JP2010088467A - Pachinko game machine, and position detection method and program used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect the position of a V zone by a simple and inexpensive configuration. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 100 includes a gear SW 303a, a V winning signal acquisition part 701, a measurement part 702, a position detection part 703, and a performance part 704. The V winning signal acquisition part 701 obtains a V winning signal detected when a game ball enters a V winning area through the V zone. The gear SW 303a detects a projection part on a drive rotating body. The position detection part 703 detects the position of the V zone provided on a V rotating body on the basis of a detected result by the gear SW 303a when the V winning signal is obtained by the V winning signal acquisition part 701. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a so-called honey-type function, a position detection method and a position detection program used therefor.

  The old type 2 pachinko game machine, traditionally called “Hikoki” or “Honey Mono”, is provided with a large winning opening consisting of a pair of honey (movable pieces) on the game board, When the game ball wins, the solenoid is activated to open or close the jack of the big prize opening once or twice (small hit), and the game ball flowing down the game board surface is captured and guided into the big prize opening. Yes. A V winning area is provided inside the big winning opening, and a big hit is generated when a game ball that has won the big winning opening further passes through the V winning area.

  In the big hit gaming state, the solenoid is actuated to open the opening for a predetermined period, continuously open or close until a predetermined number of game balls are detected in the predetermined period, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 Times) Operates as the first round by opening and closing continuously. In the case of a big hit, an effect screen in a big hit gaming state is output from the display. Then, the second round is continuously started according to the content of the winning jackpot, and the continuous opening and closing of the honey is further repeated. In the same manner, the number of rounds is repeated up to a predetermined number of rounds (up to 16 rounds depending on the content of the winning jackpot), so that a large number of game balls can be acquired during the jackpot period (for example, the following patent document) 1).

  Some of these pachinko machines have a rotating body in a special prize opening. For example, a rotating body is provided with a plurality of housing portions, and one of the housing portions is a specific housing portion that can be guided to the V winning area, and the rotating body is rotated to improve the fun of the game. (For example, see Patent Document 2 below).

JP 2004-181143 A JP 2008-67985 A

  However, the above-described prior art cannot detect the position of the specific storage unit provided in the rotating body, and has a problem that, for example, it is not possible to produce an effect according to the position of the specific storage unit. In addition, if an encoder, a pulse generator, or the like is provided in the drive motor that drives the rotating body to detect the rotational position of the rotating body, there is a problem that the cost increases.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of detecting the position of a specific housing portion with a simple and inexpensive configuration in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is provided in a large winning opening, and forms a disk shape and stores a plurality of game balls in an outer region of the disk shape. Detecting when a V rotating body having a specific number of specific accommodating portions led to the V winning area and a game ball wins the V winning area through the specific accommodating portion, provided with a accommodating portion. V winning signal acquisition means for acquiring a V winning signal, a detecting body for position detection, a drive rotating body that contacts the V rotating body and rotates the V rotating body, Based on the detection means for detecting the detection body, the timing at which the V winning signal is acquired by the V winning signal acquisition means, and the detection timing by the detection means, the specific collection provided in the V rotating body. Position detecting means for detecting the position of the parts, characterized in that it comprises a.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration, the position of the specific accommodation unit can be detected based on the detection timing of the detection body at the time of V winning.

  In the above invention, the number of the detection bodies according to the gear ratio between the V rotator and the drive rotator and the number of the specific accommodating portions that are equally arranged on the V rotator is the drive. Detecting the detection body detected by the detection means when the V winning signal is first acquired by the V winning signal acquisition means after the power is turned on as the first detection number A measuring unit that measures the number of times the body has been detected; and the position detecting unit is configured to store the specific storage unit provided in the V-rotating body based on the number of detections measured by the measuring unit. The position may be detected.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the position of the specific accommodation unit can be detected by measuring the detection of the detection body at the time of the first V prize winning as the first detection count.

  Moreover, in the said invention, it is good also as providing the effect means which performs a predetermined effect based on the positional information on the specific accommodating part detected by the said position detection means.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to produce an effect according to the detected position of the specific accommodation unit.

  Further, in the above invention, it further comprises a grand prize signal acquisition means for obtaining a big prize signal indicating that a game ball has won in the big prize mouth, and the effect means is the big prize obtained by the big prize signal acquisition means. Based on the signal acquisition timing and the position information of the specific storage unit detected by the position detecting means, a predetermined period of time corresponding to the time when the game ball is won in the big winning opening until winning in the V winning area It is also possible to produce

  According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to produce an effect in accordance with the timing at which the game ball wins the big prize opening and the position of the specific accommodation unit.

