JP2007089803A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the interestingness of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a variable display section which varyingly displays a plurality of identification information in the front of a body, a receiving tray provided in the front of the body, a game ball putting-out device provided in the interior of the body and putting out game balls in response to a stationary display mode of identification information in the variable display section and a putting-out passage which guides game balls put out from the game ball putting-out device to the receiving tray. At least a part of the putting out passage is made up of a transparent passage formed of a transparent member which permits the visual recognition of the interior of the putting out passage. The front of the body is structured so as to make the transparent passage visible from the front. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game (for example, a pachislot gaming device, a slot machine, or a pachinko gaming device called a parrot or a pacilot).

Conventionally, there are pachislot gaming devices that use game balls instead of medals and coins (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 5). According to the pachislot gaming device described in Patent Literatures 1 to 5, since the configuration of the island where the pachinko gaming device is installed can be used as it is, it is excellent in convenience.

Japanese Patent No. 3606369 JP 2005-13519 A JP 2005-160567 A JP 2005-168780 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-167871

However, in the pachislot gaming devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 5, when winning a prize, only the game ball is paid out to the tray, and the game content is the pachislot game itself. There is no contrivance to improve the interest of the game by using the game ball.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) a variable display section for performing variable display of a plurality of identification information on the front surface of the main body;
A saucer provided on the front surface of the main body;
A game ball payout device which is provided inside the main body and pays out a game ball in accordance with a stop display mode of identification information in the variable display unit;
A payout passage for guiding the game ball paid out from the game ball payout device to the tray,
At least a part of the payout passage is composed of a permeable passage formed by a permeable member that can visually recognize the inside of the payout passage.
A gaming machine, wherein the front surface of the main body is configured so that the permeable passage can be viewed from the front.

According to the invention of (1), at least a part of the payout passage is composed of a permeable passage formed by a permeable member that allows the inside of the payout passage to be visually recognized, and the front surface of the main body is located forward of the permeable passage. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the downflow passage of the game ball in the permeable passage. In this way, by allowing the player to visually recognize the flow-down mode before the game ball is paid out, the player can have interest and expectation for paying out the game ball and improve the interest of the game. be able to. In particular, when the invention of (1) is applied to a pachislot gaming device, it is possible to enjoy the flow of game balls while playing pachislot games, so it is possible to incorporate pachinko gaming elements into pachislot games. , Can enhance the fun of the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The permeable passage is wider than the discharge passage other than the permeable passage.

According to the invention of (2), since the width of the permeable passage is wide, it is possible to give diversity to the flow-down mode of the game ball in the permeable passage. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A gaming member is provided inside the permeable passage.

According to the invention of (3), for example, gaming members such as obstacle nails, rolling guide members (so-called windmills), electric accessories and the like are provided inside the permeable passage. The flow direction of the game ball in the inside can be changed, and the flow mode of the game ball in the permeable passage can be further varied.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine of (3) above,
The game member is an electric accessory that allows a game ball to pass therethrough.

According to the invention of (4), since the gaming member is an electric accessory, it is possible to make the player feel as if a pachinko game is being performed in the permeable passage, and the interest of the game Can be further enhanced. In particular, when the invention of (4) is applied to a pachislot gaming device, it is possible to achieve a fusion of pachislot and pachinko games, giving the player a sense of performing pachislot and pachinko games at the same time. it can.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The gaming machine of (4) above,
There is an effect execution means for performing an effect by image, electrical decoration or sound according to the game situation,
The effect execution means is characterized in that the content of the effect is changed when the game ball passes the electric accessory.

According to the invention of (5), since the content of the effect changes when the game ball passes through the electric accessory, the game ball payout mode and the effect by image, electrical decoration, or sound are highly interesting. Production can be performed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The gaming machine of (5) above,
The effect execution means is an image display means for displaying an effect image according to the gaming situation,
The image display means displays a two-dimensional code including game-related information related to a game when the game ball passes the electric accessory.

According to the invention of (6), since the two-dimensional code including game-related information related to the game (for example, the URL of the gaming machine manufacturer's website) is displayed when the game ball passes the electric accessory, The game-related information can be acquired by imaging the two-dimensional code using a camera-equipped mobile phone or the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with benefits such as image data for standby images and music data for ringtones, using the game-related information.
Thus, according to the invention of (6), when a game ball is paid out, a privilege can be given to the player according to the game ball payout mode. Can be improved.

