JP2006042894A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the expansion of other open/close role objects in association with the game balls, when the balls entering the special prize role object with a V zone enter a loss zone without entering the V zone. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has the special prize winning role object which is provided on the game board where the game balls shot flow down to the lower part side being guided from its upper part side and has the specified regulation area in which the entry of the game balls into it is regulated with the action of opening or closing a pair of mobile wings, the main prize-winning slot and a sub prize-winning slot which are arranged separately in the specified regulation area and respectively makes the game balls enter it to shift the game to the jackpot game status and lets the game balls, other than those entering the main prize-winning slot, enter it, a plurality of open/close role objects which is provided on the game board and made mobile to the closing position making the game balls harder to enter or to the opening position making the game balls easier to enter and an association means which makes the open/close role objects mobile in linkage with the entry of the game balls into the sub prize-winning slot. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a bullet ball gaming machine in which a gaming ball is launched on a gaming board so that a profit can be obtained by the behavior of the gaming ball.

  Conventionally, there is a ball game machine as one of the game machines, and a pachinko game machine is known as a representative of this ball game machine. A pachinko gaming machine is a game for the purpose of launching a game ball on a game board to enter a predetermined winning opening and acquiring more winning balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning.

  Such pachinko gaming machines are roughly classified according to their game form, and are generally classified as a first type pachinko gaming machine generally called a digipachi machine, a second type pachinko gaming machine called a blade mono machine, and a third type called a right mono machine. There is a seed pachinko machine.

  Among these, the wing mono machine is provided with a special prize-winning object provided in the game board and provided with a specific restriction area in which entry of game balls is restricted by opening and closing operations of a pair of movable wing pieces. In the restricted area, when a game ball enters, a main winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “V zone”) that shifts to a jackpot game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, and a game that has not entered the V zone. A secondary winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “losing zone”) for entering the ball is provided.

  The V zone and the lose zone are both configured such that when a game ball enters, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition, in this blade mono machine, when a game ball enters a start opening which is a predetermined prize opening provided in the game board, a pair of movable wing pieces provided in the special prize-winning object is set a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to Two times), and when the game ball enters the specific restriction area during the period when the pair of movable wing pieces are open (for example, 0.5 seconds) and further enters the V zone. It shifts to the jackpot gaming state.

  In this jackpot game state, a pair of movable wing pieces are continuously opened for the maximum number of times (for example, 20 times), making it easy for the game ball to enter the V zone or the lose zone and acquiring a large number of game balls in a short time. A so-called round game can be performed. Furthermore, if at least one game ball enters the V zone during this round game, the round game can be continued again up to the maximum number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after the end of this round game. It is like that.

  Therefore, the player plays the game while paying attention to the V zone in order to play a round game more times in the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a plurality of winning openings such as the above-mentioned starting opening are provided on the game board of this monophonic machine, and the opening operation is performed when the gaming ball enters the winning opening with the initial state closed. In addition, there are some that are appropriately provided with an opening / closing accessory (so-called “tulip-type accessory”) that closes when the game ball enters in the open state.

  The opening / closing accessory is usually composed of a set of movable pieces that are rotatably provided on both sides of the winning opening with an interval of approximately one game ball.

  The opening / closing accessory is in a closed state in which the pair of movable pieces are standing in parallel, and the pair of movable pieces are both turned in a fan shape to the outside of the winning a prize port. The character-shaped state is the open state.

  Therefore, in the closed state, the game ball passes through the position between the movable pieces standing in parallel and enters the winning opening, so it is relatively difficult for the gaming ball to enter the winning opening. It is in a state.

  On the other hand, in the open state, since the movable piece has a reverse C-shape, even if the game ball has flowed down to a position slightly deviated from the winning opening, it is guided by the moving piece to the winning opening. Since it enters, the game ball is relatively easy to enter the winning opening.

  And the blade | wing monomachine of the structure which attached such an opening-and-closing tool to the starting port is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1).

  In such a blade mono machine, a gate through which, for example, a game ball can pass is provided at a predetermined position other than the special prize-winning item on the game board, and a sensor for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate is provided. A predetermined internal lottery was performed in response to the detection of the passing of the game ball at the gate, and when the internal lottery was won, the opening / closing accessory attached to the start opening was in an open state.

  In this way, a state in which a game ball can easily enter the start opening is created, and the number of operations of the movable wing piece provided in the special prize-winning item is increased, thereby making it easy to shift to the big hit game state.

