JP2005040179A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to immediately recognize the interrelation between the winning and the frequency of suspension when a game medium enters a start winning hole and to play the game comfortably without feeling uneasiness because of the recognition. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a game board 6 where a prescribed game area is formed, a game medium shooting means for shooting a game medium to the prescribed game area, a start winning unit 26 attached to a prescribed position on the game board 6, having the start winning hole 26a for detecting the winning when a game medium passes, for detecting the winning of the game medium as an initiator for starting a prescribed motion, and a suspension frequency display lamp 19 for displaying the number of times of suspension when the prescribed motion based on the winning of the game medium is suspended. The start winning unit 26 and the suspension frequency display lamp 19 are integrally formed, and the start winning hole 26a and the suspension frequency display lamp 19 are disposed close to each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, a bullet ball game machine, a so-called “pachinko game machine”, is known as a representative example of a game machine that produces effects according to various game states.
[0003]
This type of gaming machine is usually provided with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display in the approximate center of the gaming board. Then, for example, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) with the rotator as a motif are displayed on the active line on the image display device in a variable display and stopped with various effects, and the current game state is displayed as a player. To inform.
[0004]
The game board provided in front of the gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening which is one of predetermined predetermined winning openings generally called a start chucker. In response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening, a random number lottery is performed to determine whether or not an advantageous gaming state has been won by the main controller or the like.
[0005]
Here, the advantageous gaming state corresponds to a gaming state (game period) in which the player can advantageously develop the game, such as a so-called “hit state” or “hit state with probability variation”.
[0006]
In addition, “atari” and “losing” which are notification contents to be notified in the previous image display device are determined according to the lottery result, and then a variation pattern (effect contents) of the effect related to the notification content is selected. Therefore, a random number lottery for determining a variation pattern is performed in the sub-control device for image processing.
[0007]
Then, various symbols are variably displayed on the active line in accordance with the variation pattern determined in this random number lottery. For example, a case where the symbol is stopped with a predetermined symbol combination such as “7-7-7” is displayed. "Atari", and the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state.
[0008]
In this way, the player recognizes that an advantageous gaming state has been reached when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned on the active line. In other words, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by appropriately displaying the effect as if this advantageous gaming state is reached, and to provide further interest in the game.
[0009]
By the way, in such a gaming machine, when there is a new winning of a pachinko ball in a predetermined winning slot while performing the random number lottery for determining the variation pattern, the number of winning pachinko balls is determined as follows. The number of balls held is displayed to the player by turning on a lamp such as a light bulb or LED.
[0010]
The number of reserved balls is from when a pachinko ball (game ball) wins a predetermined winning opening until the operation of the symbol display device for notifying the result of the determination is completed or a predetermined display The symbol display device or the electric variable between the time when the predetermined combination of symbols that the electric variable device including the movable object is activated is displayed and the operation of the electric variable device is ended. This is the number of game balls that have been awarded to a predetermined predetermined winning opening that has been obtained after the operation of the device has been completed.
[0011]
Note that an arbitrary upper limit value is determined for the maximum display number of the reserved balls, and the value is, for example, four.
[0012]
By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to allow the player to recognize the number of balls on hold, for example, four light bulbs or LEDs as a ball on hold display means on the upper side of the symbol variably displayed on the effective line. There was a lamp to display the number of reserved balls.
[0013]
The player can clearly recognize the reserved ball number at that time by looking at the reserved ball number display lamp.
[0014]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the reserved ball number display lamp is arranged on the upper side of the symbol that is variably displayed on the active line, and the start winning opening is arranged on the lower side of this symbol. was there.
[0015]
That is, the conventional gaming machine has a wide space between the number of balls on hold and the start winning opening, and the number of balls on hold and various other display lamps are both similar to bulbs and LEDs. Therefore, it is difficult to distinguish and recognize the reserved ball number display lamp and other various display lamps.
[0016]
For this reason, when a pachinko ball is won at the start winning opening, the conventional gaming machine cannot immediately recognize the relationship between the player's winning and the number of reserved balls. Therefore, there is a possibility that anxiety may be given to a player who plays a game for the first time on the gaming machine, a player who attempts to accurately control the launch of a pachinko ball according to the number of reserved balls, and the like.
[0017]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and when a game medium wins a winning prize opening, the player can immediately recognize the relationship between winning and the number of holds, thereby allowing the player The issue is to provide a gaming machine that can be played with peace of mind without feeling uneasy.
