JP2006167216A - Game machine, game token used therefor, game ball and pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving the taste of a game and reducing labor hour of work in a game parlor, and to provide a game token used therefor, a game ball and a pinball game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A spherical body 172 in a performance device 170 is constituted by applying a luminous material. Alternatively, this game machine is provided with a brightness changeover means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, enhancing the brightness of the spherical body 172 after the satisfaction of the predetermined condition than the brightness of the spherical body 172 before the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a game medal used for the game machine, a game ball, and a ball game machine.

  In recent game tables, there are a large number of game tables having a function of notifying the player of information on the progress of the game, the lottery result of the internal lottery, and the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Many of such game machines are provided with an image display device for visually informing the player of the above information and the lottery result, but the notification is based on a plurality of previously stored notification patterns. However, the notification mode is uniform.

  Therefore, in such a conventional gaming table, a player who has played a game for a while may be familiar with the mode of the notification pattern, and the game may become boring.

  As a means for solving such a problem, for example, a game table that performs a predetermined effect using an effect device using a spherical body such as a small ball has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2). In this game stand, when the spherical body is accommodated in the predetermined accommodation port of the effect device, a privilege such as AT is given, so that the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the spherical body.

JP 2003-339946 A JP 2003-320075 A

  However, when such a game stand is installed in a game store, the whereabouts of the spherical body may not be recognized depending on the lighting condition of the game store, and there is a problem that the interest of the game is lowered.

  Also, in the case of a production device in which the whereabouts of the spheres are important, the whereabouts of the spheres are an interesting part for the player, making the whereabouts of the spheres more conspicuous and more interesting. It was requested.

  Furthermore, since the inside of a game store is usually darkened in order to improve the interest of the player, if game medals or game balls used for such a game table fall on the floor of the game store, It is difficult to identify game medals and game balls, and there is a problem that it takes time to collect game medals and game balls that have fallen to the floor when the store is closed.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and can improve the interest of the game and can reduce the labor of the game store, and a game medal used therefor An object is to provide a game ball and a ball game machine.

  The present invention is a gaming machine provided with an effect device that is arranged so as to be visible from a player and that can execute a predetermined game effect by moving a spherical body such as a small ball, and the ball in the effect device The body is formed by applying a luminous material, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the luminance of the spherical body after the predetermined condition is satisfied is higher than the luminance of the spherical body before the predetermined condition is satisfied. The above-described problem is solved by providing a luminance switching means capable of performing the above.

  Note that “luminance” according to the present invention refers to the amount of light emission corresponding to the brightness of an object that humans feel when looking at the object, and “increasing luminance” refers to the case where the amount of light emission of the spherical body itself increases. In addition, the light emission amount of the spherical body itself does not change, but it includes the case where the relative luminance of the spherical body increases as a result of the surrounding of the spherical body becoming dark.

  According to the present invention, the whereabouts of the spheres can be made clear and clean by making the spheres stand out. Therefore, the player comes to watch the whereabouts of the spherical body, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, if the said luminous material is a luminous material, a spherical body can be light-emitted in a dark store and the whereabouts of a spherical body can be made more conspicuous.

  In addition, when the phosphorescent material is an oxide-based phosphorescent material, the initial luminance is higher than that of the sulfide-based phosphorescent material, and the afterglow time can be increased.

  Further, the luminance switching means includes a light shielding means capable of darkening the periphery of the spherical body, and if the light shielding means is configured to increase the luminance of the spherical body, the whereabouts of the spherical body are more conspicuous. And can enhance the fun of the game.

  Furthermore, if the luminance switching means includes irradiation means capable of directly or indirectly irradiating the spherical body with light, and if the luminance means is configured to increase the luminance of the spherical body, the fluorescence switching means. Even in the case of a spherical body provided with a material, the whereabouts of the spherical body can be conspicuous, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the rendering device includes a spherical body moving unit that moves the spherical body within a predetermined area, a guideable state capable of guiding the spherical body from outside the predetermined area into the predetermined area, If it is provided with variable guiding means capable of switching to a non-inducible state that cannot be guided from outside the predetermined area into the predetermined area, it is possible to give a higher interest to the whereabouts of the spherical body . In this case, if the inducible state in the variable guiding means is composed of a plurality of inducing states having different probabilities that the spherical body can be guided, the interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, a game effect board having a plurality of game nails provided on the surface thereof is provided, and if the spherical body moving means is disposed at a predetermined position of the game effect board, a higher interest can be obtained in the direction of the spherical body. Can be given.

  Furthermore, a storage means disposed above the effect device for storing the spherical body, a discharge means for discharging the spherical body from the storage means into the effect device, and the game effect. And a conveying means for conveying the used spherical body from the rendering device to the storage means, a predetermined number of spherical bodies can be circulated and used for a game presentation, and the spherical body can be used as another device. There is no need to supply by.

  The predetermined area of the spherical body moving means is provided with a plurality of storage ports capable of storing the spherical body, and the spherical body is placed in a special storage port preselected from the plurality of storage ports. If a notification means for notifying the player of game information advantageous to the player is provided, the player can be stimulated and expected, and the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the spherical body. As a result, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, if the predetermined condition is configured to be established when the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a bonus, is played. The player can be notified, and the player can easily recognize that the game state is advantageous. In addition, since the notification method is very noticeable for the player, the game can be further increased.

  Furthermore, if a spherical body rotating means capable of rotating the spherical body is provided, the spherical body can be stored with no unevenness.

  Further, if the spherical body rotating means capable of rotating the spherical body is arranged in the storage means, the spherical body can be stored evenly even when the spherical body is stored.