For this reason, players who play games on this pachinko machine called a wing mono machine concentrate their attention not only on the special prize-winning objects but also on the opening and closing objects, and they are very interested in the operation. It is what.
JP 2000-126381 A

  However, although the V zone in the conventional feather mono machine plays a role of determining whether or not the next round game can be performed, the lost zone collects game balls that have not entered the V zone. The meaning was strong and it was not so much attention for the player.

  On the other hand, as described above, although the opening / closing member is highly interested for the player, the mechanism of its operation cannot be visually recognized. In particular, when the opening / closing member is configured to be opened and closed mechanically, if the mechanical movement can be visually recognized by the player, a new game is interesting, but such a gaming machine does not exist.

  Therefore, in the present invention according to claim 1, the entry of the game ball is regulated by the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable wing pieces provided on the game board that guides the launched game ball from the upper side to the lower side. Special prize-winning objects having a specific restricted area, a main winning opening that is placed in the specific restricted area and is shifted to a big hit gaming state by entering a game ball, and a game ball other than a game ball that has entered the main winning opening A secondary winning opening for entering the game, a plurality of opening and closing accessories provided on the game board, which are movable in a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter and an open state where the game ball is easy to enter, It has an interlocking means for moving the opening and closing accessory in conjunction with the entry of the game ball.

  Further, in the present invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the gaming board is a transparent gaming board in which a part or all of the gaming board is formed of a transparent member, and behind the transparent gaming board, A game ball discharge path formed by a transparent member that discharges a game ball that has entered a winning opening is provided, and the operation of the interlocking means and the game ball discharge path can be visually recognized through a transparent game board. The gaming machine according to 1.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the transparent gaming board is disposed on the back side of the transparent gaming board and the game ball discharge path so as to be visually recognized through the transparent gaming board. An effect displayable area is formed above, and a display means for displaying a predetermined effect image in the effect displayable area is provided, and effects related to the behavior of the game ball in the game ball discharge path and the operation of the interlocking means. An effect display control means for displaying an image on the display means is provided.

  According to the present invention, by providing interlocking means for operating the opening / closing combination in conjunction with the game ball entering the lose zone, when the game ball enters the loss zone, the opening / closing combination is opened. Since the game ball is easy to enter, it is possible to provide an added value such as opening the opening / closing role to the entry into the losing zone, which was not a region of interest to the player so far. The playability of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided in a gaming board that guides a launched gaming ball from its upper side to its lower side, and a specific restriction region in which entry of the gaming ball is restricted by opening and closing operations of a pair of movable wing pieces. A special prize-winning item having a special game, and a main winning opening that is placed in a specific restricted area and is shifted to a big hit gaming state by entering a gaming ball, and game balls other than the gaming ball that has entered the main winning opening enter And a plurality of opening and closing accessories provided on the game board, which are movable in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter, and a game ball at the secondary prize port And interlocking means for moving the opening / closing member in conjunction with entering the ball.

  Therefore, there is a strong meaning of collecting game balls that have not entered the main prize opening so far, and a new added value of operating the opening and closing accessory to the secondary prize opening, which was not an area of much attention to the player. You can have it.

  In other words, in the jackpot gaming state, when a game ball enters the above-mentioned specific restricted area, and a game ball does not enter the main winning opening, but enters the secondary winning opening, this is used as an opportunity to open and close By operating the object so as to be in the open state, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the opening / closing accessory, and the player can acquire a larger number of game balls.

  As a result, the player can play the game while feeling unusually interested in the secondary prize opening and the opening / closing accessory so far, and the gameability of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, when an opening / closing accessory interlocked with the interlocking means is used as the starting port of the movable wing piece, in a normal gaming state that is not a big hit gaming state, after a game ball enters the specific restricted area, Even if the ball does not enter the main winning opening, since this game ball will enter the secondary winning opening, the opening / closing member which is the starting opening is opened again, and the movable wing piece is again opened. It is possible to increase the possibility that the game becomes easy to open and shift to the jackpot gaming state, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  In addition, the gaming board of this gaming machine is a transparent gaming board in which a part or all of the gaming board is formed of a transparent member, and behind this transparent gaming board is formed of a transparent member that discharges the gaming ball that has entered the secondary winning opening. The game ball discharge path is provided so that the player can visually recognize the operation of the interlocking means and the operation of the game ball inside the game ball discharge path through the transparent game board.

  Therefore, the player can not only see the mechanical structure and operation inside the gaming machine, which has not been seen so far, such as the operation of the interlocking means and the behavior of the gaming ball inside the gaming ball discharge path, Since the relationship between the movement and the movement of the opening / closing member can be visually recognized easily and reliably, the player is more interested in the opening / closing member than before and is immersed in the gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the transparent gaming board and the game ball discharge path so as to be visually recognized through the transparent gaming board, and forms an effect displayable area on the transparent gaming board. Display means for displaying a predetermined effect image in the displayable area is provided, and effect display control means for displaying the effect image related to the behavior of the game ball in the game ball discharge path and the operation of the interlocking means is provided on the display means. I am doing so.

  Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production by performing a novel production such as displaying a production image related to the interlocking operation of the game ball entering the opening and the opening and closing role in the production display possible area, The interest of the player can be further enhanced.

  By the way, the said transparent game board can be comprised with synthetic resin transparent members, such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, a polyarylate resin, a methacrylic resin, etc. whose part or all is colorless and transparent, for example.

  The special prize-winning item is provided on a transparent game board that guides the released game ball from the upper side to the lower side, and is opened and closed by a pair of movable wing pieces that open and close to the left and right. It can be set as the structure provided with the specific control area | region where entrance of a ball | bowl is controlled. This specific restricted area is called the V zone, and when a game ball enters the game, a main winning hole that is a big hit and a game ball that has entered the specific restricted area but did not enter the main winning hole are collected. A plurality of supplementary winning holes (hereinafter also referred to as “losing zones”) that are made possible are provided. A predetermined number of winning balls can be obtained regardless of which winning hole is entered. In addition, the main winning opening and the secondary winning opening include a main game ball discharge path and a plurality of auxiliary game ball discharge paths for discharging the game balls that have entered the respective winning openings from the back of the transparent game board to the outside. Connected as a ball discharge path. Such a game ball discharge path is a discharge path for discharging game balls that have entered the special restricted area of the special prize-winning item downward through the main prize-winning port and the secondary prize-winning port. It is formed in a straight tube shape or a curved tube shape by a plastic tube material or the like, and the movement of the game ball in the game ball discharge path can be visually recognized through the transparent game board.

  The opening / closing accessory is provided at a predetermined location on the game board, and includes a movable piece that rotates left and right to expand and contract the entrance of the game ball, thereby controlling the entrance rate. I have to. For example, when a game ball enters the entrance of the opening / closing accessory, a pair of movable pieces provided on the entrance of the entrance are rotated, and the movable piece changes from the closed state to the open state. Transition.

  As the interlocking means, a driven part provided in the game ball discharge path and driven by the kinetic energy of the game ball passing through the game ball discharge path, the driven part, and a movable piece of the opening / closing member Can be configured by a link mechanism in which the two are linked together. Then, the player can visually recognize the link mechanism that operates by mechanical movement and its operation through the transparent game board with interest. In addition, you may comprise this interlocking | linkage means via the mechanical system provided with the actuator which expands / contracts a rod member.

  Further, the display means is constituted by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device provided behind the transparent game board that can be seen through, and an effect display is displayed on the transparent game board by displaying a predetermined image on the display device. A possible region is formed. Then, in the effect displayable area, an effect image related to the game ball discharge path, the opening / closing accessory, interlocked activation, and the like can be displayed. In addition, it can replace with a liquid crystal display device, for example, can also be comprised by EL, a plasma display, or CRT.

  The effect display control means controls the display device to trigger the game ball discharge path and / or the game ball discharge path on the effect displayable area when the game ball passes a predetermined position of the game ball discharge path. It has a function to produce and display the opening and closing role related to the game by a predetermined production pattern, and enter the special restricted area of the special prize-winning role, and then the operation of the game ball entered the secondary prize opening It is possible to effectively display the opening / closing accessory that operates in association with the game ball discharge path through which the game ball passes.

  The effect display control means detects the operation state via a sensor that monitors the game ball and the interlocking means and the like, and displays a predetermined effect display on the area behind the game ball discharge path and around the effect display area. Can be made to do. Therefore, as an effect display control means for controlling the display device, the function is assigned to a control circuit constituted by a CPU or the like for controlling the entire gaming machine.

  By the way, the image displayed on the display device is suitable image data from image data stored in advance in the memory by a game program loaded in the memory of the control circuit that controls the overall operation of the gaming machine. Is selected and displayed.

