171, the swing speed of the game ball rolling body 161, and the swing angle. is there. In addition, by setting each parameter to be continuously variable, the game ball rolling element 161 is set to swing continuously or the swing speed is changed at any time, so that a special winning of the player is achieved. May be configured to increase expectations for.
[0074]
In the pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment, the game ball B is not only transferred from the game ball rolling element 161 to the rotating body 171 through the first guide path 165, but also swings the game ball rolling element 161. By doing so, it is configured to be transferable through the second guide path 167. As a result, a new game mode with a so-called replay function is newly provided for the electric accessory device 105 provided with the distribution function of the rotating body 171 by the game ball rolling element 161. As a result, various winning modes in the game are provided. It has become possible to improve the interest of the game.
[0075]
In the present embodiment, two guide paths 165 and 167 are used to transfer the game ball B from the game ball rolling element 161 to the rotating body 171. However, even if this is further added. Good.
[0076]
Alternatively, a number of gates are provided in front of the winning holes of the game balls on the rotating body 171 side, and when the rotating speed of the rotating body 171 is relatively high, the game balls rotate from the game ball rolling body 161 side through the gates. It is difficult to move to the body 171 side, and when the rotation speed of the rotating body 171 is reduced, a mode is adopted in which the game ball passes through the gate and enters one of the winning openings of the rotating body 171. You may.
[0077]
That is,
"The rotating body is provided with a gate capable of winning a game ball from the game ball rolling element for a winning portion provided on the rotating body,
The gaming machine, wherein the gate is configured to allow the gaming ball to enter the winning section from the gaming ball rolling element when the rotation speed of the rotating body decreases. ".
[0078]
With this configuration, the winning or non-winning is appropriately determined in accordance with the rotation speed of the rotating body, and a game mode in which the winning process can be visually enjoyed is obtained.
[0079]
Further, for example, by removing or significantly lowering the inner peripheral wall of the game ball rolling element 161, in the boundary region between the game ball rolling element 161 and the rotating body 171, the game ball can be moved from any position. When the rolling speed of the game ball in the gutter portion 163 of the game ball rolling member 161 is reduced (or stopped), the game ball is arbitrarily converged. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which the end portion is moved to the rotating body 171 side.
[0080]
That is,
`` Between the rotating body and the game ball rolling element, the game ball can be moved from the rotating body side to the game ball rolling element side at an arbitrary position,
Thereby, when the rolling motion of the game ball in the game ball rolling body converges, the game ball is configured to be movable from the game ball rolling body to the rotating body in a convergence region of the rolling motion. A gaming machine characterized by: ".
[0081]
With this configuration, the game ball can be moved to the rotating body side from the point where the rolling operation of the rotating body converges, so that it is difficult for the player to immediately grasp the timing of winning or non-winning, so that the player is bored. This makes it possible to provide a game mode that is difficult to play.
[0082]
【The invention's effect】
Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine configuration technology capable of presenting progress to a player in a more interesting manner in order to determine achievement of a predetermined winning condition in the gaming machine. Was.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a main part of a game board in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a system block diagram showing a system configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a main part of the electric accessory device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing the electric accessory device shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game ball rolling element 161 swings in the electric accessory device shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a front view schematically showing the electric accessory device shown in FIG. 5;
[Explanation of symbols]
101 Pachinko machine
102 game ball
103 game board
104 game area
105 Electric accessory device
107 Starting port
109 Gaming ball entrance
111 Type 3 starting port
113 Grand Prize Winner
115 Upper plate
117 Launch Handle Device
119 Lower plate
121 power supply
123 Relay board
125 Main control unit
127 Prize ball control unit
129 Sound control unit
131 Display control unit
133 Prize ball device
135 Starting port sensor
137 V winning sensor
139 motor
141 hall computer
151 opening and closing feather
152 Symbol display device
161 Game ball rolling element
163 Gutter
165 Game Ball First Taxiway
167 Game Ball Second Taxiway
171 Rotating body
173 Special Winning Port (Winning Department)
175 General Winner
177 partition

Claims (1)

A distributing body for distributing game balls, and a game ball rolling element arranged adjacent to the distributing body and configured to be capable of rolling game balls and changing an inclined state with respect to the distributing bodies. A gaming machine having a winning device,
In the winning device,
According to the state of inclination of the game ball rolling element, the game ball entry position from the game ball rolling element to the distribution body changes, thereby configured to achieve a predetermined winning condition. A gaming machine.

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