[0018]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
[0019]
That is, the present invention is a game board in which a predetermined game area is formed, a game medium launching means for launching a game medium to the predetermined game area, a predetermined position of the game board, and the game medium Has a start winning opening through which a winning is detected when the game passes, and a start winning unit for detecting a winning of the game medium and starting a predetermined operation, and the winning by the winning of the game medium In a gaming machine comprising a hold number display means for displaying the number of hold when the start of a predetermined operation is put on hold, the start winning unit and the hold number display means are integrally configured, and the start The winning opening and the number-of-holds display means are arranged close to each other.
[0020]
In the present invention, the start winning opening and the number-of-holding display means are integrally configured and arranged close to each other, so that the player can start without moving the line of sight of the starting winning opening and the number-of-holding display means. Both the winning opening and the number-of-holds display means can be viewed almost simultaneously.
[0021]
Therefore, when the game medium wins the winning opening, the player can immediately recognize the relationship between the winning of the game medium and the number of holds. As a result, the player can play with peace of mind without feeling uneasy.
[0022]
The starting winning unit includes a winning opening member having the starting winning opening, and an attachment member formed around the winning opening member to attach the winning opening member to the game board. The display means can be provided integrally with the winning prize opening member or the mounting member.
[0023]
In this case, since the number of parts can be reduced, the overall size can be reduced, and space saving and cost reduction can be achieved.
[0024]
In addition, the holding number display means can be exemplified by a lamp. In this case, simply by turning on or off the lamp, the number of reservations can be easily displayed, and the configuration can be simplified.
[0025]
Further, as the number-of-holds display means, a number display means for displaying a number corresponding to the number of holds can be adopted. As this number display means, for example, a 7-segment display can be exemplified.
[0026]
In this way, when the number display means is used as the hold number display means, it is possible to easily cope with a change in the maximum number of hold numbers.
[0027]
The above-described configurations can be combined with each other without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0028]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0029]
In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine classified as “first type” in the internal regulations of the Act on the Optimization of Business Administration (the law on customs business etc. and the law on business optimization, etc.) will be described as an example. Of course, this is a control technique that is also effective in a spinning machine such as a slot machine.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 shown in the present embodiment has an outer frame 3 fixed to a so-called “island” of a game store where the gaming machine 1 is installed, and one side held by the outer frame 3. The front frame 4 is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3, and the window frame 5 is provided to be openable and closable at the upper front portion of the front frame 4. The main components of the gaming machine 1 are attached to the front frame 4 in a collective manner.
[0031]
The main components provided in the table frame 4 include a game board 6 having a predetermined game area formed on the board surface, a game ball (game medium) to be supplied to the game machine 1, and a game ball (award) to be paid out from the game machine 1. Sphere) for temporarily storing, a launch drive device 7 for launching the game ball on the top of the game board 6, an operation handle 8 for operating the launch drive device 7, and a predetermined number of prize balls as required. A game ball payout device 53 (see FIG. 3) for paying out into the tray 2, a main control device 50 for processing main control relating to the game, and a sub control device 60 for controlling various devices based on commands output from the main control device 50. Etc. can be illustrated.
[0032]
The window frame 5 provided on the front frame 4 includes a see-through window 9 through which a player can look into the previous game board 6 in the frame. Further, glass is fitted into the see-through window 9, and a decoration LED 10, a decoration lamp 11, and a speaker (sound generator) 12 are provided on the outer periphery of the see-through window 9.
[0033]
The tray 2 provided on the front frame 4 is attached below the window frame 5. A spiral slope is formed inside the tray 2, and a gaming ball borrowing port 2 a leading to the CR unit 70 (see FIG. 3) is provided at the most upstream part. A prize ball payout exit 2b for paying out a prize ball is provided downstream of the slope formed in the tray 2. A storage ball alignment path 2c that aligns the game balls in the tray 2 in a line and guides them into the game machine 1 is formed at the most downstream portion of the slope. A game ball supply port 2d communicating with the launch drive device 7 is provided at the end of the storage ball alignment path 2c. Further, on the front surface of the tray 2, ball removal buttons 2 e and 2 f for discharging the game balls in the tray 2 to the outside of the tray 2 are provided.