  Furthermore, if the game medal is used in a game, and the game medal is constructed with a luminescent material, the medal can be easily found even in a darkly lit store. After the game point is closed, the light is turned on. By dropping it, the medals that fall on the floor can stand out and can be easily collected.

  Further, even when the medals acquired by the player are counted by the medal collection device, it is easy to distinguish them from medals at other stores. In addition, even if it is a game ball used for a game and this game ball is comprised by giving a luminescent material, the same effect can be acquired.

  Furthermore, if a concave portion having an arbitrary shape is formed on the outer surface of the game medal and the luminous material is applied to the concave portion, it is possible to prevent the luminous material from peeling off due to wear. In addition, for example, by using the recess as a name of a game store, it is possible to obtain an advertising effect or to distinguish it from medals of other stores. Note that a concave portion having an arbitrary shape is formed on the outer surface of the game ball, and the same effect can be obtained even if the luminous material is applied to the concave portion. Further, if the game ball is also used as the spherical body, it is not necessary to prepare a separate spherical body, and it is possible to prevent the cost from rising.

  Note that such game medals and game balls are most suitable for the above-described game table.

  Further, the ball game machine performs a game by driving a predetermined game medium into a game area in which a game nail is arranged, and the game medium is formed by applying a luminescent material, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, the same as described above also by a ball game machine provided with a brightness switching means capable of increasing the brightness of the game medium after the predetermined condition is satisfied than the brightness of the game medium before the predetermined condition is satisfied. The problem can be solved.

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, the game medal, the game ball, and the ball game machine used therefor, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to reduce the labor of the game store. Have

  Hereinafter, the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
As shown in FIG. 1, in the center of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, there are three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel) having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface. 112) It is housed and configured to be able to rotate inside the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each symbol is printed on the belt-like member at an appropriate interval (for example, 21 symbols), and this reel-like member is attached to a predetermined circular frame member to constitute each reel 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  In addition, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each reel 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between them. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of game media (in the present embodiment, medals are assumed) inserted into the slot machine 100. Of the five winning lines 114, for example, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three medals are inserted and three medals are inserted, the five added with the right-down winning line and the upper-right winning line become effective as the winning line. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The re-game lamp 122 is a lamp for notifying the player that the current game can be re-played (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a re-game which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. . The notification lamp 123 is a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus) is won internally in an internal lottery described later. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp. The medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100.

  In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one, and when the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, three are inserted. The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 130 or 131, or an actual medal can be inserted from the medal insertion slot 134. The payout number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The game number display 126 is a display for displaying the number of games during the big bonus game (in the BB game), the number of winnings of a predetermined winning combination, and the like. The stored number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The start operation unit 135 is a unit for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. When a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 and the start operation unit 135 is operated, an internal lottery of a winning combination and the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 are started.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start operation unit 135. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The storage / settlement button 132 settles the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and discharges them to the tray 156 from the medal payout opening 155, and the four or more sheets inserted into the medal slot 134. This is a button for switching between a storage function for electronically storing up to 50 medals and medals obtained by winning.

  The door key 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals. The medal tray 156 is a container for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 155.

  The medal tray 156 employs a tray that can emit light in the present embodiment, and may be referred to as a tray lamp hereinafter.

  The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, and the lower lamp 154 are decorative lamps for exciting games.

<Director>
Next, the rendering device 170 of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail.

  The stage device 170 is disposed at a position that can be visually recognized by the player, and as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 2A, a spherical body 172 and a spherical body 172 are provided in the interior thereof. A disk-shaped croon 174 movable within the region, a fluorescent lamp 176 capable of irradiating light to the spherical body 172, and a point display portion 178 are accommodated. In addition, the apparatus which moves the spherical body 172 is not limited to the croon 174, For example, you may use an apparatus like a seesaw.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the spherical body 172 is configured by applying a phosphorescent material. Here, the “phosphorescent material” is a material that absorbs ultraviolet energy from a light source 180 made of natural light such as sunlight or artificial light such as an electric light, and emits light by accumulated light energy when the light from the light source 180 is cut off. It refers to a material that is phosphorescent. The phosphorescent materials can be classified mainly into oxide phosphorescent materials in which other metals are bonded to strontium aluminate and sulfide phosphorescent materials in which copper is bonded to zinc sulfide. It is preferable to apply an oxide-based phosphorescent material having a high initial luminance and a long afterglow time compared to the phosphorescent material. Specifically, phosphorescent material in which the compound represented by SrAl ₂ O ₄ in the mother crystal (e.g. SrAl ₂ O _4: Eu, Dy-based phosphorescent material) and the compound to the mother crystal represented by CaAl ₂ O ₄ Phosphorescent material (for example, CaAl ₂ O ₄ : Eu, Dy-based phosphorescent material), a phosphorescent material (for example, BaAl ₂ O ₄ : Eu, Dy-based phosphorescent material) in which a compound represented by BaAl ₂ O ₄ is used as a mother crystal, etc. Is preferred. The color of the phosphorescent material is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to apply green or blue having higher luminance than other colors. Further, a plurality of types of spherical bodies 172 having different colors may be provided. In this case, for example, a plurality of types of spherical bodies 172 may be used properly by lottery or the like.

  The spherical body 172 according to the present embodiment absorbs ultraviolet energy from the fluorescent lamp 176 that is a light source, and emits light when the fluorescent lamp 176 is turned off, as shown in FIG. In particular, since the spherical body 172 moves within a predetermined range by the croon 174 and a light trajectory is formed as the spherical body 172 moves, the slot machine 100 can perform a game effect that attracts the player's interest. It has become.

