JP2006101899A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the players to take part in the game progress with their own technique for higher exaltation felt in the game by raising the rate of approaching the specified area with their own skill. <P>SOLUTION: The role object 10 in a pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a V zone 61 and the winning of the V zone 61 generates the jackpot. First and second guide paths 10p-10r are disposed from the electric tulip 10a to the V zone 61 in the role object 10. Among the guide paths, when the game balls pass the first guide path 10p, the players can manipulate the operation switches 8c and 8d to move the V zone 61. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine characterized by a specific winning opening in a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines have a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state in addition to the normal gaming state in which a normal game is played in order to increase the interest of the player. . Since it is easier to obtain more prize balls when in the specific game state, the player plays a game aiming to shift from the normal game state to the specific game state, and increases interest.

  As a trigger for shifting from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state as described above, there is a condition that a winning in a specific area is a condition, and only the game ball won from the specific winning opening reaches this specific area. There are various types of gaming machines. In such a gaming machine, the player wants the game ball to enter a specific area through winning from a specific winning opening. However, if this specific area is fixed or moves at a fixed period or random period, the entry of the game ball into the specific area is simply left to carry regardless of the skill of the player. End up. For this reason, since the skill of the player is rarely utilized, it may cause an increase in the player's interest.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-91039 (Patent Document 1) for such a problem. This pachinko machine is provided with a control key, and by operating this control key, the winning opening part (specific area) can be moved. By attaching such a control key, the player can move the winning slot, and the player's technical intervention can increase the number of prize balls, thereby increasing the player's interest. It can be done.

  In addition, when there is a single passage (guidance path) from the specific winning opening to the specific area, the possibility of entering the specific area with respect to the game balls won from the specific winning opening is always almost constant. For this reason, it is difficult to improve the player's sense of expectation for entering a specific area after winning a specific winning opening.

With respect to this problem, in the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-174238 (Patent Document 2), the first game ball can pass and win either the general winning opening or the specific winning opening. A passage route and a second passage route that allows the game ball to win a specific winning opening more than the first passage route are provided. In this way, the first passage route and the second passage route are provided, and it is easier for the person who passes the second passage route to win the specific prize opening than when passing the first passage route, so that the second passage The player who has passed the route can improve the player's sense of expectation for entering the specific winning opening.
JP-A-6-91039 JP 2004-174238 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is only possible to move the winning opening portion. For this reason, since the player can always move the winning opening portion, there is a problem that the feeling of excitement for being able to move the winning opening portion is cut off.

  In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a first passage route and a second passage route, and when passing through the second passage route, it is possible to increase the expectation for entering the specific winning opening. it can. However, there is a problem that, regardless of which route is passed, the player cannot increase the rate of entry to the specific winning award according to his / her skill, so that technical intervention cannot be achieved after all.

  Accordingly, the object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the rate of entry into a specific area by its own technical intervention and improve the player's sense of excitement by enabling technical intervention. There is to do.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention that has solved the above problems includes a specific winning device having a specific winning port through which a game ball can win, and a specific region and a general region through which a game ball that has won a prize can be passed. A game machine in which the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball passes through the specific region, and the operating means for the player to move the specific region And a specific area moving means for moving the specific area in accordance with the detection result of the operation detecting means. A guidance path is provided for guiding a game ball that has won a prize opening to a specific area or a general area, and guidance for detecting that a predetermined guidance path passing condition defined for the game ball passing through the guidance path is satisfied. Road condition detection A movement permission means that has a step and permits the movement of the specific area movement means according to the detection result of the operation detection means when it is detected by the guidance road condition detection means that a predetermined taxiway passage condition is satisfied. It is what you have.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes operation means for moving a specific area, and specific area moving means for moving the specific area in response to an operation on the operation means. For this reason, the approach rate to a specific area can be raised by the technical intervention that a player operates an operation means and moves a specific area.

  In addition, simply providing the operating means, the operation detecting means, and the specific area moving means, the player is always in a state where technical intervention can be performed. It becomes almost nothing. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the guideway condition detecting unit detects that the predetermined guideway passing condition is satisfied, the specific region moving unit is not moved by operating the operating unit for the first time. Allowed. For this reason, since the player is given an opportunity to perform technical intervention, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the technical intervention has become possible.

  Here, a specific taxiway and a general taxiway are formed as taxiways, and a game ball that has won a specific prize opening can enter either the specific taxiway or the general taxiway, and a predetermined taxiway The passage condition is that the vehicle passes through the specific taxiway, and the taxiway condition detection unit may be a taxiway passage detection unit that detects that the game ball has passed through the specific taxiway.

  As described above, the specific taxiway and the general taxiway are formed as the taxiway so that the specific taxiway and the general taxiway are distributed. Therefore, since it is determined whether or not technical intervention can be performed depending on whether it passes the specific taxiway or the general taxiway, it is possible to further improve the player's sense of exhilaration when passing the specific taxiway it can.

  In addition, the specific area is located at a predetermined initial position at a predetermined time after the game ball has won the specific winning opening, and the specific area is positioned at the predetermined initial position. The game ball that has passed can be configured to be easier to enter a specific area than the game ball that has passed through the general taxiway.