  In addition, the position detection method according to the present invention is provided in the special winning opening, and forms a disk shape, and also includes a plurality of storage parts for storing game balls in the outer area of the disk shape. A V rotator having a predetermined number of specific accommodating portions guided to the V winning area, and a drive rotator provided with a position detection detector and rotating the V rotator in contact with the V rotator. A position detection method used for a pachinko gaming machine provided, wherein a V winning signal acquisition step of acquiring a V winning signal detected when a game ball wins the V winning area through the specific accommodation portion; Based on the detection step of detecting the detection body of the drive rotator, the timing at which the V winning signal is acquired in the V winning signal acquisition step, and the detection timing in the detection step, the V rotator is provided. Have Characterized in that it comprises a position detection step of detecting a position of the particular housing part.

  A position detection program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the position detection method.

  According to these inventions, the position of the specific housing portion can be detected based on the detection timing of the detection body at the time of V winning.

  According to the present invention, since the position of the specific storage unit is detected based on the detection timing of the detection body at the time of the V prize, an effect according to the position of the specific storage unit can be achieved with a simple and inexpensive configuration. Various controls can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine with high interest.

(Embodiment)
Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine, a position detection method and a position detection program used therefor will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Outline of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 has a rectangular frame 101, and a game board 102 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 101. A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front side of the game board 102 so as to be openable and closable. A lower part of the game board 102 is provided with a tray part 103 for storing game balls, a launch lever 104 for firing the game balls of the tray part 103, and the like. On the upper surface of the saucer 103, for example, an effect button 105 is provided for allowing the player himself to perform an operation to participate in the game. Although not shown in the drawing, a game ball purchase button, a purchase cancel button, a ball removal button for removing the game ball in the tray 103 from below to the outside, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the tray portion 103.

  Next, a game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described together with an outline of main parts. A detailed configuration of the main part will be described later with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first start port 110, a second start port 111, a special figure indicator 120, an upper prize winning port 130, a honey 131, a specific accommodating portion (V zone) 132, and a V rotation. A body 133, a storage unit 134, a lower grand prize opening 140, and an image display unit 150 are provided. The upper prize winning opening 130 corresponds to the big winning prize opening of the present invention.

  In the normal gaming state, the player aims at the first start port 110 or the second start port 111. When the game ball wins the first start opening 110, the special figure indicator 120 changes, and the slot 131 of the upper large winning opening 130 is released once for 0.4 seconds. This opening is called the first opening. Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 111, the special figure display 120 changes, and the splash 131 of the upper large winning opening 130 is opened twice for 0.4 seconds. Of the two openings, the first opening is called the first half opening, and the rear opening is called the second half opening. The two times of opening are referred to as second opening. Moreover, it is referred to as a small hit here, including the first opening and the second opening.

  The special figure indicator 120 displays a symbol indicating the number of continuous rounds at the time of the big hit. The number of continuous rounds is, for example, 2 rounds, 8 rounds, or 16 rounds depending on the design. The symbol display timing may be before the release of the honey 131, simultaneously with the release of the honey 131, or when the jackpot is confirmed. In addition, about the opening time of the honey 131, the number of continuation rounds of jackpot, etc. are only given as an example, it is also possible to set it as other time or other round numbers.

  Further, the number of opening of the honey 131 in the first opening and the second opening is one or two times, respectively, but is not limited to this. For example, the first opening is performed twice and the second opening is performed second. Can be opened three times.

  The V rotating body 133 is always rotating clockwise at a constant speed regardless of whether the honey 131 is opened or closed. The V rotating body 133 is provided with a plurality of accommodating portions 134 on the outer shell, and, for example, three of the accommodating portions 134 are provided with V zones 132 as specific accommodating portions at regular intervals. At the time of a small hit, the game ball wins the upper prize winning opening 130 through the honey 131, and when the game ball is detected by the V winning SW described later through the V zone 132 located at the 6 o'clock position, The lower big prize opening 140 shifts to a jackpot gaming state in which the number of continuous rounds indicated by the displayed symbol is released.

  On the other hand, when the game ball wins the upper grand prize opening 130 via the honey 131 and is housed in the housing portion 134 located at the 6 o'clock position instead of the V zone 132, the game will not shift to the big hit gaming state, Return to the gaming state. The image display unit 150 displays an effect screen for a big hit or a small hit.

(Detailed configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board 102. In the center of the game board 102 shown in this figure, an upper prize opening 130 corresponding to the big prize opening of the present invention is provided. A pair of honey 131 (131L, 131R) that can be freely opened and closed is provided on both sides of the upper portion of the upper prize winning opening 130. In addition, in this Embodiment, although the shape of the honey 131 as an opening / closing part is made into the blade | wing shape, it is not restricted to this.

  A movable body 203 is provided inside the upper prize winning opening 130. The movable body 203 visually amuses the player by randomly distributing the game balls won in the upper prize opening 130 to the right or left and causing the game balls to behave differently each time.