(Configuration of pachinko machines)
Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view around the transparent gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing each game ball discharge path in a special prize winning of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are operation explanatory diagrams of the opening / closing accessory, and FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory diagram of the interlocking means.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the outer frame 11. The main body frame 12, the transparent game board 14 and other various parts (not shown) that are detachably attached to the main body frame 12, and a front frame that is pivotally mounted on one side of the main body frame 12 and can be opened and closed. 16 and a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means that is positioned on the back side of the transparent game board 14 and is detachably attached to the back side of the main body frame 12 so as to be visible through the transparent game board 14. Yes. Since the liquid crystal display device 32 and the transparent game board 14 are arranged in a superposed state, the effect displayable area A is formed on the entire surface of the transparent game board 14. Reference numeral 14 a denotes a transparent protective plate made of a glass plate or the like, and is attached to the front frame 16.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12, and a firing handle 26 is attached to the lower right side. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a launching device 130 (see FIG. 8) having a bullet ball device made of a solenoid or the like is provided. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the launching handle 26. ) Is provided, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting device 130 according to the rotation angle, and the game balls are sequentially supplied to the transparent game board 14. Fired.

  1 and 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a tray unit attached to the lower front portion of the main body frame 12. An upper tray 20 and a lower tray 22 are formed, and are arranged so as to be positioned below the front frame 16. ing. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the launching device 130, and the game balls exceeding the capacity of the upper plate 20 are supplied to the lower plate 22. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 132 denotes various lamps used for effect display and notification. Reference numeral 150 denotes a card unit, which can receive a predetermined amount of game balls by inserting a predetermined card. In FIG. 1, 46 ′ is a cover for the speakers 46 </ b> R and 46 </ b> L and is formed on the front frame 16. Reference numerals 30a and 30b are guide rails provided on the transparent game board 14, and the inside surrounded by the guide rails 30a and 30b is a game ball movable area 15a in the game area, and the game ball is non-movable on the outer part thereof. The area 15b is set. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a and flows down in the game ball movable range 15a. Further, a plurality of obstacle nails are driven on the transparent game board 14 so that the flow direction when the game ball flows down the game ball movable range 15a from the upper part to the lower part is changed in a complicated manner. Note that some or all of the additional components such as the obstacle nail are omitted in each drawing. Reference numeral 4 denotes a game ball guiding member formed in an eave shape, which can guide the game ball in a predetermined direction.

  The transparent game board 14 also has a plurality of general winning holes 5 which are awarded when a game ball enters, a central starting port 6a and left and right starting ports 6b, 6b that trigger a round game to be described later. And an out port 7 through which game balls that have not entered the general winning port 5 and the start ports 6a and 6b are discharged to the game ball non-movable range 15b.

  An opening / closing tool 6d is attached to the start port 6a, and the opening / closing tool 6d can be driven to open and close by a normal electric-powered solenoid 118 (see FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, the left and right start ports 6b are provided with an opening / closing accessory 6e that is mechanically opened and closed. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing accessory 6e is provided in the special winning combination 3 described later. The game balls entered into the winning openings 3d and 3e are mechanically linked to open and close.

  In FIG. 2, reference numeral 55 denotes a ball passage detection gate. The gate 55 is provided with a passage ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later when it is detected that a game ball has passed. An internal lottery is performed by the main control circuit 60, and when the lottery result is a win, the opening / closing accessory 6d attached to the start port 6a is continuously opened twice for a predetermined time (about 0.2 seconds).

  Here, the opening / closing member 6e having a mechanical opening / closing mechanism will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the opening / closing accessory 6e includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 50a and 50b, and lower end portions of the movable pieces 50a and 50b have movable piece shafts 50c and 50d extending in the front-rear direction, respectively. The front end is fixed. First bevel gears 50e and 50f are fixed to the rear ends of the movable piece shafts 50c and 50d, respectively. The first bevel gears 50e and 50f are fixed to the movable piece shafts 50c and 50d. The second bevel gears 50g and 50h are respectively meshed with the bevel gear shaft 50i extending in the right and left direction perpendicular to each other. A rotating body 50k is also pivotally supported on the bevel gear shaft 50i between the second bevel gears 50g and 50h. In the figure, 50j is a stopper for regulating the amount of rotation of the bevel gears 50g, 50h.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the principle of operation of the opening / closing member 6e. FIG. 5 (a) shows a case where the opening / closing member 6e shifts from a closed state to an open state, and FIG. The case where the opening / closing accessory 6e shifts from the open state to the closed state is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the rotary body 50k of the opening / closing member 6e is formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the side, and when the opening / closing member 6e is in a closed state, the upper end side is tilted forward. It is low after high. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the opening / closing accessory 6e, the game ball rolls on the back surface 50m of the rotating body 50k, rotates the rotating body 50k in the clockwise direction in a side view, and the upper end side falls backward. The rotating body 50k is moved to the front low and high state. The game ball then flows down from the lower end of the rotating body 50k.

