JP2004254825A - Combination game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a combination game machine quickly progressing a game while preventing the occurrence of a game operation advantageous for a player caused thereby, when there is an erroneous detection of a ball entrance detecting means due to a fraudulent operation, noise, or the like. <P>SOLUTION: This combination game machine is provided with a specific ball entering means opening an opening/closing type ball entering means for a period of satisfying prescribed conditions; a specific ball entrance detecting switch detecting a game ball entered in the specific ball entering means; a game operating means performing a prescribed game operation based on the detection of the game ball by the specific ball entrance detecting switch; and a game renewal means renewing the game based on the fact that the number of all the entered balls reaches a prescribed number. When the specific ball entrance detecting switch detects the game ball except for the period when the prescribed conditions are satisfied (S5: No), this machine is prevented from performing the prescribed game operation (S7) by the game operating means and performs the counting (S3) alone of all the entered balls. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a combination game machine such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a combination gaming machine such as an arrangement ball machine, a plurality of, for example, 16 ball entry ports are arranged at a lower portion of a game area on a game board, and each ball entry port of this entry port means is arranged. A ball having a display corresponding to the mouth, and when a game ball enters the ball entrance, the display corresponding to the ball entrance changes to a specific display different from that before the ball entry (for example, lighting). Display means, and a predetermined number, for example, 16 game balls are fired toward the game area for each unit game, and the entrance of the game ball is displayed by the ball display means, and the specific display is performed. Are configured to be provided with a game value (score, prize ball) according to the difficulty level when the display units having become the predetermined combination.
[0003]
Also, in the game area, there are various ball entry means other than the above-mentioned entry port means, such as an open / close type entry means capable of changing between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which entry is impossible. When a game ball enters the ball entry means, one or a plurality of predetermined display units are changed to a specific display, and entry into the entrance corresponding to those display units is performed. It is designed to be treated the same as a sphere.
[0004]
The openable / closable ball entry means is provided with a special ball entry means for distributing the entered game ball to a plurality of passages and enabling a predetermined actuation ball entry means to be effective based on a game ball passing through a special passage among the plurality of passages. A game state is generated, and a game value given in the game is increased (for example, doubled) based on the entering of a game ball. It is controlled to be in the open state only during a period in which a predetermined condition such as a predetermined number of games elapses after a stop or a predetermined time elapses after a game ball enters a predetermined ball entry means. Is configured.
[0005]
Further, in this type of combination gaming machine, the game is configured to be updated based on the fact that the total number of game balls entering all the ball entry means in the game area reaches a predetermined number, for example, 16 pieces. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-360792 A
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In a conventional combination gaming machine, when there is an incoming ball detection signal from the incoming ball detection means provided in the openable / closed type ball entry means, 1 is unconditionally added to the total number of incoming balls in the unit game, and Since the corresponding display section is changed to a specific display and a predetermined game operation that is advantageous to the player such as increasing the game value is generated, for example, the openable / closed ball entry means is in a closed state. Nevertheless, there has been a problem that even if an incoming ball detection signal is output from the incoming ball detection means due to an illegal operation, a malfunction due to noise, or the like, a game operation that is advantageous to the player is generated.
[0008]
On the other hand, in the case where the detection of the incoming ball by the incoming ball detection means is completely ignored when the openable / closed type ball input means is in the closed state, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a game operation which is advantageous to the player, but in the unit game, Since the total number of entered balls does not increase, if a game ball enters the number of closing conditions by accident at the time of one opening (for example, if the closing condition is one ball, For example, if the second ball enters immediately before closing), the amount exceeding the number of closing conditions is not counted despite the fact that the ball has actually entered, and the unit game may not be updated. There is a problem in the prompt progress of the game.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and in a case where an erroneous operation or an erroneous detection of an incoming ball detection unit due to noise or the like is performed, a game operation that is advantageous to the player based thereon is not generated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a combination gaming machine capable of promptly proceeding a game.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides a launching means 9 for launching a game ball toward the game area 15a, and an open state provided in the game area 15a and allowing the game ball to enter and a closed state wherein the game ball cannot enter. Opening / closing ball entry means 20, 21; opening / closing control means 95, 103 for controlling the opening / closing ball entry means 20, 21 to be in an open state while a predetermined condition is satisfied; , 21 and game ball detecting means 55 and 68 for detecting a game ball, and a predetermined game operation which is advantageous to the player based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means 55 and 68. The predetermined number of game balls entering the game operation generating means 85, 102, 86 to be made, and all the ball entering means 16, 20 to 26 in the game area 15 a including the openable / closable ball entering means 20, 21 is predetermined. Game that updates the game based on reaching the number In the combination gaming machine provided with the game update means 87, when the game ball detection means 55, 68 detects a game ball outside the period in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game operation generation means 85, 102, 86 The predetermined game operation is not generated, and only the counting of the total number of entered balls is performed.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 14 illustrate an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an arrangement ball machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a gaming machine main body, which has an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally connected to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 4 is detachably mounted on the front frame 3 from the back side, and a glass door 5 and a front plate 6 are pivotally supported on the front side of the game board 4 so as to be freely opened and closed. On the front plate 6, an upper plate 7 for storing game balls for firing is mounted. In addition, a lower plate 8 for storing surplus spheres and a firing handle 10 of the firing means 9 are provided below the front frame 3.
[0012]
The firing means 9 includes a firing rail 11, a hitting hammer 12 for hitting game balls supplied one by one from the upper plate 7 onto the firing rail 11, and a hitting hammer 12 when the player operates the firing handle 10. A driving motor 13 is provided, and a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are fired toward the game board 4 for each unit game.
[0013]
For example, near the upstream end side of the launch rail 11, a launch detection switch 9a is provided for detecting the launch of a game ball by hitting the hammer 12 based on the presence or absence of a game ball on the launch rail 11. Further, on the downstream side of the firing rail 11, a foul ball return path 14 for guiding the foul ball toward the lower plate 8 is provided, and a foul ball detection switch 14a for detecting a foul ball in the foul ball return path 14. Is provided.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 15 is annularly mounted on the front surface of the game board 4 and a ball entrance means 16 and a ball entry display means 17 are provided below the game area 15a inside the guide rail 15. And a score display means 18, a symbol display means 19, a specific ball entry means (open / close type ball entry means) 20, an increased ball entry means (open / close type ball entry means) 21 above the entrance port means 16, Each game component such as the starting ball entry means 22, the actuation ball entry means 23, 24, the normal ball entry means 25, 26 and the like is arranged.
[0015]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the ball entrance means 16 includes a ball entry case 32 whose rear part is fitted in the fitting hole 31 and is detachably attached to the front side of the game board 4. A plurality of (for example, 16) entrances 33 arranged in a single row in the left-right direction on the front side of the game board 4 in the case 32, and game balls entering each entrance 33 are provided on the front side of the game board 4. (For example, 16) guide paths 34 for guiding and discharging from the rear to the back side, and a plurality (for example, 16) of entrance detecting switches 35 for detecting game balls entering each entrance 33. Are provided.
[0016]
The ball entry case 32 is mounted on a cover 36 that covers the ball entry means 16 from the front side, and a plurality of covers 36 (e.g., three ) Is detachably attached to the front side of the game board 4 via the press-fit pin 37 or the like. In the ball entry case 32, switch mounting portions 38 are formed in a staggered arrangement alternately in the left-right direction corresponding to each of the ball entrances 33, and a ball entrance detection switch 35 is attached to each of the switch mounting portions 38 from the front side. It is inserted detachably. Each entrance detection switch 35 detects a game ball falling from the entrance 33 to the guide path 34 at the front side of the game board 4.