  In addition, a special figure display 120 for changing and displaying special symbols is provided below the front face of the upper prize winning opening 130. The special figure indicator 120 is composed of, for example, a seven-segment indicator, and the number displayed and the color of the number indicate whether or not there is a short time at the big hit, the number of continuous rounds, and the like. Yes. For example, when the even number is displayed on the special display 120, it indicates “continue 2 rounds of big hit”, when the odd number is displayed, “continues 7 rounds of big hit”, and “7” is displayed out of the odd numbers. "Big success 16 rounds" is represented.

  Note that the number of continuation rounds may not be displayed at the start of the jackpot, and the number of continuation rounds may be displayed by an effect during the jackpot, for example, by an effect of the second round. Even if the odd number is won by lottery, the special figure display 120 displays an even number temporarily, and the winning “8 rounds” or “ You may perform round promotion which makes it transfer to "16 round continuation". By performing such a round promotion, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation during the jackpot.

  A lower large winning opening 140 is provided in a region below the upper large winning opening 130. The lower big prize opening 140 has an opening / closing door 210 that is opened when the big hit gaming state is provided, and a lower big prize opening switch (SW) 140a is provided therein. An out port 211 for discharging game balls is provided at the bottom of the game board 102.

(Configuration of V rotating body)
Next, the configuration of the V rotating body 133 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the V rotator 133. In FIG. 3, the V rotator 133 meshes with the drive gear 300 and is driven to rotate by transmitting the rotation of the drive gear 300. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio between the V rotating body 133 and the drive gear 300 is 1: 4. That is, when the V rotating body 133 makes one turn, the drive gear 300 makes four turns. The drive gear 300 corresponds to the drive rotating body of the present invention.

  Further, the V rotator 133 rotates along the guide 311 and the inner periphery support portion 312 that are fixedly arranged. The V-rotating body 133 has a plurality of accommodating portions 134 that are partitioned into disk-shaped outer regions. The accommodation unit 134 includes three V zones 132 that allow a game ball to be awarded in the V prize area 330 at equal intervals. The accommodating part 134 other than the V zone 132 is a lose zone 321 that does not become a big hit even if a game ball is accommodated. The V zone 132 has an opening on the side facing the inner periphery support part 312 and the side facing the inner periphery support part 312, and the introduction part 310 drops the game ball that has entered from the introduction part 310. It is like that. The dropped game ball is detected by a V winning area switch (SW) 330 a in a V winning area 330 provided below the introduction unit 310.

  The lose zone 321 is open on the side facing the inner peripheral support portion 312 and closed on the side facing the inner peripheral support portion 312 so as to accommodate the game ball that has entered from the introduction portion 310. It has become. The stored game ball is conveyed clockwise by the rotation of the V-rotating body 133 in a state in which the game ball is stored, and is discharged from the discharge unit 331 via a guide path (not shown).

  The drive gear 300 is connected to a drive motor (not shown) and rotates. Three protrusions 302 are provided at regular intervals on the general surface 301 of the drive gear 300. That is, the protrusion 302 is disposed every 120 °. In addition, this protrusion part 302 is corresponded to the detection body of this invention. This protrusion 302 is detected by a sensor 303 (corresponding to the detection means of the present invention) that is fixedly arranged. That is, when the drive gear 300 is driven to rotate and the projection 302 passes the sensor 303, the projection 302 is detected by turning on the gear switch (SW) 303a built in the sensor 303.

  For example, the sensor 303 can detect any one of the three protrusions 302 when the V zone 132 of the V rotator 133 is positioned at a predetermined position (position every 30 °). Is arranged. Hereinafter, the positional relationship between the position of the V zone 132 of the V rotating body 133 and the protrusion 302 of the drive gear 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Positional relationship between the position of the V zone of the V rotating body and the protrusion of the drive gear)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the position of the V zone 132 of the V rotator 133 and the protrusion 302 of the drive gear 300. In FIG. 4, the sensor 303 is arranged at a position where one of the three protrusions 302 can be detected when the V zone 132 is located at a predetermined position.

  Here, in order to produce an effect according to whether or not the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 130 at the time of a small hit is likely to win a V, the V zone 132 is positioned before the 6 o'clock position ( It is assumed that it is located at 5 o'clock). Hereinafter, detection of the positions of the V zone 132a and the V zone 132b will be specifically described.

  The gear ratio between the V rotating body 133 and the drive gear 300 is 1: 4. For this reason, when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 °, the V-rotating body 133 rotates 30 °. In FIG. 4, the V zone 132a is located at the 5 o'clock position and the sensor 303 has detected the protrusion 302a. From this state, when the drive gear 300 is driven to rotate, when the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302b (when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 °), the V-rotating body 133 corresponds to a quarter of that. Turn 30 °. At this time, the V zone 132a moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the point 401 moves to the 5 o'clock position.

