JP2007029348A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which reduces burdens on the body of a player even while securing a savor of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: an operation means for having a player operate a game device; an operation detection means for detecting the operation state of the operation means; a measurement means for measuring a prescribed period after the operation start of the operation means is detected by the operation detection means; an invalidation means for performing reporting for urging the interruption of the game through a reporting means in when detecting that the operation means is operated continuously for the prescribed period by the operation detection means and invalidating an operation by the operation means when detecting that the operation means is operated continuously for the prescribed period by the operation detection means; and an invalidation delay means for delaying the invalidation of the operation by the invalidation means during a special game state at least until the spacial game state is ended. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine and the like.

  For example, a game machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is determined to be unsuccessful due to the establishment of a determination condition such as a game ball winning in a winning area for determining whether or not the game is successful. When the determination result is a win, a predetermined win game (special game state) called “big hit” is executed as many times as necessary (a predetermined number of rounds). Thus, the player can obtain a prize ball.

  In such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that uses a player's physical information to increase the new interest of the game (see Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, various handles such as a temperature sensor, a magnetic sensor, and a pressure sensor are provided on the handle of the gaming machine. And the information acquired by various sensors was displayed on the display means, and the player was made to recognize his own state.

In the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, although physical information is acquired, it is only used for increasing the interest of the game. On the other hand, the player is apt to accumulate fatigue because of being immersed in the game, and the influence on the body may not be negligible. Therefore, a gaming machine that reduces the burden on the player's body while securing the interest of the game is desired.
JP-A-6-269537

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine aimed at reducing a burden such as fatigue generated on a player's body.

  That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the operation means for the player to operate the gaming device, the operation detection means for detecting the operation state of the operation means, and the operation start of the operation means are detected by the operation detection means. A measuring means for measuring a predetermined period of time, and when the operation detecting means detects that the operating means is continuously operated for the predetermined period, a notification for prompting the interruption of the game via the notification means The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that

  The invention according to claim 2 further comprises invalidating means for invalidating the operation by the operation means when the operation detection means detects that the operation means has been operated continuously for the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the invention of claim 3, when a game is started due to the operation of the operation means and the game state becomes a special game state different from the normal game state, a prize having a higher value than the normal game state is awarded. Even when the operation detecting means detects that the operating means is continuously operated for the predetermined period, at least the special gaming state is in the special gaming state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising invalidation delay means for delaying invalidation of the operation by the invalidation means until the game ends.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising time setting means for setting the predetermined period to a predetermined time.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising setting control means that can arbitrarily set the predetermined period.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the measuring means includes auxiliary measuring means for measuring a period during which the detection by the operation detecting means is not performed during the predetermined period as an operation detection allowable period, 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the measurement of the predetermined period is continued assuming that the operation by the operation means is continued.

  The invention of claim 7 is characterized in that, when the time setting means has passed the operation detection allowable period by the auxiliary measuring means, the time setting means sets the predetermined period to a predetermined time again. The game machine according to claim 6.

  The invention of claim 8 comprises operating means for a player to operate a gaming device, and game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game due to operating the gaming device by the operating means, The game progress control means relates to a gaming machine characterized in that a notification for prompting the interruption of the game is made via the notification means during the progress of the game due to a predetermined condition.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when a game is started due to the operation of the operation means and the game state becomes a special game state different from the normal game state, a prize with a higher value than the normal game state is awarded. 9. The game machine to be given, wherein a notification for urging the game to be interrupted is provided via a notification means during the progress of the game triggered by the end of the special game state. According to the described gaming machine.

  According to the invention of claim 10, when a game is started due to operation of the operating means, and the gaming state becomes a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state, a prize of higher value than the normal gaming state is awarded. 10. A game machine to be given, wherein a notification is made to urge a game to be interrupted via a notification means while a game is in progress for a certain period after the special gaming state ends. The game machine according to Item 1.

  The invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that a notification for urging a game to be interrupted is provided via a notification means while the game is in progress due to the power-on of the gaming machine. Related to the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, the operation means for the player to operate the gaming device, the operation detection means for detecting the operation state of the operation means, and the operation of the operation means by the operation detection means A measuring means for measuring a predetermined period after the start is detected, and when the operation detecting means detects that the operating means is continuously operated for the predetermined period, the game is interrupted via the notifying means. Therefore, when the player plays a game for a predetermined period of time, the game is interrupted, and the burden such as fatigue generated on the player's body can be reduced.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, when the operation detecting means detects that the operating means is continuously operated for the predetermined period, the operation by the operating means Since the invalidation means for invalidating the game is provided, the game can be forcibly interrupted when the game is played for a long time.

  According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 2, when the game is started due to the operation of the operation means, and the gaming state becomes a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state, Even if it is a gaming machine to which a prize having a higher value than the normal gaming state is awarded, and the operation detecting means detects that the operating means is continuously operated for the predetermined period, Since there is an invalidation delay means for delaying the invalidation of the operation by the invalidation means at least until the special gaming state is ended when the special gaming state is in effect, the award that the player can obtain in the special gaming state is invalid The disadvantage that it cannot be obtained by the conversion means is eliminated. As a result, the burden on the player's body can be reduced while securing the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3, since the time setting means for setting the predetermined period to a predetermined time is provided, the predetermined period is It is always set at a predetermined time.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 5, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, since the setting control means that can arbitrarily set the predetermined period is provided, the adjustment of the predetermined period is performed. Optional.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 6, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the measuring means has a period during which the detection by the operation detecting means is not performed during the predetermined period. Auxiliary measuring means for measuring as an operation detection allowable period is included, and the operation detection allowable period continues the measurement of the predetermined period on the assumption that the operation by the operation means continues. The fact that the detection was not performed is not recognized as a game interruption, break, etc., and it is treated that the game is continuously performed for a predetermined period even during the operation detection allowable period, and it is possible to thoroughly notify that the game is interrupted. It becomes.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 7, in the invention of claim 6, when the time setting means passes the operation detection allowable period by the auxiliary measurement means, the time setting means Since the preset time is set again, it is possible to recognize that the operation detection allowable period has elapsed as a game interruption, a break, etc., and to avoid overlapping notifications that prompt the game to be interrupted.

  According to the gaming machine of the eighth aspect of the invention, an operating means for a player to operate the gaming device, and a game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game due to the operating of the gaming device by the operating means. And the game progress control means performs a notification prompting the interruption of the game through the notification means while the game is in progress due to a predetermined condition, so that when the player plays a game exceeding the predetermined condition, The interruption is promoted, and the burden such as fatigue generated on the player's body can be reduced.

  According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 9, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 8, a game is started by operating the operating means, and the gaming state is a normal gaming state. The game machine is given a prize with a higher value than the normal game state when the special game state is different from the game state, and the game is interrupted via the notification means while the game is in progress when the special game state ends. Since the notification for prompting is performed, the notification can be performed after the special gaming state is completed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player's body while securing the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 10, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9, a game is started by operating the operating means, and the gaming state is a normal gaming state. When a special gaming state different from that of the normal gaming state is awarded, the gaming machine is given a prize with a higher value than the normal gaming state. Since the notification that prompts the interruption of the game is performed, the notification can be performed after the special game state ends and after a certain period of time. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player's body while securing the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine of the eleventh aspect of the invention, in the invention of any one of the first to tenth aspects, the game is interrupted via the notification means during the progress of the game due to the power-on of the gaming machine. Since the prompting notification is performed, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the gaming machine is notified of a game interruption due to a predetermined condition.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a front view of the entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board in the gaming machine of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to overall processing, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to main control processing.