  Note that the spherical body according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the spherical body 172. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a spherical body 182 that is provided with a fluorescent material instead of a phosphorescent material. Also good. Here, the “fluorescent material” refers to a material that emits light when irradiated with light, electromagnetic waves, particle beams, or the like from the light source 180. Further, the “nocturnal material” according to the present invention is a concept including these “phosphorescent material” and “fluorescent material”, and is a general term for materials that emit light in a dark place.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), a concave portion (in the present embodiment, “daito” character) having an arbitrary shape is formed on the outer surface of the (game) medal used in the slot machine 100. The same phosphorescent material as that of the spherical body 172 is applied to the recess. Note that the game medal according to the present invention may be one in which a fluorescent material is applied instead of the phosphorescent material, as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 2A, a predetermined area of the croon 174 has a plurality of storage ports (in this embodiment, two losing ports 174A, one point port 174B, and one specific item) that can store the spherical body 172. A winning opening 174C) is provided.

  When the spherical body 172 moving on the croon 174 passes through the point opening 174B, the points are added and the current point number is displayed on the point display unit 178. In addition, when the spherical body 172 passes through the specific winning opening 174C, the specific winning combination (AT combination in this embodiment) is internally won. In addition, when the spherical body 172 passes through the losing port 174A, no special processing is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2C, a shutter device 184 having a pair of doors 184A and 184B that can be opened and closed is disposed on the front side of the effect device 170. The shutter device 184 can darken the periphery of the spherical body 172 by closing the doors 184A and 184B, and is configured to increase the luminance of the spherical body 172. The shutter device 184 is in an open state when the slot machine 100 is turned on, and the spherical body 172 in the rendering device 170 can store light by lighting in the store or sunlight entering from outside the store. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the slot machine 100 is disposed above the rendering device 170, a storage device 186 for storing the spherical body 172, and the storage device 186 in the rendering device 170. A discharge device 188 for discharging the spherical body 172 and a transport device 190 for transporting the spherical body 172 used for the game effect from the effect device 170 to the storage device 186 are provided. In this embodiment, the storage device 186, the discharge device 188, and the transport device 190 are arranged in a part of the slot machine 100 to supply the spherical body 172, but separately from the slot machine 100. A supply device may be provided, and the spherical body 172 may be supplied by the supply device.

  An illumination device 192 for irradiating light to the spherical body 172 stored in the storage device 186 is disposed in the vicinity of the storage device 186.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the discharge device 188 includes a ball opening / closing plate 188 </ b> A that can be opened and closed in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and the stored spherical body 172 is produced by opening the ball opening / closing plate 188 </ b> A. It is intended to be discharged into the device 170.

  The conveying device 190 is configured to include an endless belt 194 having a plurality of protruding pieces 194A arranged at predetermined intervals, and supports the spherical body 172 discharged below the rendering device 170 by the protruding pieces 194A. The ball 172 is lifted upward along the rear side surface of the effect device 170, and the spherical body 172 is conveyed to the storage device 186. Further, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 7, a ball stop member 196 for preventing the spherical body 172 from dropping and a spherical body 172 are rotatable in the vicinity of the side surface of the protruding piece 194 </ b> A in the transport device 190. A plurality of rotating devices 198 are provided. Further, a light emitting device 200 for irradiating the spherical body 172 with light is disposed in the vicinity of the transport device 190.

  The effect device according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the effect device 170, and for example, an effect device 210 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 can be applied.

  The effect device 210 includes an accessory guide device 212 having a pair of arms 212A and 212B that can rotate in the direction of the arrow in FIG. The arm 212A, 212B of the accessory guide device 212 has a variable interval (operating width). In this embodiment, the operating width S shown in FIG. 9A is shown in FIG. 9B. The operation width M can be controlled in three states, that is, the operation width L shown in FIG. Although not shown, the operating width of the arms 212A and 212B can be set to 0, that is, the arms 212A and 212B can be closed. Therefore, the accessory guide device 212 opens and closes the arms 212A and 212B, and can guide the spherical body 172 from outside the predetermined area into the predetermined area, and from outside the predetermined area into the predetermined area. A plurality of inductive states having different probabilities that the spherical body 172 can be inducted into a predetermined region by adjusting the operation width of the arms 212A and 212B is possible. Can be. Furthermore, the opening / closing speed (operation time) of the arms 212A and 212B is also variable. In this embodiment, the operation time for one operation can be adjusted to 0.45 seconds × N (N is an integer of 1 or more). It has become.

  Also, a rendering device 220 as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 can be applied.

  The effect device 220 includes a game effect board 222 provided with a plurality of game nails 222A on the surface, a guide member 224 for guiding the spherical body 172 from the upper side of the effect device 220 to the game effect board 222, and the above-described croon 174. And is configured. The guide member 224 has a light diffusion property in addition to the role of smoothly guiding the spherical body 172 to the game effect board 222. As shown in FIG. 11B, the guide member 224 is behind the guide member 224. It plays the role of making the light emission of the spherical body 172 that passes through stand out.

  Furthermore, the storage device according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the storage device 186, and for example, a storage device 230 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 can be applied.

  The storage device 230 can discharge the spherical body 172 to the effect device 170 for each of a plurality (five in the present embodiment) of the spherical bodies 172 by controlling the two partition plates 232 and 234. In addition, the plurality of spherical bodies 172 partitioned by the two partition plates 232 and 234 are uniformly irradiated with light by the plurality of lighting devices 236 while being rotated by a rotating device (not shown), and can store light. ing.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a sub control unit 400 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. Has been.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a circuit block diagram of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below. The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the state of sensors and switches and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  Further, the CPU 310 stores a ROM 312 for storing various data such as a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and a reel stop position, and for storing temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this is the same in the sub-control unit described later. The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal, and a start lever sensor 321, a stop button sensor 322, a medal insertion button sensor 323, a checkout button via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 324 and the medal payout sensor 326 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  The start lever sensor 321 is a sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 135. The stop button sensor 322 is a sensor for detecting which stop button is pressed when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is a sensor for detecting which medal insertion button is pressed when one of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 is pressed. The settlement button sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 132, and when the settlement button 132 is pressed once, the stored medals and the bet medals are settled and paid out. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal.