[0017]
The ball entry display means 17 includes a plurality of (for example, 16) display portions 39 corresponding to the respective ball entrances 33, and corresponds to the ball entrances 33 when a game ball enters the ball entrance 33. The display of the display section 39 to be changed to a specific display (for example, a lighting state) different from that before entering the game ball. The display portions 39 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction substantially in the vicinity of the lower side thereof corresponding to the respective entrances 33 of the entrance means 16 in the vertical direction, and provided on the cover 36 side as shown in FIG. A display lens portion 40, and a ball-indicating display lamp 41 such as an LED provided on the rear side of the display lens portion 40 on the ball-entering case 32 side. When the detection switch 35 detects, the ball entry display lamp 41 is turned on and the display lens unit 40 emits light. The ball entry display lamp 41 is mounted on a board 42, and the board 42 is detachably fixed to the lower mounting plate 43 on the ball entry case 32 from the front side.
[0018]
The score display means 18 is arranged below the entry display means 17, for example, at the center in the left-right direction. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the score display means 18 includes a display lens portion 45 corresponding to the display window 44 on the cover 36 side. A 7-segment display device 46 provided on the rear side of the display lens portion 45 on the ball entry case 32 side. The display lens unit 45 and the display element 46 are mounted on a substrate 47, and the substrate 47 is detachably fixed to the lower mounting plate 43 of the ball entry case 32 from the front.
[0019]
The score display means 18 is for displaying a score (an example of a game value) acquired during the game, and is provided with a specific display such as four display sections 39 adjacent to the ball entry display means 17 being a specific display. When a winning combination is established by the display unit 39 that has become a specific combination, the score given according to the type of the specific combination, for example, the difficulty of establishing the winning combination, is displayed by a number. ing.
[0020]
In the display lens portion 40 of the entry display means 17 or in the vicinity of the upper side thereof, numerals such as numbers 1 to 16 which are continuous from one end side in the left-right direction to the other end side are assigned corresponding to each entry opening 33. I have. In addition, a number of game nails are provided near the upper side of the ball entrance means 16 so that the ball entrance 33 has a place where game balls can easily enter and a place where game balls cannot easily enter. The ball entry display means 17 and the score display means 18 may be provided on the cover 36 side or on the ball entry case 32 side.
[0021]
The symbol display means 19 is for variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, three game symbols 19a to 19c. As the game symbols 19a to 19c, numeric symbols, alphabet symbols, character symbols, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeric symbols from 0 to 9 are used. Each of the game symbols 19a to 19c is sequentially changed by scrolling or the like among the ten types of numeric symbols, provided that the starting ball entry means 22 detects a game ball. The starting ball entry means 22 is provided with a starting ball detecting switch 48 for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball.
[0022]
The specific ball entry means 20 is detachably mounted on the front side of the game board 4, and as shown in FIG. 5, a specific ball entry case 50 and an upward opening provided on the upper side of the specific ball entry case 50. Specific entrance 51, opening / closing means 52 capable of switching the specific entrance 51 between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter, and a game board from within the specific entry case 50. A normal discharge passage 53 and a special discharge passage (special passage) 54 communicating with the back side of the game ball 4 and entering the specific ball entrance 51 to the back side of the game board 4; A specific ball detection switch (game ball detection means) 55 for detecting a game ball entering the specific ball entrance 51 and a normal discharge detection switch 56 for detecting a game ball passing through the normal discharge passage 53 , Special discharge for detecting game balls passing through the special discharge passage 54 A detecting switch (special detection switch) 57, and a distributing means 58 for distributing the game ball that ball entrance from a particular ball entrance opening 51 to one of ordinary discharge passage 53 and the special discharge passage 54.
[0023]
The specific ball entry case 50 has a short-cylindrical sorting chamber 59 in the front-rear direction on the lower side, and a specific ball inlet 51, an opening / closing means 52, and a specific ball detection switch 55 are provided above the sorting chamber 59, respectively. Is provided.
[0024]
The opening / closing means 52 is provided with a pair of left and right opening / closing claws 52a that can swing around a longitudinal axis, for example, by driving a driving means (not shown) such as a solenoid, and the game symbols 19a to 19c after the symbol display means 19 changes. Is in a specific mode (a combination of specific symbols such as all symbols of the same type such as "7 / 7.7"), the opening / closing claw 52a is swung outward and the specific entrance 51 After that, when a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls enter the ball, or when a predetermined number of games, for example, the unit game and the next unit game have passed, the opening / closing claw 52a is closed. The specific entrance 51 is closed by swinging in the direction. Hereinafter, the opening and closing of the specific entrance 51 by the opening and closing unit 52 is simply referred to as opening and closing of the specific entrance 51 or opening and closing of the specific entrance 20.
[0025]
The normal discharge passage 53 and the special discharge passage 54 are provided on the left and right sides on the back side of the distribution chamber 59, and are provided through a normal discharge port 53 a and a special discharge port 54 a provided in a rearward opening shape on the rear wall side of the distribution chamber 59. It is configured in a gutter shape so that the game balls are guided to the back side of the game board 4 and dropped. The normal discharge detection switch 56 and the special discharge detection switch 57 are arranged, for example, in a vertical passage portion of the normal discharge passage 53 and the special discharge passage 54.
[0026]
The distributing means 58 includes a rotating body 60 disposed in the distributing chamber 59, a stepping motor disposed on the back side of the distributing chamber 59, and driving the rotating body 60 to rotate around a rotational axis 61 in the front-rear direction, for example, in an arrow b direction. And a rotation driving means 62. A receiving portion 63 that receives a game ball entered from the specific entrance 51 from below is formed substantially concentrically on the outer peripheral side of the rotating body 60, and receives and holds a game ball from the specific entrance 51. In addition, a plurality of (for example, three) holding concave portions 64 and 65 that are guided to the normal discharge passage 53 and the special discharge passage 54 by the rotation of the rotating body 60 are formed at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The holding recesses 64 and 65 are formed in different shapes such that the two holding recesses 64 guide the game ball to the normal discharge passage 53 and the one holding recess 65 guides the game ball to the special discharge passage 54, respectively.
[0027]
When a game ball enters the specific ball entry means 20 in the open state, the game ball is distributed to the special discharge passage 54 side by the distribution means 58, and when the special discharge detection switch 57 detects the passage of the game ball, The special game state is generated based on the special game state. During the special game state, the operation input ball means 23 and 24 are enabled. The game balls that have entered the activated ball input means 23, 24 are detected by the activated ball detection switches 66, 67.
[0028]
The increase ball entry means 21 is for increasing the number of payouts (or points) of prize balls due to the formation of a winning combination when a game ball enters, and is driven by a drive means (not shown) such as a solenoid, for example. A pair of open / close claws 21a capable of swinging around the axis in the front-rear direction and an increase ball detection switch (game ball detection means) 68 for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball; Under the condition that a game ball enters the ball 23 and 24 and the activated ball detection switches 66 and 67 detect the game ball, the opening / closing claw 21a is held open until one game ball enters. It has become. Hereinafter, the opening and closing of the additional entrance port 51 by the opening / closing claw 21a is simply referred to as opening and closing of the additional entrance unit 21.