  As described above, when the rotating body 50k rotates in the clockwise direction in the side view, the second bevel gears 50g and 50h also rotate in the clockwise direction in the side view. When the second bevel gears 50g and 50h rotate in the clockwise direction as viewed from the side, the first bevel gear 50e that meshes with the second bevel gear 50g rotates in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front. At the same time, the first bevel gear 50f meshing with the second bevel gear 50h rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, and the left and right movable pieces 50a and 50b shift to the open state. Since the bevel gear shaft 50i is provided with a stopper 50j for restricting the rotation amount of the second bevel gears 50g and 50h, the movable pieces 50a and 50b rotate at a predetermined angle.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the opening / closing accessory 6d is in the closed state, the rotary member 50k of the opening / closing accessory 6d is in the low state before and after the upper end side has fallen backward. Therefore, when a game ball enters the opening / closing accessory 6e, the game ball rolls on the front surface 50n of the rotating body 50k, rotates the rotating body 50k counterclockwise in a side view, and the upper end side falls forward. Rotating body 50k is moved to a low state before and after high. And a game ball flows down from the lower end part of the rotary body 50k.

  As described above, when the rotating body 50k rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the side, the second bevel gears 50g and 50h also rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the side. When the second bevel gears 50g and 50h rotate in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the side, the first bevel gear 50e meshing with the second bevel gear 50g rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. At the same time, the first bevel gear 50f meshing with the second bevel gear 50h rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the left and right movable pieces 50a, 50b shift to the closed state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a special winning combination 3 that is a main combination in the center of the transparent gaming board 14 as shown in FIGS.

  The special winning combination 3 is a pair of movable parts that are opened to the left and right about a shaft part 3a provided at the base end, with a special restriction area 33 formed in a concave shape and a left and right side sandwiching the special restriction area. And a wing piece 3b.

  The special regulation region 33 is a main winning opening (hereinafter also referred to as “V zone”) 3c that shifts to a jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player when a gaming ball enters the center of the bottom side. , Provided on both sides of the V zone, and after entering the special restriction area 33, a game winning ball that could not enter the V zone (hereinafter also referred to as a “losing zone”). 3d and 3e.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a game ball discharge path is connected to the main winning port 3c and the sub winning ports 3d and 3e, respectively. 4c is a main game ball discharge path, 4d and 4e are sub game ball discharge paths, which are transparent so that the game balls that have entered the winning ports 3c to 3e can flow down and the flowing game balls can be visually recognized. It is formed in a tube shape by a simple member.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the player operates the launch handle 26 to launch the game ball onto the transparent game board 14 and start the game. When a ball enters the start opening 6a, 6b, the start winning ball sensor 116 detects a game ball, and based on this detection signal, the movable wing piece solenoid 120 (see FIG. 8) is driven and the special winning combination 3 The movable blade piece 3b is opened for 0.5 seconds. In the present embodiment, the opening operation is performed twice when entering the center starting port 6a, and once when entering the left and right starting ports 6b and 6b.

  The state in which the movable wing piece 3b is open is a state in which a game ball can easily enter the special regulation region 33. If the game ball that has entered at this time is fortunately entered the V zone (main winning port 3c), A so-called round game is started.

  In this round game, the pair of movable wing pieces 3b, 3b are continuously opened for the maximum number of times (for example, 20 times), and during this time, the game ball is in the V zone (main winning port 3c) or the lost zone. This is an advantageous gaming state in which it becomes easy to enter the (second prize winning openings 3d, 3e) and a large number of prize balls can be acquired in a short time. Then, when at least one game ball enters the V zone during this round game, the round game is continuously performed again up to the maximum number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after the end of this round game.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 10, in the present embodiment, there is provided interlocking means for moving the opening and closing accessory 6 e in conjunction with the game ball entering the lose zone (sub-winning holes 3 d and 3 e). There is a special feature.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e connected to the lost zone (sub prize winning openings 3d and 3e) are rotated by the kinetic energy of the game balls moving inside, respectively. The driven parts 5d and 5e are provided, and the driven parts 5d and 5e are connected to the opening and closing members 6e and 6e on the transparent game board 14 via link mechanisms, respectively.

  In this way, by configuring the interlocking means by the driven parts 5d, 5e and the link mechanism, the opening / closing accessories 6e, 6e can be moved in conjunction with the game balls entering the secondary winning holes 3d, 3e. Can be made.

  Here, the configuration of the interlocking means will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 6, the secondary game ball discharge for discharging the game balls that have entered the secondary winning ports 3d and 3e of the special winning combination 3 is performed. In the middle of each of the paths 4d and 4e, the rotary member B that rotates around the fixed axis Q by the kinetic energy of the game ball and the protrusion C of the rotary member B are pushed up, via an elastic member (not shown). Driven portions 5d and 5e each having a rotation member D that is rotated up and down around a fixed rotation axis E are disposed.