  Further, an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 are connected to the CPU 310 via the address decoding circuit 350 to the address bus. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces. An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes H level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reels 110 to 112 passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 that controls a motor for driving the reel, and a motor for a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155, not shown). A hopper motor driving unit 331 for driving, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a re-playing lamp 122, an announcement lamp 123, a medal insertion lamp 124, etc.) and 7 segments ( A SEG) display 341 (a payout number display 125, a game number display 126, a stored number display 127, etc.) is connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310, which will be described later. Used for various lottery processes, including internal lottery for winning positions. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes two random number counters. An output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits a command to the sub control unit 400. Cannot be sent.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 shows a circuit block diagram of the sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit 400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below. The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  A timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Also, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  Further, an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals is connected to the CPU 410. The input / output interface 460 has a backlight 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the door 102 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed. A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483. The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input interface 471 for inputting a signal from the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490, a clock IC 423, an output interface 472 for outputting a signal to the 7-segment display 440, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100 so that, for example, predetermined information set in the sub-control unit 400 can be confirmed by an attendant of a game store or the like. Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 receives the upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, the reel panel lamp 128, the title panel lamp 170, the saucer lamp 156, according to the data received from the CPU 410. The outlet strobe 171 is controlled. The title panel lamp 170 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162, and the payout outlet strobe 171 is a strobe type lamp installed inside the payout opening. Note that the CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the spherical body movement effect device control unit 490 via the demultiplexer 419. The spherical body movement effect device control unit 490 is a control unit that controls the above-described cron 174, shutter device 184, and the like.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  As shown in the figure, each reel 110 to 112 has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 0 frame on the left reel 110, the “俵” symbol for the number 1 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “2” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Princess" design is arranged.

  In addition, in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112 inside the slot machine 100, detection means (not shown) for detecting the rotational position of each of the reels 110 to 112 is provided. This detection means is composed of, for example, an optical sensor composed of a light projecting part and a light receiving part, and a certain length provided on each reel 110 to 112 between the light projecting part and the light receiving part of this optical sensor. The light-shielding piece passes through. Based on the detection result of the light shielding piece by the optical sensor, the position of the symbol in the rotation direction on each reel 110 to 112 is determined, and each reel 110 to 110 is displayed so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114. 112 is stopped.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations; the same applies hereinafter) of the slot machine 100 will be described.

  The gaming state of the slot machine 100 includes “general game” and “special game” which will be described later, and a winning combination described below is adopted for each gaming state. It should be noted that the types of winning combinations in each gaming state are not limited to the winning combinations shown in this embodiment, and it goes without saying that they can be arbitrarily adopted.

<General game>
FIG. 17A shows the types of winning combinations in a general game, the corresponding winning symbol combinations, the number of medals to be paid out (payout), and the internal winning probability (when three medals are inserted).

  Here, the internal winning probabilities exist from setting 1 to setting 6, and a clerk of the game shop or the like can arbitrarily select any one. The internal winning probability is explanatory data described for easy understanding of the explanation, and is specifically as follows. That is, the range of random numbers (0 to 65535) acquired during the internal lottery of the winning combination is divided in advance into several areas (areas corresponding to the size of each internal winning probability), and each area receives each prize. The internal winnings and losing of the roles are associated with each other. These pieces of information are stored in the ROM 312 of the main control unit 300 as a winning combination lottery table. In the winning combination lottery, whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined is determined by which range the acquired random number value belongs. A similar method is adopted for each lottery data described later. The actual internal winning probability is a value obtained by dividing the numerical value in the figure by 16384.

  The general game winning combination includes a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a replay (replay), and a small combination.

  The “Big Bonus (BB)” is an operating combination in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. This “Big Bonus (BB)” is an actuating role that can be shifted to the BB game by winning, and no medal is paid out. Corresponding winning symbol combinations are “Seven-Seven-Seven” and “Princess-Princess-Princess” in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the flag is carried over for BB. That is, when BB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300), but even if the BB is not won in the game, the flag remains until winning. The standing state is maintained, and it is assumed that BB is in the internal winning state even after the next game.

  “Regular Bonus (RB)” is an operating combination in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. This “regular bonus (RB)” is an actuator that can be transferred to the RB game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding winning symbol combination is “BAR-BAR-BAR” in this embodiment. In this embodiment, flag carryover is performed for RB as well as BB described above.

  The “replay” (replay) is an actuator that can play a game without winning a medal in the next game by winning, and does not pay out a medal. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay”.

  The “small role” is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and in this embodiment, the small role is “pine-pine-pine”, “俵-俵-俵”, “cherry-any-any”. Is. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-any-any”, the design of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the design of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any design.

<Special game>
FIGS. 17B and 17C show the types of winning combinations in special games, the corresponding winning symbol combinations, the number of medals paid out (dividend), and the internal winning probability (when three medals are inserted). FIG. It should be noted that the number of medals to be paid out and the internal winning probability for a small combination in a special game can be different from those of a general game.