According to the present invention, the interest of a game can be improved.

[Appearance of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel (not shown), and a part or all of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, and an effect image related to a game can be displayed. is there.

Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, each of which has a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface, are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display unit. is doing. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are visible when the transparent liquid crystal panel is in a transparent state. Each reel 3 rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations) after a predetermined time after the reel rotation starts.

On the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as winning lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are obliquely provided. These winning lines are operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12 and a maximum BET switch 13 which will be described later, or a game ball stored in the upper plate 27 will be described later. In response to the game balls being taken into the pachislot gaming device 1 by (see FIG. 8), one, three, and five are activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

A 1-BET lamp 9 a, a 2-BET lamp 9 b, a maximum BET lamp 9 c, and an information display unit 18 are provided on the upper left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are the number of game balls betted for playing one game (hereinafter referred to as the number of BETs. “BET” means playing one game. Lighted in response to betting a game ball for that purpose). Here, in the embodiment, one game ends when all reels are stopped. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of game balls stored (credit), the number of game balls paid out when winning is established, the number of games in the BB general game state described later, and the like. .

A transparent plate 22 is provided on the lower left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and the back side is visible through the transparent plate 22. The configuration of the back side of the transparent plate 22 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

The pachislot gaming device 1 can credit 150 gaming balls. Accordingly, when a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by establishing a predetermined winning combination along the activated pay lines 8a to 8e, up to 150 game balls are credited and more than 150 games are played. The balls are discharged from the game ball payout opening 20 and stored in the upper plate 27.

A horizontal base 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the base 10. The 1-BET switch 11 bets five of the credited game balls on the game by one push operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 plays a credit game by one push operation. Ten of the balls are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 is bet the maximum number of game balls that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, the player operates the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, so that the game balls stored in the upper plate 27 are respectively 5 balls and 10 balls. , 15 game balls are taken into the pachislot gaming device 1. For example, even if the player operates the maximum BET switch 13, if only 10 game balls can be taken in, only 2 BET is accepted, and only the winning lines 8b, 8c, and 8d are valid. Is done. That is, it is determined which of the pay lines 8a to 8e is valid depending on how many game balls can be taken in, not which one of the BET switches 11 to 13 is operated.

A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit / payout of game balls acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, the game ball is paid out from the game ball discharge port 19 at the center of the front, and the discharged game ball is stored in the lower plate 28.

A start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's operation and starting display of the symbol variation is attached to the center of the front portion of the pedestal 10 so as to be freely rotatable within a predetermined angle range. ing. On the right side of the start lever 6, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided.

An upper plate 27 is provided below the pedestal 10. A game ball paid out from the game ball payout opening 20 is stored in the upper plate 27. In addition, the player places the game ball on the upper plate 27 in order to insert the game ball into the pachislot gaming device 1. A lower plate 28 is provided at the lower part of the upper plate 27. After the upper plate 27 is full of game balls, game balls such as prize balls paid out from the pachislot gaming device 1 are discharged from the game ball discharge port 19 and received by the lower plate 28. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided between the upper plate 27 and the lower plate 28.

[Rear view of main body of gaming machine]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachislot gaming device 1 of the present invention.
The pachislot gaming device 1 of the present embodiment does not have a shield on the back surface thereof, like the pachinko gaming device. However, for the purpose of dust prevention, various control circuits, stepping motors, motor drive circuits, power supply circuits, and the like are housed in a predetermined box or the like. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R may also be covered with a predetermined cover.

In the upper part of the main body of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, there is a prize ball tank 26 for storing game balls given to the player as prize balls according to the game result, and below the prize ball tank 26, the prize ball tank 26. A tank rail 34 is arranged so as to be connected to the ball discharge port at the lower part of the tank.
The tank rail 34 serves to connect the prize ball tank 26 and the game ball payout device 56 provided on the side of the reel 3L (on the left side in the drawing).

The game ball payout device 56 includes a prize ball payout solenoid 54 (see FIG. 8) for controlling the flow of the game balls and paying out the prize balls, and a prize ball count sensor for counting the number of game balls paid out. 55 (see FIG. 8).