[0034]
An ashtray 20 is provided at the lower left of the tray 2. An operation handle 8 is provided at the lower right of the tray 2. The operation handle 8 includes a main switch (not shown) for operating the firing drive device 7 provided on the back surface of the front frame 4 and a touch antenna (not shown) for detecting the presence or absence of an operation. . The batting force of the game ball can be adjusted by the opening operation for the operation handle 8.
[0035]
More specifically, the outputs of the main switch and the touch antenna are input to the launch control device 52 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back of the gaming machine, and the launch drive device 7 controls the launch control device 52. A game ball is launched into the game board 6 below. Further, the launch drive device 7 incorporates a launcher for launching the game ball, an electric motor (both not shown) for continuously swinging the launcher, and the like. The hitting force of the game ball is adjusted by reflecting the output on the amount of movement of the launcher.
[0036]
In addition, regarding the launch of the game ball, in the present embodiment, a firing stop button 21 is provided on the left side of the tray 2. The launch stop button 21 is an external operation device for temporarily stopping the launch operation of the game ball while the operation handle is fixed based on the player's judgment. The player operates (presses down) the launch stop button 21. ), It is possible to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball at an arbitrary timing while maintaining the opening degree of the operation handle 8.
[0037]
A game ball payout device 53 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and stores a game ball as a prize ball, a prize ball counting device for counting game balls to be paid out as a prize ball, and the gaming machine 1. And a prize ball alignment rail for sending the game balls in the game ball tank provided to the prize ball counting device to the prize ball counting device (both not shown). Then, the required number of game balls required at that time are counted by a prize ball counting device and paid out into the tray 2 as prize balls.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball payout device 53 is connected to a payout control device 51. The payout control device 51 controls the award ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 53 based on a control command output from the main control device 50. In addition to the game ball payout device 53, the payout control device 51 is connected with a ball lending signal control device 71. The payout control device 51 operates the CR unit 70 via the ball lending signal control device 71. The required number of game balls are supplied into the tray 2.
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is made of a substantially square plywood and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame (not shown) formed on the back surface of the front frame 4. Further, a guide rail 13a and a game ball regulation rail 13b are provided on the front surface of the game board 6, and a game area is constituted by an area surrounded by the guide rail 13a and the game ball regulation rail 13b.
[0040]
In the game area, an obstacle 14 such as a game nail or a windmill, various winning devices 25, 26, 27, and 28 in which a winning opening through which a game ball can enter and a game ball that has not won a prize are played. An out port 15 that discharges to the outside of the area and a variable display device 17 that displays various symbols based on effects are provided.
[0041]
Also, on the upper part of the variable display device 17, a normal symbol display device (LED display device) that notifies the result of the determination of success / failure related to the opening control of the start chucker 26, which will be described in detail later, with symbols such as “O” and “X” 18 and a passing hold number display lamp 16 for displaying the hold number of the right related to the execution of the determination. In addition, on both sides of the variable display device 17, there are provided through-chuckers 49 that trigger the random number lottery executed in the open / close control determination.
[0042]
The obstacles 14 such as game nails and windmills have a function of changing the direction of the fall of the game balls launched on the game board 6 to make the processing of the game balls interesting, and various winning devices 25, 26, 27, 28 and the function of guiding the game ball in the vicinity of the through chucker 49.
[0043]
In addition, as a winning device, a general winning device 25 that leads to payout of a predetermined number of winning balls (game balls) by entering a game ball and a jackpot lottery control that will be described in detail later, The start chucker (starting winning unit) 26 as a trigger for starting a predetermined operation), the big winning device 27 having an open / close door 27c that is opened when shifting to the special gaming state, and the start chucker 26 are opened for a certain period of time. An opening winning device 28 that serves as a trigger for performing the operation can be exemplified.
[0044]
Each winning device has a built-in sensor (only part of which is shown) for detecting the passing of a game ball, and the output of the sensor is input to the input port of the main controller 50. Further, in the present specification, an operation in which a game ball enters a winning opening provided in these winning devices 25, 26, 27, 28 is referred to as winning. In particular, when a game ball enters the start chucker 26, this winning is referred to as “start winning”.
[0045]
In this example, a start chuck 26 is provided as a start winning unit. The start chucker 26 is disposed below the variable display device 17 provided substantially at the center of the game board 6.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 4, the start chucker 26 includes a winning port member 81 having a starting winning port 26 a for a pachinko ball as a game medium, an attachment member 82 for attaching the winning port member 81 to the game board 6, and a starting winning port. And a sensor 47 which is a detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning a prize 26a.
