JP2006212275A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dispose an input device in a game machine which is more durable than the pushbutton while by no means spoiling the interests of the players. <P>SOLUTION: A game board 12 has on its surface the input device 20 which detects the passage of the game balls fed through the slot 8 and outputs the detection signal to the controller as the input signal. In the input device 20, a guide path where the game balls can flow down is formed and is provided with a sensor for detecting the passage of the game balls. As a result, the players can feed the game balls more freely into the input device 20 to operate and is refrained from handling the input device so forcibly as do the pushbutton, thereby improving its durability. The input device 20 is also used for the auxiliary game involved in the alteration of the performance with a pattern display device 17 after the shift to the special game, thereby making the games provided far from boring. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that is installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

Currently, pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are generally known as gaming machines that are installed and used in game halls such as pachinko parlors. For example, when playing a game with a pachinko machine, a transition lottery (extraction of a random number value and whether or not it is a hit by comparing the extracted random number with a determination table) triggered by the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening Determination) is performed. When this transition lottery is performed, a display pattern of variation display (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern) in the symbol display device and a symbol when stopped display (hereinafter referred to as stop symbol) are determined. And after the variable display of a symbol display apparatus is performed based on the determined variation pattern, the determined stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When winning in this transition lottery, after the symbols are stopped and displayed, the game shifts to a “hit” state that is advantageous to the player over the normal game, and the special game is started. In a special game, a movable piece of a variable prize device called an attacker opens to make it easy to obtain a prize, and an effect corresponding to the special game is displayed on the symbol display device.
JP 2004-159952 A JP 2004-223056 A

  However, in the case of such a pachinko machine, since one effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in advance based on the result of the transfer lottery, when a game is played with the same type of pachinko machine In many cases, symbol display using an effect pattern that a player does not like is performed. If variable display using such an effect pattern is performed, the interest in the game is impaired.

  As a method for solving such a problem, it is conceivable that an effect change button is provided on the pachinko machine, and the effect desired by the player is arbitrarily selected by operating the effect change button when playing the game. . In this case, since the game can be performed using the effect desired by the player, the player can perform the game without impairing the interest in the effect. However, arbitrarily selecting an effect can temporarily improve the player's interest in the effect, but if the player plays only the selected effect, the player gradually gets bored with the selected effect, As a result, there is a problem that the interest in games is impaired. In addition, such operation buttons are frequently operated and easily operated violently. Therefore, the operation buttons are often damaged or broken, resulting in poor durability.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables a timeless game without impairing the interest of the player, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having an input device that has the same function as an operation button and is more durable than the operation button.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which an effect based on a game is performed, provided on a front door provided with a window portion that allows a game to be executed to be visually recognized. A slot through which gaming media that are not involved can be thrown in, a outlet through which the gaming medium thrown in from the slot is discharged, a guide passage provided between the slot and the outlet, and from the slot A detection device for detecting an inserted game medium, and an effect change means for changing an effect to be executed to another effect based on the detection of the game medium by the detection device. And Note that the window means a window that makes the game area visible when the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, and when the gaming machine is a slot machine, the display on the rotating reel or liquid crystal display device can be seen. This refers to the window part. The game medium refers to a pachinko ball when the game machine is a pachinko machine, and a medal when the game machine is a slot machine.

  In addition, it arrange | positions upstream from the detection apparatus arrange | positioned at the said guide passage, The interruption | blocking member which interrupts | blocks the said guide passage, The position which interrupts | blocks the said guide passage, and the interruption | blocking of the said guide passage are cancelled | released It is preferable to provide a moving device that moves between the positions.

  Further, it is preferable that a detection control means for controlling whether or not to enable detection of game media in the detection device is provided.

  Further, the counter includes a counting unit that counts a detection signal from the detection device, and a count value determination unit that determines whether or not a count value in the counting unit has reached a preset reference value. It is preferable that the effect is changed by the effect changing means when the count value reaches a reference value in the determination result of the determining means.