[0029]
When a game ball enters the increased ball entry means 21 in the open state and the increased ball detection switch 68 detects the game ball, the payout number (or score) of the prize balls by the winning combination in the game is increased ( For example, 2 times).
[0030]
The specific ball entry means 20, the increased ball entry means 21, the starting ball entry means 22, the actuation ball entry means 23, 24, and the normal ball entry means 25, 26 are used to enter the game balls entered on the front side of the game board 4. The game board 4 is configured to be guided to the back side, and when a game ball enters the game board 4, one or a plurality of predetermined display portions 39 predetermined for each of the ball entry means 20 to 26 are changed to a specific display. Then, the ball is handled in the same manner as the ball entering the entrance 33 corresponding to the one or more display units 39. The starting ball entry means, the actuation ball entry means and the like may be constituted by a passage gate.
[0031]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system of the arrangement ball machine. As shown in FIG. 6, the control system includes a main control board 71, a payout control board 72, a firing control board 73, a symbol control board 74, an audio lamp control board 75, and the like for each control function. Each of these control boards 71 to 75 is mounted at an appropriate place on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 in a state of being stored in a board case.
[0032]
The main control board 71 mainly controls the game operation on the game board 4 side, and includes a symbol processing means 81 constituted by electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, a specific ball entry control means 82, and a special game control means 83. , Increased ball entry control means 84, ball entry processing means (game operation generation means) 85, score provision means (game operation generation means, game value provision means) 86, game update means 87, control command transmission means 88, etc. ing.
[0033]
The symbol processing unit 81 performs a process related to the variation of the game symbols 19a to 19c of the symbol display unit 19, and includes a random number generation unit 91, a determination unit 92, a variation pattern selection unit 93, a stop symbol selection unit 94, and the like. .
[0034]
The random number generating means 91 repeatedly generates a predetermined random number. The judging means 92 is for judging whether or not to generate a specific game state advantageous to the player based on the random number value extracted from the random number generating means 91, and a starting ball detecting switch of the starting ball means 22. 48 extracts a generated random number value of the random number generating means 91 on condition that a game ball is detected, and determines that a specific game state is set when the extracted random number value matches a predetermined specific game determination value. It is supposed to.
[0035]
The change pattern selection means 93 selects a change pattern of the game symbols 19a to 19c, and selects one of a plurality of types of hit change patterns, out-of-change patterns, and the like based on the determination result of the determination means 92 by random number lottery. Alternatively, a variation pattern command corresponding to the command is generated.
[0036]
The stop symbol selection unit 94 selects a stop symbol after the fluctuation of the game symbols 19a to 19c. The stop symbol selection unit 94 selects a specific mode or non-specific based on at least one of the determination result of the determination unit 92 and the selection result of the variation pattern selection unit 93. The stop symbol of the mode is alternatively selected by random number lottery, and a stop symbol command command corresponding to the stop symbol is generated.
[0037]
For example, when the determination result of the determination unit 92 is a specific game determination, one of a plurality of types of specific modes such as “6.6.6” and “7.7.7” is determined by the determination result of the determination unit 92. Is a non-specific game determination, and when a reach variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection unit 93, one of a plurality of types of non-specific modes such as “7. When the determination result of the means 92 is a non-specific game determination and the fluctuation pattern without the reach is selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means 93, a plurality of types of non-specific modes such as "7. One of them is selected respectively.
[0038]
The specific ball entry control means 82 controls the specific ball entry means 20, and includes opening / closing control means 95, ball entry check processing means 96, discharge unconfirmed error detection processing means 97, entry ball information updating means 98 for display, management Processing means 99 and the like are provided.
[0039]
The opening / closing control means 95 performs opening / closing control of the specific ball entry means 20, and the determination result of the determining means 92 is a specific game determination, and the game symbols 19a to 19c are stopped in a specific mode after being changed, and a predetermined “specific entry” is performed. The opening / closing means 52 is swung outwardly based on the "ball means release permission flag" being turned on to open the specific ball entry means 20, and then a predetermined number (for example, one) of the specific ball entry means 20 When the game ball enters or a predetermined number of games have elapsed, for example, the unit game and the next unit game have passed, and the count value of the “specific ball entry means opening game number” has become 0. The specific opening means 20 is closed by swinging the opening / closing means 52 inward.
[0040]
The incoming ball check processing means 96 performs a check process on a game ball that has entered the specific incoming ball means 20, and performs a process as shown in FIG. 7 at a regular interruption every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec). It has become.
[0041]
That is, first, it is determined whether or not the specific ball detection switch 55 is turned on (S1). If it is determined that the specific ball detection switch 55 has been turned on (S1: Yes), the "number of all balls" in the game is less than a predetermined number (16) (S2: No). In step (3), 1 is added to the count value of "the total number of entered balls" (S3), and the "specific ball entry means entering flag" is turned on (S4).
[0042]
Also, it is determined whether or not the "specific ball-opening means release flag" is ON (S5), and only when it is determined that the flag is ON (during the period of satisfaction of the predetermined condition) (S5: Yes). Then, 1 is added to the "specific ball entry means ball entry counter" (S6), and the "display specific ball entry means ball entry flag" is turned ON (S7). Then, a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds is set in the “ejection unconfirmed error timer” (S8). When it is determined that the specific ball detection switch 55 is not turned on (out of the period in which the predetermined condition is satisfied) (S1: No), the processes of steps S2 to S8 are not performed.
[0043]
Here, the "specific ball entry means opening flag" is set to ON when the specific ball entry means 20 is opened and OFF when the specific ball entry means 20 is closed by the management processing means 99, as described later. . In this check processing, when the specific ball detection switch 55 is turned on, the count value of “the total number of balls” is 1 regardless of whether the “specific ball means open flag” is turned on. However, 1 is added to the "specific ball entry means entering counter" and "display specific ball entry means entering flag" only when the "specific ball entry means opening flag" is ON. For example, if the specific ball detection switch 55 is turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the specific ball input means 20 is not opened, “all ball” is set to “ON”. The count value of the "number of entered balls" is added, but the "specific ball entry means entering counter" is not added, and the "specific ball entry means entering flag for display" is not turned on.
[0044]
In addition, since “the total number of entered balls” is added, if two or more game balls accidentally enter while the specific entering means 20 is being opened (the second entry immediately before the closing by the first entry). , Etc.), the game can proceed quickly.
[0045]
Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball state flag is ON (S9). If the remaining ball state flag is ON (S9: Yes), the special discharge detection switch 57 is turned ON (S9). S10: Yes), 1 is added to each of the "special discharge passage passage counter" and the "discharge passage passage counter" (S11, 12). When the normal discharge detection switch 56 is turned on (S13: Yes), 1 is added to the "discharge passage passage counter" (S14).
[0046]
Then, it is determined whether or not the count value of the “specific ball entry means entering ball counter” is greater than the count value of the “discharge passage passage counter” (S15). That is, if there is one or more game balls that have not been discharged from the discharge passages 53 and 54 among the game balls that have entered the specific ball input means 20, the “remaining ball state flag” is set to ON (S16a). In other cases (S15: No), the "remaining sphere state flag" is set to OFF (S16b).
[0047]
In this check processing, the value of the “special discharge passage passage counter” is added only when the “remaining ball state flag” is ON. If the special discharge detection switch 57 is turned ON due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise, etc., even though it is not performed, the value of the "special discharge passage passage counter" is not added. Further, even when the specific ball detection switch 55 is turned on, if the specific ball means 20 is not opened at that time, the “specific ball means ball counter” is not added. The "status flag" is not turned on. Therefore, even if the special discharge detection switch 57 is turned on in such a state, the value of the "special discharge passage passage counter" is not added.