In this embodiment, the correspondence between main words and phrases is as follows.
The gaming device is a gaming machine 1 shown in FIG.
The operation means is an operation handle 92.
The operation detecting means is the launching device 91 and its touch switch 93 shown in FIG.
The measuring means is the main control circuit 121.
The notification means includes the image display unit 50, the speaker 37, the lamp display 35, the frame decoration left lamp 35L, the frame decoration right lamp 35R, and the like.
The invalidating means is the main control circuit 121.
The invalidation delay means is the main control circuit 121.
The time setting means is the main control circuit 121.
The setting control means is a setting switch 31.
The auxiliary measuring means is the main control circuit 121.
The game progress control means is the main control circuit 121.
The game progress detection means is the main control circuit 121.
The correspondence between the words in the claims and the words in the present embodiment is as described above, but this embodiment is one embodiment of the claims, and the content of the claims is limited to the following embodiments. It is not something.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1, a game board 3 is accommodated inside the frame 2 so as to be detachable and replaceable, and an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of the game ball are erected in a substantially circular shape on the game board 3, A game area 6 surrounded by the inner guide rail 5 is provided with a winning opening which is a winning area where game balls can be won. In this embodiment, a plurality of winning holes as described below are provided in the game area 6 of the game board 3.

  First, below the image display device 9 provided on the center line of the game area 6, there are provided a start winning port 10 having a movable piece 11a, 11b as a normal electric accessory, and a large winning device 15 as a special electric accessory. The outlet 17 is disposed below the outlet 17. Further, ramp wind turbines 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and a normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided below, and wind turbines 22a and 22b are provided below the left and right wind turbines 22a and 22b. A sleeve winning opening 23 and a right sleeve winning opening 25 are disposed, and a left dropping winning opening 27 and a right dropping winning opening 29 are disposed on both sides of the large winning device 15.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, frame decoration lamps 35 and 36 for notifying the game state, frame decoration lamps 39L and 39R, an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving paid out game balls, and an upper ball receiving tray 32 are provided. A mounting plate 33 for mounting, a setting switch 31 (setting control means), a lower ball receiving tray 34 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated, and a voice and sound effect are built in the upper ball receiving tray 32. A speaker 37 for informing the player of the gaming state and a launching device 91 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with the launching operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) by the player are assembled. Yes.

  The launching device 91 includes an operating handle 92, a launching motor 94 driven by operating the operating handle 92, and a hitting ball (not shown) that swings intermittently by driving the launching motor to eject a game ball. Z). When the player holds the operation handle 92 (operation means), the player's bioelectric current is detected by the touch switch 93 (operation detection means), and the launcher control board 254 (launch control circuit 119) is controlled. The firing motor 94 is driven (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The game ball launched by the launching device 91 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 erected on the game board surface. Yes. The game ball guided to the game area 6 by the firing ball guide path falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or if no winning is made anywhere, the game port 3 enters the game board 3 from the out port 17. It is configured to be discharged to the back side.

  In the image display device 9 (also serving as display means and notification means) in the figure, reference numeral 43 denotes a variable, a stop display (finally and a final display) of symbols such as numbers, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters). Possible symbol display device including the previous temporary stop display, the same applies hereinafter) 47 is a normal symbol variation number storage display device composed of LEDs, 49 is a window frame portion of the image display device 9, and 50 is a liquid crystal of the symbol display device 43. This is an image display unit comprising a display (TFT-LCD module) or the like. The normal symbol variation number storage display 47 displays the current symbol variation start number generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 as the current variation. With the exception of the middle one, the number of times of hold (up to 4 times in this example) is stored and displayed.

  The image display unit 50 of this embodiment has a symbol display unit configured by three symbol display regions (a left special symbol display region, a middle special symbol display region, and a right special symbol display region) arranged side by side. In the symbol display area, the determination symbol (special symbol) can be changed and stopped. In addition, a normal symbol display area 41 is provided in the image display unit 50, and the normal symbol can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. The image display unit 50 may display background images (including characters, backgrounds, characters, and the like) in addition to special symbols and the like, and the background images are caused by predetermined conditions such as the start of fluctuations in special symbols. In some cases, variable display is possible. In this embodiment, the left, middle and right special symbols displayed on the image display unit 50 are "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11" respectively. The pattern consists of 12 numbers. In addition, the code | symbol 34 in a figure is a special symbol reservation memory | storage number display.

  Further, regarding the big winning device 15, reference numeral 61 denotes an opening / closing plate, and 63 denotes a specific area winning opening. In addition, about the symbol display apparatus 43, the image display part 50 is not restricted to a liquid crystal display as mentioned above, You may be comprised by organic EL, CRT, and other display means.

  On the back surface (back surface) of the game board 3, a winning port detection switch (corresponding to a game ball detecting means) for detecting the winning of the gaming ball to the winning port is provided. In this embodiment, a detection switch is provided for each winning opening. A special symbol variation start switch for detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening 10 is provided in the path of the winning ball, and the symbol variation of the symbol display device 43 is started by detecting the winning ball. At that time, regarding the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 10 during the special symbol variation, that is, the number of times of starting the variation of the special symbol, the number of holdings (in this example, up to four times) is displayed as the special symbol holding memory number display. The number of displays on the display 34 is reduced (the color is changed) by reducing the number of memories. In addition, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, and the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are won. A left drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a ball and a right drop winning opening switch are provided on the corresponding back of the game board.

  As described above, a special symbol variation start switch (start prize port sensor) for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the special symbol variation start switch detects the winning ball. Then, each special symbol starts to change in the left, middle, and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 in the symbol display device 43, and after the predetermined time change, the special symbols change and stop in a preset order. The combination of stop symbols is fixedly displayed. Depending on the symbol variation pattern or the like, there may be a so-called reach state or a so-called reach notice or hit notice before the special symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, if the combination of the stop symbols that is confirmed and displayed is a specific jackpot symbol combination that is a predetermined judgment symbol combination, for example, a common winning combination that includes a combination of the same symbols, a special jackpot state (special game state) ). When the big win state is reached, the open / close plate 61 of the big winning device 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, and the winning device 15 can be won.

  Here, the reach state is a stage before the display result is stopped and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started in the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50. , A display mode for causing the player to think that a specific display mode, that is, a variable display mode in which a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of the same symbols) is easily displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50, a display region (here, the middle special symbol) for displaying the final stop symbol (here, the middle special symbol). Reach fluctuation display processing is performed in which only the symbol display area) is left and the remaining two display areas are temporarily stopped so that the symbols have a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

  Further, in the reach state, the change time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the image display unit 50 is lengthened, or the symbol use effect using the special symbol in the image display unit 50 or the special symbol is displayed behind the special symbol. Reach action is produced by displaying the character and background. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the advance notice include character display and afterimage display on the image display unit 50.