  Similarly, when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 ° and the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302c, the V-rotating body 133 rotates 30 °. At this time, the point 401 moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the point 402 moves to the 5 o'clock position. Furthermore, when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 ° and the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302a, the V-rotating body 133 rotates 30 °. At this time, the point 402 moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the point 403 moves to the 5 o'clock position. Furthermore, when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 ° and the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302b, the V-rotating body 133 rotates 30 °. At this time, the point 403 moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the V zone 132b moves to the 5 o'clock position.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the position of the V zone 132 can be specified every time the sensor 303 detects the protrusion 302 four times. In addition to specifying that the V zone 132 is located at the 5 o'clock position, for example, by measuring the interval at which the sensor 303 detects the protrusion 302, for example, an intermediate position between the V zones 132 is determined. (For example, the position of the point 402) can be specified. In the present embodiment, three protrusions 302 are arranged according to the gear ratio and the number of V zones 132, but the number of V zones 132 and protrusions 302 is not limited to this. .

  Further, the sensor 303 is arranged at a position where the protrusion 302 can be detected when the V zone 132 is located at the 5 o'clock position so that both timings coincide with each other. There is no problem even if there is a gap. This is because the drive gear 300 is smaller than the V rotator 133 and it is possible to perform sensing four times when detecting each V zone 132. Therefore, the approximate position of the V zone 132 can be specified. This is possible. When the position of the V zone 132 is strictly detected, the number of the protrusions 302 is increased, or the difference between the timing at which the V winning signal is received and the detection timing of the protrusion 302 by the sensor 303 is considered. do it.

(Modification of V zone and protrusion)
Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a modified example of the number of protrusions 302 corresponding to the number of V zones 132 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a modification of the V zone 132 and the protrusion 302. In FIG. 5, the V rotating body 500 includes four V zones 132 at equal intervals. The drive gear 300 includes one protrusion 302. The gear ratio between the V rotating body 500 and the drive gear 300 is 1: 4 as in the case of the V rotating body 133 described above. Therefore, when the V rotating body 500 makes one turn, the drive gear 300 makes four turns. In other words, when the drive gear 300 makes one turn, the V rotating body 500 makes a ¼ turn.

  The sensor 303 of the drive gear 300 is disposed at a position where the protrusion 302 is detected when the V zone 132p is located at the 5 o'clock position. In other words, when the drive gear 300 is driven to rotate, when the sensor 303 next detects the protrusion 302 (when rotated 360 °), the V-rotating body 500 rotates 90 ° corresponding to ¼ of the rotation. At this time, the V zone 132q is moved to the 5 o'clock position. Even with such a configuration, the position of the V zone 132 can be specified. That is, by providing the protrusion 302 according to the gear ratio and the number of V zones 132, the position of the V zone 132 can be detected.

(Configuration of game control unit)
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game control unit that performs game control of the pachinko gaming machine 100 as a whole. The game control unit 600 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a main control unit 610 that controls the progress of the game, and as a secondary control board, an effect control unit 620 that controls the game effect, and a lamp control unit 640. A prize ball control unit 650 for controlling the payout of prize balls is provided.

  The main control unit 610 includes a CPU 611, a ROM 612, a RAM 613, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and performs main control of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The CPU 611 includes a movable body 203 in the upper prize winning opening 130, a first starting opening SW 110a provided in the first starting opening 110, a second starting opening SW 111a provided in the second starting opening 111, and an upper winning prize opening 130. An upper prize port SW130a for detecting a game ball won and a lower major prize port SW140a for detecting a game ball won at the lower prize port 140 are connected.

  The CPU 611 also has an upper large prize opening solenoid 130b for opening and closing the honey 131L and 131R of the upper large prize opening 130, and a lower large prize opening solenoid 140b for opening and closing the opening and closing door 210 of the lower large prize opening 140. The V winning SW 330a provided in the V winning area 330, the special display 120, and the like are connected. Further, the CPU 611 is connected to the CPU 622 provided in the effect control unit 621 of the effect control unit 620, the CPU 651 of the prize ball control unit 650, the board external information terminal board 660, and the like.

  The effect control unit 620 includes an effect control unit 621 and an image / sound control unit 631. The production control unit 621 includes a CPU 622, a ROM 623, a RAM 624, and an I / O (not shown), and controls the entire game production. Various programs such as a position detection program are recorded in the ROM 623.

  The position detection program is a program for detecting the position of the V zone 132 by measuring the number of detections of the protrusion 302 by using the protrusion 302 detected when the V winning signal is first received as the initial detection frequency. . Further, the position detection program includes an effect control program that performs a predetermined effect based on the detected position information of the V zone 132 and the winning timing of the game ball that has won the top prize winning opening 130.

  The CPU 622 is connected to the CPU 632 of the image / sound controller 631 and is connected to the CPU 641 of the lamp controller 640. Further, the effect button 105, the gear SW 303a, and the drive motor 300a are connected to the CPU 622.