[0048]
The discharge unconfirmed error detection processing means 97 performs processing relating to the detection of an error in which the discharge of the game ball that has entered the specific ball input means 20 is not confirmed. For example, the processing shown in FIG. It has become.
[0049]
That is, first, it is determined whether the “remaining sphere state flag” (see FIG. 7) is ON (S21). If the "remaining sphere state flag" is not ON (S21: No), the "discharge unconfirmed error flag" is turned OFF (S24b).
[0050]
On the other hand, when the “remaining sphere state flag” is ON (S21: Yes), it is determined whether the “discharge unconfirmed error flag” is already ON (S22), and when it is not ON (S22: (No), the "discharge unconfirmed error flag" is set to ON on condition that the value of the "discharge unconfirmed error timer" at that time is 0 second or less (S24a).
[0051]
Note that the value of the "ejection unconfirmed error timer" is set to an initial value such as 30 seconds in step S8 of the specific ball entry means check processing shown in FIG. 7, and is decremented at each periodic interruption. When the "discharge unconfirmed error flag" is turned on, the predetermined error notifying unit notifies that an error state is present in various modes, for example, by emitting an error display lamp or displaying an error code.
[0052]
The display ball entry information updating unit 98 is configured to display display ball entry information for changing a predetermined display unit 39 to a specific display (for example, a lighting state) in response to a game ball entering the specific ball entry unit 20. An update process is performed. For example, a process as shown in FIG. 9 is performed for each periodic interrupt.
[0053]
That is, it is determined whether or not the “display specific ball entry device entering flag” is ON (S31). If it is determined that the display specific ball entry device entering flag is ON (S31: Yes), the “display specific ball entry device entering flag” is determined. The entry ball flag is turned off (S32), and the specific entry device 20 is selected in advance from among the 16 "entrance device entry information for display" 1-16 corresponding to the 16 entry ports 33. For example, Nos. 1 and 5 associated with are set to ON (S33, S34).
[0054]
Here, as described above, for example, when the specific ball detection switch 55 is turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the specific ball input means 20 is not opened, the “display specific Since the ball entry means entry flag is not turned ON (see S5 to S7 in FIG. 7), the display entry information updating means 98 sets the display entry port entry information to ON. Never.
[0055]
The management processing means 99 performs management processing relating to the specific ball entry means 20, and performs processing as shown in FIG. 10, for example, for each periodic interruption.
[0056]
That is, first, it is determined whether or not the “specific ball entry means opening flag” is ON (S41). Here, when it is determined that the "specific ball entry means opening flag" is not ON (S41: No), the "specific ball entry means ball entry flag" is not ON (S42: No), and the "specific ball entry means open flag" is not specified. If the ball means release permission flag is ON (S43: Yes), the "specific ball means open flag" is turned ON (S44) and the "number of specific ball means open games" is set to a predetermined value, for example, two. (S45).
[0057]
The “number of specific ball entry unit opening games” is decremented every time the game is updated by the game updating unit 87. Then, when the “number of specific ball-opening means opening games” becomes zero, the specific ball-closing means 20 is closed together with the end of the game under the control of the opening / closing control means 95. That is, when the stop symbols after the fluctuation of the game symbols 19a to 19c become the specific mode and the specific ball entry means 20 is opened, a predetermined number of games, for example, two games of the unit game and the next unit game elapse. The open state is continued until the count value of the "number of specific ball-opening means opening games" becomes zero.
[0058]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the “specific ball entry means opening flag” is ON (S41: Yes), if the “specific ball entry means ball entry flag” is ON (S46: Yes), the “special entry” is set. The "ball means release flag" is turned off (S47), and the "specific ball means open game number" is set to 0 (S48). That is, after the stop symbols after the fluctuation of the game symbols 19a to 19c become the specific mode and the specific ball entry means 20 is opened, before the predetermined number of games (here, two games) elapses, the specific ball entry means 20 is not used. When a predetermined number (here, one) of game balls enter the game, the “number of specific ball entry means open games” is forcibly set to 0 at that time, and the specific ball entry means 20 is closed. .
[0059]
The special game control means 83 controls the special game state, and includes a special game state management processing means 101, a special game state generation means (game operation generation means) 102, and the like. The special game state management processing means 101 performs management processing relating to the special game state, and performs processing such as that shown in FIG. 11 for each periodic interruption, for example.
[0060]
That is, it is determined whether or not the count value of the “special discharge passage passage counter” is 0 (S51). If it is determined that the count value is not 0 (S51: No), the count value of the “special discharge passage passage counter” is set to 1 If the "special game state operating flag" is not ON (S53: No), it is turned ON (S54a) and the "special game state operating game number" is set to 14 (S55a). If the "special game state operating flag" is ON (S53: Yes), it is turned OFF (S54b), and the "special game state operating game number" is set to 0 (S55b). The “special game state operating game number” is decremented each time the game is updated by the game updating means 87.
[0061]
The special game state generating means 102 controls the generation and termination of the special game state. When the "special game state operating flag" is turned on, that is, the special discharge detection switch 57 detects the game ball. The special game state is generated when the count value of the “special discharge passage passage counter” becomes 1, and the special game state is ended when the “number of special game state operation games” becomes 0. ing.
[0062]
During the occurrence of the special game state, the operation ball entry means 23 and 24 are enabled. For example, when a game ball enters the activated ball input means 23, 24 during the occurrence of a special game state, and the activated ball detection switches 66, 67 detect a game ball, the special game state generating means 102 outputs "activated ball". The means entry ball flag is set to ON.
[0063]
The increased ball entry control unit 84 controls the increased ball entry unit 21 and includes an opening / closing control unit 103, a ball entry check processing unit 104, a ball entry information updating unit 105 for display, a management unit 106, and the like. .
[0064]
The opening / closing control means 103 performs opening / closing control of the increased ball entry means 21. When a game ball enters the activated ball entry means 23, 24 during the occurrence of the special game state, the "activated ball entry flag" Is turned ON, the opening / closing claw 21a is swung outward to open the increasing ball-incoming means 21, and the opening / closing claw 21a is moved inward based on a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls. By swinging in the direction, the increasing ball entry means 21 is closed.
[0065]
The incoming ball check processing means 104 performs a check process on the game balls that have been inserted into the increased incoming ball means 21, and performs, for example, a process shown in FIG.
[0066]
That is, first, it is determined whether or not the increase ball detection switch 68 has been turned ON (S61). If it is determined that the increase ball detection switch 68 is turned on (S61: Yes), the "all ball number" in the game is less than a predetermined number (16) (S62: No). ), 1 is added to the count value of the "number of total balls" (S63), and the "increase ball means flag" is turned ON (S64). Further, it is determined whether or not the “increased ball entry means opening flag” is ON (S65), and only when it is determined to be ON (S65: Yes), the “display increased ball entry means” is determined. The "entering flag" and the "score increasing operation flag" are set to ON (S66, S67). When it is determined that the increased ball entry detection switch 68 has not been turned ON (S61: No), the processing of the above steps S62 to S67 is not performed.