  In addition, an effective detection time for validating the detection of the game medium in the detection means is provided, and an output determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal is output within the effective detection time, the output determination means In the determination, when the detection signal is output, the effect is preferably changed by the effect changing means.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said effective detection time is provided in the fluctuation | variation display time of the identification information in the symbol display apparatus arrange | positioned so that visual recognition is possible from the said window part. It should be noted that the symbol display device includes a rotating reel symbol in addition to the liquid crystal display device.

  Further, the effective detection time is provided in a special game state that shifts when the stop display of the identification information in the symbol display device becomes a specific display and is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. It is preferable.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said effect change means changes the effect performed in the said symbol display apparatus.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine that produces an effect based on a game, a game medium that is provided on a front door provided with a window portion that allows a game to be executed to be visually recognized and is not involved in the game to be executed is input. A possible insertion port, a discharge port through which a game medium input from the input port is discharged, a guide passage provided between the input port and the discharge port, and a game medium input from the input port. Since it is provided with a detection device to detect and an effect change means for changing the effect to be executed to another effect based on the detection of the game medium by the detection device, it tends to be monotonous. It is possible to change the game and to actively participate in the game. In addition, since the operation of throwing the game ball into the slot is performed using the other hand that does not operate the operation handle, it becomes possible to eliminate the lack of possession of the player during the game. Furthermore, since the operation of changing the production is performed via the game ball, it is not operated by the player as in the past, so the impact on the detection device can be reduced and its durability is also improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  Further, it is disposed upstream of the detection device disposed in the guide passage, and the blocking member that blocks the guide passage and the blocking member are released from the position that blocks the guide passage and the blocking of the guide passage. Since it is provided with a moving device that moves between positions, for example, it is impossible to insert game media except when a jackpot condition that is advantageous to the player over a normal game is satisfied, and the player Can be prevented from being misused for illegal purposes.

  Further, since the detection control means for controlling whether or not to detect the game medium in the detection device is provided, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed without making the structure of the guide passage and the like complicated. It becomes possible. Further, since the detection signal is validated and invalidated by the detection control means, it is possible to prevent the player from misusing it for illegal purposes.

  Further, the counter includes a counting unit that counts a detection signal from the detection device, and a count value determination unit that determines whether or not a count value in the counting unit has reached a preset reference value. When the count value reaches the reference value in the determination result of the determining means, the effect is changed by the effect changing means, so the player who wants to change the effect more actively participates in the game It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, when the count value of the inserted game medium reaches the reference value and the effect is changed to another effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction.

  In addition, an effective detection time for validating the detection of the game medium in the detection means is provided, and an output determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal is output within the effective detection time, the output determination means In the determination, when the detection signal is output, the effect is changed by the effect changing means, so that the player who wants to change the effect inserts the game ball into the insertion slot within the effective detection time. As a result, the player concentrates on the game as much as possible, and the player can participate more actively in the game. In addition, when the game medium is inserted within the effective detection time and the effect is changed to another effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction.

  In addition, since the effective detection time is provided within the variable display time of the identification information in the symbol display device disposed so as to be visible from the window, the special game tends to be monotonous. It will be possible to change and keep the player from getting bored. In addition, it becomes possible to eliminate the player's lack of possession in special games.

  Further, the effective detection time is provided in a special game state that shifts when the stop display of the identification information in the symbol display device becomes a specific display and is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. Therefore, it is possible to change the special game that tends to be a monotonous game and to keep the player from getting bored. In addition, it becomes possible to eliminate the player's lack of possession in special games.

  Moreover, since the said effect change means changed the effect performed in the said symbol display apparatus, it becomes possible to raise a player's interest and expectation.

  A configuration of a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, in a pachinko machine (game machine) 1, a front door 5 including an upper door 3 and a lower door 4 is attached to a front surface of a main body member 2 serving as a base so as to be freely opened and closed. The upper door 3 is provided with an opening 6 in the center. A glass door 7 made of a light-transmitting member such as glass is attached to the back side of the upper door 3 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the upper door 3. Usually, the glass door 7 is closed by the upper door 3, and the opening 6 is covered with the glass door 7 (window portion). An inlet 8 and an outlet 9 are provided in the lower part of the glass door 7, and the inlet 8 and the outlet 9 communicate with a guide passage of the input device 20 described later. The input port 8 is provided for inputting pachinko balls, and the output port 9 is provided for discharging pachinko balls input from the input port 8. These holes are all circular and have a size that allows pachinko balls to pass through.