  The image / sound control unit 631 includes a CPU 632, a ROM 633, a RAM 634, and an I / O (not shown), and controls images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 621. The CPU 632 is connected to a speaker 601 and an effect image display unit 150.

  The lamp control unit 640 includes a CPU 641, ROM 642, RAM 643, and I / O (not shown), and controls various lamps connected to the CPU 641, such as a panel lamp 602, a frame lamp 603, and a movable accessory 604.

  The prize ball control unit 650 includes a CPU 651, a ROM 652, a RAM 653, and an I / O (not shown), and performs drive control of a payout drive motor of a payout device 657 for paying out game balls. The CPU 651 is connected to a fixed position detection SW 658a, a payout ball detection SW 658b, a ball presence detection SW 658c, a full tank detection SW 658d, a frame external information terminal board 670, and the like. Further, a launching unit 658e that launches a game ball by operating the launching lever 104 illustrated in FIG. 1 is provided.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present invention. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a gear SW 303a, a V winning signal acquisition unit 701, a measuring unit 702, a position detection unit 703, an effect unit 704, and a big winning signal acquisition unit 705.

  The gear SW 303 a is built in the sensor 303 shown in FIG. 3 and detects the protrusion 302 provided on the drive gear 300. The gear SW 303 a is turned on when the protrusion 302 is detected.

  The V winning signal acquisition unit 701 acquires a V flag command as a V winning signal when a game ball wins the V zone 132. Specifically, the V winning signal acquisition unit 701 acquires the V flag command by receiving the V flag command from the main control unit 610 at the time of the first big hit.

  The measurement unit 702 measures the number of detection times when the protrusion 302 is detected. The measurement unit 702 measures the protrusion 302 detected by the gear SW 303a when the V winning signal is first acquired by the V winning signal acquisition unit 701 after the power is turned on as the first detection count. The reason why the power is turned on is that it is intended for a gaming machine in which information on the number of detections, position information on the V zone 132, and the like are erased when the power is turned off.

  The position detection unit 703 detects the position of the V zone 132 provided in the V rotating body 133 based on the number of detection times measured by the measurement unit 702. In this embodiment, since the gear ratio is 1: 4, the V zone 132 is three, and the protrusion 302 is three, the V zone 132 is 5:00 every time four measurements are made after the first measurement. It is possible to detect that it is located at the position (see FIG. 4).

  In the present embodiment, the measurement unit 702 is provided. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the measurement unit 702 may not be provided. As a configuration in this case, for example, one provided with one protrusion 302 shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the gear ratio is 1 to 4 (X), and the number of V zones 132 is 4 (X). This is the target configuration.

  In this case, the position detection unit 703 detects the position of the V zone 132 provided in the V rotating body 133 based on the timing at which the V winning signal is acquired by the V winning signal acquisition unit 701 and the detection timing by the sensor 303. May be detected. By using the first detection result after power-on, for example, if there is an error between the V winning signal acquisition timing and the detection timing by the sensor 303, the error is stored each time. It is also possible to correct the error and detect the position.

  The rendering unit 704 performs a predetermined rendering based on the position information of the V zone 132 detected by the position detection unit 703. The predetermined effect is a sound, image, lamp, or the like. Specifically, in an effect using the image display unit 150 or the speaker 601, “chance!” Or the like is output or displayed as a sound. In an effect using the panel lamp 602 or the frame lamp 603, an effect such as blinking red is performed as an effect with high expectation.

  The big prize signal acquisition unit 705 obtains the top big prize opening prize information as a big prize signal indicating the timing at which the game ball has won in the upper big prize opening 130. Specifically, the grand prize signal acquisition unit 705 receives the upper grand prize port prize information from the main control unit 610 when the upper grand prize slot SW 130a is turned on, thereby obtaining the upper prize prize port winning information. get.

  In this case, the rendering unit 704 determines that the game ball is based on the upper prize winning slot winning information acquired by the big winning signal acquiring unit 705 and the position information of the V zone 132 detected by the position detecting unit 703. A predetermined production is performed for a period corresponding to a time from winning a prize in the winning opening 130 until winning in the V winning area. The content of the production is specifically a chance production when a game ball enters the upper university winning opening 130 at a timing that makes it easy to win a V, or at a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the upper university winning opening 130. It is a normal performance when entering.

  Note that the V winning signal acquisition unit 701, the measurement unit 702, the position detection unit 703, the rendering unit 704, and the big winning signal acquisition unit 705 are realized by the CPU 622 of the rendering control unit 621 shown in FIG. . That is, the functions of the components 701 to 705 are realized by the CPU 622 executing the position detection program recorded in the ROM 623.