[0067]
Here, as will be described later, the "increased ball entry means opening flag" is set by the management processing means 106 to ON when the increased ball entry means 21 is opened and to OFF when the increased ball entry means 21 is closed. It has become. In the present check processing, when the increase ball detection switch 68 is turned on, the count value of “the total number of balls” is 1 regardless of whether the “increase ball means open flag” is on. The "additional ball entry means open flag for display" and the "scoring increasing operation flag" are turned ON only when the "increase ball input means open flag" is ON. Therefore, for example, if the increase ball detection switch 68 is turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the increase ball means 21 is not opened, the “total number of balls” is determined. Although the count value is added, the “increase ball entry flag for display” and the “score increasing flag” are not turned on.
[0068]
In addition, since “the total number of entered balls” is added, if two or more game balls accidentally enter while the specific entering means 20 is being opened (the second entry immediately before the closing by the first entry). , Etc.), the game can proceed quickly.
[0069]
The display ball entry information updating means 105 updates the display ball entry information for changing the predetermined display unit 39 to a specific display (for example, a lighting state) in response to the game ball entering the increased ball entry unit 21. An update process is performed. For example, a process as shown in FIG. 13 is performed for each periodic interruption.
[0070]
That is, it is determined whether or not the “increase flag for display means” is turned on (S71). If it is determined that the flag is “ON” (S71: Yes), the “increase means for display means” is determined. The turning-in flag is turned off (S72), and among the 16 "turning-in means for display means entering information" 1-16 corresponding to the 16 turning-in openings 33, the increasing-entry means 21 is set in advance. For example, Nos. 9, 11, 13, and 14 associated with are set to ON (S73 to S76).
[0071]
Here, as described above, for example, when the increase ball detection switch 68 is turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise, even though the increase ball means 20 is not opened, for example, the “increase for display” is displayed. Since the ball entry means entry flag is not turned on (see S65 to S67 in FIG. 12), the display entry information updating means 105 sets the display entry means entry information to ON. Never.
[0072]
The management processing means 106 performs management processing relating to the increased ball entry means 21, and performs processing such as that shown in FIG. 14 for each periodic interruption, for example.
[0073]
That is, first, it is determined whether the “increased ball entry means open flag” is ON (S81). Here, if it is determined that the “increased ball entry means opening flag” is not ON (S81: No), the “increased ball entry means ball entry flag” is not ON (S82: No), and “operation input is performed”. If the "ball entry flag" is ON (S83: Yes), the "increased ball entry release flag" is set to ON (S84).
[0074]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the “increased ball entry means opening flag” is ON (S81: Yes), if the “increased ball entry means ball entry flag” is ON (S85: Yes), the “increased ball entry means open flag” is set. The ball means release flag is set to OFF (S86). As a result, the increase entering ball means 21 is closed by the opening / closing control means 103 when the game ball enters after opening.
[0075]
The ball entry processing means 85 performs predetermined ball entry processing based on a ball entry signal from the entrance detection switch 35 when a game ball enters the entrance 33 or the like of the entrance means 16. When a game ball enters the entrance 33 of the entrance means 16 and the entrance detection switch 35 detects the game ball, the game ball corresponds to the entrance 33. The function of setting the display ball-in entrance means ball-in information to ON, and any one of a predetermined number (for example, 16) of the display ball-in means means ball-in information is set to ON (display ball-in). Based on the information updating means 98 and 105 (including S33 and S34 in FIG. 9 and S73 to S76 in FIG. 13), a specific display command command for changing the corresponding display unit 39 to the specific display is issued. The function to be generated and the game update processing by the game update means 87 The case has a function for generating a specific display clear instruction command to return to the initial state by clearing the specific display of the display unit 39.
[0076]
The score giving means 86 is for giving a score (an example of a game value) according to the type of winning combination for each unit game, and is based on a combination of the turned on “display entrance means means entering ball information”. A function of determining whether or not a winning combination is achieved and awarding a score in accordance with the degree of difficulty of establishing the winning combination. Based on the fact that the “score increasing operation flag” is turned ON (see S67 in FIG. 12), the game is executed. A function for increasing the score by, for example, doubling the score, generating a score display instruction command corresponding to the score every time a score is given, and displaying a score display means when the game updating means 87 performs a game updating process. It has a function of issuing a score display clear command command for clearing the score display of No. 18 and returning to the initial state. Note that the score per unit game is, for example, up to 10 points.
[0077]
Here, although the specific ball entry means 20 and the additional ball entry means 21 are not opened, the specific ball detection switch 55 and the additional ball detection switch 68 are turned on due to an improper operation or malfunction due to noise or the like. In this case, the corresponding “ball entry information for display means” will not be turned ON, so that the corresponding display section 39 will not be in a specific display, and a score will be given thereby. Never.
[0078]
The game updating means 87 performs an updating process of the unit game, for example, generates a firing start command command at the start of the unit game, adds a firing count number each time a firing ball is detected by the firing detection switch 9a, and Each time the ball detection switch 14a detects a foul ball, the number of shots is subtracted, and when the number of shots reaches a predetermined number (for example, 16), a firing stop command command is generated, and a predetermined number (16) is generated. After a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the launch confirmation of, and the count value of “the total number of incoming balls” (see S3 in FIG. 7 and S63 in FIG. 12) has reached a predetermined number (16). The predetermined ball entry display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, the game symbols 19a to 19c have not changed, Predetermined conditions such as that all the balls have passed through the discharge passages 53 and 54 and the “remaining ball state flag” is OFF (see S15, S16a, and S16b in FIG. 7), and that the payout of the prize balls has been completed. When all of the conditions are satisfied, the display of the entry display means 17 and the score display means 18 are reset, the firing count, the total entry number, the specific entry means entry counter, the special discharge passage passage counter, and the discharge passage passage counter. Such as clearing to 0, switching to the specific ball entry means entering flag, activated ball entry ball entry flag, increasing ball entry means ball entry flag, increasing ball entry means open flag, score increasing operation flag, etc. to OFF, specific entry After subtracting the number of ball means open games and the number of special game operation games, a launch start command command for the next unit game is generated.
[0079]
For example, when the specific ball detection unit 55 and the additional ball detection switch 68 are turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the specific ball unit 20 and the additional ball unit 21 are not opened. Is added to the count value of “the total number of balls”, if the “number of total balls” reaches a predetermined number (16) including the number of balls that have been entered due to illegal operation or the like, another value will be added. The game is updated when the conditions are satisfied.
[0080]
The control command transmitting means 88 is for transmitting a control command command from the main control board 71 to each of the control boards 72 to 75 by one-way communication. A function of transmitting a fluctuation pattern command command, a stop symbol command command, a fluctuation stop command command, etc. to the symbol control board 74, the sound lamp control board 75, etc. based on the selection result and the like, based on the ball entry processing of the ball entry processing means 85, etc. A function of transmitting a specific display command command and a specific display clear command command to the symbol control board 74, and transmitting a score display command command and a score clear command command to the voice lamp control board 75 based on the score providing processing of the score providing means 86 and the like. Command to the payout control board 72 based on the scoring process of the scoring means 86. Ability to send and has a function for transmitting a firing start / stop command command to launch control board 73 based on the game update process of the game updating means 87.
[0081]
The symbol control board 74 includes a symbol display control unit 111, a ball entry display control unit 112, and the like, each of which includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The symbol display control means 111 is for controlling the variation of the game symbols 19a to 19c of the symbol display means 19 according to the lottery result of the symbol processing means 81, and receives the variation pattern command command transmitted from the main control board 71 side. The game symbols 19a to 19c are controlled to fluctuate for a predetermined time in accordance with the fluctuation pattern on the basis thereof, and are controlled to stop in a specific mode or a non-specific mode based on a stop symbol command command.