  The special game winning combination in this embodiment includes a shift regular bonus (SRB) and a combination.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the “shift regular bonus (SRB)” is an operating role for starting a shift regular bonus game (SRB game) which is a special game by winning. This “shift regular bonus (SRB)” is an operating role that enables a shift to the SRB game by winning, and no medal is paid out. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay”.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the “combination” is a winning combination that is awarded only during the SRB game, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out by winning. In the present embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay” and “俵-本-俵”.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the lottery performed at the end of the bonus is won (specific conditions are met), and when the operation symbols as shown in FIG. Is a replay high probability state (so-called replay time (RT)) set so that the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal game state. In this embodiment, the replay probability during RT is constant (probability is 1 / 1.12 (= 14628/16384)), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the replay probability is It may be varied as appropriate. In this case, it is possible to further improve the game playability in the replay high probability state. Also, different replay winning probabilities are set according to bonus types (for example, two types of BB flag 1 and BB flag 2), and as a result, the replay probability is changed by switching the bonus type. Also good.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. As described above, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 includes a general game and a special game (BB game). The BB game is further classified into a “BB general game” and a special game “SRB game”. The

  Although the content of the BB game can be a plurality of types, in this embodiment, it is possible to win the SRB during the BB game, and when this is won, the SRB game is started. Also, the BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals is acquired in the BB general game (for example, when the number of medals acquired by winning a prize reaches 465). Further, other conditions may be added as end conditions. For example, when the SRB game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, when the SRB game is finished three times), the BB game is finished. That is, for example, when the SRB game ends, the game returns to the BB general game, or the BB game ends (when the SRB is won at the 30th time of the BB general game and the SRB is started).

  In the SRB game, either a predetermined number of games (12 times in the present embodiment) of an accessory game or a combination of winning a predetermined number of times (in this example, 8 times) is selected. It is a game whose completion condition is establishment.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the Main CPU 310 repeatedly executes the main control unit main process of FIG.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, various initialization processes are executed. Thereafter, in step S101 of the main control unit main process, a process related to medal insertion is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. It is not necessary to insert a medal when winning the re-game in the previous game.

  In step S102, a process related to a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined.

  In step S103, a valid pay line 114 is determined.

  In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generator 311 is acquired.

  In step S105, the winning combination internal lottery is performed using the random value acquired in step S104 and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination is won internally, the winning combination flag is internally turned ON. Note that the random value acquired in step S104 is used not only for the winning combination internal lottery but also for the lottery when the reel stop control table is selected. Also, in this step S105, a process for transmitting a winning schedule command is performed to the sub-control unit 400, and the sub-control unit 400 is notified of the winning combination that has been won internally.

  In step S106, rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is started by a reel rotation start process. At this time, based on the internal lottery result in step S105, the stop position data selection table is referred to, and any one reel stop control table is selected.

  In step S107, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped from rotating by the reel stop control process. At this time, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped based on the reel stop control table selected in step S106.

  In step S108, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a winning symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning combination winning in the flag and the winning combination carrying the flag is aligned (displayed) on the activated winning line 114. It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged on the validated winning line 114, it is determined that the player wins the replay. In addition, the flag corresponding to the winning combination won is reset. In step S108, a process for transmitting a winning determination command to the sub-control unit 400 is performed, and the sub-control unit 400 is notified of the winning combination for which the winning has been confirmed.

  In step S109, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out as a payout.

  In step S110, a game state control process is executed. In this gaming state control process, control for changing the gaming state is performed. For example, in the case of a BB winning or an SRB winning, a BB game or an SRB game is prepared to be started next time. Prepare to start normal games from

  As described above, one game is completed, and thereafter the game proceeds by repeating the main control unit main process.

<Sub control section main processing>
Next, the main process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S201, it is determined whether a command from the main control unit 300 has been received. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S202. If a command has not been received, the determination in step S201 is repeatedly executed, and a command reception is awaited.

  In step S202, the received command is analyzed.

  In step S203, an effect process is executed (details will be described later).

  The SubCPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the above processing unless it detects a power failure or the like.

<Direction processing>
Next, the effect process (step S203) in the sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 20 shows the flowchart which shows the flow of an effect process.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the command received from the main control unit 300 is a winning schedule command. If the received command is a winning schedule command, the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if the received command is not a prize-scheduled command, the process proceeds to step S303, and after other processes are performed, the process ends.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is set, the process proceeds to step S304. If not, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not it is during the AT period. If it is during the AT period, the process proceeds to step S305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not the AT combination has been won internally. If the AT combination has been won internally, the process proceeds to step S306. If not, other processing is performed in step S303.

  In step S306, after notifying the player of the operation procedure, the process proceeds to step S323.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. If the AT lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S308. If not, the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S308, an operation lottery of the accessory guiding device 212 is performed. This operation lottery is performed in order to determine whether or not the accessory guiding device 212 is to be operated, and the number of operations and the operation width in the case of operating the lottery by lottery. For example, FIG. 21 (A) to (C) The presence / absence of operation, the number of operations, and the operation width are determined using a lottery data table as shown. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to be different between the AT lottery combination and other cases.

  For example, in the case of an AT lottery combination, the accessory guidance device is operated with a probability of 16384/16384, and in other cases with a probability of 328/16384. As for the number of times of operation, one is selected from the continuous operation once, twice, or by lottery. Further, as for the operation width, one of the operation width S (the operation width is small), the operation width M (the operation width is medium), and the operation width L (the operation width is large) is selected by lottery.

  Returning to FIG. 20, in step S309, it is determined whether or not the operation lottery in step S308 is successful. If the operation lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if the operation lottery is off, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S310, based on the operation lottery result in step S308, the number of operations and the operation width in the accessory guiding device 212 are set.