  When passing a specific taxiway, there is a high possibility of a game ball entering a specific area without performing technical intervention, but in the present invention, when a game ball passes the specific taxiway The specific area can be moved by the operating means. Therefore, when passing the specific taxiway, the possibility of entering the game ball into the specific area can be further increased, and an opportunity for technical intervention is also provided. A feeling of uplifting can be further enhanced.

  The specific area is located at a predetermined initial position at a predetermined time after the game ball has won a specific winning opening, and has passed through the specific taxiway with the specific area positioned at the predetermined initial position. The game ball may be configured such that it is more difficult to enter the specific area than the game ball that has passed through the general taxiway.

  When a game ball passes a specific taxiway, it is more difficult to enter a specific area than when it passes a general taxiway. Therefore, when a game ball passes a specific taxiway, the player passes the specific taxiway. Rather than doing it, you can reduce the sense of expectation of entering a specific area. However, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the game ball passes through the specific guidance path and it is difficult to enter the specific area, the specific area can be moved by operating the operating means. Therefore, when a game ball passes through a specific taxiway, under the circumstances where it is difficult to enter the specific area, the possibility of entering the specific area is increased by demonstrating the ability of its own technical intervention. be able to.

  The guideway passage condition is that the game ball passes through the guideway at a predetermined timing. The guideway condition detection means includes a timer for measuring the predetermined timing and that the game ball passes through the specific guideway. It is also possible to adopt a mode provided with taxiway passage detection means for detecting.

  In this way, when the game ball passes through the guide route at a predetermined timing as the guide route passage condition, the movement of the specific area by the operating means depends on whether or not the game ball passes through the guide route at the predetermined timing. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the player's feeling of uplift when the game ball passes through the guide path at a predetermined timing.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the rate of entry into a specific area by its own technical intervention, and to improve the player's sense of uplift due to the possibility of technical intervention.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention from the front side, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a game shown in FIG. It is a front view of a board.

(Composition of gaming machine)
A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is housed and installed in a predetermined installation frame of a game hall (hall). A base door (inner frame) 3 is provided on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, and a game board 4 shown in FIG. 2 is incorporated in the base door 3. It is. A front door 5 is provided in front of the outer frame 2. The front door 5 covers the front of the game board 4 and is rotatably installed on the front side of the base door 3.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a card unit 80 adjacent to the card unit 80 that is configured such that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, a game ball is lent according to the balance of the prepaid card.

  The front door 5 is provided with a glass plate 5a in a substantially entire area at the center thereof so that the game board 4 inside thereof can be visually recognized. A ball lending operation panel 8 having a ball lending operation related button for performing a card returning operation of the card unit 80, a lending (ball lending) operation of a game ball, and the like is provided below the front door 5. The operation panel 8 is provided with a ball lending button 8a and a card removal button 8b. By pressing the ball lending button 8a, a predetermined number of balls are lent out. Further, the card inserted into the card unit 80 is ejected from the card unit 80 by pressing the card eject button 8b. Further, the operation panel 8 is provided with operation switches 8c and 8d which are operation means of the present invention. The operation switches 8c and 8d are switches that move the V zone when a player operates a predetermined condition described later.

  A dish panel 6 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 is installed below the front door 5. On the front side of the dish panel 6 are a game ball lent out by the card unit 80 and an upper plate 6a for receiving a game ball to be paid out when entering a winning opening described later, and a ball exit when the upper plate 6a is full. A lower plate 6b for receiving a game ball overflowing inward of 6d and a launch handle 6c provided on the right side of the lower plate 6b are arranged.

  The launch handle 6c is for launching a game ball received by the upper plate 6a, and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the plate panel 6. The player operates the launch handle 6c to play a pachinko game. Can proceed. When the firing handle 6c is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to the firing motor provided on the back side of the firing handle 6c according to the turning angle. Then, the game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 4.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 7 provided on the left side of the game board 4, moves to the upper part of the game board 4, and then collides with a game nail (not shown). It flows down toward the lower side of the game board 4 while changing its traveling direction.

  The game board 4 is formed with a game area 4a in which a game ball flows down in the game state, and a number of game nails for changing the flow direction of the game ball are provided in the game area 4a. . As shown in FIG. 3, a start passage 9 is provided at the center of the game area 4a. An accessory 10 which is a specific winning device of the present invention is provided above the start passage port 9, and a big prize port 11 is provided below the start passage port 9. On the other side, general winning ports 12a and 12b are provided. Furthermore, a symbol display unit 13 is provided above the accessory 10, and an out port 14 is provided at the lower end of the game area 4 a. The symbol display unit 13 displays a three-digit number string, and the number is variably displayed for each column.

  The start passage port 9 is configured to allow game balls to pass therethrough. The start passage ball 9 is provided with a start passage ball switch 9s (FIG. 8). When the game ball passes through the start passage port 9, the start passage ball switch 9s detects the game ball. When the start passing ball switch 9s detects a game ball, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 extracts an opening determination random value for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 10a in the accessory 10 or the like. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the accessory 10 is provided with an electric tulip 10 a that is a specific winning opening of the present invention. The electric tulip 10a is provided with an accessory winning prize solenoid 10L shown in FIG. 8, and can be opened and closed by the operation of the accessory winning prize solenoid 10L. Furthermore, a through hole 10b through which a game ball can pass is formed in the discharge portion of the electric tulip 10a. Further, an upper stage 10c and a lower stage 10d are provided below the electric tulip 10a.