  The lower door 4 is provided with a tray 10 and an operation handle 11. The tray 10 is provided above the lower door 4 and receives a pachinko ball thrown by the player at the start of the game, a prize ball paid out when a predetermined condition such as a big hit is established, or the like. . The operation handle 11 is provided below the tray 10 and adjusts the launch strength of the pachinko ball by a launcher (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game board 12 is attached to the main body member 2. On the surface of the game board 12, a center role 13, a start winning port 14, an attacker 15, an out port 16, and the like are provided. The center accessory 13 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 12 and includes a symbol display device 17. The symbol display device 17 displays a variation pattern when a pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 14. In addition, the display of characters, animations, and the like that enhance the effect is performed as the game progresses.

  The start winning opening 14 is provided below the center accessory 13. When a pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and at the same time, a transfer lottery is performed. It is determined whether or not the game is “winning” based on the result of the transfer lottery, and in the case of “hit”, a special game that is advantageous to the player over the normal game is started. The attacker 15 is an open / close door-like member provided below the start winning opening 14, and a large winning opening 18 is provided in the back thereof. Normally, the attacker 15 is in the closed position so that the pachinko ball does not win the big winning opening 18. When the special game is started, the attacker 15 moves to the open position, so that the pachinko ball can easily win the big winning opening 18.

  The out port 16 is provided below the attacker 15 and collects pachinko balls that have not won the start winning port 14 or the like. The guide plate 19 is provided at the lower part of the game board 12. The upper end portion of the guide plate 19 is formed to draw a curve, and the out port 16 is disposed at the lowest point. Pachinko balls that have not won the start winning opening 14 and the like are guided to the out opening 16 by the guide plate 19. An input device 20 and an LED 21 are provided on the front surface of the guide plate 19. In the present embodiment, the input device 20 is used as an input device for an auxiliary game related to an effect change performed after the game has shifted to a special game.

  The LED 21 is turned on or off depending on whether or not the input device is in a state of allowing the pachinko ball to pass. That is, when a later-described restricting member 32 is at the passage-permitted position, the LED 21 is lit to notify the player that the pachinko ball can be inserted into the guide passage 36. When the restricting member 32 is in the passage restricting position, the LED 21 is turned off, and the player is informed that the pachinko ball cannot be inserted into the guide passage 36. The configuration of the input device 20 will be described later.

  Next, the configuration of the input device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The input device 20 includes a guide frame 31, a regulating member (blocking member) 32, a motor 33, and a guide passage sensor (detection device) 34. The guide plate 19 is provided with a fixing hole 22 for fixing the guide frame 31, and the game board 12 is provided with an insertion hole 23 through which the guide passage sensor 34 and the like are inserted.

  The guide frame 31 includes a rotation space 35 and a guide passage 36 therein. The rotation space 35 is provided above the guide passage 36 and is formed so that the restricting member 32 can rotate in the rotation space 35. The guide passage 36 is a passage that guides the pachinko sphere introduced from the insertion port 8 to the lower end portion, and is formed so that the pachinko sphere can flow down. Further, a pair of grooves 37 are formed on the left and right sides of the inner wall surface of the guide frame 31 from the back side to the front side of the guide frame 31.

  The restriction member 32 includes a main body 38 and a connecting portion 39. A part of a cylindrical member is cut in the main body 38, and a storage space 40 for storing a pachinko ball is provided in the cut portion. In FIG. 3, the storage space 40 is formed so as to open upward. In this way, when the upper part is positioned so as to open, the pachinko balls thrown from the insertion port 8 are stored in the storage space 40 without being guided by the guide passage 36. On the other hand, when the main body 38 rotates and is positioned so that the lower part is opened, the pachinko balls thrown from the slot 8 are guided from the storage space 40 to the inside of the guide passage 36. The connecting portion 39 is formed on the back side of the main body 38 and is provided with a hole into which the rotating shaft 41 of the motor 33 is press-fitted.