[0047]
The winning opening member 81 protrudes from the front surface of the game board 6. The start winning port 26 a is provided on the upper surface of the winning port member 81. The start winning port 26a is formed as one end of a passage 83 provided in the winning port member 81 for discharging the pachinko balls.
[0048]
On both sides of the start winning opening 26a, a movable piece 26b having a function of moving outward of the starting winning opening 26a under the execution of the opening control and further expanding the opening area of the starting winning opening 26a is provided. .
[0049]
The attachment member 82 has a passage portion 85 inserted into the through hole 84 of the game board 6, and a frame portion 86 that extends around the winning hole member 81 at one end of the passage portion 85. Inside the passage portion 85, a passage 87 that is continuous with the passage 83 of the winning prize opening member 81 is provided.
[0050]
The sensor 47 is provided at a position directly above the start winning opening 26a so as not to interfere with the opening / closing operation of the movable piece 26b. In this example, the sensor 47 is provided on the frame portion 86 of the attachment member 82.
[0051]
Further, the start winning unit 26 is integrally provided with a lamp 19 which is a specific reserved number display means. This specific number-of-holds display lamp 19 is disposed close to the start winning opening 26a.
[0052]
The specific hold number display lamp 19 can be a light bulb or an LED. In this example, the specific number-of-holds display lamp 19 is provided above the sensor 47 provided in the frame portion 86 of the attachment member 82. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 88 denotes a screw for fixing the frame portion 86 to the game board 6, and 89 denotes a pachinko ball discharge member connected to the passage 87 of the passage member 85.
[0053]
In this example, as shown in FIG. 5, the specific reserved number display lamps 19 are arranged along an arcuate curve with an appropriate interval therebetween.
[0054]
FIG. 6 shows a control flow of the specific hold number display lamp 19. Here, first, a start winning or end of change is detected (S201). The start winning is detected by the sensor 47, and the end of change is detected by time management.
[0055]
Next, the storage signal of the number of holdings is output by the main controller 50 (see FIG. 3) (S202). Next, lamp control is performed by the lamp control device 62 based on the output storage signal (S203). As a result, the predetermined number-of-holds display lamp 19 is turned on by a predetermined number (S204).
[0056]
Note that the start chuck 26 is generally small and has a limited area on which the specific hold number display lamp 19 and its control components can be mounted. Therefore, it is desirable to use small parts capable of saving space for the specific hold number display lamp 19 and its control parts.
[0057]
As shown in FIG. 5, the movable piece 26b is connected to a solenoid incorporated in the start chuck 26 via a link mechanism (none of which is shown). Move inward. The solenoid is connected to the movable object control device 67 (see FIG. 3), and control relating to energization is processed by the movable object control device 67 under the control of the main control device 50.
[0058]
The normal symbol display device 18 of FIG. 1 is a display device for displaying a normal symbol for notifying the result of the determination on whether or not the start control of the start chucker 26 is executed. A symbol such as “×” is displayed. More specifically, “○” is displayed in response to winning / failing determination, and “×” is displayed in response to a loss.
[0059]
In addition, this win / no-win determination is referred to as “small hit” by those skilled in the art and players, and the opening control of the start chuck 26 is started on the condition of the win for the small hit. In addition, when the opening control is executed, the movable piece 26b provided in the start chuck 26 moves outward at a predetermined cycle, and the opening of the winning opening 26a is widened compared with the normal time, so that the game ball wins the winning opening 26a. It becomes easy to do. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game advantageously during this time.
[0060]
Also, the right to execute the determination is established by passing the game ball to the previous through chucker 49. In other words, when the game ball passes through the through chucker 49, the lottery right for random lottery related to the determination of whether or not the bonus is won is obtained, and the main control device 50 performs the determination of whether or not the bonus is made on the condition that the lottery right is established. Yes. In addition, for example, the lottery right may be suspended with an upper limit of the number of reservations 4, and the number of reservations can be confirmed from the number of lighting of the passage reservation number display lamp 16.
[0061]
The big winning device 27 includes a big winning opening 27a having a wider opening than other winning openings, a V zone (continuous winning area) 27b opened inside the large winning opening 27a, and a normal gaming state. An open / close door 27c is provided for preventing the game ball from entering the large winning opening 27a. In addition, the open / close door 27c is opened / closed under open / close control that is executed while the special game state continues, and a passage leading to the inside of the special winning opening 27a is secured.