The game ball payout device 56, the game ball payout outlet 20 and the game ball discharge port 19 are connected by a payout passage 29.
The payout passage 29 guides the game balls paid out from the game ball payout device 56 to the tray (the upper plate 27 or the lower plate 28). The payout passage 29 includes a permeable passage 38 connected to the lower portion of the game ball payout device 56, an upper plate passage 31 connecting the lower portion of the permeable passage 38 and the game ball payout outlet 20, and a lower portion of the permeable passage 38. And a lower tray passage 32 connecting the game ball outlet 19.

The permeable passage 38 is formed of a permeable member whose inside can be visually recognized. The permeable passage 38 is wider than the upper plate passage 31 and the lower plate passage 32 (the discharge passage 29 other than the permeable passage 38). Also, a plurality of obstacle nails 40 are provided inside the permeable passage 38, and further, a rolling guide member (so-called windmill) 41 that rotates when the game ball collides and changes the flow path of the game ball, and so on. An electric accessory 51 through which game balls can pass therethrough is provided. The obstacle nail 40, the rolling guide member 41, and the electric accessory 51 correspond to game members.

The game balls paid out from the game ball payout device 56 flow down in the permeable passage 38. At that time, the game ball reaches the upper plate passage 31 or the lower plate passage 32 while colliding with the obstacle nail 40 and the rolling guide member 41 to change the flow path or passing through the electric accessory 51. In the pachislot gaming device 1, the player can visually recognize the flow-down mode of the game ball in the permeable passage 38 through the transparent plate 22.

A main control circuit box 71a is provided in the upper part of the main body of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1. A main control circuit 71 for controlling the pachislot gaming device 1 is housed in the main control circuit box 71a. A sub-control circuit box 72a is provided below the prize ball tank 26. A sub control circuit 72 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 5 and the like of the pachislot gaming device 1 is housed in the sub control circuit box 72a. Reel 3L, 3C, 3R is provided in the approximate center of the main body of the pachislot gaming device 1. A power supply circuit box 33 that houses a power supply circuit that supplies power to the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 is provided at the bottom of the main body of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

[Reel design]
FIG. 3 shows an example of a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “blue 7” (design 91), “red 7” (design 92), “BAR” (design 93), “bell” (design 94), “watermelon” (design) 95), “Cherry” (symbol 96), and “Replay” (symbol 97). Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow. In the embodiment, each of “Bell” (symbol 94), “Watermelon” (symbol 95), and “Cherry” (symbol 96) is stopped along with the activated pay line, and the winning combination is “small role”. "

[Combinations of roles, symbols, and game media]
FIG. 4 shows an example of the combination corresponding to the winning symbol combination in each gaming state and the number of game media paid out.

The gaming state of the gaming machine of the embodiment includes “general gaming state”, “BB internal winning state”, “RB internal winning state”, “BB general gaming state”, and “RB gaming state”. Each of these “5 types” of game states basically depends on the type of winning combination that may be won internally (that is, the winning combination internally), the type of bonus that can achieve winnings, etc. Differentiated. The characteristics of each gaming state, that is, the type of the winning combination in each gaming state, the probability thereof, and the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in each gaming state (such as the types of winning combinations that may win a prize) With reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. The BB internal winning state and the RB internal winning state are collectively referred to as “bonus internal winning state” hereinafter.

Transition between the game states is triggered by, for example, winning a bonus internally, winning a bonus, or ending a bonus game. That is, when the bonus is won internally, the game state shifts from the general gaming state to the bonus internal winning state, and when the bonus is won, the bonus internal winning state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. In the BB internal winning state and the RB internal winning state, the player can realize BB or RB winning by performing a so-called “push”. That is, in the BB internal winning state and the RB internal winning state, whether or not the bonus is won or not is changed based on the operation mode (operation timing) of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the bonus winning is established according to the reel stop control mode. The so-called “kicking control” that does not hold is not performed.

Here, the BB game state, which is generated when the BB winning is established, and is configured by the BB general game state and the RB game state is collectively referred to as “BB game state”. The BB internal winning state and the RB internal winning state are states in which a bonus is internally won, and these are collectively referred to as “bonus internal winning state” hereinafter.

As shown in FIG. 4, BB winning is established by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line in the BB internal winning state. After the BB winning is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state.