  Furthermore, a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63 is provided on the back side of the big winning device 15 of the game board 3, and the winning prize is detected by detecting the winning ball. A continuation right to reopen the device 15 is established. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the grand winning device 15 and has not won the specific area winning port 63 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning device 15. Yes. When each detection switch detects a winning of a game ball at each winning opening, that is, when a winning condition in the game is established, a predetermined number of game balls set in advance according to the number of winning balls are set by the winning ball payout device. It will be paid out as a prize ball. The opening / closing plate 61 has a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls detected after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or within the large winning device 15 (the winning ball count switch and the specific area sensor). It will be closed when it becomes.

  Further, when the specific winning ball detection switch detects the winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63 within about 2 seconds after the grand winning device 15 is opened or after the large winning device 15 is closed, the right to repeat the jackpot again. And the opening and closing of the opening / closing plate 61 is repeated a predetermined maximum number of times, in the embodiment, a maximum of 15 times (15 rounds).

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a model having a probability variation function and a time shortening function as a bonus game, and the jackpot special symbol combination when the jackpot is established is a probabilistic and time-saving symbol '1', '3', If it is an odd number of '5', '7', '9', or '11' (hereinafter, the combination of the special symbols is referred to as a specific symbol), a jackpot (special gaming state) occurs. In addition, the probability variation and time reduction occur after the jackpot ends, that is, the probability of the next jackpot occurrence is higher than the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1/315) in normal times (high probability state, 7/315) ) And a state of “mode 2” in which the time from when the special symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed becomes shorter than usual (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The probability fluctuation state and the time shortening state continue until the next jackpot. In addition, when the jackpot is established, the jackpot symbol combination is an ordinary symbol of '0', '2', '4', '6', '8', '10' When the special symbol combination is called a non-specific symbol.) After the jackpot is over, the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1/315) is assumed, the time is not reduced, and the normal gaming state continues until the next jackpot. It becomes the state of “mode 1” (see FIGS. 12 and 13). In the case of a probability variation state, if a jackpot is again established for the above-mentioned probability variation and short-time symbols, the probability variation state is entered again after the jackpot ends.

  In addition to the above-described winning opening detection switch, those provided on the back of the game board include a starting winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the starting winning opening 10 and an opening / closing plate 61 of the big winning apparatus 15. There is a large winning opening opening solenoid that opens and closes, a specific area opening solenoid that opens and closes an opening / closing door (not shown) of the specific area winning opening 63 under a predetermined condition, and the like. The symbol variation start right gate 21 has a normal symbol variation start switch for detecting a passing game ball.

  The normal symbol variation in the normal symbol display area 41 of the image display unit 50 is started by detecting the game ball passing through both the gates 19 and 21 with the normal symbol variation start switch. Then, when the symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the normal symbol display area 41 after being changed is a specific symbol that is set in advance, it is a small hit (per normal symbol), and the movable piece 11a of the start winning opening 10 , 11b is opened and opened for a predetermined time.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the gaming board of the gaming machine 1, display control of symbols and the like on the image display unit of the image display device 9 disposed on the front side of the gaming board is performed. A symbol control board 257 to be performed, and a collective board (not shown) having a collective path for collecting the game balls that have entered the winning opening provided in the game area 6 that is also the front side of the game board are provided.

  3, reference numeral 240 is a storage tank for storing game balls, 241 is a tank rail, 242 is a frame external output terminal board, 243 is a lamp relay board, 244 is a power receiving board, 245 is a prize ball sensor relay board, and 246 is a board surface External output terminal board, 247 is a relay board, 248 is an audio control board, 249 is an FG relay board, 250 is a main control board, 251 is a power supply board, 252 is a lamp control board, 253 is a payout control board, 254 is a launcher A control board, 255 is a card interface connection portion, 256 is a power plug, 257 is a symbol control board, 260 is a control board housing case, and G is a ground wire.

  Control of symbol variation in the symbol display device 43 is performed by a main control circuit 121 shown in FIG. 4 and a display control circuit 161 that connects the main control circuit 121 and the image display device 9.

  The main control circuit 121 includes a computer having a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the display control circuit 161 and the like, and a relay circuit connected to the computer and the big prize device 15 141 and the like that are connected to the input / output circuit. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, various timers to be described later, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as the probability of jackpot occurrence and small hits (expanding and opening the start winning opening 10) Random numbers etc. that determine the probability of occurrence) are also generated. In the embodiment, the CPU, in the embodiment, determination unit, special game execution means, privilege game execution means, main control means, measurement means, invalidation means, invalid delay means, time setting means, auxiliary measurement means, game progress control means , Corresponding to the notification control means and the game progress detection means, the processing related to each of the above-mentioned means is variously calculated in cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the main control circuit 121, so that the gaming machine 1 The game progress in is controlled. The RAM corresponds to the storage means of the present invention, a storage area for the detection signal of the special symbol variation start switch and the detection signal of the normal symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, It has a storage area and flags for temporarily storing various data (command data), and a work area for the CPU, and stores various data such as determination symbol information (acquired values of each counter) to be described later. Further, in the ROM, game control programs and control data are written, and determination values for jackpots and jackpots in each gaming state to be described later are written.

  The display control circuit 161 is a display control unit of the present invention and corresponds to a notification unit. The computer includes a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, an input circuit connecting the computer and the main control circuit 121, and the computer and the symbol display. An output circuit connecting the device (notification means) 43 is formed. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as an acquired value of a counter as in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Furthermore, symbol data such as display data for the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43 and various display programs are written in the ROM. The display control circuit 161 corresponds to a symbol display device together with the main control circuit 121, and a game image (special symbol, normal symbol, illustrated) displayed on the image display device 9 (particularly, the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43). However, the control unit 121 receives a signal related to display control of a character, a background image of a landscape, a notification for prompting the game to be interrupted from the main control circuit 121, sets display data, and performs display control.

  The relay circuit 141 is connected to a switch related to the big prize device 15 disposed on the game board 3, and the light emission control circuit 115 is connected to a frame decoration left lamp, a frame decoration right lamp and other light emitters, LEDs and the like. In addition, the payout control circuit 118 is connected to a lending payout device 96, a launch control circuit 119, and the like, and the launch control circuit 119 is connected to a launch device 91. Further, a prize ball payout device 95 is connected to the payout control circuit 118 and the photo distribution circuit 146, and a speaker 37 is connected to the sound control circuit 112. Although not shown, the voice control circuit 112 and the light emission control circuit 115 are each appropriately equipped with a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM, and various gaming commands transmitted from the main control circuit 121. (Reach, jackpot, mid-bonus, jackpot, special game state executing, bonus game state executing, notification for prompting game interruption, etc.) are received, and voice and light emission in response to various commands are executed. That is, in this embodiment, the light emission control circuit 115 and various lamps, and the sound control circuit 112 and the speaker 37 correspond to notification means. Further, a power supply device 200 (power supply board 251) is connected to each control circuit.

  As main counters of the CPU of the main control circuit 121 in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of counters including a C1 counter. Up to four numerical values acquired at predetermined times for each counter are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. The numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM is cleared after a series of game operation processes based on the counter. The operation of each counter is shown below.