  A first upper passage gate 10e is formed at the center of the back of the upper stage 10c, and a second upper passage gate 10f and a third upper passage gate 10g are formed on both sides of the first upper passage gate 10e, respectively. Yes. In addition, a first lower passage gate 10h is formed in the center of the lower stage 10d, and a second lower passage gate 10j and a third lower passage gate 10k are provided on both sides of the first lower passage gate 10h, respectively. Is formed. Among these, as shown in FIG. 5, the first upper passage gate 10e and the first lower passage gate 10h communicate with each other. Similarly, the second upper passage gate 10f and the second lower passage gate 10j, and the third upper passage gate 10g and the third lower passage gate 10k communicate with each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper stage 10c is inclined so that the back is lower than the front side, and the lower stage 10d is inclined so that the front side is lower than the back side. Has been. Further, a through hole 10b is formed at a front upper position in the upper stage 10c, and a game ball won from the electric tulip 10a passes through the through hole 10b and reaches the upper stage 10c. In the upper stage 10c, The game ball rolls backward due to the inclination, and enters one of the first upper passage gate 10e to the third upper passage gate 10g. A game ball that has entered one of the first upper passage gate 10e to the third upper passage gate 10g is discharged from any one of the first lower passage gate 10h to the third lower passage gate 10k, and the lower stage. Roll 10d up toward you.

  The through hole 10b disposed in the discharge portion of the electric tulip 10a is provided with a specific winning opening switch 10n, and a first guide between the first upper passage gate 10e and the first lower passage gate 10h. A taxiway switch 10m is provided on the road 10p. The specific winning opening switch 10n detects the game ball when the game ball won through the electric tulip 10a passes through the through hole 10b. The guide path switch 10m detects a game ball that has entered the first guide path 10p through the first upper passage gate 10e. On the other hand, the second guiding path 10q between the second upper passing gate 10f and the second lower passing gate 10j and the third guiding path 10r between the third upper passing gate 10g and the third lower passing gate 10k The taxiway switch is not provided. Portions through which the game ball can pass between the electric tulip 10a and the lower stage 10d, specifically, the electric tulip 10a, the through hole 10b, the upper and lower stages 10c and 10d, the passage gates 10e to 10j, and the guide paths 10p to 10r However, this is the taxiway of the present invention. In particular, the first taxiway 10p is the specific taxiway of the present invention, and the second and third taxiways are the general taxiway of the present invention. Further, the taxiway switch 10m serves as the taxiway condition detection means of the present invention.

  A V zone device 60 is provided in front of the lower stage 10d. As shown also in FIG. 6, the V zone device 60 includes a V zone 61 and a V zone moving device 62 that drives the V zone 61. The V zone 61 allows a game ball to pass therethrough and has a width narrower than that of the lower stage 10d. A V switch 63 is attached to the V zone 61. When a game ball enters the V zone 61, the V switch 63 detects the game ball. When the game ball passes through the V zone 61 and the V switch 63 detects the game ball, the game state shifts from the normal game state to a so-called jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, and the big prize opening 11 Opens a predetermined time a plurality of times.

  Further, the V zone moving device 62 includes a motor 64, and a pinion gear 65 is attached to a rotation shaft 64 a of the motor 64. A rack 66 that meshes with the pinion gear 65 is attached to the V zone 61. When the operation switches 8c and 8d shown in FIG. 1 are operated, the motor 64 is driven and the rotation shaft 64a is rotated. The rack 66 moves to the left and right through the pinion gear 65 by the rotation of the rotation shaft 64a. In this way, the V zone 61 can be moved left and right as the rack 66 moves. In the movable region of the V zone 61, a slip hole 67 is formed, and the game ball that has rolled down the lower stage 10 d enters the V zone 61 or the slip hole 67. The V zone 61 is a specific region of the present invention, and the off hole 67 is a general region of the present invention. Further, the V zone moving device 62 is a specific area moving means of the present invention. On the other hand, the V zone 61 is located at the center of the separation hole 67 as an initial position at a predetermined time after the game ball has won the electric tulip 10a, in this embodiment, immediately after winning the electric tulip. Therefore, when the V zone 61 is in the initial position, the game ball that has passed through the first guide path 10p is more likely to enter the V zone 61 than the game ball that has passed through the second and third guide paths 10q0 and 10r. Is in a state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, speakers 17L and 17R are provided on the upper part of the outer frame 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to output sound effects and voices for notifying the player that a predetermined gaming state has been achieved. It has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a decorative lamp 18 is provided on the upper surface of the front door 5.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming balls lent out by the card unit 80 and the bonuses, the prize winning holes 11, and the general winning holes 12a and 12b are awarded. Is provided on the upper plate 6a. Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main control board 21 including a main control circuit 30 that controls the operation of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and determines whether or not to open the electric tulip 10a, as described above. A sub-control board 22 having a sub-control circuit 40 that develops effects such as symbols and sounds displayed on the symbol display unit 13, and a payout / launch control circuit 82 (FIG. 7) that controls the payout / launch of game balls. Discharge / launch control board 23, power supply unit 24 for supplying power, power switch 25, backup clear switch 26, connection terminal 29 for connecting to a hall computer or the like are arranged.