  In step S311, a lottery for turning off the fluorescent lamp 176 (illumination device) is performed. This turn-off lottery is performed to determine whether or not to turn off the lighting device by lottery. For example, whether or not the turn-off lottery is determined is determined using a lottery data table as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the probability of the turn-off lottery is set differently depending on the type of winning combination won internally.

  In step S312, it is determined whether or not the turn-off lottery in step S311 is successful. If the turn-off lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S313. On the other hand, if it is out of the turn-off lottery, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S313, after the lighting device is turned off, the process proceeds to step S316.

  In step S314, the lottery for opening the ball opening plate 188A is performed. This open lottery is performed to determine whether or not to release the ball opening plate 188A by lottery. For example, whether or not the open lottery is determined using a lottery data table as shown in FIG. Is done. In the present embodiment, it is set so that the entrance opening plate 188A is opened with a probability of 16384/16384 in the case of AT lottery, and with a probability of 328/16384 in other cases. ing.

  In step S315, it is determined whether or not the open lottery in step S314 is successful. If the open lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S316, where the ball opening plate 118A is opened and the spherical body 172 is released into the effect device 170. On the other hand, when it is out of the open lottery, the process is terminated.

  In step S317, it is determined whether or not the spherical body 172 has entered the specific winning opening 174D of the croon 174. If not, the process proceeds to step S318, and if it has entered, the process proceeds to step S321.

  In step S318, it is determined whether or not the spherical body 172 has entered the point port 174C of the croon 174. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if the spherical body 172 has entered the point opening 174C, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S319, the point counter is incremented by 1, and the current point counter value is displayed on the point display unit 178.

  In step S320, it is determined whether or not the point counter value is equal to or greater than a specific value. If the point counter value is not equal to or greater than the specific value, the process ends. On the other hand, if the point counter value is greater than or equal to the specific value, the process proceeds to step S321.

  In step S321, an AT flag is set.

  In step S322, the lottery and setting of the AT period are performed, and the process ends.

  In step S323, it is determined whether or not the AT period has ended. If the AT period has ended, the AT flag is cleared in step S324, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the AT period has not ended, the process ends without clearing the AT flag.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the spherical body 172 in the rendering device 170 is configured by applying a luminous material, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the luminance of the spherical body 172 after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is provided with luminance switching means (in this embodiment, a fluorescent lamp 176 and a shutter device 184) that can increase the luminance of the spherical body 172 before the predetermined condition is satisfied. The whereabouts of the spherical body 172 can be made clear and beautiful. Therefore, the player comes to watch the whereabouts of the spherical body 172, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the inside of a game store is usually darkened in order to improve the interest of the player, but since the luminous material is a phosphorescent material, the spherical body 172 can be made to emit light, and the location of the spherical body 172 can be further improved. Can stand out.

  Furthermore, since the phosphorescent material is an oxide-based phosphorescent material, the initial luminance is higher than that of the sulfide-based phosphorescent material, and the afterglow time can be increased.

  Furthermore, the luminance switching means includes a light shielding means (shutter device 184) that can darken the periphery of the spherical body 172, and is configured to increase the luminance of the spherical body 172 by the light shielding means. The whereabouts of 172 can be made more conspicuous, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced. Even in the case of the spherical body 182 with the fluorescent material, the luminance switching unit includes an irradiation unit that can irradiate the spherical body 182 with light directly or indirectly, and the luminance of the spherical body 182 is irradiated by this irradiation unit. If it is comprised so that it may raise, the whereabouts of the spherical body 182 can be made more conspicuous and the interest of a game can be raised more.

  In addition, when the game effect board 222 provided with a plurality of game nails 22A on the surface is provided and the spherical body moving means is disposed at a predetermined position of the game effect board 222, the spherical body 172 is higher in the direction. It can be interesting.

  Furthermore, the rendering device 170 has a spherical body moving means (Kroon 174) for moving the spherical body 172 in the predetermined area, a guideable state capable of guiding the spherical body 172 from outside the predetermined area into the predetermined area, Since there is a variable guiding means (an accessory guiding device 212) capable of switching to a non-guideable state that cannot be guided from outside the predetermined region into the predetermined region, the spherical body 172 is higher in the direction of the spherical body 172 It can be interesting. Moreover, since the inducible state in the variable induction means is composed of a plurality of inductive states (operation width S, operation width M, operation width L) having different probabilities that the spherical body 172 can be guided, it is more interesting. Can do.

  Furthermore, a storage unit (storage device 186) that is disposed above the rendering device 170 and stores the spherical body 172, and a discharge unit (the storage device 186) that discharges the spherical body 172 from the storage unit into the rendering device 170. The discharge device 188) and a transport means (transport device 190) for transporting the spherical body 172 used for the game effect from the effect device 170 to the storage means are provided, so that a predetermined number of the spherical bodies 172 are circulated. It can be used for game effects, and the spherical body 172 does not need to be supplied by another device.

  In addition, since the spherical body rotating means (rotating device 198) capable of rotating the spherical body 172 is provided, the spherical body 172 can be stored uniformly. Note that even when the spherical body 172 is rotated by using a vibration device or the like, the spherical body 172 can be stored with light evenly.

  Further, if a spherical body rotating means (rotating device) capable of rotating the spherical body 172 is provided as in the storage device 186, the spherical body 172 can be made uneven even when the spherical body 172 is stored. It can be stored without light.

  Furthermore, since the medals used in the slot machine 100 are constructed by applying a luminescent material, the medals can be easily found even in a darkly lit store. The dropped medals can be conspicuous and can be easily collected. Further, even when the medals acquired by the player are counted by the medal collection device, it is easy to distinguish them from medals at other stores. In this case, if the medal collecting device is provided with the light shielding means according to the present invention, the luminance of the medal can be further increased, and the identification becomes easy.