  The motor 33 includes a rotating shaft 41 and rotates a regulating member 32 attached to the tip of the rotating shaft 41. The motor 33 performs drive and stop operations based on a drive signal and a stop signal from the CPU 52 described later. A proximity sensor is used for the guide passage sensor 34. When the game ball passes through the hole of the guide passage sensor 34, a detection signal is output to the CPU 52 described later. The guide passage sensor 34 is attached to the guide frame 31 while being guided by a groove 37 formed in the guide frame 31.

  The input device 20 having such a configuration is attached to the game board 12 by the following method. First, the guide frame 31 is inserted from the front of the fixing hole 22 and fixed in the fixing hole 22 by, for example, adhesion. Next, the guide passage sensor 34 is inserted from the back side of the insertion hole 23. Since the guide frame 31 is provided with a pair of grooves 37, the guide passage sensor 34 is fixed to the guide frame 31 while being guided through the guide frame 31 by the grooves 37. Next, the motor 33 is fixed to the back surface of the game board 12. When the motor 33 is fixed to the back surface of the game board 12, the tip of the rotation shaft 41 is formed so as to be positioned in the rotation space 35 of the guide frame 31. After fixing the motor 33, the regulating member 32 is attached to the rotation space 35. The restricting member 32 is inserted from the front of the guide plate 19 and is attached in the guide frame 31 by screwing the tip of the rotating shaft 41 and the connecting portion 39.

  Next, the operation of the input device 20 will be described. In the input device 20, the regulating member 32 provided in the rotation space 35 rotates by driving the motor 33. As shown in FIG. 4, the restricting member 32 is normally positioned at a passage restricting position for restricting the flow of the pachinko ball to the guide passage 36. Then, for example, when a predetermined condition such as a big hit is established, the motor 33 is driven to perform a rotation operation to an allowable passage position that allows the pachinko ball to flow down to the guide passage 36 as shown in FIG. . Further, when an effect changing condition described later is satisfied or when the time measured by the timer reaches a preset time, the motor 33 is driven and the restricting member 32 rotates to the passage restricting position.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The basic operation of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the control device 51. The control device 51 includes a CPU 52, a ROM 53, and a RAM 54. The CPU 52, the ROM 53, and the RAM 54 are connected to each other via a bus line so that data can be communicated with each other.

  The CPU 52 includes a random number extraction unit 55, a hit determination unit 56, an effect change condition setting unit 57, an effect change determination unit 58, an effect control unit (effect change means) 59, a timer 60, and a counter (counting means) 61. The CPU 52 is connected to a start winning port sensor 62, a large winning port sensor 63, a guide path sensor 34, a passage allowable position detection sensor 64, and a passage restriction position detection sensor 65. Further, the payout device 66 and the symbol display device 17 are connected to the CPU 52, and the motor 33 and the LED 21 are connected via the drivers 67 and 68.

  The random number extraction unit 55 extracts a random number from the random number table 69 and updates the random number at a constant cycle. The random number extraction unit 55 outputs a random number to the hit determination unit when a detection signal is output from the start winning opening sensor 62.

  The hit determination unit 56 uses the random number table 69 to determine whether the random number sent from the random number extraction unit 55 is a big hit. Here, if the random number is a big hit, the game shifts to a special game, and an effect of the special game is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  The effect change condition setting unit 57 extracts data as the effect change condition from the effect change condition table 70 when the hit determination unit 56 determines that the random number output from the random number extraction unit 55 is a big hit, and sets the condition as the condition change condition. Set as production change condition. Data serving as the effect change condition is sent to the effect change determination unit 58. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect changing condition is based on a time measured by a timer 60 described later and a count number counted by the counter 61. The count number means a number obtained by counting the number of detection signals output from the guide path sensor 34.

  The effect change determination unit 58 satisfies the effect change condition by comparing the effect change condition extracted by the effect change condition setting unit 57 with the time measured by the timer 60 and the count of the detection signal of the guide passage sensor 34 by the counter 61. It is determined whether or not.