RB winning is established by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line in the RB internal winning state, or arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the BB general gaming state. The establishment of RB winning in the BB general gaming state is generally referred to as “JAC IN”. After the RB winning is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

Replay winning is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the general gaming state and the internal winning state. In the general gaming state, the internal winning state, and the BB general gaming state, it is possible to realize winnings of “cherry small part”, “bell small part” and “watermelon small part”, and the number of payouts is It is as shown in the figure.

The winning of the JAC small role is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the RB gaming state. When the number of winning winnings of the bonus becomes “8”, the gaming state changes. Here, a game in the RB gaming state in which a winning of a JAC small role may be established is generally referred to as a “JAC game”.

[Probability lottery table]
Referring to FIG. 5, an example of the probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination in the general gaming state or the bonus internal winning state when the BET number is “3” is shown.

In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 5, the internal winning combination is determined to be BB when the random value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383” is a value within the range of “0” to “40”. When the random value is a value within the range of “41” to “81”, the internal winning combination is determined to be RB. The probability that BB is determined as an internal winning combination is “about 1/400”. The probability that RB is determined as an internal winning combination is “about 1/400”. Further, to describe a combination other than BB or RB, the internal winning combination is determined to be replay when the random value is a value within the range of “82” to “2326”. Further, when the random value is a value within the range of “2327” to “3964”, the internal winning combination is determined as “bell small combination”. Further, when the random value is a value within the range of “3965” to “4220”, the internal winning combination is determined as “watermelon small combination”. Furthermore, when the random value is a value within the range of “4221” to “4302”, the internal winning combination is determined as the “cherry small combination”.

[Stop table group selection table]
With reference to FIG. 6, an example of the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the selected stop table group will be described. A stop table group stored in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 8) described later is a set of stop tables. In the stop table, a “stop operation position” and a “stop control position” are shown for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The “stop operation position” is the symbol (specifically, the symbol) that was located on the bottom line 8d when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R were operated. The code number of the symbol is located above the bottom line 8d and the center is closest to the position of the bottom line 8d. The “stop control position” represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the bottom line 8d when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. In the embodiment, the so-called “sliding frame number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”.

Here, the contents of the selected stop table group can basically change according to the gaming state, the internal winning combination, etc., but in the embodiment, the name of the table group shown in the column of the stop table group Are determined based on whether or not there is a possibility of winning a prize and the types of roles that may be possible. For this reason, even if stop table groups having the same name are selected, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R do not always match.

When the winning / non-winning stop table group is selected, no winning of any combination is established regardless of the internal winning combination or the gaming state. When the winning table for which winning can be established is selected, the winning combination of the corresponding combination is possible, but it is basically impossible to realize the winning combination of other combinations. For example, when the “bell winning establishment possible stop table group” is selected, winning establishment of “bell small role” can be realized, but winning establishment of other combinations such as BB cannot be realized. In addition, when the “replay winning establishment possible stop table group” is selected, “replay” winning establishment can be realized, but other winning combinations cannot be realized.

Similarly, in the BB general game state and the RB game state, the illustrated stop table group is selected, and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

[Symbol and stop table]
The relationship between the symbol sequence and the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7A is an example of a “no winning winning stop table” used when the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 3 is adopted. The symbol row of FIG. 3 is a symbol row represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachislot gaming device 1 of the present embodiment.

When the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 3 is adopted, in the “no winning winning stop table” in FIG. 7A, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is the code number “00”, “04”, “09”. "," 12 "or" 17 ". The symbol placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “replay”.

The “stop control position” of the central reel 3C is any one of the code numbers “02”, “07”, “11”, “16”, or “19”. The symbol placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “replay”.

Further, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. The symbol arranged on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is different from “Replay”.

As described above, when the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 3 is adopted, any of the activated reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled when the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed by the “no-winning stop table” shown in FIG. Even if the winning lines 8a to 8e are taken, no winning combination is won.

On the other hand, in the case of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment adopting the symbol row shown in FIG. 3, in the “replay winning establishment stop table” of FIG. 7 (2), the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is The code number is “00”, “04”, “09”, “12” or “17”. The symbol placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “replay”.

The “stop control position” of the central reel 3C is any one of the code numbers “02”, “07”, “11”, “16”, or “19”. The symbol placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “replay”.

Furthermore, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “03”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. The symbol placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “replay”.

As described above, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present invention employing the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 3, the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed by the “replay winning establishment stop table” shown in FIG. Is performed, "Replay-Replay-Replay" is arranged along the center line 8c, and the replay is always established.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 8 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L and 21R is shown.