  Further, the arm portion D1 of the rotation member D that rotates about the fixed rotation axis E and one end of the rod member F are pivotally connected by a joint node J1, and the other end of the rod member F and the opening / closing function The tip of the rotating arm H extended from the movable piece 50b of the object 6e is pivotally attached via the joint node J2, and the arm portion D1, the rod member F, the rotating arm H, and the joint nodes J1 and J2 A link mechanism is configured.

  With this configuration, the operation of the driven parts 5d and 5e respectively disposed in the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e is associated with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing accessory 6e. For example, the auxiliary winning opening 3d of the special winning combination 3 When a game ball enters the game ball, the game ball that has passed through the secondary game ball discharge path 4d rotates the rotating member D of the driven portion 5d, and this rotation activates the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory 6e rotates. . As a modification of the interlocking means, for example, a cylinder member composed of an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder is applied to the rod member F so that both ends thereof can be expanded and contracted, and the cylinder member is driven to drive the opening / closing member. It is also possible to operate.

  Each sub game ball discharge path 4d, 4e is provided with a game ball sensor 115 (see FIG. 8) on the upstream side of the rotating member D. When a game ball is detected, the movement of the link mechanism or the opening / closing accessory 6e is detected. A predetermined effect image corresponding to the above can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the state of the effect display in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, and schematically shows a part of the effect displayable area A of the liquid crystal display device 32 visually recognized through the transparent game board 14. .

  Here, a case is shown in which a game ball has entered the secondary winning opening 3e of the special winning combination 3. When the game ball flows down from the secondary winning opening 3e to the secondary game ball discharge path 4e, the game ball sensor 115 provided in the secondary game ball discharge path 4e detects the game ball and supplies a detection signal to a main control circuit 60 described later. To do. On the other hand, the game balls flow down as they are and are discharged by rotating the rotating member B of the driven portion 5e.

  When the rotating member B rotates, the opening / closing tool 6e on the right side is expanded through the link mechanism as described above. The operating state of the link mechanism, the passing state of the game ball, and the opening / closing tool 6e The effect image indicating the expansion operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 when the game ball sensor 115 detects the game ball first. In the present embodiment, the display area is located behind the actual link mechanism, game ball discharge path, and opening / closing accessory 6e.

  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, a link mechanism that mechanically operates by emitting light or blinking in the effect image G of a specific color around the sub game ball discharge path 4e through which the game ball flows down or the link mechanism. The effect display is made to make the mechanism of this stand out.

In this way, by detecting the game balls passing through the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e, the effect image G that makes the operation state of the link mechanism or the like stand out is displayed and displayed to the player through the transparent game board 14. By making it visible, it is possible to provide new fun of the game. In addition to the game ball sensor 115, for example, a link sensor (not shown) for detecting the operation of the link mechanism, an accessory sensor (not shown) for detecting the operation of the opening / closing accessory 6e, and the like are provided. It is also possible to obtain an effect display by acquiring a signal from this sensor.
(Electric configuration of pachinko machines)
Here, the control circuit that controls the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, including the above-described effect display control and the like, will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the control circuit. As shown in the figure, the main control circuit 60 responsible for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main CPU 66 and a main ROM (read only memory) 68 connected to the CPU 66. A main RAM (read / write memory) 70 is provided. The main control circuit 60 mainly controls the progress of the game, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with a program stored in the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 functions as various means including the effect display control means together with the sub-control circuit 200 described later.

  In addition to storing a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as described above, the main ROM 68 selects a jackpot determination table and an effect that are referred to when determining a jackpot by random lottery. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to at the time are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  That is, the main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, an open / close chain state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a special winning combination opening number counter, a main winning opening winning counter, an out ball counter, and a ball passing memory number counter. , A waiting time timer, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the round game. The open / close chain state flag indicates whether the open / close accessory 6e is in an open state or a closed state. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passing detection gate 55. The big hit determination random number counter is for determining whether or not to start a round game. The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special winning combination release number counter indicates the number of opening of the special winning combination 3 in a round game, that is, the number of round games (so-called round number). The main winning opening winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the main winning opening 3c during one round and have passed through the V count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 executes a system timer interrupt process so that an interrupt process can be performed as necessary even when the main CPU 66 is executing the main process in accordance with the game program. Therefore, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. The V-count sensor 102, the count sensor 104 provided in the special prize-winning item 3, the general winning ball sensor 106 provided in the general winning opening 5, and the ball A passing ball sensor 114 provided in the passage detection gate 55, a game ball sensor 115 provided in the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e, a starting winning ball sensor 116 provided in the starting ports 6a and 6b, and an open / close attached to the starting port 6a An ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for driving the accessory 6e, a movable wing piece solenoid 120 for driving the movable wing piece 3b of the special winning combination 3, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  Here, the V-count sensor 102 is provided in the V zone (main winning opening 3c) of the special winning combination 3. The V count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the V zone.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in the lost zone (sub-winners 3d, 3e) of the special prize-winning item 3. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the loss zone.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through each of the general winning ports 5.