  The effect control unit 59 performs display control of symbols and the like displayed on the symbol display device 17. For example, when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that the effect change condition is satisfied, the effect control unit 59 causes the symbol display device 17 to display an effect different from the effect at the start of the special game from the effect table 71. To control. On the other hand, when it is determined by the effect change determination unit 58 that the effect change condition has not been satisfied, the effect control unit 59 performs control so that the effect at the start of the special game is continuously displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  The timer 60 counts the time that is an element of the effect change condition. The counter 61 counts the number of rounds of special games and counts detection signals output from the guide path sensor 34.

  The ROM 53 stores a random number table 69, an effect change condition table 70, and an effect table 71. The random number table 69 stores a plurality of random numbers used in the transfer lottery. In addition, the effect change condition table 70 stores effect change conditions used when performing an auxiliary game accompanied by an effect change. Further, the effect table 71 stores data such as character display and animation display used as effects in the game.

  The start winning port sensor 62 detects that a pachinko ball has won the start winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the CPU 52. When the CPU 52 receives the detection signal from the start winning opening sensor 62, the CPU 52 outputs the random number stored in the random number extraction unit 55 to the hit determination unit 56 when the detection signal is received.

  The passage allowable position detection sensor 64 and the passage restriction position detection sensor 65 are provided behind the restriction member 32 (not shown). For example, photoelectric sensors are used as the sensors 64 and 65, and a position detection piece having a hole in part is provided between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit so as to be interlocked with the driving of the motor. Here, when the restricting member 32 is at the permissible passage position, the plate-like member is positioned so that the center of the hole coincides with the optical axis of the light emitting portion of the permissible passage position detecting sensor 64, and from the light emitting portion. The light can reach the light receiving unit. When the light from the light emitting unit reaches the light receiving unit, the passage allowable position detection sensor 64 outputs a detection signal to the CPU 52. Similarly, when the restriction member 32 is in the passage restriction position, the plate-like member is positioned so that the center of the hole coincides with the optical axis of the light emission part of the passage restriction position detection sensor 65, and the light from the light emission part Can reach the light receiving section. When the light from the light emitting unit reaches the light receiving unit, the passage restriction position detection sensor 65 outputs a detection signal to the CPU 52.

  The payout device 66 receives a discharge signal from the CPU 52 and pays out a predetermined number of pachinko balls when, for example, a pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 14. The symbol display device 17 displays an effect that enhances the interest of the player, such as a character display or an animation display, in addition to the variable display or stop symbol when the transition lottery is performed. These displays are controlled by the effect control unit 59.

  The driver 67 is electrically connected to the CPU 52. That is, when the game shifts to the special game, the CPU 52 outputs a drive signal to the driver 67. Upon receiving the drive signal, the driver 67 starts driving the motor 33. Similarly, when a stop signal is output from the CPU 52 to the driver 67, the driver 67 stops driving the motor 33.

  The driver 68 is electrically connected to the CPU 52. When the special game is started and the restricting member 32 moves to the passage-permitted position, the CPU 52 outputs a lighting signal via the driver 68 to light the LED 21. Similarly, when the restriction member 32 moves to the passage restriction position, the CPU 52 outputs a turn-off signal via the driver 68 and turns off the LED 21.

  The pachinko machine 1 having such a configuration operates as shown in FIG. 7 during a special game. When the special game is started, an effect of a normal special game is started on the symbol display device 17 (step S1). In addition, an auxiliary game using the input device 20 is started simultaneously with the start of the special game. In the auxiliary game, the effect change condition setting unit first extracts an effect change condition from the effect change condition table 70 in the ROM 53 (step S2). Then, the effect change conditions extracted in step S2 are displayed on the symbol display device 17 (step S3). In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that the effect changing condition is “injecting five or more pachinko balls into the input device 20 within 3 seconds”. At the same time as the above contents are displayed on the symbol display device 17, the CPU 52 outputs a drive signal to the driver 67 to start driving the motor 33. The motor 33 rotates the restriction member 32 from the passage restriction position to the passage permission position (step S4). When the rotation position of the restriction member 32 rotates from the passage restriction position shown in FIG. 8 to the passage permission position shown in FIG. 9, the passage permission position detection sensor 64 outputs a detection signal to the CPU 52. Upon receiving this detection signal, the CPU 52 outputs a stop signal to the driver 67. When the driver 67 receives the stop signal, the motor 33 stops driving. Further, in parallel with the above operation, the CPU 52 outputs a control signal to the driver 68 to turn on the LED 21 (step S5), and starts counting by the timer 60 (step S6).