The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Stop table group for determination, pulse pattern of excitation signal to be transmitted to a motor drive circuit 39 to be described later at the time of initial rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, etc. Is stored. These commands include “demo display command”, “reel stop command”, “winning combination command”, and the like. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, information on hit request flags and the like are stored.

In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), and an information display section. 18 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), information display section 18 controls the display unit drive circuit 48 for driving and controlling the BET, a BET game ball take-in solenoid 53 for taking a bet game ball from the upper plate 27 (see FIG. 1), and a payout of the game ball as a prize ball A winning ball payout solenoid 54 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31.
Each of them receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The BET gaming ball take-in solenoid 53 performs an operation of taking the gaming balls stored in the upper plate 27 (see FIG. 1) for the BET into the pachislot gaming device 1. In response to the operation of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, the BET gaming ball take-in solenoid 53 is controlled by the CPU 31 to perform the taking-in operation of the gaming ball.

The prize ball payout solenoid 54 performs an operation of paying out a game ball according to the game result. As a result of the game, when a predetermined winning mode is established in the activated winning lines 8a to 8e, the prize ball payout solenoid 54 is controlled by the CPU 31 to perform a game ball payout operation.

The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, a BET game ball count sensor 52, and a prize ball count sensor 55.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, the maximum BET switch 13, and the C / P switch 14 each generate an input signal when operated (pressed) by the player. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31.

The BET gaming ball count sensor 52 counts the gaming balls taken into the pachislot gaming device 1 from the upper plate 27 (see FIG. 1) for BET. The number of game balls taken into the pachislot gaming device 1 is counted by the BET game ball take-in solenoid 53, and when the counted number of game balls reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined signal is supplied to the CPU 31, and the CPU 31 receives the BET game ball. The take-in solenoid 53 is controlled to stop taking-in of the game ball.

The prize ball count sensor 55 counts the game balls that the prize ball payout solenoid 54 pays out according to the game result. The number of game balls to be paid out by the pachislot gaming device 1 is counted by the prize ball payout solenoid 54. When the number of game balls to be counted reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined signal is supplied to the CPU 31. Control to stop paying out game balls.

In the circuit of FIG. 8, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, an internal winning combination is determined.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning game ball payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when the winning confirmation is performed after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

When internal winning is performed by lottery processing (probability lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 receives an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at a timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

If it becomes a stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the prize ball payout solenoid 54 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the game ball payout device 56. At that time, the prize ball count sensor 55 counts the number of game balls paid out from the game ball payout device 56, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a game ball payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. . Thus, the CPU 31 stops driving the prize ball payout solenoid 54 and ends the “game ball payout process”.

The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. The sub control circuit 72 functions as an effect execution means. The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to an open / close solenoid 51a and a game ball detection sensor 51b that constitute the electric accessory 51. Further, the sub-control circuit 72 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5 and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sounds generated from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The opening / closing solenoid 51a opens and closes the electric accessory 51 intermittently over a predetermined period when a predetermined winning combination is established. When the electric accessory 51 is in the open state, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the electric accessory 51. On the other hand, when the electric accessory 51 is in the closed state, the game ball easily passes through the electric accessory 51. The game ball detection sensor 51b detects a game ball that passes through the electric accessory 51 and generates a detection signal.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 72 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 31. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the display control circuit 250. Further, the sub CPU 206 extracts a two-dimensional code display pattern from the program ROM 208 and transmits it to the display control circuit 250 at the timing when the detection signal is received from the game ball detection sensor 51 b. The two-dimensional code display pattern includes, for example, various types of data necessary for displaying the two-dimensional code, such as the type of the two-dimensional code and the position and period for displaying the two-dimensional code.
The display control circuit 250 includes a VDP, an image data ROM, a video RAM, and the like. From the two-dimensional code data stored in the image data ROM, the display control circuit 250 receives two-dimensional code data corresponding to the above-described two-dimensional code display pattern. Extracted, combined with effect image data and output to the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.
This two-dimensional code is obtained by encoding the URL of the gaming machine manufacturer's website, and the player can obtain the URL by imaging the two-dimensional code using a camera-equipped mobile phone or the like. By using the URL, it is possible to access the game machine manufacturer's website and obtain image data for standby images, music data for ringtones, and the like.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs audio control, an audio data ROM, an amplifier, and the like.