[0082]
The pitch display control means 112 has a specific display control function of performing specific display control of the display unit 39 of the pitch display means 17, and displays a specific display corresponding to the entrance 33 from the main control board 71 side for each unit game. When there is a command command, the display on the display unit 39 corresponding to the entrance 33 is changed to a specific display (for example, a lighting state). When a specific display clear command command is issued at the end of the unit game, Control is performed so as to clear the specific display on the display unit 39 and return to the initial state (for example, the unlit state).
[0083]
The audio ramp control board 75 includes an audio control unit 113 including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, a lamp control unit 114, a score display control unit 115, and the like.
[0084]
The voice control means 113 controls the voice generated from the speaker 116 and, based on various control command commands transmitted from the main control board 71 side, outputs a predetermined sound such as a sound effect corresponding to each game state to the speaker. The control is performed so as to output the data from.
[0085]
The lamp control means 114 controls the light emission of various lamps 117 arranged on the game board 4 and other front frames 3, and based on various command commands transmitted from the main control board 71 side, the respective game states are controlled. Control is performed so that the lamp 117 emits light according to a predetermined light emission pattern.
[0086]
The score display control means 115 controls the score display of the score display means 18, and displays the score corresponding to the score display command command received from the main control board 71 side for each unit game on the score display means 18, When a score display clear command command is received, control is performed so that the score display of the score display means 18 is cleared and returned to the initial state “0”.
[0087]
When the payout control board 72 receives the payout control command command from the main control board 71 side, the payout control board 72 activates the payout means 118 provided on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 to increase the number of game balls according to the score to the prize ball. Control to be paid out.
[0088]
The launch control board 73 is for performing launch control of the launch means 9 after a predetermined pause time for each unit game, and when a launch start command command is received from the main control board 71 side, the player launches. The firing means 9 is operated on condition that the handle 10 is operated, and the operation is controlled so as to continue the operation until a firing stop command command is received from the main control board 71 side.
[0089]
Next, the operation of the arrangement ball machine having the above configuration will be described. When the player grips and operates the firing handle 10 during the game, the firing means 9 is operated under the control of the firing control board 73, and the game balls sequentially supplied from the upper plate 7 onto the firing rail 11 are moved to the guide rail 15. After that, it is driven into the game area 15a.
[0090]
The game ball hit into the game area 15a enters one of the entrances 33 of the entrance means 16 or enters the normal entrance means 25, 26, etc. You will be guided to the back. When a game ball enters the entrance 33 and the entrance detection switch 35 provided at the entrance 33 detects the game ball, the entrance processing means 85 responds to the corresponding display entrance means. The "ball entry information" is set to ON, a specific display command command corresponding to the "ball entry port information for display" set to ON is transmitted to the symbol display board 74 side, and the ball entry display control means 112 The corresponding display section 39 changes to a specific display (for example, a lighting state) by the control of.
[0091]
Then, out of a predetermined number (16) of the “ball entry means for display ball entry information”, a predetermined number, for example, four consecutive predetermined pieces are set to ON, and the corresponding display unit 39 is set to ON. When the specific display is set, the score providing means 86 determines the establishment of the winning combination at the time when the fourth "ball entry information for display means" is set to ON, and the score corresponding to the winning combination is obtained. Is given. When the score is given, a score display command command corresponding to the score is transmitted to the sound lamp control board 75 side, and the score is displayed on the score display means 18 under the control of the score display control means 115, and the prize ball is displayed. Is sent to the payout control board 72 side, and the payout means 118 is operated under the control of the payout control board 72, and pays out the prize ball corresponding to the score to the upper plate 7.
[0092]
When a game ball enters the starting ball entry unit 22, the determination unit 92 extracts the generated random number value of the random number generation unit 91, and determines whether or not to enter a specific game state from the extracted random number value. The variation pattern selection means 93 selects a variation pattern alternatively, and the stop symbol selection means 94 selects a stop symbol. Then, a variation pattern command command, a stop symbol command command, a variation stop command command, and the like are sequentially transmitted to the symbol control board 74 and the like, and a game symbol of the symbol display means 19 is controlled by the symbol display control means 111 on the symbol control board 74 side. After 19a to 19c fluctuate for a predetermined time, the motor stops in a specific mode or a non-specific mode.
[0093]
When the game symbols 19a to 19c after the change of the symbol display means 19 are stopped and fixed in a specific mode such as "7.7.7", the "specific ball entry means release permission flag" is set to ON, and the management processing means 99 As a result, the "specific ball entry means opening flag" is set to ON, and the specific ball entry means 20 is opened under the control of the opening / closing control means 95 (S43, S44 in FIG. 10).
[0094]
When a game ball enters the open specific ball entry means 20 and the game ball is detected by the specific ball detection switch 55, the ball input check processing means 96 causes the "number of total balls" to be a predetermined number ( If less than 16), 1 is added to the count value (S3 in FIG. 7), and the "specific ball entry means ball entry flag" is set to ON (S4). On the condition that the "specific ball entry means release flag" is ON at that time (S5: Yes), 1 is added to the "specific ball entry means ball counter" (S6), and "display specific The ball entry means entry flag "is set to ON (S7). Further, a predetermined initial value, for example, 30 seconds is set in the “ejection unconfirmed error timer” (S8).
[0095]
When the "specific ball entry means entering flag for display" is set to ON (S7), the "specified ball entry means entering flag for display" is returned to OFF by the display entry information updating means 98, and Corresponding “entrance information for display entrance means”, for example, No. 1 and No. 5 are set to ON (S31 to S34 in FIG. 9). If the “ball entry means for display ball entry information” is set to ON, as described above, the corresponding display section 39 changes to a specific display (for example, a lighting state), and if a winning combination is thereby achieved. Points are awarded.
[0096]
Here, for example, when the specific ball detection unit 55 is turned on due to an illegal operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the specific ball unit 20 is not opened, the "special ball unit for display ball input" is displayed. Since the "flag" is not turned on, the corresponding "ball entrance information for display means" is not turned on, so that the corresponding display section 39 does not change to the specific display (for example, the lighting state), and There is no achievement and no points are awarded.
[0097]
On the other hand, since “the total number of entered balls” is added, if two or more game balls accidentally enter while the specific entry means 20 is being opened (the second entry immediately before closing by the first entry). , Etc.), the game can proceed quickly.
[0098]
The game ball that has entered the specific ball entry unit 20 is received by the rotation driving unit 62 into any of the holding recesses 64 and 65 of the rotating body 60 that rotates in the direction of arrow b, for example, and is received by the holding recess 64. Are guided to the normal discharge passage 53 side and to the special discharge passage 54 side when received in the holding recess 65 side.
[0099]
When the game ball is guided to either the normal discharge passage 53 or the special discharge passage 54, and either the normal discharge detection switch 56 or the special discharge detection switch 57 detects the game ball, the remaining ball state flag is turned ON. On the condition that there is (S9: Yes), 1 is added to the "discharge passage passage counter" (S12, S14 in FIG. 7). When the special discharge detection switch 57 detects a game ball, 1 is added to the "special discharge passage passage counter" on condition that the "remaining ball state flag" is ON (S11).