  After the start of timing, the CPU 52 determines whether a pachinko ball has been inserted into the input device 20, that is, whether a detection signal from the guide path sensor 34 has been received (step S7). Here, when receiving the detection signal from the guide passage sensor 34, the CPU 52 causes the counter 61 to count the detection signal (step S8), and the effect is changed whether the count number counted by the counter 61 is 5 or more. The determination unit (count value determination means) 58 makes the determination (step S9). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the guide passage sensor 34 is not received, the CPU 52 does not count the detection signal by the counter 61, and determines whether the count number at that time is 5 or more to the effect change determination unit 58. Determine (step S9). As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko balls thrown into the input device 20 are discharged from the discharge port 9, flow down toward the tray 10, and are received by the tray 10.

  If the determination result by the effect change determination unit 58 is 5 or more, the CPU 52 proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, when the determination result by the effect change determination unit 58 is less than 5, the CPU 52 causes the effect change determination unit 58 to determine whether or not the time measured by the timer 60 has elapsed 3 seconds from the start of the time measurement (step) S10). Here, if 3 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 52 returns the process to step S6, and determines again whether the detection signal from the guide path sensor 34 has been received. Thus, when the count number is less than 5 and the measured time has not passed 3 seconds from the start of the measured time, the processes of steps S6 to S10 are repeated at a constant cycle.

  On the other hand, when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that the count number is 5 or more in step S9, and when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of time measurement by the timer 60 in step S10. In this case, the LED 21 is turned off (step S11). Further, simultaneously with step S11, the restricting member 32 is rotated and moved to the passage restricting position (step S12).

  Next, in step S13, it is determined again whether the count number is 5 or more. Here, when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that the count number is 5 or more, it is determined that the effect change condition is satisfied, and the CPU 52 is, for example, a normal special game effect such as a premier effect. The effect control unit 59 is controlled to perform different effects. At this time, the effect control unit 59 extracts data related to the above-described effects from the effect table 71. The CPU 52 switches to an effect different from the effect at the start of the special game based on the data extracted from the effect table 71 by the effect control unit 59, and displays the effect on the symbol display device 17 (step S14). On the other hand, when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that the count number is less than 5 in step S13, the CPU 52 causes the effect control unit 59 to perform control so as to continue the normal special game effect. In this case, the symbol display device 17 continuously displays the effect of the normal special game based on the control signal output from the CPU 52 (step S15).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when changing the production, etc., the push button is not pushed directly, and the auxiliary game with the production change is performed by inserting the pachinko ball into the input device. Therefore, the durability of the input device can be improved as compared with a conventional push button type.

  In addition, by performing auxiliary games for changing production during special games, it is possible to raise the player's interest during special games where the player is likely to be bored with no possession. It becomes possible to participate in the game.

  In this embodiment, the restriction member is provided in the input device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the input device may be structured as shown in FIG. In addition, about the part which overlaps with description in the above, description is abbreviate | omitted and the code | symbol is also the same.

  An input device 81 shown in FIG. 10 includes a guide frame 82 and a guide path sensor 34. The guide frame 82 is a vertically long frame-like member, and the upper and lower ends are formed so as to draw a curve. A guide passage 73 is formed in the guide frame 82. Furthermore, a pair of grooves 84 are provided on the inner surface of the guide frame 82 on the left and right sides from the back side to the front side. The groove 84 is used for fixing the guide passage sensor 34 as in the previous embodiment.

  The input device 81 having such a configuration is attached to the game board 12 by the following method. First, the guide frame 82 is fixed to the fixing hole 85. The guide frame 82 is inserted from the front of the fixing hole 85 and fixed by, for example, adhesion. Next, the guide passage sensor 34 is inserted from the back side of the insertion hole 86. Since the guide frame 82 is provided with a pair of grooves 84, the guide path sensor 34 is fixed while being guided through the guide frame 82 by the grooves 84.