[Operation of main control circuit of gaming machine]
Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of recorded contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined recorded contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stopped (step S4). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S5), and the process proceeds to step S6. If the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S6, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of the credited game ball, that is, whether or not a re-game is won in the previous game. If this determination is “YES”, the game balls corresponding to the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S9. If the determination in step S6 is “NO”, the process moves to step S8.

In step S8, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the BET gaming ball count sensor 52 or the BET switches 11 to 13. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S9, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S <b> 9, the CPU 31 transmits a “BET command” indicating that an operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 or an operation of inserting a game ball has been performed to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (step S10). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S11. If “NO”, step S10 is repeated.

In step S11, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. 10, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a “game start waiting time digestion process” is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game. In step S13 of FIG. 10, a reel rotation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery and sets a one-game monitoring timer (step S15). The random number extracted in the process of step S14 is used in the probability lottery process described later. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S15 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop button.

Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S16). This probability lottery process (internal lottery process) uses a probability lottery table (see FIG. 5) recorded in the ROM 32 according to the gaming state. Then, it is determined whether or not the random number range extracted in step S14 belongs to which random number range, and an internal winning combination (establishment flag) is determined.

Next, the CPU 31 determines a stop table group by lottery based on the gaming state, the winning combination, etc. (step S17), and proceeds to step S18.

In step S18, a game start command including a gaming state and an internal winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

In step S19, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button has been “on”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S21, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S21, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S21, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Specifically, a stop table is selected from the determined (selected) stop table group, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the selected stop table, stop operation position, and stop control position. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames, and then stopped (step S22). Subsequently, a “reel stop command” including information on the reel that is the target of stop control (reel corresponding to the operated stop button) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S23), and the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S24, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. 11, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S25 of FIG. 11, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the bottom line 8d and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S26). If this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S27). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in step S26 is "YES", the game ball is credited or paid out according to the gaming state (step S28). Subsequently, a winning combination command including information on the winning combination (winning winning combination) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S29).

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is “BB general gaming state” or “RB gaming state” (step S30). When this determination is “NO” (when the gaming state is not “BB general gaming state” or “RB gaming state”), the process proceeds to step S34, and when “YES”, the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, a bonus “game number check process” is performed. In this “game number check process”, the number of times that the “RB gaming state” has occurred, the number of games in the “BB general gaming state”, the number of winnings in the “RB gaming state”, and the number of games in the “RB gaming state” are checked. At the same time, the game state is shifted (set) between the “BB general game state” and the “RB game state”.

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (step S32). Specifically, after the BB wins, the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third “RB gaming state”, or the number of games is 30 in the “BB general gaming state”. It is determined whether or not there is. In addition, after “RB-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line in the “general gaming state”, the number of winnings is 8 times or the number of games is 12 times in the “RB gaming state”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S32 is “YES”, the RAM 33 at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (bonus gaming state) is cleared (step S33), and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. If the determination in step S32 is “NO”, the process moves to step S2 in FIG.

If the determination in step S30 is “NO”, a BB / RB winning check process is performed (step S34). In this process, it is determined whether or not BB or RB winning has been established, and the bonus flag corresponding to the bonus for which winning has been established is set to “off”. After this processing, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a demo display command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S200). If it is determined that the demo display command has been received, the sub CPU 206 displays a demo image to the display control circuit 250. Display control is performed (step S201). The display control circuit 250 is controlled by the sub CPU 206 and performs a process of displaying a demo image on the liquid crystal display device 5.

Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BET command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S202). If it is determined that a BET command has been received, various data stored in the work RAM 210 ( For example, processing for updating game history data such as the number of game balls consumed is performed (step S203).

Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a game start command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S204). If it is determined that a game start command has been received, the sub CPU 206 provides an effect to the display control circuit 250. Image display control is performed (step S205). The effect image display control in step S205 is a control for displaying the effect image immediately after the start of reel rotation on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the display control circuit 250 is controlled by the sub CPU 206 to display the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. Process to display.

Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S206). If it is determined that a reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 206 provides an effect to the display control circuit 250. Image display control is performed (step S207). The effect image display control in step S207 is a control for displaying the effect image after the reel stops on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the display control circuit 250 is controlled by the sub CPU 206 to display the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. Perform the process.

Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a winning combination command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S208). If it is determined that a winning combination command has been received, the sub CPU 206 produces an effect on the display control circuit 250. Image display control is performed (step S209). The effect image display control in step S209 is a control for displaying the effect image corresponding to the winning combination on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the display control circuit 250 is controlled by the sub CPU 206 to display the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. Control the display.

After step S209, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for updating various data stored in the work RAM 210 (for example, game history data such as the number of winnings and the number of game balls paid out) (step S210).
Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined winning combination (BB in the present embodiment) has been established (step S211). If it is determined that a predetermined winning combination has been established, the sub CPU 206 sets a timer in the work RAM 210. Is set (step S212), and the process of intermittently driving the open / close solenoid 51a is performed (step S213). The opening / closing solenoid 51a is intermittently driven to open / close the electric accessory 51. The timer is for measuring the opening / closing time of the electric accessory 51 by the opening / closing solenoid 51, and the sub CPU 206 performs an interrupt process at a predetermined cycle and sequentially updates the timer value of the work RAM 210.

If it is determined in step S208 that a winning combination command has not been received, if it is determined in step S211 that a predetermined winning combination has not been established, or if the processing of step S213 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines that the work RAM 210 It is determined whether or not the timer value set in has reached a predetermined value (step S214). When determining that the timer value has reached the predetermined value, the sub CPU 206 stops driving the open / close solenoid 51a (step S215).

Next, when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal from the game ball detection sensor 51b, the sub CPU 206 performs two-dimensional code display control on the display control circuit 250 (step S216). In step S <b> 216, the sub CPU 206 selects a two-dimensional code display pattern from among a plurality of types of two-dimensional code display patterns stored in the program ROM 208 and supplies it to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 performs processing for displaying the two-dimensional code on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the two-dimensional code data corresponding to the two-dimensional code display pattern. In step S216, the sub control circuit 72 as the effect executing means changes the contents of the effect when the game ball passes the electric accessory 51.

In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which a part of the front surface of the cabinet 2 is configured by the transparent plate 22 and the transmissive passage 38 is visible through the transparent plate 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this example as long as the permeable passage is visible from the front. For example, a mesh member may be provided in front of the permeable passage, and an opening is formed. It may be. In the present invention, the permeable member forming the permeable passage is a concept including a mesh-like member.

In the present embodiment, the case where the two-dimensional code is displayed when the game ball passes the electric accessory has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a specific effect image is displayed. It may be displayed or a specific sound (such as a sound effect or BGM) may be output.

It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachislot game device 1 of a present Example. It is a rear view which shows the back surface of the pachislot game device 1 of a present Example. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and the payout number of game media. It is a figure which shows an example of a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between a game state, the winning combination for a stop, and a stop table group. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table contained in a stop table group. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the electrical constitution of the main control circuit 71 of a present Example. 3 is a main flowchart of processing of a main control circuit 71. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure following FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing executed in a sub control circuit 72.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Cabinet 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 19 Game ball discharge port 20 Game ball discharge port 22 Transparent plate 27 Upper plate 28 Lower plate 29 Discharge passage 31 Upper plate passage 32 Lower plate passage 38 Permeable passage 40 Obstacle nail (game member)
41 Rolling guide member (game member)
51 Electric accessories (game parts)
56 game ball payout device

Claims (6)

A variable display unit for variable display of a plurality of identification information on the front surface of the main body;
A saucer provided on the front surface of the main body;
A game ball payout device which is provided inside the main body and pays out a game ball according to a stop display mode of identification information in the variable display unit;
A payout passage for guiding the game ball paid out from the game ball payout device to the tray,
At least a part of the payout passage is composed of a permeable passage formed by a permeable member that can visually recognize the inside of the payout passage.
A gaming machine, wherein the front surface of the main body is configured so that the permeable passage can be viewed from the front. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the permeable passage is wider than the payout passage other than the permeable passage. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a gaming member is provided inside the permeable passage. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming member is an electric accessory that allows a game ball to pass therethrough. There is an effect execution means for performing an effect by image, electrical decoration or sound according to the game situation,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect executing means changes the content of the effect when a game ball passes through the electric accessory. The effect execution means is an image display means for displaying an effect image according to the game situation,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the image display means displays a two-dimensional code including game-related information related to a game when the game ball passes the electric accessory.

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