  The C1 counter is a random number counter that determines whether or not the jackpot is successful. The random number is Q1 and the random number range is 0 to 314. The C1 counter corresponds to a win / no-go determination unit in the gaming machine 1 and is a counter for lottery determination of the pass / fail determination due to the detection of the game ball. The C1 counter starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every predetermined interruption time (for example, 2 msec). When the numerical value reaches “314”, it returns to “0” again. The addition is repeated. The numerical value of the C1 counter is acquired when the game ball is won (entered) at the start winning opening 10 and detected by the special symbol variation start switch, and is a jackpot value determined in advance, which is a normal symbol combination in this embodiment. It is contrasted with '7' during normal time (low probability state) and '7', '57', '107', '157' when the probability variation state (high probability state) is a probability variable symbol combination. , '207', '257', and '307', it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In addition, since the game ball may win (enter a ball) at the start winning opening 10 and the C1 counter value may be acquired again until the determination of whether or not is completed, the stored acquisition value (updated) of the C1 counter Acquired numerical values) are temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the acquired value currently being determined, and are sequentially subjected to determination.

  In addition, a jackpot symbol combination determination counter, a counter that determines each of the left, middle, and right symbols when coming off, a reach determination counter, a variation mode determination counter, a small hit determination / ordinary symbol determination counter, etc. Are provided with various counters.

  The plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 121 include a jackpot flag F1, a start winning prize winning flag F2, a special game running flag F3, a probability variation setting flag F5, a notification timer subtraction flag F7, and a firing permission flag F8. In addition, a reach flag, a time reduction flag, a probability variation flag, an ordinary symbol (small hit) flag, and the like can be given. These flags are all set to 0 at the initial setting.

  Next, the processing at the time of power-on using the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment and the individual processing following this will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of the overall processing WS in FIG. 5, power is supplied to each control circuit (control board) from the power supply apparatus 200 (power supply board 251) in FIGS. Is performed (S1). After power-on, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, etc. are performed as initial settings. The probability variation setting flag F5 is set to 0 (S2), and the game interruption notification data is stored in the command buffer in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 (S3). After the processes of S1 to S3, a main control process MS shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is performed.

  From a series of processing, the probability variation setting flag F5 = 0, and the probability variation state is not always obtained immediately after the power is turned on. Also, because of the processing of S3, after the gaming machine is turned on, notification data is output to the notification means (image display unit 50, speaker 37, various lamps, etc.) during the progress of the game through an output process (S10) described later ( Sent). Therefore, in the gaming machine, after the power is turned on, a notification prompting the interruption of the game is surely performed, and the player can recognize that fact.

  The main control process MS will be described in detail from the relationship with the counter. The CPU of the main control circuit 121 shown in FIG. 4 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 121 every interruption time (2 msec).

  As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 6, in the main control process MS, the output process (S10), the input process (S20), the random number update process (S30), the random number acquisition process (S40), Confirmation (S50), jackpot determination processing (S60), reach determination processing (S70), fixed stop special symbol determination processing (S80), special symbol variation mode determination processing (S90), start winning opening release processing (S100), special A game execution process (S110), a game interruption notification timer subtraction process (S130), and other processes (S140) are performed.

  In the output process (S10), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 7, the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 (S11). The output data in the output buffer is output (S12). If there is no output data, no data is output and the process ends. The output data includes various game states such as a special game state, a privilege game state, and a probability variation state, as well as commands related to notification of game interruption.

  Through the output process (S10), each command is transmitted to the display control circuit 161, the sound control circuit 112, the light emission control circuit 115, the payout control circuit 118, and the like. As a result, in each transmitted circuit and device, for example, a command related to the notification of the game interruption is executed, and the player can recognize the notification.

  In the input process (S20), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, the presence / absence of a signal when the special symbol variation start switch in the start winning opening 10 detects a game ball is confirmed (S21). If there is a detection signal, the start winning opening prize flag F2 is set to 1 (S22). Subsequently, the presence / absence of a detection signal is confirmed by the detection switches for various winning ports (S23), and sensor flags corresponding to the various winning ports are set (S24). When there is no detection signal / operation signal in the detection switch, the start winning opening winning flag F2 and other sensor flags are not set as understood from the flowchart.

  In the random number update process (S30), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, each numerical value Qn (n = 1, etc.) of each counter is incremented by 1 every predetermined time (S31), and each numerical value Qn is a predetermined maximum. When the value X (314 or the like in the case of the C1 counter) is reached, it repeats returning to “0” again (S32, S33). Then, the updated numerical value of each counter is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to each counter of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 (S34). Each counter is incremented by 1 every interruption time (2 msec) and stored in the random number storage area of the RAM.

  In the random number acquisition process (S40), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the start winning opening winning flag F2 is 1 (S41). If there is a winning (ball) in the mouth 10, this flag F2 is set to 0 (S42), and the random number value of each counter is acquired (S43). In this random number acquisition process (S40), when the start prize opening prize flag F2 is not 1 (F2 = 0) in S41, the following process is not performed and the random number acquisition process of S40 is terminated.

  After the random number acquisition process (S40), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot winning / failing determination condition is satisfied (S50). Here, the condition for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is that the jackpot is not currently being executed (special game state is being executed), that is, the open / close door 61 of the jackpot 15 is not opened or closed (each It means that the special symbol has not changed. If it is determined that the jackpot winning determination condition is satisfied, the jackpot winning determination process (S60), the reach determination process (S70), the fixed stop special symbol determination process (S80), and the special symbol variation mode determination process (S90) are performed. Done. On the other hand, when the big hit / fail judgment condition is not satisfied, the processing of S60 to S90 is omitted.

  In the jackpot determination process (S60), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 11, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation setting flag F5 is 1 (S61). If the flag F5 is not 1, that is, the normal gaming state At the time (low probability state: 1/315), the obtained numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is compared with “7” which is a big hit value (S62). If it is the jackpot value, a special game can be executed, that is, a jackpot, and the jackpot flag F1 is set to 1 (S63).

  On the other hand, when the probability variation setting flag F5 is 1, that is, in the probability variation state (high probability state: 7/315), the obtained numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is a jackpot value “7”, “57”. , '107', '157', '207', '257', and '307' (S64). If it matches any of the above jackpot values, it is a jackpot and the jackpot flag F1 is set to 1 (S65). If there is no coincidence as a result of the comparison in S62 and S64, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is true is not made and the jackpot flag F1 is set to 0 (S65).

  In the reach determination process (S70), it is determined whether or not there is a reach, that is, whether or not the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43 is in a reach state (a big hit and a missed reach). In this process (S70), after the acquisition of the updated value of the reach determination counter and the confirmation of the big hit flag F1, if the big hit is not established, the stored acquired numerical value of the counter is read and the acquired numerical value is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not. If the two values do not match, it is determined that no reach is reached (the reach state cannot be shifted). On the other hand, if the acquired numerical value is predetermined, it is determined that reach is possible (reach state transition is possible), and the reach flag is set to 1. Further, when the big hit flag F1 is 1, that is, when the big hit (special game execution is possible), it is determined that there is always reach.