[0062]
The open / close door 27c is connected to a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back surface of the game board 6 via a link mechanism in the same manner as the above-described start chucker (start winning prize unit) 26. Under the management of 50 (see FIG. 3), the movable object control device 67 controls the opening and closing thereof.
[0063]
In addition, the open / close control is a control that allows the game ball to enter (win) the big winning opening 27a by opening / closing the normally closed open / close door 27c under the execution of the open / close control. Further, under the special gaming state, the unit operation period of the open / close door 27c is set as one round, and the round is normally digested with 15 to 16 rounds as an upper limit. And it is the structure in which opening and closing control occurs sequentially with digestion of this round.
[0064]
Next, the opening winning device 28 will be described. The opening winning device 28 is formed with an opening 28a through which a game ball can enter, and in the present embodiment, a total of two locations are provided on both sides of the large winning device 27. Further, when a game ball is won through the opening 28a, the movable piece 26b provided in the start chucker 26 is opened for a certain period of time, so that the game ball can easily enter the start chucker 26.
[0065]
The specific number-of-holds display lamp 19 includes a plurality of lamps, and displays the number of held start prizes according to the number of lighting of the lamps. The lamp lighting control is managed by the lamp control device 62 (see FIG. 3), which is one of the sub-control devices, as described above. In response to the award, the number of lamps is increased by one. Further, when the held start winning is exhausted with the execution of various controls, the number of lamps to be lit is controlled to be reduced by one.
[0066]
The variable display device 17 is arranged substantially at the center of the game board 6 and displays image data (identification information) having a motif as a pattern based on various effects. In the case of display of symbols as an example, each image data is continuously variably displayed on an effective line provided in the symbol display area as if the symbols were placed on the rotating drum. In addition, a character image and a background image are displayed together with a symbol, and the player can visually obtain the game by providing the symbol, the character image, and the background image.
[0067]
In this specification, these character images and background images are included, and may be simply referred to as “symbols”.
[0068]
Further, the outline of the control method of the variable display device 17 will be described. Under the execution of the program required for control of the variable display device 17, the main control device 50 triggers the start prize to the player. A jackpot random number lottery control process (hereinafter simply referred to as a jackpot lottery control) is executed to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state.
[0069]
Further, in order to notify the player of the determination result, main controller 50 further executes random number lottery for determining a symbol variation pattern, a temporary stop symbol, and a final stop symbol. In this random number lottery, a random number lottery is executed for a data selection table corresponding to “Atari” or a data selection table corresponding to “Loose” based on the lottery result of the previous big hit lottery control. Then, a control command corresponding to the variation pattern data set to the random number range value including the random number extracted by the random number lottery, the type data of the fixed stop symbol, and the like is generated and transmitted to the symbol control device 61.
[0070]
More specifically, the data related to the gaming state such as “Atari” and “Loose” is used as a preceding command, and a subsequent command such as variation pattern data is transmitted to the symbol control device 61 together with the preceding command. Then, the symbol control device 61 analyzes the received control command, reads out the image data of the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop symbol corresponding to this control command from the ROM 61a of the symbol control device 61, and the variable display device together with various effects. 17 is displayed.
[0071]
The “temporary stop symbol” is a symbol displayed on the active line of the variable display device 17 in a display manner as if it is temporarily stopped. The “determined stop symbol” is a symbol that stops on the active line of the variable display device 17.
[0072]
The main control device 50 is a device that executes main control (basic program) related to the game, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50a, which is a basic processing device, and a RAM (Random) that temporarily stores data used for processing in the CPU 50a. (Access Memory) 50c and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 50b storing various programs processed by the CPU 50a.
[0073]
An example of a program recorded in the ROM 50b will be described. A random number lottery execution program used for jackpot lottery control and the like, and control commands to be output to the various sub-control devices 60 based on the determination result of the jackpot lottery control. An output control program to be generated / output can be exemplified.
[0074]
Further, the main control device 50 is connected to a sub control device 60 such as a symbol control device 61, a lamp control device 62, and a sound control device 63. The main control device 50 is connected to each sub control device 60. A control command including a preceding command and a subsequent command is transmitted.
[0075]
The lamp control device 62, which is one of the sub-control devices, controls an effect using an electrical accessory based on a control command output from the main control device 50.