(Processes executed by the main control unit of the game control unit)
Next, a flowchart showing processing executed by the main control unit 610 of the game control unit 600 will be described. Note that the processing described below can be realized by the main CPU 611 executing a program stored in the ROM 612.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 611. The main CPU 611 performs random number update processing (step S801), switch processing (step S802), big prize opening processing (step S803), movable body processing (step S804), symbol processing (step S805), award, as timer interrupt processing. The ball process (step S806) and the output process (step S807) are executed, and the process returns to the main process.

  Hereinafter, various processes executed by the main CPU 611 during the timer interrupt process will be described. Here, the big prize opening process and the movable body process will be described.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process executed by the main CPU 611. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 shows processing when a game ball wins the first start port 110 or the second start port 111.

  In FIG. 9, the main CPU 611 determines whether the first start port SW110a of the first start port 110 or the second start port SW111a of the second start port 111 is ON (step S901). If it is determined that the SW is ON (step S901: Yes), the random number is acquired and the acquired random number is determined (step S902). Thereafter, for example, a command for three prize balls is set (step S903), and the process returns to the main process. If the start port SW is not ON (step S901: No), the process directly returns to the main process.

(Kamidai prize opening SW processing)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the upper prize winning opening SW process executed by the main CPU 611. The main CPU 611 determines whether or not the upper prize winning opening SW130a of the upper prize winning opening 130 is ON (step S1001). If the main CPU 611 determines that the upper prize winning opening SW130a is ON (step S1001: Yes). ), It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S1002). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S1002: Yes), “1” is added to the count value C of the winning number counter for counting the winning number (step S1003), for example, a command for 10 winning balls is set. (Step S1004). Then, the upper university winning opening information is set (step S1005), and the process returns to the main process. In addition, although the details will be described later, the upper prize winning prize winning information is used for the production control process shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the game is not a big hit (step S1002: No), the process proceeds to step S1004 without adding “1” to the count value C of the winning number counter. If it is determined in step S1001 that the top prize winning opening SW130a is not ON (step S1001: No), the process directly returns to the main process.

(V winning SW processing)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the V winning SW process in the upper prize winning opening executed by the main CPU 611. In FIG. 11, the main CPU 611 determines whether or not the V winning area 330 in the upper prize winning opening 130 is within the valid period, that is, within a predetermined period after the small hitting operation is started (step S1101). If it is determined that the V winning area 330 is in the valid period (step S1101: Yes), V valid period information is set (step S1102). Note that the V validity period information is used in the effect management process shown in FIG.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the valid period of the V winning area 330 has passed (step S1103). If it is determined that the V winning area 330 is not in the valid period (step S1101: No), the process returns to the main process.

  If it is determined in step S1103 that the valid period of the V winning area 330 has not elapsed (step S1103: No), it is determined whether or not the V winning SW 330a is ON (step S1104). When the V winning SW 330a is ON (step S1104: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the first big hit after the power is turned on (step S1105). Note that the determination of whether or not the first big hit is made, for example, by determining whether or not the V flag command has been set.

  In step S1105, when it is determined that it is the first big hit (step S1105: Yes), a V flag command is set (step S1106). The V flag command is used for the gear SW process shown in FIG. 13, although details will be described later. Thereafter, an opening is set (step S1107), and the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S1105 that it is not the first big hit (step S1105: No), the opening process in step S1107 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1103 that the valid period of the V winning area 330 has elapsed (step S1103: Yes), the process returns to the main process. In step S1104, if the V winning SW 330a is OFF (step S1104: No), the process returns to the main process.

(First opening process of Kamidai prize opening)
FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first opening process of the top prize winning opening executed by the main CPU 611 in the normal gaming state. This flowchart shows the small hitting process performed by winning a game ball at the first start port 110.

  In FIG. 12A, the main CPU 611 first determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1201). If it is determined that a small hit is made (step S1201: Yes), the main CPU 611 is in the interval. Whether or not the interval time has elapsed is determined (step S1203). If it is determined that the interval is in progress (step S1202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S1203). When it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S1203: Yes), the drain 131 of the top prize winning opening 130 is released (step S1204).

  Next, the main CPU 611 determines whether or not the opening time of the slot 131 of the upper prize winning opening 130 has passed a predetermined opening time (0.4 seconds) (step S1205), and the predetermined opening time has passed. If it is determined (step S1205: Yes), the top 131 of the top prize winning opening 130 is closed (step S1206), and the small hit is completed (step S1207).

  Thereafter, the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S1201 that no small hit is being made (step S1201: No), the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S1202 that the interval is not in progress (step S1202: No), the process proceeds to step S1205. Furthermore, if it is determined in step S1203 that the interval time has not elapsed (step S1203: No), the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S1205 that the predetermined opening time has not elapsed (step S1205: No), the process returns to the main process.