  In the fixed stop special symbol determination process (S80), the final (final) stop display is performed on the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43, in particular, the left, middle and right special symbol display areas based on the jackpot winning / failing determination process (S60). A special symbol is determined. Therefore, each of the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped when the jackpot is reached, the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped when the reach is lost, and the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped when the reach is lost are determined. In the case of a big win in the big hit determination process of S60, a special jackpot determination counter is used, and in the case of a loss (including a loss of reach), left, middle and right special symbols are determined. A counter is used. Then, a combination of special symbols for winning or losing at the time of final stop based on the stored value stored in each counter is determined, and the determined items are stored in an output buffer in the RAM of the main control circuit 121.

  In the special symbol variation mode determination process (S90), the image display of the symbol display device 43 is performed based on the jackpot determination process (S60), the reach determination process (S70), and the fixed stop special symbol determination process (S80) described above. Determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol in the part 50 (left, middle, right special symbol display area) is performed. In this process, a reach type determination counter or the like is provided, and the type of reach mode is determined by corresponding to an appropriate update acquisition numerical value, and the determined items are stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Is done. Examples of the reach mode include vertical scroll, horizontal scroll, and diagonal scroll. Needless to say, the types of reach modes are not limited to these, and can be set in various ways.

  In the start winning port opening process (S100), it is confirmed whether or not the small hitting flag is set (= 1), and further, either the probability variation flag or the short time flag is set (= 1). It is confirmed whether or not. When the probability variation flag is set, the winning area of the start winning opening 10 of the embodiment is set to be expanded and opened for 1.7 seconds three times. On the other hand, when the hourly flag is set, the winning area of the start winning opening 10 is set to be expanded and released with 3 seconds once. In this way, the drive start winning opening enlargement opening command is set and stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Therefore, a difference is set in the opening of the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the start winning opening 10.

  In the special game execution process (S110), as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 (S111). Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the jackpot flag F1 is 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot is established (S112). When the value of the big hit flag F1 is 1, the completion of the special symbol stop display in the image display unit 50 is confirmed (S113). When the completion of the stop display is confirmed, the big prize winning device 15 is opened again. Continuation rights, that is, a special game that is opened until the predetermined number of winning balls detected by the opening / closing plate 61 after the elapse of a predetermined time or in the large winning device 15 (winning ball count switch and specific area sensor) A game) is executed, and a special game execution flag F3 is set to 1 (S114, S115). Then, the big hit flag F1 is set to 0 (S116). Subsequently, the establishment of the special game end condition (a predetermined game ball winning etc.) is confirmed (S117). If the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 in S111, that is, if the special game is being executed, the processing of S112 to S116 is omitted, and the special special game end condition is satisfied (predetermined game ball Is confirmed (S117).

  If the special game end condition is established in S117, whether or not the confirmed stop jackpot special symbol combination displayed on the image display device at the time of jackpot is a specific symbol (that is, whether or not the special symbol is an odd number of eyes) ) Is confirmed (S118). In the case of the specific symbol, the probability variation setting flag F5 is set to 1 and set to mode 2 (S119). On the other hand, if it is not the specific symbol, the probability variation setting flag F5 is set to 0 and mode 1 is set. (S120). In any case, the state of the probability variation setting flag F5 (= 1 or = 0) is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Since the special game (winning game) has ended in S117, the special game execution flag F3 is set to 0 (S121).

  By the way, according to the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the above-mentioned special game mode is that the opening / closing plate 61 has a predetermined number of winning balls after a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) or detected by the winning ball count switch. It is made to close when it becomes (10 pieces). In addition, every time the specific winning ball detection switch detects a winning ball to the specific area winning hole 63, a right to continue opening the opening / closing plate 61 again is generated, and the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 is determined based on the number of jackpot rounds. Repeat the maximum number of times (maximum 15 times). When the special game end condition is satisfied, either when no special winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch while the opening / closing plate 61 is opened, or when the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 of the maximum number of times ends. The game ends. It should be noted that, for winning a prize at the big winning opening 15, a predetermined number of winning balls per winning, in the embodiment, 15 gaming balls are paid out as prize balls by the winning ball payout device 95. As is obvious from the above description, in the special game state, a prize having a higher value is awarded as compared to the normal game state (the player can acquire more prize balls).

  Next, game interruption notification data is stored in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 (S122), and the notification timer subtraction flag F7 is set to 1 (S123). Subsequently, the game interruption notification timer is set to a seconds (S124). In the processing S110, when it is determined that the predetermined conditions are not satisfied in S112, S133, and S117, the processing ends.

  Specifically, the game interruption notification data is “Please avoid playing for a long time”, “Let's take a break during the game”, “It is healthy to play for too long This is data for displaying a caution display such as “” on the symbol display device 43 (image display unit 50). Or it is data for making the above-mentioned attention uttered from the speaker 37. Furthermore, it is data for causing a specific light emission mode to be performed in conjunction with the above notice of attention. Based on these data, display, utterance, and light emission are performed in various notification means, and notification that prompts the player to interrupt the game is executed. The set number of seconds for the game interruption notification timer is appropriate. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, as an example, a = 600 seconds.

  In the game interruption notification timer subtraction process (S130), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 (S131), and the value is 1, that is, the special game is executed. If it is medium, it is subsequently confirmed whether or not the value of the notification timer subtraction flag F7 is 1 (S132). If the flag F7 is not 1 (F7 = 0), the process is terminated as it is. When the notification timer subtraction flag F7 is 1, the game interruption notification timer a seconds is set to 0 seconds (S133), and the flag F7 is set to 0 (S134).

  If the value of the special game execution flag F3 is not 1 (= 0) in S131, that is, if the special game is not being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the notification timer subtraction flag F7 is 1 (S135). If F7 is not 1 (F7 = 0), the process is terminated as it is. Next, when the value of the notification timer subtraction flag F7 is 1, it is confirmed whether or not the number of seconds of the game interruption notification timer is 0 seconds (S136). Since the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special game ended, the game interruption notification timer is subtracted (subtraction from a seconds) (S137). In S136, if there is no remaining number of seconds of the game interruption notification timer, that is, if a = 0 seconds, the game interruption notification data is stored in the RAM command buffer of the main control circuit 121 (S138). ), The notification timer subtraction flag F7 is set to 0 (S139).

  Further, in the main control process MS, in addition to the above-described processes, as other processes (S140) required in the gaming state, for example, temporary stop special symbol change determination process, normal symbol variation start left and right gates 19, 21 passing Confirmation, normal symbol hit / no-judgment determination processing, display device display processing for displaying various images on the symbol display device 43 based on the command transmitted to the display control circuit 161, and voice generation based on the command transmitted to the voice control circuit 112 The voice utterance processing to be performed, the light emission processing to emit light based on the command transmitted to the light emission control circuit 115, the processing of other errors, and the like are appropriately performed, and a standby state is prepared for the subsequent processing.