  An electrical configuration of a modified example of the pachinko machine 1 is shown in FIG. In the control device 91 of this embodiment, a detection signal control unit 93 is added to the CPU 92 shown in FIG. 6, and the motor 33 and the driver 67 are omitted. The detection signal control unit 93 validates or invalidates the detection signal output from the guide path sensor 34. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the input device 81 according to this example has a structure in which a pachinko ball can be thrown in at any time regardless of whether or not an auxiliary game accompanied by a production change is started. Therefore, the detection signal control unit 93 normally controls to invalidate the detection signal from the guide path sensor 34, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the timer 60 starts timing, for example. Controls to enable the detection signal only for a certain period of time.

  Next, the operation in the special game of this pachinko machine will be described based on FIG. First, when a special game is started, a special game effect display is started on the symbol display device 17 (step S31). When this special game starts, the effect change condition setting unit extracts the effect change condition from the effect change condition table 70 of the ROM 53 (step S32), and causes the symbol display device 17 to display the effect change condition (step S33). In the present embodiment, the description will be made assuming that the effect changing condition is “injecting five or more pachinko balls into the input device within 3 seconds”. At the same time that the above-mentioned contents are displayed on the symbol display device 17, the CPU 92 causes the detection signal control unit 93 to perform processing so as to validate the detection signal output from the guide path sensor 34 (step S34). Further, a control signal is output to the driver to turn on the LED 21 (step S35), and the timer 60 is started to measure time (step S36).

  After starting timing, the CPU 92 determines whether a pachinko ball has been inserted into the input device 81, that is, whether a detection signal from the guide path sensor 34 has been received (step S37). Here, when receiving the detection signal from the guide passage sensor 34, the CPU 92 causes the counter 61 to count the detection signal (step S38), and the effect is changed whether or not the count number counted by the counter 61 is 5 or more. The determination unit 58 makes a determination (step S39). On the other hand, if the detection signal from the guide passage sensor 34 has not been received, the CPU 92 does not count the detection signal by the counter 61, and determines whether or not the count number at that time is 5 or more to the effect change determination unit 58. Determine (step S39).

  If the determination result by the effect change determination unit 58 is less than 5, the CPU 92 causes the effect change determination unit 58 to determine whether or not the time measured by the timer 60 has elapsed 3 seconds (step S40). . Here, when 3 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 92 returns the process to step S37 and determines again whether the detection signal from the guide path sensor 34 has been received (step S37). Thus, when the count number is less than 5 and the measured time has not passed 3 seconds from the start of the measured time, the processes of steps S37 to S40 are repeated at a constant cycle.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the effect change determination unit 58 that the count number of the counter 61 is 5 or more, and when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of time measurement. Turns off the LED 21 (step S41) and invalidates the detection signal output from the guidance detection sensor 34 (step S42). Next, in step S43, it is determined again whether the count number is 5 or more. Here, when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that the count number is 5 or more, it is determined that the effect change condition is satisfied, and the CPU 92 is, for example, a normal special game effect such as a premier effect. The effect control unit 59 is controlled to perform different effects. At this time, the effect control unit 59 extracts data related to the above-described effects from the effect table 71. The CPU 92 switches to an effect different from the effect at the start of the special game based on the data extracted from the effect table 71 by the effect control unit 59, and displays the effect on the symbol display device 17 (step S44). On the other hand, when the effect change determination unit 58 determines that the count number is less than 5 in step S43, the CPU 52 causes the effect control unit 59 to perform control so as to continuously perform the effect of the normal special game. In this case, the symbol display device 17 continuously displays the effect of the normal special game based on the control signal output from the CPU 52 (step S45).

  As described above, in the gaming machine including the input device according to the modified example of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform an auxiliary game similar to the previous example, and it is possible to simplify the structure of the input device. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress the cost in the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine.

  Although the pachinko machine in the present embodiment has the input device disposed by embedding the guide passage in the board surface, the present invention is not limited to this, and the input device is attached to the front surface of the game board. Also good. Further, the input device is not fixed to the board surface, and may be a detachable structure.