  The hall computer referred to here is installed in a game room (hall) management room, receives various game information data from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is used for sales management and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a block configuration diagram mainly showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of components centering on the main control circuit 30, the sub-control circuit 40, the payout / launch control circuit 82, and the power supply unit 24 described above. 30, sub-control circuit 40 and payout / launch control circuit 82 are connected to each other and power can be supplied to each. The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33. In addition, an I / O (Input / Output) 34 and a command output are provided. A port 35 is provided. In addition, the main control circuit 30 is connected to the hall computer via the connection terminal 29 and appropriately transmits various game information data of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main CPU 31 inputs a detection signal of a game ball from the specific winning opening switch 10n or the like, and operates according to a control program stored in the main ROM 32, so that a pachinko game such as a big hit lottery or a prize ball discharge in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. It controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 1 and transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 40 via the command output port 35. Further, the main CPU 31 appropriately transmits performance information indicating the performance (so-called specifications) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a performance information command. The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31 and permanent data. The main RAM 33 temporarily stores data and programs used when the main CPU 31 operates. Note that the main RAM 33 is capable of holding stored contents by being supplied with power from the backup power source even when the power is cut off.

  In addition, the main control circuit 30 is connected to each switch including the specific prize opening switch 10n. The specific winning port switch 10n detects a game ball that has been won by the electric tulip 10a and passed through the through hole 10b, and outputs a detection signal indicating the detection result to the main control circuit 30. The guide path switch 10 m detects a game ball that has passed through the first guide path, and outputs a detection signal indicating the detection result to the main control circuit 30. The V switch 63 detects a game ball that has entered the V zone 61 and outputs a detection signal of the game ball that has entered the V zone 61 and won a prize to the main control circuit 30. The count switch 11cs measures the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 11, and outputs a detection signal indicating the measurement result to the main control circuit 30. The general winning ball switch 12 s outputs a detection signal of the game ball won in the general winning ports 12 a and 12 b to the main control circuit 30. The start passage ball switch 9 s outputs a detection signal of the game ball that has passed through the start passage port 9 to the main control circuit 30.

  The prize winning port solenoid 10L opens and closes the electric tulip 10a, and the large winning port solenoid 11L opens and closes the shutter provided in the large winning port 11. Further, the V zone moving device 62 moves the V zone 61 as described above. The backup clear switch 26 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the operator.

  Further, operation switches 8c and 8d are connected to the main control circuit 30. The operation switches 8c and 8d can be operated by the player according to his / her own intention. When the operation switches 8c and 8d are operated, an operation signal is output to the main control circuit 30. When the main control circuit 30 detects the operation signal, it drives the motor 64 in the V zone moving device 62 in either the forward or reverse direction according to the operation of the operation switches 8c and 8d. The main control circuit 30 serves as an operation detection unit and a movement permission unit according to the present invention.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the start passing ball switch 9 s detects a winning of the game ball and outputs a detection signal, the main control circuit 30 outputs a symbol designation command to the sub control circuit 40, and the sub control circuit 40 The random number extraction and the extracted random number value are used to determine the decorative symbol display mode in the symbol display unit 13. The determination symbol is derived and displayed in a display mode according to the symbol designation command from the main control circuit 30. Furthermore, in the main control circuit 30, when the symbol variation treatment is performed when the detection signal from the start passing ball switch 9s is input, the main control circuit 30 stores the symbol as a reserved storage in a predetermined storage area. The reserved storage can store a predetermined number, for example, up to four.

  The sub-control circuit 40 receives a command from the main control circuit 30 and, according to the input command, performs control necessary for effects such as variable display of a determination symbol and decorative symbols, reach effect, and notice effect by the symbol display unit 13. On the other hand, a predetermined image is displayed on the symbol display unit 13. The sub-control circuit 40 also performs control necessary for producing an effect by sound output using the speakers 17L and 17R and an effect by blinking display using the decorative lamp 18.

  The sub-control circuit 40 is configured with a sub CPU 41 as the center, has a program ROM 42, a work RAM 43, and a command input port 44, and has an image control circuit 45, an audio control circuit 46, and a lamp control circuit 47. .

  The sub CPU 41 executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 42 in accordance with a command input from the main control circuit 30 and activates the image control circuit 45, the sound control circuit 46, and the lamp control circuit 47. The program ROM 42 stores programs executed by the sub CPU 41 and permanent data, and the work RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the sub CPU 41 operates.

  The image control circuit 45 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a D / A converter, an initial reset circuit, an image data ROM, an image data RAM, and the like. The image control circuit 45 forms an image according to the content to be displayed on the symbol display unit 13 determined by the sub CPU 41, outputs the formed image to the symbol display unit 13, and displays the image.

  The audio control circuit 46 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, an audio data ROM, and the like. The sound control circuit 46 generates a sound signal in the sound source IC using sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 41, amplifies the sound signal to an appropriate level by an amplifier, and amplifies the sound signal. The sound signal thus supplied is supplied to the speakers 17L and 17R to output sound.

  The lamp control circuit 47 uses the decoration data ROM that stores decoration data indicating the blinking pattern of the decoration lamps 18L and 18R and the decoration data stored in the decoration data ROM 71 according to an instruction from the sub CPU 41. , 18R flashing drive circuit.

  The payout / firing control circuit 82 operates the payout device 81 and the above-described launching device 83 having the firing handle 6c and the firing motor under the control of the main control circuit 30 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls. The game ball is fired toward the game area 4 a on the game board 4.