  According to the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, as understood from the special game execution process (S110) and the game interruption notification timer subtraction process (S130), the predetermined condition is triggered by the end of the special game state, or A predetermined period of time after the end of the special gaming state is set as a predetermined condition, and a notification for urging the game to be interrupted is made through the various notification means while the game is in progress. In other words, during the special gaming state (during the big hit), the notification that prompts the interruption of the game is not performed, and the notification is performed after the special game ends (including a certain period). Therefore, during the special game state, the player can concentrate on the game and obtain a prize ball, and after the special game is finished, the player can conveniently take a break as a break. Here, the game interruption notification timer is subtracted from a seconds, but can be set to expire by addition from 0 seconds to a seconds. In addition to controlling by a time (a = 600 seconds) as in the embodiment, the fixed period may be the end of a predetermined symbol variation stop count (for example, 100 times) or the predetermined jackpot count end. it can.

  In addition, a game progress detecting means for detecting that the game has progressed due to the operation start of the player's operating means, and a measuring means for measuring a predetermined period after the game progress detecting means is detected by the game progress detecting means And when the progress of the game is detected for a predetermined period by the game progress detection means, a notification for urging the game to stop can be performed via the notification means. That is, the establishment of the predetermined condition is the start of operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) by the player, the elapsed time from this point is measured, and the notification is executed.

  Furthermore, a player detecting means for detecting the presence of the player and a measuring means for measuring a predetermined period after the player is detected by the player detecting means are provided, and the player is continuously detected for a predetermined period by the player detecting means. When the presence of the game is detected, a notification for urging the game to be interrupted can be performed via the notification means. That is, the game machine includes an ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor, and the like as player detection means. Alternatively, the presence of the player can be grasped by providing the chair on which the player sits with a load sensor and an acceleration sensor. The establishment of the predetermined condition is the confirmation of the presence of the player at all times by the sensor, and the notification is executed by measuring the elapsed time from the confirmation time.

  The gaming machine of the second embodiment will now be described. Since the configuration of the gaming machine of the second embodiment is also the same as the configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment that has been described in detail so far, the description of the overlapping parts is omitted.

  The overall processing WS (see FIG. 5) is common, and the probability variation state does not always occur immediately after the power is turned on. Also, because of the processing of S3, after the gaming machine is turned on, notification data is output to the notification means (image display unit 50, speaker 37, various lamps, etc.) during the progress of the game through an output process (S10) described later ( Sent). Therefore, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will also be described in detail later, but regardless of the detection of the operation state of the operation handle 92 (operation means), a notification is surely made to promptly interrupt the game after the power is turned on. The player can recognize that fact.

  In the main control process MS (see FIG. 6), the processes of S10 to S140 are almost the same. However, the processing of S122 to S124 is excluded in the special game execution processing of S110, and the continuous game timer subtraction processing (S200) shown in FIG. 15 is newly added to the main control processing MS.

  In the continuous game timer subtraction process (S200), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether or not the steering wheel is operated (S201). That is, the operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) is confirmed by the firing control circuit 119, the main control circuit 121, etc. via the touch switch 93 (operation detection means). In the case where there is a handle operation, c seconds (c = 30 seconds in this example) of the game continuation timer is set to the maximum value (that is, 30 seconds) (S202). If no handle operation is performed, it is confirmed whether or not the game continuation timer is 0 seconds (S203). If there is a remaining number of seconds, subtraction of the game continuation timer seconds ( subtraction from c seconds) is performed (S204).

  Subsequently, subtraction is performed from b seconds (b = 600 seconds in this example) of the continuous game timer (S205), and it is confirmed whether or not the timer b seconds is 0 seconds (S206). If there is no remaining number of seconds of the continuous game timer (that is, b = 0 seconds), it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed, and game interruption notification data is stored in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 ( S207), b seconds of the continuous game timer is set to the maximum value (that is, 600 seconds) (S208). Even if the number of seconds of the game continuation timer is 0 seconds (c = 0 seconds) in S203, the maximum value of the continuous game timer is set (S208). Further, from S206, when the number of seconds of the continuous game timer is not 0 seconds (b ≠ 0 seconds), the predetermined period has not yet elapsed, and the processing of S200 is terminated. Subtraction of b seconds and the game continuation timer c seconds is performed simultaneously.

  In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the continuous game timer corresponds to measurement means for measuring a predetermined period after detecting the start of operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means), and the setting of the continuous game timer. Time corresponds to a predetermined period. The game continuation timer corresponds to auxiliary measurement means that measures a period during which detection by the touch switch 93 (operation detection means) is not performed during a predetermined period as an operation detection allowable period. Therefore, when the operation handle 92 (operation means) is continuously detected for a predetermined period of time, a notification that prompts the game to be interrupted is issued. Therefore, it is possible not only to perform alerting notification but also to prompt the player to interrupt the game in consideration of the player's accumulated fatigue. Further, since a game continuation timer (auxiliary measurement means) is also included, even if the operation handle 92 is not operated unexpectedly within a period set by the game continuation timer (operation detection allowable period), the operation by the operation handle 92 is performed. Is continued and measurement of the period (predetermined period) set by the continuous game timer is continued. The contents of the notification include "Let's avoid playing for a long time", "Let's take a break sometimes during the game", "If you play for a long time, it may harm your health. "Let's be careful."

  For example, a player may temporarily release his / her hand from the operation handle by raising / lowering a game ball storage box (not shown). It is unnatural to make such an operation a game interruption, a break, etc., and the game is not changed in the end. Therefore, while the game continuation timer (auxiliary measurement means) is being measured (subtraction operation is in progress), the measurement (subtraction operation) of the continuous game timer (measurement means) is continued without interruption, and the game is reliably performed after a predetermined period of game play. It is possible to make a notification that prompts interruption.

  On the other hand, when the game continuation timer becomes 0 seconds, it is assumed that the operation detection allowable period has elapsed, it can be assumed that the game has already been interrupted, rested, etc., and no notification is made and duplication is avoided. Accordingly, once the measurement of the continuous game timer (measurement means) is canceled, the predetermined period is set again at a predetermined time in the gaming machine, and the subtraction of the reset predetermined period becomes possible.

  As is obvious from the continuous game timer subtraction process (S200) shown in FIG. 15, the predetermined period (the time of the continuous game timer) is set to a predetermined time, and is set again even if this predetermined period elapses. . That is, the setting and resetting of the predetermined period are performed automatically by the main control circuit 121 and the like.

  When the power is turned on, the continuous game timer and the game continuation timer are set to 0 seconds, and the operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) is not detected. Therefore, it is confirmed whether or not the game continuation timer is 0 seconds, and the continuous game timer time is set to the maximum value when the game continuation timer is 0 seconds.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, since the game interruption notification timer subtraction process of S130 exists, notification associated with the progress of the game such as the end of the special gaming state and the elapse of a predetermined period Both notifications are executed. In this case, since the notification times of each other may overlap, priority is given to one of the notifications, and the remaining notifications are omitted.

  In addition, as a configuration applicable to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the special symbol in the symbol display device 43 (image display unit 50) starts to change, and the time when the change is started is measured to interrupt the game. It is also possible to make a notification for prompting. Alternatively, when an ultrasonic sensor or the like is used as a player detection sensor and the presence of the player is confirmed by the sensor over a predetermined period, notification for prompting the game interruption can be performed. Of course, if there is no detection by the sensor within the operation detection allowable period, the continuous game timer is continuously subtracted, and if there is no detection by the sensor beyond the operation detection allowable period, the predetermined period can be set again.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described. Since the configuration of the gaming machine of the third embodiment is also the same as the configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment that has been described in detail so far, the description of the overlapping parts is omitted.