[0076]
More specifically, the control program for the specific hold number display lamp 19 and the passing hold number display lamp 16 and the program for controlling the light emission of the decoration LED 10 provided on the front of the game machine and the electric decoration incorporated in various winning devices are recorded. ROM 62b, a CPU 62a for processing a program recorded in ROM 62b based on a control command output from main controller 50, and a RAM 62c for temporarily storing data used for processing in CPU 62a.
[0077]
The voice control device 63 is a device for controlling the speaker 12 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, and the ROM 63b in which a program used for controlling the speaker 12 is recorded, and the program recorded in the ROM 63b is the main control device 50. CPU 63a that processes based on the control command output from the CPU 63, and RAM 63c that temporarily stores data used for processing in the CPU 63a.
[0078]
The symbol control device 61 generates image data based on a control command output from the main controller 50 and transmits it to a video display processor (VDP) 65, and various symbols are transmitted via the video display processor 65. A function for displaying on the variable display device 17 is provided.
[0079]
More specifically, the main control device 50 analyzes the control command received from the main control device 50 and records an image generation program for generating image data suitable for each time, and the image generation program recorded in the ROM 61b. CPU 61a for processing based on the control command output from the CPU 61, RAM 61c for temporarily storing data used for processing in the CPU 61a, and the like.
[0080]
Next, various controls processed by the control system of the gaming machine 1 including the main control device 50 and the sub control device 60 will be described. Here, main control (basic program) of the gaming machine 1 that mainly executes processing in the main controller 50 will be described.
[0081]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, main controller 50 (see FIG. 3) starts up a basic program upon power-on, and executes an initial setting process (S100). In this initial setting process, a power-off check process, a RAM area initialization, a normal activation command transmission process to each sub-control device, an error state recovery process, and a system timer interrupt process are executed.
[0082]
Among these, the power-off check process distributes whether or not the power is turned on after the power-off occurs, that is, whether the power-on is restored from power-off or is activated from the normal state (operating state). In this embodiment, the items to be checked in the distribution are (1) the RAM clear switch shut-off state, (2) the flag value set when the power-off occurs, and (3) the contents of all RAM areas. Are set as check items.
[0083]
If it is determined as a result of the power-off check processing that the power-off recovery has been initiated, initialization of the RAM and transmission of a normal activation command to each sub-control device are executed. The error at the time is released.
[0084]
Further, the main control device executes a system timer interrupt process after initialization of various data.
[0085]
This system timer interrupt process is a process for periodically executing the main routine as a machine cycle during operation of the gaming machine with steps 101 to 113 described later as a main routine. The timer is updated based on the reset signal of the built-in clock, and the machine cycle is established based on the value of this timer.
[0086]
Subsequently, after the initial setting process, the main controller 50 proceeds to the subsequent step 101 to set a random number range value for random number lottery executed in the jackpot lottery control described in detail later. In addition, a random number update process that continuously updates random numbers within the set random number range value is executed.
[0087]
Further, after the random number update process, the main controller 50 performs a start winning ball detection sensor (specific winning ball detection sensor) 47, a special winning ball detection sensor (special winning ball detection sensor) as one process of the input management process (S102). 48) Read the sensor output obtained from the passing ball detection sensor 46 etc. via the input port.
[0088]
Here, the starting winning ball detection sensor 47 is a sensor that detects a game ball that has won the start chucker 26. The big winning ball detection sensor 48 is a sensor that detects a game ball won in the big winning device 27. The passing ball detection sensor 46 is a sensor that detects a game ball won in the through chucker 49.
[0089]
In the winning management process, the input port is checked and the edge of the switch provided in the main controller 50 is detected. In addition to these port and switch checks, the winning information of all winning devices can be individually counted, and the signals obtained by these checks and the winning information of all winning devices can be used in various processes thereafter. Execute data conversion processing to convert data. Here, the winning information corresponds to whether or not a game ball has been detected, the timing of establishment of a winning game ball, and the like.
[0090]
Next, the main controller 50 executes an abnormality monitoring process such as a supply ball run-out error or a pan full error (S103), and then executes a normal symbol control process (S104).
[0091]
In the normal symbol control process, the success / failure determination related to the success / failure of the small hit is executed. In this determination of success / failure, random number lottery is executed using the winning information acquired by the passing ball detection sensor 46 (for example, winning establishment timing) as a parameter for random number extraction. Further, based on the result of this determination, normal symbols such as “◯” and “x” to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 18 are determined.