  In addition, a concave portion having an arbitrary shape is formed on the outer surface of the medal, and since the luminous material is applied to the concave portion, it is possible to prevent the luminous material from being peeled off due to wear. By using the concave portion as the name of a game store or the like, it becomes possible to obtain an advertising effect or to distinguish it from medals of other stores.

  Further, a plurality of storage ports 174A to 174D capable of storing the spherical body 172 are provided in a predetermined area in the spherical body moving means (Kroon 174), and the plurality of storage ports 174A to 174D are selected in advance. In addition, when the spherical body 172 is accommodated in the special accommodation port (special prize opening 174D), it is provided with notification means (effect processing) for informing game information advantageous to the player, so that the player is stimulated and expected. In addition, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the spherical body 172, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  The effect process of the slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to the effect process shown in FIG. 20, and may be an effect process as shown in FIG.

  In the effect process shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been internally won in step S402. If the bonus has been internally won, the winning combination guidance device operation lottery in step S404 is not performed and the winning combination is determined in step S406. The object guiding device 212 is operated, and the lighting device is turned off in step S407. Other steps S401, S403, S405, and S407 to S411 are the same as the effect process shown in FIG.

  Further, it may be an effect process as shown in FIG. 23. In this effect process, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in step S502. If the bonus is won, the illumination device is turned off in step S503, the luminance of the spherical body 172 is increased, the operation of the accessory guiding device 212 is performed in step S504, and the ball opening plate 118A is activated in step S505. Open each one.

  According to the effect processing shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the predetermined condition (increasing the luminance of the spherical body 172) is that when the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in bonus) (In the case of winning internally or when winning a bonus), it is possible to notify the player of a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a bonus, and the player is in an advantageous gaming state. It can be easily recognized. In addition, since the notification method is very noticeable for the player, the game can be further increased. Further, the game can be further increased by operating the accessory guide device 212.

  The gaming state advantageous to the player is not limited to the bonus (BB), and includes, for example, the above-mentioned regular bonus (RB), assist time (AT), and replay time (RT). Of course, game states such as CT and AR are also included.

  Further, the slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to the structure of the slot machine according to the above embodiment.

  Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, an example of a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine (so-called pachilot), a ball and ball game machine (pachinko), etc. that use the above as game media. In this case, the game ball may be configured by applying a luminescent material, or a concave portion having an arbitrary shape may be formed on the outer surface of the game sphere, and the luminescent material may be applied to the concave portion. Furthermore, if the game ball is also used as a spherical body, it is not necessary to prepare a separate spherical body, and the increase in cost can be suppressed.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of a pachinko to which such a game ball is applied. FIG. 24 schematically shows a pachinko board surface.

  The pachinko machine 500 includes a game ball (game medium) 502 provided with a luminous material, a variable display device 504 having an effect display unit 504A for performing various effect displays, and a variable winning ball having an opening / closing guide device 506A. A device 506, a special winning opening 508, and a normal symbol display device 510 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine 500, when the game ball 502 is released into the game area where the game nail is arranged and enters the variable winning ball device 506, the symbols displayed on the effect display unit 504A of the variable display device 504 change. It has become. Then, when the symbols of the variable display device 504 become a specific symbol combination, the big winning opening 508 is opened, and a “hit state” in which the game ball 502 is easier to enter than usual. When one game ball 502 enters the big winning opening 508, for example, 15 game balls 502 are paid out as a prize ball. In addition, the normal symbol display device 510 wins a predetermined symbol combination with a high probability, and when it wins, the guidance device 506A opens and closes. During this time, the number of times the guidance device 506A is opened and closed is increased compared to the normal game state, and the game ball 502 is likely to enter the variable winning ball device 506.

  According to this pachinko (bullet ball game machine) 500, the game ball 502 is constructed by applying a luminescent material, so that the game ball 502 can be made conspicuous. Therefore, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball 502, and can increase the interest of the game. Similarly to the slot machine 100, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the luminance switching that can increase the luminance of the game ball 502 after the predetermined condition is satisfied than the luminance of the game ball 502 before the predetermined condition is satisfied. If the means is provided, the game ball 502 can be made more conspicuous, and the whereabouts of the game ball 502 can be made clear and clean.

  The present invention can be applied to a game table represented by a slot machine, a game medal used for the game machine, a game ball, and a ball game machine.

1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. A simplified front view of the effect device of the slot machine (A), a simplified front view of the fluorescent light in the effect device turned off (B), and an abbreviated view of the effect device shaded by the shutter device. Front view (C) Schematic showing the state of applying a phosphorescent material to the spherical body of the slot machine (A), Schematic showing the state of applying a fluorescent material to the spherical body (B) Schematic showing how the phosphorescent material is applied to the medal of the slot machine (A), Schematic showing the fluorescent material applied to the medal (B) A simplified side view of the slot machine and its surroundings Schematic perspective view of the discharge device of the slot machine Schematic partial perspective view of the transfer device of the slot machine Schematic side view showing an effect device provided with an accessory guide device FIG. 2A is a schematic front view of the effect device, in which FIG. 1A shows a state where the arm operating width is small, FIG. 2B shows a state where the arm operating width is medium, and the arm operating width is large. Figure showing the state (C) Schematic side view showing a game production board and a production device equipped with a croon Schematic front view (A) of the same production device, simplified front view (B) showing a state in which the fluorescent lamp in the production device is turned off. Schematic side view of a production device equipped with another storage device Schematic side sectional view of the storage device Circuit block diagram of main controller in the slot machine Circuit block diagram of sub-control unit in the slot machine A diagram showing the pattern arrangement applied to each reel in the same slot machine in a flat development (A) In the case of a general game, (B) In the case of a general game during a special game, (C) In the case of a special game during a special game, the type of winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, A figure showing the number of payouts and internal winning probability, and a figure showing a symbol combination for starting RT (D) Flowchart showing the main process of the main control unit in the slot machine Flow chart showing the sub-control unit main process in the slot machine Flowchart showing the rendering device in the slot machine For the slot machine, the accessory guidance device operation lottery data (A), the accessory guidance device operation frequency lottery data (B), the accessory guidance device operation width lottery data (C), the unlit lottery data (D), Open lottery data (E) The flowchart which shows the other production device in the slot machine Flowchart showing still another rendering device in the slot machine. The figure which shows the board surface of the pachinko typically