  The overall processing WS (see FIG. 5) is common, and the probability variation state does not always occur immediately after the power is turned on. Also, because of the processing of S3, after the gaming machine is turned on, notification data is output to the notification means (image display unit 50, speaker 37, various lamps, etc.) during the progress of the game through an output process (S10) described later ( Sent). Accordingly, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will also be described in detail later, but without being detected of the operation state of the operation handle 92 (operation means), a notification is surely made to promptly interrupt the game after the power is turned on. The player can recognize that fact.

  In the main control process MS (see FIG. 6), the processes of S10 to S140 are almost the same. However, the processing of S122 to S124 is excluded in the special game execution processing of S110, the launch prohibition setting processing (S300) shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is newly added, and the launch control processing (S500) shown in FIG. 20 is the main control processing. Added to the MS.

  In the launch prohibition setting process (S300), as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 and 17, it is confirmed whether or not the launch permission flag F8 is 1 (S301), and the flag F8 is not 1, that is, the launch is prohibited. In this case, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 (that is, whether or not the special game is being executed) and whether or not the handle operation is performed (S302, S303). That is, the operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) is confirmed by the firing control circuit 119, the main control circuit 121, etc. via the touch switch 93 (operation detection means). If the steering wheel operation is not detected, it is confirmed whether d seconds (d = 300 seconds in this example) of the firing prohibition timer is 0 seconds (S304). If there is no remaining number of seconds of the firing prohibition timer (that is, d = 0 seconds), the firing permission flag F8 is set to 1 (S305), and there is a remaining number of seconds of the firing prohibition timer (d ≠ 0 seconds). ), The number of seconds of the timer is subtracted (subtraction from d seconds) (S306), and the processing of S300 is terminated. When the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 (that is, during the special game state) in S302, and when the steering wheel operation is detected in S303, the process of S300 is ended.

  In S301, if the launch permission flag F8 is 1, that is, if launch is permitted, the presence or absence of a handle operation is confirmed (S307). When it is determined that there is a handle operation, c seconds (c = 30 seconds in this example) of the game continuation timer is set to the maximum value (that is, 30 seconds) (S308). If there is no steering operation, it is confirmed whether or not the game continuation timer is 0 seconds (S309). If there is a remaining time in the timer, the game continuation timer is subtracted ( subtraction from c seconds) is performed (S310).

  Subsequently, a subtraction from the continuous game timer b seconds (in this example, b = 600 seconds) is performed (S311), and it is confirmed whether or not the timer b seconds is 0 seconds (S312). If there is no remaining number of seconds of the continuous game timer (that is, b = 0 seconds), it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed, and game interruption notification data is stored in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 ( In S319, the d second of the firing prohibition timer is set to the maximum value (that is, 300 seconds) (S314), and the firing permission flag F8 is set to 0 (S315). When the number of seconds of the continuous game timer is not 0 seconds in S312 (b ≠ 0 seconds), the predetermined period has not yet elapsed, and the processing of S300 ends. If the number of seconds of the game continuation timer is 0 seconds (c = 0 seconds) in S309, the continuous game timer is set to the maximum value (b = 600 seconds) (S316), and the process of S300 is terminated. .

  In the subsequent launch control process (S500), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 20, it is confirmed whether or not the launch permission flag F8 is 1, and whether or not the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1. (S501, S502). That is, it is a case where the launching of the game ball is prohibited, and when the special game is not being executed, the launching device is not driven (S503). On the other hand, if the launch permission flag F8 is 1 in S501, if the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 in S502, that is, if it is permitted to launch a game ball, or if a special game is being executed. If so, the launcher is driven (S502). Specifically, the game ball is bullet-launched into the game area 6 by driving of the launch motor 94 in the launch device 91 shown in FIG. 4 and the like, and the game proceeds.

  In the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, as with the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when the operation handle 92 (operation means) is continuously detected for a predetermined period of time, a notification for urging the game is issued. Therefore, it is possible not only to perform alerting notification but also to prompt the player to interrupt the game in consideration of the player's accumulated fatigue. Similarly, since a game continuation timer (auxiliary measurement means) is also included, even if the operation handle 92 is not operated unexpectedly within the period set by the game continuation timer (operation detection allowable period), the operation handle 92 Assuming that the operation is continuing, the measurement of the period (predetermined period) set by the continuous game timer is continued. Further, during the measurement (subtraction operation) of the game continuation timer (auxiliary measurement means), the measurement (subtraction operation) of the continuous game timer (measurement means) is continued without interruption, and the game is surely performed after the game for a predetermined period. The notification that prompts the interruption will be performed. On the other hand, when the game continuation timer becomes 0 seconds, it is assumed that the operation detection allowable period has elapsed, and it is assumed that the game has already been interrupted, rested, or the like. Therefore, once the measurement of the continuous game timer (measurement means) is canceled, the predetermined period is set again at a predetermined time in the gaming machine.

  In addition, the firing prohibition timer corresponds to invalidation means for invalidating the operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means). As a result, notification that prompts the interruption of the game is performed, and driving of the launching device 91 (launching motor 94) stops for 5 minutes (300 seconds) according to the embodiment. As a result, the game ball is not fired and the game cannot be continued, and the player can take a break. However, when the operation handle 92 is being operated even though it is in a firing stop state, the operation is continued, so there is no subtraction of the firing prohibition timer, and even if the firing stop time of 5 minutes in the embodiment elapses, the firing is stopped. The stop state continues (see FIGS. 16 and 20). Therefore, even if the notification for prompting the game to be interrupted is silenced, the game can be forcibly interrupted. Therefore, in order to make the player recognize the configuration of the example, for example, “The launch was stopped for 5 minutes. Please take a break. If you continue to operate the handle during the stop period, the fire will stop even after 5 minutes. be careful. Is displayed on the image display unit 50.

  Here, it is possible to assume a situation in which the set time of the continuous game timer is 0 seconds during the special game state. In such a case, as is clear from the processing described in detail in FIGS. 16, 20, etc., the operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) is detected continuously by the touch switch 93 or the like for a predetermined period. However, in the special gaming state (big hit), the operation invalidation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) is delayed until at least the special gaming state currently being executed is completed. In other words, during special game state (big hit), notification that prompts interruption of the game and operation handle invalidation are not performed, but notification and operation handle invalidation are performed after the end of the special game (including a certain period). It will be. Therefore, during the special game state, the player can concentrate on the game and obtain a prize ball, and after the special game is finished, the player can conveniently take a break as a break.

  Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. Since the configuration of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is also the same as the configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment that has been described in detail so far, the description of the overlapping parts is omitted.

  The overall processing WS (see FIG. 5) is common, and the probability variation state does not always occur immediately after the power is turned on. Also, because of the processing of S3, after the gaming machine is turned on, notification data is output to the notification means (image display unit 50, speaker 37, various lamps, etc.) during the progress of the game through an output process (S10) described later ( Sent). Accordingly, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will also be described in detail later, but regardless of the detection of the operation state of the operation handle 92 (operation means), a notification is surely made to promptly interrupt the game after the power is turned on. The player can recognize that fact.