[0092]
Next, main controller 50 executes a special symbol control process (S105). In the special symbol control process, the jackpot lottery control is executed based on information obtained by the establishment of the start winning prize (for example, the winning timing), and a preceding command corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery control is prepared. In addition, designation of a symbol corresponding to the fixed stop symbol to be displayed and variation pattern data used for displaying this symbol are selected by random number lottery, and a subsequent command corresponding to the selected data is prepared.
[0093]
Next, main controller 50 performs output management processing (S106). In the output management process, a control command to be transmitted to each sub control device (symbol control device 61, voice control device 63, lamp control device 62, payout control device 51, etc.) is edited and sent to each sub control device at an appropriate timing. In response, the control command is transmitted. In addition, desired data is also transmitted to an external central control device 54 (such as a hall or a test institution).
[0094]
Subsequently, the variable symbol display control process is executed (S107). In this process, the control command generated in the special symbol control process is transmitted to the variable display device 17 and the normal symbol display device 18 to display various symbols on the variable display device 17 and the normal symbol display device 18 as described above.
[0095]
Subsequently, the main control device 50 executes a normal symbol electric accessory control process (S108). In the normal symbol electric accessory control process, referring to the result of the small hit / no-go determination obtained in the previous normal symbol control process, the movable piece 26b is opened / closed based on this determination. More specifically, opening control is executed under the condition of winning a small hit, and under this opening control, a voltage is applied to a solenoid provided in the start chuck 26 to open the movable piece 26b.
[0096]
Next, the main controller 50 executes a special winning area control process (S109). The big winning area control process refers to the lottery result of the big hit lottery control, and executes the open / close control of the big prize device 27 in response to the winning of the big hit lottery control.
[0097]
More specifically, in response to the start of the first round accompanying the transition to the special gaming state, the main controller 50 applies a voltage to the solenoid of the big prize device 27 through the movable object controller 67 at an appropriate timing. Then, the open / close door 27c is operated. Further, after the operation of the door 27c is started, the solenoid is energized when a predetermined time is reached or the number of game balls (winning number) that has entered the big winning opening 27a reaches the upper limit. Is stopped, and the opening / closing control of the opening / closing door 27c is once ended. Further, the end of the opening / closing control is regarded as the end of the first round.
[0098]
Further, the main control device 50 receives a game ball entering the V zone 27b inside the special winning opening 27a during the first round, and starts the subsequent second round after the end of the first round. . Then, upon the start of the second round, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing door 27c is started again. In the same manner, on the condition that a winning is made in the V zone 27b, the round is further developed into the third round, the fourth round, etc., with a maximum of 15 to 16 rounds as an upper limit.
[0099]
In addition, if there is no winning in the V zone 27b during the round, the special game state is terminated after the completion of the round without waiting for all the rounds to be completed. The control state is returned to the control state corresponding to the normal gaming state. In this way, in the special winning area process, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing door 27c is executed up to, for example, 15 to 16 rounds based on the presence / absence of continuation of the round.
[0100]
Subsequently, main controller 50 performs a payout control process (S110). In this payout control process, the presence / absence of a winning is determined based on the outputs of various sensors obtained in the input management process in step 102, and at the time of winning, a payout of a winning ball corresponding to the winning is executed via the game ball payout device 53. To do.
[0101]
Further, a lamp / LED control process (S111) and an audio control process are executed (S112). In the lamp / LED control process, the player is provided with light effects by blinking the decorative lamp 11 and the decorative LED 10 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery control. In addition, the number of lighting of the specific hold number display lamp 19 is changed.
[0102]
Also, in the audio output control, the result of the big hit lottery control is read into the audio control device 63, and a sound effect according to the progress of the game is provided to the player via the audio generation device 12 constituted by a speaker or the like. .
[0103]
Then, as the final process of the main routine, main controller 50 determines whether or not the power has been turned off (S113), and once exits from the process routine when the power is turned off. If it is determined that the gaming machine is still in operation, the process returns to step 101 and the main routine from step 101 to step 113 is repeated again.
[0104]
Thus, various controls are executed in the control system of the gaming machine 1, and various devices of the gaming machine 1 are controlled by executing these various controls. In addition, a game is provided to the player through these controls.
[0105]
As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the start chucker 26 and the specific hold number display lamp 19 are integrally formed, and the start winning opening 26a and the specific hold number display lamp 19 are arranged close to each other. Therefore, the player can see the start winning opening 26a and the hold number display lamp 19 almost simultaneously without moving the line of sight.