(Machine machine operation)
Next, main processing of the main CPU 31 in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 31 first performs an initial value setting process (S1). In the initial value setting process, the various settings stored in the main RAM 33 are restored to the settings when the power was last turned off. Alternatively, various settings stored in the main RAM 33 are initialized.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs symbol control processing (S2). In the symbol control process, it is determined whether or not to perform the opening process of the electric tulip 10a in the accessory 10, the determination of the change display pattern, the specific area movement process, and the round control in the big hit game. The symbol control process will be described later.

  When the symbol control process is completed, a random number update process is performed (S3). In the random number update process, the variable display pattern selection random number used to determine the variable display pattern in the symbol display unit 13, the loss symbol determination random number used to determine the loss symbol, and the like are updated.

  Note that the main CPU 31 repeatedly performs the processes of steps S2 to S3.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. When the interrupt process is started, the main CPU 31 first saves information stored in each register (S11). Next, the main CPU 31 performs various random number update processes (S12). The random numbers to be updated here include a determination random number per opening of an accessory, a design random number per opening of an accessory, an initial value random number, and the like. Here, the determination for the opening of the accessory is a determination as to whether or not the condition for opening the electric tulip 10a is satisfied. When the determination for the opening of the accessory is made, the electric tulip 10a is opened for a certain period of time. To do.

  When the random number update process is completed, a switch input detection process is performed (S13). In the switch input detection process, the main CPU 31 switches the specific winning opening switch 10n, the guide path switch 10m, the V switch 63, the count switch 11cs, the general winning ball switch 12s, the start passing ball switch 9s, and the operation switches 8c and 8d. It is determined whether or not a signal from is output to the I / O 34. When there is a signal output to the I / O 34, the main CPU 31 performs processing according to the signal.

  When the switch input detection process is completed, a timer update process is performed (S14). In the timer update process, values such as a waiting time timer (t) and a special prize opening time timer (t) are updated. The waiting time timer (t) is a timer in which a waiting time until the main CPU 31 shifts to the next processing is set in each process of the symbol control process described later. The big prize opening timer (t) is a timer in which the maximum time for which the big prize opening 11 is opened (the big prize opening time) is set within one round of opening the big prize opening. .

  When the timer update process is completed, a drive signal output process is performed (S15). In the drive signal output process, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a signal for performing a predetermined release process is output to the accessory winning prize solenoid 10L and the special prize opening solenoid 11L.

  Next to the drive signal output process, an effect command process is performed (S16). In the effect command output process, set commands such as a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command are output to the sub-control circuit 40. The sub control circuit 40 performs symbol variation processing, audio output processing, lamp control, and the like based on the output command.

  Following the effect command output process, a payout process is performed (S17). In the payout process, a payout for instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the types of winning holes (games 10, large winning holes 11, general winning holes 12a, 12b) won by the game balls. The command is output to the payout / firing control circuit 82.

  Thus, after each processing is completed, the upper part saved in step S11 is returned to each register (S18). In this way, the interrupt process of the system timer ends.

  Next, the symbol control process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol control process. As shown in FIG. 11, in the symbol control process, a symbol control state flag is first loaded (S21). The symbol control state flags include “00”, “01”, “02”, and “03”, and the symbol variation process differs depending on each flag. The control state flag “00” corresponds to the symbol variation start process, and the control state flag “01” corresponds to the symbol variation process. In addition, the control state flag “02” corresponds to the electric accessory release process, and “03” corresponds to the jackpot process. The symbol variation process corresponding to each flag will be described later.

  When the symbol control state flag is loaded, symbol variation start processing corresponding to each symbol control state flag is performed (S22). The symbol variation start process corresponds to the control state flag “00”. When the symbol variation start processing is completed, symbol variation processing is performed (S23). The symbol variation process corresponds to the control state flag “01”. After the symbol variation process is completed, an electric accessory release process is performed (S24). The electric accessory release process corresponds to the control state flag “02”. After the electric accessory release process, a big hit game process is performed.

  Subsequently, each procedure of the symbol variation start process, the symbol variation process, and the electric accessory release process will be described. First, the symbol variation start process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol variation start process.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the symbol variation start process is started, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is “00” (start process) (S31). As a result, when it is determined that the control state flag is not “00”, the symbol variation start process is not performed, and thus the control of the symbol variation start process is ended.

  If it is determined that the control state flag is “00”, it is determined whether the number of holds is 0, in other words, whether there is a hold memory (S32). As a result, if it is determined that there is no pending storage, a demo display process is performed (S33), and the symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is pending storage, the control state flag is set to “01”, and the fluctuation process is set (S34).

  Subsequently, a determination process for winning combination is performed (S35). The process for determining the winning combination is performed by extracting a determination random number for the opening of the additional function. After performing the process for determining whether or not an object has been released, it is determined whether or not the object has been released (S36). As a result, when it is determined that the winning combination is released, a symbol determination process is performed per opening of the accessory (S37). The symbol determination process per bonus release is performed by extracting a random number for symbol determination per bonus release. When the symbol determination process per combination release is completed, the variation pattern determination process per combination release is subsequently performed (S38). The process of determining the fluctuation pattern per combination release is performed by extracting a random number for selecting a fluctuation pattern. In this way, when the process of determining the symbol per opening of the accessory and the determination of the variation pattern per opening of the accessory is completed, the process proceeds to step S41.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the winning combination is not released, a symbol determination process is performed (S39). The detachment symbol determination process is performed by extracting a detachment symbol determination random number. After the missing symbol determination process is completed, a deviation variation pattern determination process is subsequently performed (S40). The determination process of the deviation variation pattern is performed by extracting a random number for variation pattern selection. When the determination of the detachment symbol and the determination process of the detachment variation pattern is completed, the process proceeds to step S41.