(Second opening process of Kamidai prize opening)
FIG. 12-2 is a flowchart showing a second opening process of the upper prize winning opening 130 that is executed by the main CPU 611 during the normal game. This flowchart shows the small hitting process performed by winning a game ball at the second start port 111.

  In FIG. 12-2, the main CPU 611 first determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1211). If it is determined that a small hit is made (step S1211: Yes), the main CPU 611 is in the interval. (Step S1212). If it is determined that the interval is in progress (step S1212: Yes), it is determined whether the interval time has elapsed (step S1213). If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S1213: Yes), the drain 131 of the top prize winning opening 130 is released (step S1214).

  Next, the main CPU 611 determines whether or not the first half opening time (for example, 0.4 seconds) that is the opening time of the first half opening has elapsed (step S1215). If it is determined that the first half opening time has elapsed (step S1215: Yes), the honey 131 of the upper prize winning opening 130 is closed (step S1216). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a rest period (for example, 2.0 seconds) has elapsed (step S1217). When it is determined that the suspension period has elapsed (step S1217: Yes), the drain 131 of the upper prize winning opening 130 is released (step S1218).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the latter half opening time (for example, 0.4 seconds) that is the opening time of the latter half has elapsed (step S1219). If it is determined that the second half opening time has elapsed (step S1219: Yes), the honey 131 of the upper prize winning opening 130 is closed (step S1220). Thereafter, the small hit is finished (step S1221), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1212 that the interval is not in progress (step S1212: No), it is determined whether or not the first half is open (step S1222). When it is determined that the first half is being opened (step S1222: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1215. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first half is not being opened (step S1222: No), it is determined whether or not it is during a suspension period (step S1223). When it determines with it being during a rest period (step S1223: Yes), it transfers to step S1217. On the other hand, if it is determined that the suspension period is not in effect (step S1223: NO), that is, if the latter half is being opened, the process proceeds to step S1219.

  In Step S1211, when it is determined that no small hit is being made (Step S1211: No), the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S1213 that the interval time has not elapsed (step S1213: No), the process returns to the main process. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S1215 that the first half opening time has not elapsed (step S1215: No), the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S1217 that the pause period has not elapsed (step S1217: No), the process returns to the main process. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S1219 that the second half opening time has not elapsed (step S1219: No), the process returns to the main process.

(Gear SW processing performed by the Director of Production)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the gear SW process executed by the CPU 622 of the production control unit 621. The gear SW process is interrupted and executed at a predetermined interval (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to a main effect process (not shown) performed by the effect control unit 621. In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted for the main production | presentation process, for example, random number update processing, switch processing, image processing, audio | voice processing, output processing, etc. are included.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 622 determines whether or not the gear SW 303a is turned on (step S1301). When it is determined that the gear SW 303a is turned on (step S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V flag is turned on (step S1302). The V flag is set based on the V flag command (see FIG. 11, step S1106) transmitted from the main control unit 610 at the time of the first big hit after the power is turned on. It is turned on until it is shut off.

  If it is determined that the V flag is ON (step S1302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the measured value G of the detected number is “5” (step S1303). When it is determined that the measurement value G is not 5 (step S1303: No), “1” is added to the measurement value G (step S1304), and the process returns to the main effect process. Note that the measurement value G is assumed to be “1” at the first big hit. That is, the measured value G is changed from “1” to “5” from the time of detecting the position of the V zone 132 (for example, the V zone 132a shown in FIG. 4) by the first jackpot until the next V zone 132b is detected. "".

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1303 that the measurement value G is “5” (step S1303: Yes), the measurement value G is set to “2” (step S1305). The measurement value G is set to “2” when the V zone 132 is detected after the V zone 132a (see FIG. 4) detected by the first jackpot. After setting the measured value G to “2” in step S1305, a gear SW command is set (step S1306), and the process returns to the main effect process.

  When it is determined in step S1301 that the gear SW 303a is OFF (step S1301: No), the process returns to the main effect process. When it is determined that the V flag is OFF (step S1302: No), the process returns to the main effect process.

(Processing content of the production control department)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control unit 621 at the time of a small hit. The effect control process is interrupted and executed at a predetermined interval (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the main effect process (not shown) performed by the effect control unit 621.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 622 of the effect supervision unit 621 determines whether or not it is during the V valid period (step S1401). Note that the determination of whether or not it is during the V effective period is performed based on the V effective period information transmitted from the main control unit 610 (see FIG. 11, step S1102). If it is determined that the V validity period is in effect (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the upper major winning opening 130 (step S1402). The determination as to whether or not the game ball has won the upper prize winning opening 130 is made based on the upper prize winning prize information transmitted from the main control unit 610 (see FIG. 10, step S1005).

  When the game ball has won the upper grand prize opening 130 (step S1402: Yes), an effect content selection process is executed (step S1403), and the process returns to the main effect process. If it is determined in step S1401 that the V validity period is not in effect (step S1401: No), the process returns to the main effect process. In step S1402, when the game ball does not win the upper grand prize opening 130 (step S1402: No), the process returns to the main effect process.