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Slot machine 101 ... Main body 102 ... Front door 110, 111, 112 ... Reel 113 ... Symbol display window 114 ... Winning line 120 ... Winning line display lamp 121 ... Start lamp 122 ... Replay lamp 123 ... Notification lamp 124 ... Medal insertion Lamp 125 ... Number of payouts display 126 ... Number of games display 127 ... Number of stored number display 128 ... Reel panel lamps 130, 131 ... Medal insertion button 132 ... Settlement button 133 ... Medal return button 134 ... Medal insertion port 135 ... Start lever 137 138, 139 ... Stop button 140 ... Door key 150 ... Upper lamp 151 ... Side lamp 152 ... Center lamp 153 ... Lumbar lamp 154 ... Lower lamp 155 ... Medal payout port 156 ... Medal tray 157 ... Liquid crystal display device 160 ... Hole 162 ... Title panel 170, 210, 220 ... Production device 172, 182 ... Spherical body 174 ... Clune 176 ... Fluorescent lamp 178 ... Point display unit 180 ... Light source 184 ... Shutter device 186, 230 ... Storage device 188 ... Release device 190 ... Conveying device 192, 236 ... Illuminating device 194 ... Endless belt 196 ... Ball stop member 198 ... Rotating device 200 ... Light emitting device 212 ... Role-inducing device 222 ... Game effect board 224 ... Guide member 232, 234 ... Partition plate 300 ... Main control Part 400 ... Sub-control part 500 ... Pachinko 502 ... Game ball 504 ... Variable display device 504A ... Production display unit 506 ... Variable winning ball device 506A ... Guiding device 508 ... Large winning mouth 510 ... Normal symbol display device

Claims (21)

A game machine provided with an effect device arranged to be visible from a player and capable of executing a predetermined game effect by moving a spherical body such as a small ball,
The spherical body in the effect device is configured by applying a luminous material,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a luminance switching unit is provided that can increase the luminance of the spherical body after the predetermined condition is satisfied than the luminance of the spherical body before the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game table. In claim 1,
The game stand, wherein the luminous material is a luminous material. In claim 2,
The game stand, wherein the phosphorescent material is an oxide-based phosphorescent material. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The luminance switching means includes a light shielding means capable of darkening the periphery of the spherical body,
A game table configured to increase the luminance of the spherical body by the light shielding means. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The luminance switching means includes irradiation means capable of irradiating light directly or indirectly to the spherical body,
A game table configured to increase the luminance of the spherical body by the irradiation means. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
The stage device is
Spherical body moving means for moving the spherical body in a predetermined region;
Switching between a guideable state in which the spherical body can be guided into the predetermined region from outside the predetermined region and a non-guideable state in which the spherical body cannot be guided into the predetermined region from outside the predetermined region is possible. And a variable guidance means. In claim 6,
2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the inductible state in the variable guiding means is composed of a plurality of inductive states having different probabilities that the spherical body can be guided. In claim 6 or 7,
While equipped with a game production board with a plurality of game nails on the surface,
A gaming table characterized in that the spherical body moving means is disposed at a predetermined position of the gaming effect board. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8.
A storage means disposed above the stage device for storing the spherical body;
Discharging means for discharging the spherical body from the storage means into the rendering device;
A game table, comprising: a conveying means for conveying the spherical body used for the game effect from the effect device to the storage means. In any one of Claims 6 thru | or 9.
The predetermined area in the spherical body moving means is provided with a plurality of storage ports capable of storing the spherical body,
A game table comprising notifying means for informing game information advantageous to the player when the spherical body is stored in a special storage port selected in advance from the plurality of storage ports. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10.
The gaming machine is configured such that the predetermined condition is established when a gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 11,
A game table comprising a spherical body rotating means capable of rotating the spherical body. In claim 9,
A game table characterized in that a spherical body rotating means capable of rotating the spherical body is disposed in the storage means. A game medal used in the game,
The game medal is formed by applying a luminous material. In claim 14,
A game medal characterized in that a concave portion having an arbitrary shape is formed on an outer surface of the game medal, and the luminous material is applied to the concave portion. In claim 14 or 15,
A game medal that is used in the game table according to claim 1. A game ball used in a game,
A game ball characterized in that the game ball is formed by applying a luminous material. In claim 17,
A game ball characterized in that a concave portion having an arbitrary shape is formed on an outer surface of the game ball, and the luminous material is applied to the concave portion. In claim 17 or 18,
A game ball used for the game table according to claim 1. In claim 19,
A game ball that is also used as the spherical body. A ball game machine that plays a game by driving a predetermined game medium into a game area in which a game nail is arranged,
The game medium is constructed by applying a luminous material,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a luminance switching unit is provided that can increase the luminance of the game medium after the predetermined condition is satisfied than the luminance of the game medium before the predetermined condition is satisfied. A ball game machine.