[0100]
The “remaining ball state flag” indicates that the count value of the “specific ball entry means entering ball counter” is larger than the count value of the “discharge passage passage counter”, that is, Of these, if there is one or more game balls not discharged from the discharge passages 53, 54, it is set to ON (see S15, S16a, S16b in FIG. 7). Therefore, for example, when the special discharge detection switch 57 is turned ON due to an illegal operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the game ball has not entered the specific ball input means 20, for example, the "special discharge passage passage counter" Is not added, the "remaining ball state flag" is not turned ON, and therefore the value of the "special discharge passage passage counter" is not added, and the special game state does not occur.
[0101]
In addition, when a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds has elapsed while the “remaining ball state flag” is ON, that is, when a game ball enters the specific ball entry means 20, the initial value is set to 30 seconds or the like. When the value of the "discharge unconfirmed error timer" is subtracted and reaches 0 second, the "discharge unconfirmed error flag" is set to ON by the discharge unconfirmed error detection processing means 97 (see FIG. 8), and a predetermined error is detected. The notification means notifies the user of the error state in various modes, such as emission of an error display lamp and display of an error code.
[0102]
For example, when the specific ball entry detection switch 55 is turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the specific ball entry means 20 is not opened, the "specific ball entry means ball counter" Since it is not added, the "remaining sphere state flag" is not turned on by this, so that no situation occurs in which the game is not updated due to this, and no discharge unconfirmed error occurs.
[0103]
When the specific ball entry means 20 is released, when the “number of specific ball entry means open games” set to 2, for example, 2 (see S45 in FIG. 10) is reduced to 0, that is, for example, 2 including the game at the time of release. At the point in time when the game has elapsed, or at a point in time when a predetermined number, for example, one game ball has entered, and the number of specific entry means opening games has been forcibly set to 0 (see S48 in FIG. 10), It is closed by the opening / closing control means 95.
[0104]
When the game ball entering the specific ball entry means 20 is distributed to the special discharge passage 54 side and the “special discharge passage passage counter” is added, if it is not in the special game state at that time (the special game state is being operated) If the flag is OFF), the "special game state operating flag" is set to ON by the special game state management processing means 101, and the special game state is generated by the special game state generation means 102.
[0105]
During the occurrence of the special game state, that is, when the "special game state operating flag" is ON, a game ball enters the operation ball input means 23, 24, and the operation ball detection switches 66, 67 set the game ball. Is detected, the special game state generating means 102 sets the "operation ball input means ball entry flag" to ON.
[0106]
When the "operation ball entry means ball entry flag" is turned on, the increase ball entry means 21 is opened under the control of the opening / closing control means 103, and the "increase ball entry means open flag" is set to ON by the management processing means 106. (S83, S84 in FIG. 14).
[0107]
When a game ball enters the open ball-incoming means 21 and the game ball is detected by the ball-incoming ball detection switch 68, the ball-incoming check processing means 104 causes the "number of total balls" to be a predetermined number ( If it is less than 16), 1 is added to the count value (S63 in FIG. 12), and the "increased ball entry means ball entry flag" is set to ON (S64). Also, on condition that the “increased ball entry means open flag” is ON at that time (S65: Yes), the “increased ball entry means ball entry flag for display” is set ON (S66), and the “score” The "incrementing flag" is set to ON (S67).
[0108]
When the "increase flag for display means" is set to ON (S66), the "increase information for display means" flag is returned to "OFF" by the display information updating means 105 for display. Corresponding “ball entry information for display”, for example, No. 9, No. 11, No. 13 and No. 14 are set to ON (S71 to S76 in FIG. 13). If the “ball entry means for display ball entry information” is set to ON, as described above, the corresponding display section 39 changes to a specific display (for example, a lighting state), and if a winning combination is thereby achieved. Points are awarded. When the “score increasing operation flag” is set to ON, the score in the game is increased by, for example, twice by the score providing means 86.
[0109]
Here, for example, when the increased ball entry detection switch 68 is turned on due to an improper operation or a malfunction due to noise even though the increased ball entry means 21 is not opened, the display "increased ball entry means for display. Since the “flag” and the “score increasing operation flag” are not turned on, the corresponding display unit 39 changes to a specific display (for example, a lighting state), and thereby a winning combination is not established, and the score in the game is not obtained. Is not increased.
[0110]
On the other hand, since “the total number of entered balls” is added, if two or more game balls accidentally enter while the specific entry means 20 is being opened (the second entry immediately before closing by the first entry). , Etc.), the game can proceed quickly.
[0111]
The increased ball entry means 21 is closed under the control of the opening / closing control means 103 based on a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls being entered.
[0112]
In addition, the special game state is, for example, 14 when the “special game state operation game number” (see S55a in FIG. 11) set to 14 at the time of occurrence is reduced to 0, that is, including the game at the time of occurrence. At the time when the game has elapsed, or when the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry means 20 up to that time is again distributed to the special discharge passage 54 side and the “special discharge passage passage counter” is added (S51 to S51 in FIG. 11). (See S53, S54b, S55b).
[0113]
When a predetermined number (16) of game balls per unit game are fired to the game area 15a by the firing means 9 and the count value of the fired count by the game updating means 87 reaches the predetermined number (16), a control command is transmitted. The firing stop command command is transmitted from the means 88 to the firing control board 73 side, and the firing operation by the firing means 9 is stopped. Then, a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the predetermined number (16) of the firing confirmations, that the game symbols 19a to 19c have not changed, and that the game balls that have entered the specific ball entry means 20 When all of the predetermined conditions such as that the “remaining ball state flag” has been turned off after passing through all the discharge passages 53 and 54 and that the payout of the prize balls have been completed are satisfied, a score display clear command command is issued. The score display of the score display means 18 is cleared by the control of the score display control means 115 based on it, and the specific display of the ball display means 17 is cleared by the control of the ball display control means 112 based on the specific display clear command command. Then, a command to start firing the next unit game is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 88 to the firing control board 73 side, and the firing of the next game by the firing means 9 is performed. A capable state.
[0114]
As described above, in the arrangement ball machine of the present embodiment, the specific ball entry of the specific ball entry unit 20 and the specific ball entry unit 20 out of the period for satisfying the predetermined condition for opening the additional ball entry unit 21 are set. When the detection switch 55 and the increase ball detection switch 68 of the increase ball means 21 detect a game ball, a predetermined game operation, for example, an operation of changing one or a plurality of corresponding display units 39 to a specific display, Since the configuration is such that only the counting of the total number of entered balls is performed without causing an operation or the like to increase the game value given in the game, erroneous detection of the entered ball detection switches 55 and 68 due to an illegal operation, noise, or the like. Game operation that is advantageous to the player can be prevented from being generated, and the game can be advanced promptly by counting the total number of incoming balls even if the erroneous detection is performed. That.
[0115]
In addition, the distribution means 58 for distributing the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry means 20 to any of the plurality of discharge paths 53 and 54, and the game ball passes through the special discharge path 54 among the plurality of discharge paths 53 and 54. And a special game state generating means 102 for generating a special game state based on the special game state. A special discharge detection switch 57 for detecting a game ball passing through the special passage 54 detects the game ball, and The total count value (count value of the discharge passage passage counter) of the game balls passing through the plurality of discharge passages 53 and 54 is greater than the count value of the game balls entering the ball (count value of the specific ball entry means entering ball counter). The special game state generating means 102 is operated only when the number of special games is small. The occurrence of a state can be prevented.