  As described above, when the symbol for the bonus release or the deviating symbol and the variation pattern for the bonus release or the variation variation pattern are determined, the symbols, the stop symbol and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern are set (S41). Each variation pattern is set with a variation time. After the stop symbol and variation pattern are set, a variation time timer (t) corresponding to the variation pattern is set (S42). Then, the storage area used for the current variation is cleared (S43), and the symbol variation start process is terminated.

  Next, the symbol variation process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol variation process. As shown in FIG. 13, when the symbol variation process is started, it is first determined whether or not the control state flag is “01” and the variation processing state is set (S51). As a result, when the control state flag is not “01” and the variation processing state is not set, the symbol variation processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the control state flag is “01” and it is determined that the variation processing state is set, whether or not the variation time timer (t) is 0, in other words, whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S52).

  As a result, when it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, the symbol variation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, a symbol determination process is performed (S53). In the symbol determination process, the symbol or the off symbol per winning combination determined in step S37 or step S39 is displayed on the symbol display unit 13, and a command for stopping is output to the sub-control circuit 40.

  When the symbol determination process is completed, it is determined whether or not the result of the bonus release per unit determination process in step S35 is that the bonus is released (S54). As a result, if it is determined that the winning combination has been reached, the control state flag is set to “02”, the electric accessory is set to the open state (S55), and the valid time timer (t) is set (S56). As the valid time, a predetermined time for opening the electric accessory (electric tulip), for example, 5.5 seconds is set, and the valid time timer (t) counts this valid time.

  When the valid time timer (t) is set, the opening of the electric accessory is set (S57), and the special symbol control termination process is performed (S58). In the special symbol control end process, for example, when a normal symbol and a special symbol are set as jackpot random numbers, a process of setting a probability variation is performed when a special symbol is extracted by random number extraction. After the special symbol control termination process is completed, the symbol variation process is terminated.

  Next, the electric accessory release process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the electric accessory release process. As shown in FIG. 14, when the electric accessory release process is started, the control state flag is “02”, and it is determined whether or not the electric accessory is released (S61). As a result, when it is determined that the electric accessory is not in the open state, the electric accessory release process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the electric accessory is in the open state, the specific area moving process is performed (S62). The procedure of the specific area moving process will be described later. Thereafter, after the specific area moving process is completed, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area (V zone 61) (S63). Whether or not the specific area has passed is determined by whether or not a detection signal is output from the V switch 63. If the detection signal is output, it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area. If no detection signal is output, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area.

  As a result, if it is determined that the specific area has been passed, the control state flag is set to “03”, and the jackpot control state is set (S64). When the big hit status flag is set, the big winning opening 11 is then released a predetermined number of times as a big hit process, but the detailed procedure is omitted. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific area has not been passed, the effective time timer (t) that started counting in step S56 becomes 0, and it is determined whether or not the effective time has passed (S65). As a result, when it is determined that the effective time has not elapsed, the electric accessory release process is ended while maintaining the control state flag at “02” in order to continue the electric accessory open state. If it is determined that the valid time has elapsed, the control state flag is set to “01” (S66), and the variation process is set. Thus, the electric accessory release process is completed.

  Now, the specific area movement process in step S62 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the specific area movement process.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the specific area movement process, it is determined whether or not the movement permission flag is turned on (S71). The process of turning on the movement permission flag is performed in the switch input detection process in step S13 of the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10, and the game ball passes through the first guide path 10p and is detected from the guide path switch 10m. Is output, the movement permission flag is turned ON. As a result, when the movement permission flag is not ON, the specific area movement process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the movement permission flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the operation switches 8c and 8d have been operated (S72). As a result, when the player operates the operation switches 8c and 8d and determines that the operation switches 8c and 8d have been operated, a specific area moving process is performed according to the operation of the operation switches 8c and 8d (S73). . In the specific area moving process, the V zone moving device 62 is driven in accordance with the operation of the operation switches 8c and 8d.

  For example, when the player presses the left operation switch 8c to move the V zone 61 to the left side, the main control circuit 30 rotates the motor 64 counterclockwise when viewed from the front side. Move. When the motor 64 rotates counterclockwise, the V zone 61 moves to the left side via the pinion gear 65 and the rack 66.

  Conversely, when the player presses the right operation switch 8d with the intention of moving to the right side toward the V zone 61, the main control circuit 30 rotates the motor 64 clockwise as viewed from the front side. Move. When the motor 64 rotates clockwise, the V zone 61 moves to the right side via the pinion gear 65 and the rack 66.

  If it is determined in step S72 that there is no operation, the process proceeds to step S74 without performing the specific area moving process.

  In this way, when it is determined that there is no operation in step S72, or when the specific area moving process in step S73 is completed, it is determined whether or not an end condition is satisfied (S74). As the end condition here, the elapse of a predetermined time and the number of movements of the operation switches 8c and 8d are set. If the termination condition is satisfied, the movement permission flag is turned off (S75), and the specific area movement process is terminated. On the other hand, if the termination condition is not satisfied, the specific area movement process is terminated while the movement permission flag is kept ON.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment that performs such an operation, when a player plays a game in a normal gaming state as a gaming state, first, a game ball wins a prize at the start passage port 9, 3 is started in the symbol display section 13 shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the main control circuit 30, a determination is made per winning combination.