  The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55.

  The game ball sensor 115 is provided in the sub game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e in order to detect the operation of the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory, and includes a magnetic sensor, an optical sensor, a mechanical movable sensor, and the like. When the sensor 115 detects the game ball, it detects that the movable piece of the link mechanism or the opening / closing accessory 6e is operated, and transmits this detection signal to the main control circuit 60, via the effect display control means. Thus, an effect image for emphasizing the operation of the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory 6e can be displayed in a display effect area A of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a predetermined effect pattern.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 6a, 6b.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the movable piece 50b attached to the start port 6a, and drives the movable piece 50b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

  The movable wing piece solenoid 120 drives the movable wing piece 3b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and puts the special regulation region 33 of the special prize-winning item 3 into an open state or a closed state.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out a game ball as a prize ball, a launch device 130 that fires a game ball, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid (or launching motor) or the touch sensor described above.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of various lamps 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. As described above, it also functions as an effect display control means for effect-displaying the operation of the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory 6e.

  In the present embodiment, a command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that is a main component as an effect display control means for performing display control on the display device, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. The circuit 250, the sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and the lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the various lamps 132, and the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The performance according to is performed.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32 and functions as various means including the effect display control means.

  In the program ROM 208, a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206 is stored, and various table data defining setting conditions for making a determination regarding the effect display are also stored.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns that define conditions related to the progress of effect display. A program for setting and executing various display patterns representing the operation of the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory 6e is stored in the program ROM 208 for the effect display by the sub-control circuit 200 controlled by this effect pattern. A predetermined effect display is executed in accordance with this program.

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage unit that stores programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage medium including the control unit is used. As long as it is different, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 is provided. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise. The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a power source. It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when it is turned on. The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image in the effect displayable area A of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing. Various image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  Further, the VDP 212 reads various image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In particular, in the present embodiment, for example, the opening / closing combination 6e, 6e that is mechanically opened / closed is arranged on the left and right of the transparent game board 14, and which opening / closing combination 6e is associated with the effect display is executed. The image data ROM 216 is provided with an effect display area distribution table such as for example, and during the round game, the link described above is set at a predetermined position in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 while referring to the effect display area distribution table. The operation of the mechanism or the like is displayed in an effect.

  Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals. The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern and selects one piece of audio data from a plurality of pieces of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R). The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

(Description of production display control routine)
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above is controlled and driven entirely by a main game program. And, while the game program is being executed, the secondary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e, the link mechanism, and the opening / closing function through which the game balls flow down by the effect display control routine that is called and executed by the system timer interruption process described above. The object 6e is emphasized and the effect is displayed.

  The effect display control routine will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The effect display control routine detects that a game ball flows down in each of the secondary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e disposed on the back side of the transparent game board 14, and the corresponding secondary game ball discharge path 4d, This is an image processing routine for effect display with emphasis on the operation of the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory 6e on the effect display available area A of the liquid crystal display device 32 at the back position of 4e and its surroundings.

  That is, when the game ball sensor 115 provided in each sub game ball discharge path 4d, 4e detects a passing game ball, the detection signal is transmitted to the main CPU 66, and when the main CPU 66 receives it, the effect is sent to the sub CPU 206. A display command signal is output so that an effect display as shown in FIG. 7 is performed on the effect displayable area A of the liquid crystal display device 32. The program of the effect display control routine is stored in the program ROM 208 of the sub-control circuit 200 and requires a display pattern data portion such as the order and display position for setting and displaying each display area on the effect displayable area A. It can be rewritten and executed accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the first step S1 in the effect display control routine, a sensor signal from the game ball sensor 115 provided on the transparent game board 14 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is acquired, and at that time, the secondary game ball is acquired. It is determined whether or not a game ball is in any of the discharge paths 4d and 4e. In this way, when it is determined that a game ball has entered, the process proceeds to step S2, and when it is determined that a non-entered state, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S2 corresponding to the entry of a game ball, discharge path image data such as a secondary game ball discharge path corresponding to the sensor signal is determined based on a setting table, and the discharge path image is displayed on the effect displayable area A. The display area and the production pattern are displayed.