[0116]
If the specific ball detection switch 55 detects a game ball outside the period in which the predetermined condition for opening the specific ball means 20 is established, the number of game balls entering the specific ball means 20 is counted. Since the value (count value of the specific ball input means ball counter) is not added, the special game state due to erroneous detection of the specific ball detection switch 55 and the special discharge detection switch 57 due to improper operation, noise or the like. Occurrence can be prevented.
[0117]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the openable / closable ball entry means can be changed between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and is controlled so as to be in an open state during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied. Any configuration may be used as long as it generates a predetermined game operation that is advantageous to the player based on the entering ball, and various configurations other than the specific entering device 20 and the increasing entering device 21 shown in the embodiment can be adopted.
[0118]
In the case where the specific ball entry means 20 as shown in the embodiment is provided, the distribution means 58 for distributing the entered game balls to a plurality of passages may use a moving means other than the rotating body 60, May naturally flow into any of the plurality of passages. Further, instead of actually distributing the game balls to a plurality of passages, a configuration may be made in which a random number lottery is performed to determine the hitting / losing. Further, the specific ball entry means 20 may be constituted by a plurality of different structures, for example, a specific ball entrance 51, a specific ball detection switch 55, an opening / closing means 52 and the like are provided in one of them, The distributing means 58, the normal discharge port 53a, the normal discharge detection switch 56, the special discharge port 54a, the special discharge detection switch 57, and the like may be provided in another structure. Of course, other combinations may be employed.
[0119]
The opening / closing means of the opening / closing type ball-in means includes a pair of left and right opening / closing pawls which can swing around the longitudinal axis as shown in the embodiment, and also opens and closes around the lower lateral axis. Various configurations, such as those comprising an open / close plate, can be adopted.
[0120]
The predetermined game action generated based on a game ball entering the openable / closing type ball entry means is to open the predetermined openable / closing type ball entry means, to increase the probability that the game symbol becomes a specific mode, Any one may be used, such as one that extends the opening time of the openable ball-entry means and one that increases the number of times the predetermined openable ball-in means is opened.
[0121]
When there are a plurality of types of predetermined game actions that occur based on the entry of a game ball into the retractable ball entry means, the predetermined action for opening the retractable ball entry means outside the established period is not satisfied. When the game ball detection means of the opening and closing type ball entry means detects a game ball, only a part of the plurality of types of game operations may not be generated.
[0122]
In the embodiment, the arrangement ball machine has been exemplified, but it is needless to say that the invention can be similarly implemented in various combination gaming machines such as a sparrow ball gaming machine. Further, a medal insertion type using medals as a game medium, a circulation type in which game balls are circulated between the launching means 9 and the game board 4 and the like may be used.
[0123]
【The invention's effect】
In the present invention, the launching means 9 for firing game balls toward the game area 15a, and the opening and closing provided in the game area 15a and capable of changing between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter Opening / closing means 20, 21; opening / closing control means 95, 103 for controlling the opening / closing means 20, 21 to be in an open state during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied; Game ball detecting means 55 and 68 for detecting a game ball that has entered, and a game operation for generating a predetermined game operation that is advantageous to the player based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means 55 and 68. When the total number of game balls entered into all the ball entry means 16, 20 to 26 in the game area 15a including the generating means 85, 102, 86 and the open / close type ball entry means 20, 21 reaches a predetermined number. Game updating means 87 for updating the game based on In the provided combination gaming machine, when the game ball detection means 55, 68 detects a game ball outside the period in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game operation generation means 85, 102, 86 does not generate the predetermined game operation, Since the configuration is such that only counting of all the entered balls is performed, it is possible to prevent a game operation that is advantageous to the player from being generated due to erroneous detection of the game ball detecting means 55 and 68 due to an improper operation or noise. On the other hand, even if the erroneous detection is performed, the count of the total number of entered balls can be advanced and the game can be promptly advanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of an arrangement ball machine showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of an arrangement ball machine showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway front view of the entrance opening means side showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a ball entrance means side showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional front view of a specific ball entry means showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a specific ball entry means entering ball check process showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a discharge unconfirmed error detection process for a specific ball entry means according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a ball entry information updating process for a specific ball entry unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a specific ball entry means management process showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a special game state management process showing one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an increased ball entry means entry check process according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a display ball entry information updating process related to an increased ball entry unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of an increased ball entry means management process according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
9 Launching means
15a Game area
16 Ball entry means (ball entry means)
17 Ball entry display means
20 Specific ball entry means (opening and closing ball entry means)
21 Increased ball entry means (open / closed ball entry means)
22 Starting ball entry means (ball entry means)
23, 24 working ball entry means (ball entry means)
25,26 Normal ball entry means (ball entry means)
39 Display
53 Normal discharge passage (passage)
54 Special discharge passage (passage, special passage)
55 Specific ball detection switch (game ball detection means)
57 Special discharge detection switch (special detection switch)
58 Sorting means
68 Increasing ball detection switch (game ball detection means)
85 Ball entry processing means (game operation generating means)
86 scoring means (game action generating means, game value giving means)
87 Game update means
95 Open / close control means
102 Special game state generating means (game operation generating means)
103 Opening / closing control means

Claims (5)

A launching means (9) for launching a game ball toward the game area (15a), and a change between an open state in which the game area (15a) is provided and in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter; Opening / closing type ball entry means (20) (21) and opening / closing control means (95) (95) for controlling the openable type ball entry means (20) (21) to be in an open state during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied. 103), a game ball detecting means (55) (68) for detecting a game ball having entered the openable ball input means (20) (21), and the game ball detecting means (55) (68). Game operation generating means (85), (102), (86) for generating a predetermined game operation that is advantageous to the player based on the detection of the ball, and the openable / closable ball input means (20, 21). Play to all the ball entry means (16) (20) to (26) in the game area (15a) A game updating means (87) for updating a game based on the total number of balls having reached a predetermined number, wherein the game ball detecting means (55) is out of the period in which the predetermined condition is satisfied. When (68) detects a game ball, the predetermined game operation by the game operation generating means (85), (102), and (86) is not generated, and only the counting of all the entered balls is performed. A combination gaming machine characterized by being constituted. A plurality of display sections (39) are provided and correspond to the ball entry means (16) (20) to (26) based on the entry of game balls into the ball entry means (16) (20) to (26). The entry display means (17) in which the display section (39) changes to a specific display different from that before entering the game ball, and the display section (39) which has become the specific display has a predetermined specific combination. And a game value providing means (86) for providing a predetermined game value based on the fact that the predetermined game operation generated by the game operation generating means (85) is performed by the open / close type ball-in means (20). 2. The combination game machine according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the display units corresponding to (21) is changed to the specific display. The combination game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined game operation generated by the game operation generation means (86) is an operation for increasing a game value given in the game. A distributing means (58) for distributing a game ball having entered the openable / closable ball input means (20) to one of a plurality of passages (53) and (54); A special game state generating means (102) for generating a special game state based on a game ball passing through the special path (54), and a special detection switch for detecting a game ball passing through the special path (54). (57) detects a game ball, and calculates a total count value of the game balls passing through the plurality of passages (53) and (54) from the count value of the game balls entering the openable / closable ball entry means (20). The combination game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special game state generating means (102) is operated only when the number is smaller. When the game ball detection means (55) detects a game ball outside the period in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, the count value of the game ball entered into the openable / closable ball entry means (20) is not added. The combination game machine according to claim 4, wherein

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