  When a random number per feature release is extracted in the determination per bonus release, the symbol display unit 13 displays a notification that informs the player that the bonus is released, specifically, the same number in a three-digit number string. Is displayed. Moreover, when the random number per combination opening is extracted, the electric tulip 10a in the combination 10 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is opened for a certain period of time. Then, when a game ball wins the electric tulip 10a, the game ball passes through the through hole 10b and is guided onto the upper stage 10c. The game ball rolls up the upper stage 10c to the back, and during that time, it randomly swings from side to side and enters one of the first upper passage gate 10e to the third upper passage gate 10g. However, among these upper passage gates, the entry ratio to the first upper passage gate 10e arranged at the center is the highest.

  Of the first upper passage gate 10e to the third upper passage gate 10g, when entering the first upper passage gate 10e, the guide path switch 10m detects the game ball and the movement of the V zone 61 in the V zone device 60 is permitted. The Then, the player can move the V zone 61 to the left and right by operating the operation switches 8c and 8d.

  The game balls that have entered one of the first upper passage gate 10e to the third upper passage gate 10g are discharged from any one of the first lower passage gate 10h to the third lower passage gate 10k. . The game balls discharged from these gates roll down the lower stage 10d and enter the V zone 61 or the release hole 67 on the side thereof.

  Here, when a game ball enters the V zone 61, a big hit state advantageous to the player occurs. For this reason, the player desires to enter the V zone 61 rather than the game ball entering the release hole 67. At this time, since the V zone 61 can be moved by operating the operation switches 8c and 8d, the player can move his / her skill by operating the operation switches 8c and 8d to move the V zone 61. Thus, the game ball can enter the V zone 61. As described above, since the V zone 61 is movable, the player can increase the entry ratio into the V zone 61 by his technical intervention.

  In addition to merely enabling technical intervention, in this embodiment, it is necessary to pass through the first taxiway 10p as a condition for permitting movement of the V zone 61 by operating the operation switches 8c and 8d. ing. For this reason, a player who desires technical intervention desires that a game ball that has won a prize in the accessory 10 via the electric tulip 10a enters the first taxiway 10p from the first upper passage gate 10e. For this reason, first, since technical intervention is possible only after satisfying the condition that the game ball enters the first upper passage gate 10e, the sense of excitement by enabling technical intervention for the player can be further enhanced. it can.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the V zone 61 is at the initial position, the game ball that has passed through the first guiding path 10p has passed through the second guiding path 10q and the third guiding path 10r. It is easier to win the V zone 61 than the game ball. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the sense of excitement for the player due to the game ball entering the first guiding path 10p.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in that the attachment position of the taxiway switch 10m is different. In the first embodiment, the taxiway switch 10m is provided in the first taxiway 10p. However, in this embodiment, the taxiway switch 10m is provided in the second taxiway 10q and the third taxiway 10r. Yes. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the first taxiway 10p is the general taxiway of the present invention, and the second taxiway 10q and the third taxiway 10r are the specific taxiway of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the taxiway switch 10m is provided in the second taxiway 10q and the third taxiway 10r. In a state where the V zone 61 is in the initial position, a game ball that has passed through the second guide path 10q or the third guide path 10r is more difficult to enter the V zone 61 than a game ball that has passed through the first guide path 10p. It is said that.

  When the movement of the V zone 61 is impossible, when the game ball enters the second taxiway 10q or the third taxiway 10r that is difficult to enter the V zone 61, the game ball enters the first taxiway 10p. The player is less likely to win the V zone 61 than when entering. However, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the movement of the V zone 61 is permitted and the V zone 61 can be moved when the game ball passes the second guiding path 10q or the third guiding path 10r. become. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the second taxiway 10q or the third taxiway 10r, under the situation where it is difficult to enter the specific area, the specific area can be obtained by demonstrating the ability of its own technical intervention. Can increase the possibility of entering.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 16 is a front view of a game board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an accessory. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the accessory, and in particular, the configuration of the taxiway switch provided in the taxiway and the taxiway. Further, the configuration of the main control circuit is partially different, but the illustration is omitted. Hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the accessory 90 in the present embodiment, an upper passage gate 91 is formed in the central portion in the horizontal direction of the upper stage 10c, and a lower passage gate is formed in the central portion in the horizontal direction of the lower stage 10d. 92 is formed. A guiding path 93 is formed between the upper passing gate 91 and the lower passing gate 92, and the upper passing gate 91 and the lower passing gate 92 communicate with each other through the guiding path 93. The guide path 93 is provided with a switch similar to the guide path switch 10m in the first embodiment. When the game ball passes through the guide path 93, the game ball is detected by the guide path switch.

  The main control circuit is provided with a timer and an ON-OFF circuit. The timer measures a specific interval of 1 second, and the ON-OFF circuit is turned on for 1 second, then turned off for 2 seconds, then turned on for 1 second, and thereafter turned on at similar time intervals. Repeat -OFF. A guide path switch is electrically connected to the ON-OFF circuit.