  In addition, the pachinko machine in the present embodiment has a structure in which the pachinko ball discharged from the discharge port falls to the tray 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, from the discharge port 9. A pipe may be extended toward the saucer 10 so that the pachinko balls flow down.

  In addition, the pachinko machine in the present embodiment is to start the auxiliary game accompanied by the production change from the time of shifting to the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the establishment of other game conditions It is good also as starting the said auxiliary | assistant game based on. For example, the auxiliary game may be started from the time when a pachinko ball wins the start winning opening. In addition, the auxiliary game may be performed every round during the special game.

  In addition, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment performs an effect different from the effect of the normal special game when the effect change condition is achieved, but this effect is not limited to one type, for example, the progress of the game You may make it extract suitably from several types of production according to a condition. Further, for example, the effect changing condition may be set in stages, and the effect in the special game may be changed according to the number of counts counted within a predetermined time.

  In addition, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment uses two elements of time keeping and count as the effect changing condition. For example, only the time counting may be used as the effect changing condition. Moreover, you may make it use conditions other than time-measurement time and a count number as production | generation change conditions.

  In addition, the pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured to display the effect change conditions extracted by the effect change condition extraction unit on the symbol display device. May be displayed on the symbol display device, the remaining time for enabling the detection signal of the guide passage sensor, or the like.

  In this embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine. Is possible.

It is an external appearance perspective view showing the structure of the pachinko machine which is one form of this invention. It is the external appearance perspective view showing the structure of the game board of a pachinko machine in the state where the front door was opened. It is a disassembled perspective view showing the structure of the input device. It is an enlarged view showing the input device when the restricting member is in the passage restricting position. It is an enlarged view showing the input device when the restricting member is in the passage allowable position. It is a block diagram showing the electric constitution of the pachinko machine of this form. It is a flowchart showing a series of operation | movement of the production | presentation change in the special game of the pachinko machine of this form. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the input device in a passage regulation position. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the input device in a passage permissible position. It is a disassembled perspective view showing the structure of the input device of the modification of this form. It is a block diagram showing the electric constitution of the modification of this form. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the structure of the input device of the modification of this form. It is a flowchart showing a series of operation | movement of the production | presentation change in the special game of the modification of this form.

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1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
5 Front door 7 Glass door 8 Inlet 9 Outlet 17 Pattern display device 20, 71 Input device 32 Restriction member (blocking member)
33 Motor (moving device)
34 Guide passage sensor (detection device)
36, 83 Guide passage 58 Production change determination unit 59 Production control unit (production change means)
60 Timer 61 Counter (counting means)
70 effect condition table 71 effect table 93 detection signal control unit (detection control means)

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine that produces effects based on games,
A slot that is provided in a front door provided with a window portion that enables visual recognition of a game to be executed, and into which a game medium that is not involved in the game to be executed can be input;
A discharge port through which the game medium input from the input port is discharged;
A guide passage provided between the inlet and the outlet;
A detection device for detecting a game medium thrown from the slot;
A gaming machine comprising: an effect changing means for changing an effect to be executed to another effect based on the detection of the game medium by the detection device. A blocking member disposed upstream of the detection device disposed in the guide passage and blocking the guide passage;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a moving device that moves the blocking member between a position for blocking the guide passage and a position for releasing the blocking of the guide passage.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising detection control means for controlling whether to enable detection of game media in the detection device. Counting means for counting detection signals from the detection device;
A count value judging means for judging whether or not the count value in the counting means has reached a preset reference value;
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the count value reaches a reference value in the determination result of the count value determining means, the effect is changed by the effect changing means. . Provided with an effective detection time for enabling detection of the game medium in the detection means, and an output determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal is output within the effective detection time,
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the detection signal is output in the determination by the output determining means, the effect is changed by the effect changing means.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the effective detection time is provided within a variable display time of identification information in a symbol display device disposed so as to be visible from the window.   The effective detection time is provided in a special game state that is shifted to a case where the stop display of the identification information in the symbol display device becomes a specific display and is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by the above. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the effect changing means changes an effect executed in the symbol display device.

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