  In the main control process MS (see FIG. 6), the processes of S10 to S140 are almost the same. However, the processing of S122 to S124 is excluded in the special game execution processing of S110, the launch prohibition setting processing (S400) shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is newly added, and the launch control processing (S500) shown in FIG. 20 is the main control processing. Added to the MS. Since the launch control process (S500) is the same as that of the gaming machine of the third embodiment, its description is omitted.

  In the firing prohibition setting process (S400), as can be understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 and 19, it is confirmed whether or not the firing permission flag F8 is 1 (S401), and the flag F8 is not 1, that is, the firing is prohibited. In this case, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 (that is, whether or not the special game is being executed) and whether or not the steering wheel is operated (S402, S403). That is, the operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) is confirmed by the firing control circuit 119, the main control circuit 121, etc. via the touch switch 93 (operation detection means). When the steering wheel operation is not detected, whether or not the setting switch 31 (see FIGS. 1 and 4) is activated is confirmed by the main control circuit 121 or the like (S404). When the setting switch is activated, the firing permission flag F8 is set to 1 (S405), and when the setting switch is not activated, the processing of S400 is terminated. When the value of the special game execution flag F3 is 1 (that is, during the special game state) at S402, and when the steering wheel operation is detected at S403, the process of S400 is also terminated.

  If the firing permission flag F8 is 1 in S401, that is, if the firing is permitted, the presence or absence of the steering wheel operation is confirmed (S406). When it is determined that there is a handle operation, c seconds (in this example, c = 30 seconds) of the game continuation timer is set to the maximum value (that is, 30 seconds) (S407). If there is no steering operation, it is confirmed whether or not the game continuation timer is 0 seconds (S408). If there is a remaining time in the timer, the game continuation timer is subtracted ( (subtraction from c seconds) is performed (S409).

  Subsequently, a subtraction from the continuous game timer b seconds (in this example, b = 600 seconds) is performed (S410), and it is confirmed whether the timer b seconds is 0 seconds (S411). If there is no remaining number of seconds of the continuous game timer (that is, b = 0 seconds), it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed, and game interruption notification data is stored in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 ( S412), the launch permission flag F8 is set to 0 (S413). If the number of seconds of the continuous game timer is not 0 seconds (b ≠ 0 seconds) in S411, the predetermined period has not yet elapsed, and the processing of S400 is terminated. If the number of seconds of the game continuation timer is 0 seconds (c = 0 seconds) in S408, the continuous game timer is set to the maximum value (b = 600 seconds) (S414), and the process of S300 is terminated. .

  In the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, since the setting of the predetermined period is arbitrary depending on the operation of the setting switch 31 (see FIGS. 1 and 4), this setting switch becomes the setting control means. With the setting switch, the player can cancel the firing prohibition state by his / her own will (so-called launch prohibition release switch). Therefore, it is convenient when it is desired to avoid interruption of the game depending on the situation of the game currently in progress. By the way, this setting switch is provided not only on the upper ball tray 32 in front of the gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but also on the board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. The switch can be operated.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a part of the configuration can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, it is naturally possible to combine the configurations of the gaming machines of the first to fourth embodiments described in detail. In this case, each process is suitably adjusted for smooth control. In addition, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment, the entire process and the main control process are executed by the main control board. In addition to the main control board, a separate sub control board is provided and executed in the sub control board. It is also possible. In addition, the number of seconds of the game interruption notification timer, continuous game timer, game continuation timer, and firing prohibition timer in each embodiment is appropriate. Further, although subtraction from a second, a second, a c second, and a second d, which are the number of seconds of these timers, a setting that expires by adding from 0 second is also possible. It should be noted that each of the timers a, b, c, d may have a plurality of times. For example, a player or an employee of a gaming facility can arbitrarily select at least one of a plurality of times by operating a setting control means (setting switch).

  Although the present invention has been described using the embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine, it can be applied to appropriate gaming machines such as slot machine gaming machines and arrange ball gaming machines.

It is a front view of the whole gaming machine concerning one example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the same gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the game machine. It is a flowchart regarding the whole process. It is a flowchart regarding main control processing. It is a flowchart regarding an output process. It is a flowchart regarding an input process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number update process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart regarding jackpot determination. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a special game execution process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding special game execution processing. It is a flowchart regarding a game interruption notification timer subtraction process. It is a flowchart regarding a continuous game timer subtraction process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the discharge prohibition setting process of 3rd Example. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the discharge prohibition setting process of 3rd Example. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the discharge prohibition setting process of 4th Example. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the discharge prohibition setting process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart regarding a launch control process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 Game area 10 Start winning opening 11a, 11b Movable member 15 Large winning opening 31 Setting switch 35 Lamp indicator 37 Speaker 43 Image display apparatus 50 Image display part 91 Launching apparatus 92 Operation handle 112 Audio | voice control circuit 115 Light emission control circuit 119 Launch control circuit 121 Main control circuit 161 Display control circuit

Claims (11)

Operation means for the player to operate the gaming device;
Operation detecting means for detecting an operation state of the operating means;
Measuring means for measuring a predetermined period after the operation start of the operation means is detected by the operation detection means,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the operation detecting means detects that the operating means has been operated continuously for the predetermined period, a notification for prompting interruption of the game is made via the notification means.   2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an invalidating unit that invalidates an operation performed by the operation unit when the operation detection unit detects that the operation unit is continuously operated for the predetermined period. Game machines. A gaming machine in which a game is started due to an operation of the operation means, and a prize of a higher value than the normal gaming state is awarded when the gaming state becomes a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state,
Even if it is detected by the operation detection means that the operation means is continuously operated for the predetermined period, the invalidation is performed at least until the special gaming state is ended when the special gaming state is in effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising invalidation delay means for delaying invalidation of an operation by the disabling means.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising time setting means for setting the predetermined period to a predetermined time.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising setting control means for arbitrarily setting the predetermined period.   The measuring means includes auxiliary measuring means for measuring a period during which the operation detecting means is not detected during the predetermined period as an operation detection allowable period, and the operation by the operating means continues during the operation detection allowable period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein measurement of the predetermined period is continued.   7. The game according to claim 6, wherein when the time setting means has passed the operation detection allowable period by the auxiliary measuring means, the time setting means sets the predetermined period to a predetermined time again. Machine. Operation means for the player to operate the gaming device;
Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game due to operating the gaming device by the operating means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game progress control means performs a notification prompting the interruption of the game through the notification means during the progress of the game due to a predetermined condition. A gaming machine in which a game is started due to operation of the operation means, and a prize of higher value than the normal gaming state is awarded when the gaming state becomes a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, when the special gaming state is ended, a notification for urging the game to be interrupted is performed via a notification means while the game is in progress. A gaming machine in which a game is started due to operation of the operation means, and a prize of higher value than the normal gaming state is awarded when the gaming state becomes a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a notification for urging a game to be interrupted is provided via a notification means while the game is in progress after a certain period of time has elapsed from the end of the special gaming state.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a notification is made to urge a game to be interrupted through a notification means while the game is in progress due to power-on of the gaming machine.

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