  When the guide path switch outputs a detection signal, if the ON-OFF circuit is in the ON state, the V zone moving device 62 can be operated by the operation switches 8c and 8d. If the ON-OFF circuit is in the OFF state, the V zone moving device 62 cannot be operated by the operation switches 8c and 8d even when the guide path detection signal is output. Other points have the same configuration as the first embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 90 according to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the game ball that has won a prize in the accessory 90 from the electric tulip 10 a rolls with the upper stage 10 c facing backward and enters the upper passage gate 91. The game ball that has entered the upper passage gate 91 passes through the guide path 93 and is discharged from the lower passage gate 92. When the game ball passes through the guide path 93, the guide path switch detects the game ball and outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30.

  In the main control circuit 30, the ON-OFF circuit is operating, and whether or not the operation by the operation switches 8c and 8d is determined according to the ON-OFF state at the time when the detection signal is output from the guide path switch. When the ON-OFF circuit is in the ON state when detected from the taxiway switch, the V zone 61 can be moved by the V zone moving device 62 by the operation switches 8c and 8d. By enabling the movement of the V zone 61 by operating the operation switches 8c and 8d, the player can increase the possibility of winning the V zone 61 by technical intervention. In addition, when the game ball passes through the taxiway, it is not known whether the ON-OFF circuit is in the ON state or the OFF state, so when the game ball passes through the taxiway, The expectation whether or not the operation of the V zone 61 becomes possible can be felt, and the uplifting feeling of the player can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the player cannot recognize whether the ON-OFF circuit is in the ON state or the OFF state. However, for example, when a game ball wins a prize 10, the ON-OFF circuit is It can also be set as the aspect which displays on the symbol display part 13 that it is in an ON state, or alert | reports to a player by a sound, light, etc.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the first and second embodiments, three guide paths are provided, but two or four or more guide paths may be provided. In the first embodiment, one taxiway is a specific taxiway, but a plurality of taxiways may be specific taxiways. Even when a plurality of taxiways are provided, control using the timer as in the third embodiment can be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball wins in the V zone, a so-called big hit state in which the big winning opening is opened is used. However, for example, when the game ball wins in the V zone, It can also be used in a game machine in a field called a so-called wings where a tulip continues to open and close multiple times. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the V zone is at the initial position, the gaming machine that has passed through the first taxiway 10p is likely to enter the V zone 61. However, it is also possible to make it easy to uniformly enter the V zone 61 at the initial position.

1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment from the front side. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of an accessory. It is a sectional side view of an accessory. It is a perspective view of a V zone moving device. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a block block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process in main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process of a system timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an electrically-driven accessory release process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a specific area movement process. It is a front view of the game board in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. It is a perspective view of the accessory in the game board shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Outer frame, 3 ... Base door, 4 ... Game board, 5 ... Front door, 6 ... Dish panel, 8 ... Operation panel, 8c, 8d ... Operation switch, 9 ... Start passage port, 10 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Tulip, 10e ... first upper pass gate, 10f ... second upper pass gate, 10g ... third upper pass gate, 10h ... first lower pass gate, 10j ... second lower pass gate, 10k ... third lower passage gate, 10p ... first guideway, 10q ... second guideway, 10r ... third guideway, 10m ... taxiway switch, 10n ... specific winning port switch, 11 ... big winning port, 21 ... Main control board, 22 ... Sub control board, 30 ... Main control circuit, 40 ... Sub control circuit, 60 ... V zone device, 61 ... V zone, 62 ... V zone moving device, 63 ... V switch, 64 ... Motor, 65 ... pinion gear, 6 ... rack, 67 ... out of the hole.

Claims (5)

A special winning device having a special winning opening through which a game ball can win, and a specific area and a general area through which a gaming ball that has won a prize at the specific winning opening can pass;
A gaming machine in which a gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area,
An operation means for the player to move the specific area;
Operation detecting means for detecting that the operation by the operating means has been performed;
Specific area moving means for moving the specific area according to the detection result of the operation detecting means,
The specific winning device is provided with a guide path for guiding a game ball won to the specific winning opening to a specific area or a general area,
A guide path condition detecting means for detecting that a predetermined guide path passing condition defined for a game ball passing through the guide path is satisfied;
And a movement permission means for permitting movement of the specific area movement means according to a detection result of the operation detection means when the guidance road condition detection means detects that the predetermined taxiway passage condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by that. As the taxiway, a specific taxiway and a general taxiway are formed,
The game ball that has won the specific winning opening can enter either the specific taxiway or the general taxiway,
The predetermined taxiway passage condition is to pass through the specific taxiway;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the taxiway condition detection unit is a taxiway passage detection unit that detects that a game ball has passed the specific taxiway. The specific area is located at a predetermined initial position at a predetermined time after the game ball has won the specific winning opening,
In a state where the specific area is located at the predetermined initial position, a game ball that has passed through the specific taxiway can enter the specific area more easily than a game ball that has passed through the general taxiway. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The specific area is located at a predetermined initial position at a predetermined time after the game ball has won the specific winning opening,
In a state where the specific area is located at the predetermined initial position, a game ball that has passed the specific taxiway is more difficult to enter the specific area than a game ball that has passed the general taxiway. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The taxiway passage condition is that a game ball passes through the taxiway at a predetermined timing,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the taxiway condition detection unit includes a timer that measures the predetermined timing and a taxiway passage detection unit that detects that a game ball has passed the specific taxiway.

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