  In the next step S4 following step S2, a display area effect process is performed in which an effect image G such as a predetermined still effect image or moving image is displayed in the set display area for emphasis effect, and then the main program routine is performed. Will be returned. In step S3 in the non-intrusive state following step S1, a normal game effect display process using characters or the like is performed in the peripheral display area or the central display area of the effect displayable area A as necessary. The

  In this way, the link mechanism and the opening / closing accessory 6e are mechanically operated at a necessary timing in accordance with the state of the game ball entering the sub game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e connected to the sub prize winning ports 3d and 3e. An effect image G representing the operating state or the like can be displayed, and the player can be visually entertained.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e respectively connected to the auxiliary winning ports 3d and 3e arranged in the specific restriction area 33 of the special prize-winning item 3. Since it is provided with opening and closing accessories 6d and 6e that open and close in conjunction with the passing of the game ball, it is possible to give a new added value to the auxiliary winning openings 3d and 3e that have not been noticed in the past. The interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a transparent game board 14 in which a part or all of the game board is formed of a transparent member and the back of the game board can be seen through is transparent game triggered by the passing of the game balls through the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e. The secondary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e and / or the opening / closing accessory 6e can be emphasized and displayed on the effect displayable area A of the liquid crystal display device 32 arranged behind the board 14, and a special prize winning feature can be displayed. Opening and closing accessories 6e, 6e and interlocking means arranged so as to be interlocked with the sub game ball discharge paths 4d, 4e according to which of the secondary game ball discharge paths 4d, 4e is distributed. The effect can be displayed.

  In particular, the interlocking means includes driven parts 5d and 5e that are driven by the kinetic energy of the game balls passing through the auxiliary game ball discharge paths 4d and 4e, and an opening and closing accessory 6d that opens in conjunction with the movement of the game balls. Since 6e and the link mechanism are configured, these mechanical movements are more interesting.

  The embodiments of the present invention are merely specific examples, and the present invention is not limited thereby. That is, the specific configuration of the transparent gaming board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, the specific configuration of the interlocking means, and the design and display form of the effect image G are appropriately determined according to the form of the game machine to be applied. Can be changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined effect display is made by entering a game ball into the secondary prize opening 3d, 3e when it is out of place within the specific regulation area 33. It is also possible to display a predetermined effect image G in the effect displayable area A in response to the game ball entering the V zone (main winning port 3c). Further, the form of each game ball discharge path 4c-4e and the arrangement and shape of each opening / closing accessory 6d, 6e are not limited to those having the above-described configuration, and may have different designs as required. Can be set.

It is an exploded perspective view around the game board in the pachinko gaming machine which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a principal part enlarged view in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of an opening / closing accessory. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of an opening / closing accessory. It is explanatory drawing of an interlocking means. It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the state of the effect display in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub-control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart of an effect display control routine of the pachinko gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 Special prize-winning thing 3a Shaft part 3b Movable wing piece 3c Main prize-winning opening 3d, 3e Sub-winning prize opening 4d, 4e Secondary game ball discharge path 5d, 5e Driven part 6d, 6e Opening / closing part 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
14 Transparent game board (game board)
32 Liquid crystal display device (display device)
115 game ball sensor G effect image

Claims (3)

A special prize-winning object having a specific restriction area provided on a game board that guides the launched game ball from the upper side to the lower side, and that restricts the entry of the game ball by opening and closing the pair of movable wing pieces; ,
A main winning opening that is placed in the specific restriction area and is shifted to the big hit gaming state by entering a game ball, and a secondary winning opening for a game ball other than a game ball that has entered the main winning opening;
A plurality of opening and closing objects provided on the game board and movable between a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter and an open state in which game balls are easy to enter;
A gaming machine comprising: interlocking means for moving the opening and closing accessory in conjunction with a game ball entering the secondary winning opening.   The gaming board is a transparent gaming board that is partially or entirely formed of a transparent member, and behind this transparent gaming board is a gaming ball discharge that is formed by a transparent member that discharges the gaming ball that has entered the secondary winning opening. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a path is provided so that the operation of the interlocking means and the game ball discharge path can be visually recognized through the transparent game board. It is arranged on the back side of the transparent game board and the game ball discharge path so as to be visually recognized through the transparent game board, and forms an effect displayable area on the transparent game board. Providing a display means for displaying a predetermined effect image;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: an effect display control means for causing the display means to display an effect image related to the behavior of the game ball in the game ball discharge path and the operation of the interlocking means. .

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