[0106]
Therefore, when a pachinko ball as a game medium wins the start winning opening 26a, it is possible to immediately recognize the relationship between the start winning and the number of holds at that time. Therefore, when a game is played for the first time with the gaming machine, or a player who performs an appropriate operation according to the number of holds, the player can play with peace of mind without feeling uneasy.
[0107]
In addition, since the start chuck 26 and the specific hold number display lamp 19 are integrally formed, the number of parts can be reduced. Therefore, the start chucker 26 and the specific number-of-holds display lamp 19 can be made compact as a whole, space can be saved, and cost can be reduced.
[0108]
In the above-described embodiment, the specific reservation number display lamp 19 is arranged above the winning opening member 81 on the frame portion 86. However, as shown in FIG. A specific number-of-holds display lamp 19 can be arranged on the screen.
[0109]
Moreover, the specific number-of-holds display lamp 19 can also be provided on the winning prize opening member 81 as shown in FIGS. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the specific hold number display lamps 19 are arranged along an arcuate curve, and FIG. 10 shows an example in which the specific hold number display lamps 19 are arranged in a straight line.
[0110]
In the above-described embodiment, the lamp 19 is used as the specific hold number display means. However, as shown in FIG. 11, as the specific hold number display means, a so-called 7-segment display that displays numbers according to the hold number ( Number display means) 90 can be exemplified. The 7-segment display 90 can display the specific number of reservations as a number. FIG. 11 shows a case where the specific number of holds is 4.
[0111]
Thus, by using a number display means such as the 7-segment display 90, it is possible to display numbers from 0 to 9, so even if the maximum display number of the specific hold number is changed to a number other than 4, This can be done without adding or replacing parts.
[0112]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a game medium wins a start, the player can immediately recognize the relationship between the start win and the number of holds. You can play with peace of mind without learning.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment as viewed from the front side.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing control devices for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a start winning unit according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a view taken in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control of a specific hold number display lamp according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a symbol control program according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing a start winning unit according to another embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a start winning unit according to another embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a front view showing a start winning unit according to another embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a start winning unit according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine
2 saucer
2a Game ball borrowing gate
2b Prize ball exit
2c Storage ball alignment path
2d game ball supply port
2e button
2f button
3 outer frame
4 Table frame
5 Window frame
6 Game board
7 Launch drive
8 Operation handle
9 Transparent window
11 Decorative lamp
12 Speaker
12 Sound generator
13a guide rail
13b game ball regulation rail
14 Obstacles
15 Out mouth
16 Passing hold number display lamp
17 Variable display device
18 Normal symbol display device
19 Specified hold number display lamp
20 ashtray
21 Launch stop button
25 General winning equipment
26 Start chucker (start winning unit)
26a Start prize opening
26b Movable piece
27 Grand Prize Winner
27a Grand Prize Winner
Zone 27b
27c Open / close door
28 Winning device for opening
28a Open mouth
46 Passing ball detection sensor
47 Start winning ball detection sensor
48 winning ball detection sensor
49 Through Chukka
50 Main controller
51 Dispensing control device
52 Launch control device
53 Game ball payout device
54 Centralized management device
60 Sub-control device
61 Symbol control device
62 Lamp control device
63 Voice control device
65 processor
67 Movable object control device
70 CR units
71 ball lending signal control device
81 Award opening
82 Mounting member
83 Passage
84 Through hole
85 Passage
86 Frame
87 passage
88 screw
89 Pachinko ball discharge member
90 7-segment display

Claims (4)

A game board in which a predetermined game area is formed;
Game medium launching means for launching a game medium to the predetermined game area;
In order to start a predetermined operation by detecting a winning of the game medium, having a start winning opening that is attached to a predetermined position of the game board and that detects a winning when the game medium passes. Starting prize unit as an opportunity,
In a gaming machine provided with a hold number display means for displaying the number of hold when the start of the predetermined operation by the winning of the game medium is held,
The gaming machine characterized in that the start winning unit and the number-of-holds display means are integrally configured, and the start winning prize port and the number-of-holds display means are arranged close to each other. The starting winning unit has a winning opening member having the starting winning opening, and an attachment member provided around the winning opening member to attach the winning opening member to the game board,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number-of-holds display unit is provided integrally with the winning a prize opening member or the attachment member. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding number display means is a ramp. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the on-hold number display means is a number display means for displaying a number corresponding to the on-hold number.

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