(Production content selection process)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an effect content selection process executed by the effect supervising unit 621 at the time of a small hit. In FIG. 15, the CPU 622 of the production control unit 621 determines whether or not a gear SW command has been acquired (step S1501). Whether or not the gear SW command has been acquired is determined based on the set of gear SW commands (see step S1306 in FIG. 13).

  When the gear SW command is acquired (step S1501: Yes), that is, when a game ball enters the upper big winning opening 130 at a timing where it is easy to win a V during a small hit, a chance effect command is set (step S1502). ), Returning to the main performance process. On the other hand, when the gear SW command is not acquired (step S1501: No), that is, when a game ball enters the upper prize winning opening 130 at a timing when it is difficult to win V during the small hit, a normal effect command is set ( Step S1503), the process returns to the main effect process.

(An example of a production screen when a game ball enters the upper prize opening at the timing when it is easy to win V)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, an example of the effect screen when a game ball enters the upper large winning opening 130 at a timing at which it is easy to win a V prize will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen when a game ball enters the upper prize opening 130 at a timing at which it is easy to win a V prize. In FIG. 16, the honey 131 of the upper prize winning opening 130 is in an open state at the time of a small hit.

  The V rotator 133 is always rotating clockwise at a constant speed. Now, it is assumed that the game ball 1600 wins a prize in the upper university winning opening 130 at the same time when the honey 131 is released. At this time, a chance effect is performed according to the arrival timing of the game ball 1600 to the introduction unit 310 and the arrival timing of the V zone 132 near the introduction unit 310.

  Specifically, the game balls 1600 that have won the prize in the upper prize winning opening 130 are distributed to the right (or left) by the movable body 203 and fall downward. The dropped game ball 1600 moves toward the introduction unit 310. On the other hand, the V zone 132 of the V rotating body 133 moves from the 5 o'clock position toward the 6 o'clock position.

  As described above, when the entry timing of the game ball 1600 into the upper grand prize opening 130 is a timing at which it is easy to win the V zone 132, a chance effect screen such as “Chance !!” is displayed on the image display unit 150. Since the game ball 1600 directly enters the introduction unit 310 or reciprocates around the introduction unit 310 like a pendulum, even if the game ball 1600 enters the upper prize winning port 130 at a timing that makes it easy to win a V, There may be no V prize.

  By displaying such an effect screen, the player can know the degree of expectation at each small hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 used in the present embodiment, the player can know the degree of expectation by visually recognizing the entry timing and the position of the V zone 132. In the case of a complicated configuration in which a plurality of routes or slopes are provided in the special winning opening 130, such notification of expectation becomes important information for the player to enjoy the game.

  Further, in the above description, when a game ball enters the upper university winning opening 130 at a timing at which it is easy to win a V, a chance effect is performed. However, the game ball enters the upper university winning opening 130. Regardless of this, chances may be directed. That is, when the honey 131 is released at a timing at which it is easy to win the V prize, a chance effect may be performed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the embodiment described above, since the position of the V zone 132 is detected based on the detection timing of the protrusion 302 at the time of V winning, with a simple and inexpensive configuration, Effects and various controls according to the position of the V zone 132 can be performed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 with high interest can be provided.

  In addition, since the position of the V zone 132 is detected by measuring the detection of the protrusion 302 at the time of the first V winning, as the first detection count, the versatile pachinko gaming machine 100 can be provided. it can. In other words, even when the gear ratio and the number of V zones 132 are changed, the protrusion 302 is provided according to the gear ratio and the number of V zones 132, and the number of detections of the protrusion 302 is measured. The position of the V zone 132 can be detected.

  In addition, since an effect according to the detected position of the V zone 132 is performed, various effects can be performed without being limited to small hits. For example, by calculating back the timing and time for winning a V using information such as the opening time of the honey 131, the winning timing in the upper prize opening 130, the position of the V zone 132, etc., It is also possible to perform an effect informing the winning timing to the first start port 110 or the second start port 111 in the stage.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the stage is given according to the timing at which the game ball wins the upper university winning opening 130 and the position of the V zone 132, so that the player can have a sense of expectation. The pachinko gaming machine 100 with high interest can be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 corresponding to the above-described old two types has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a V-rotator 133 is provided to provide the old second type. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko game machine in which a digipachi type (old type) and an old two type are mixed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine, the position detection method and the position detection program used therefor according to the present invention, the position of the V zone is detected with a simple and inexpensive configuration. It is possible to perform various effects and various controls.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine, the position detection method and the position detection program used therefor according to the present invention are suitable for a pachinko gaming machine having a so-called honeymoon function.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. It is the front view which showed an example of the game board. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of V rotating body. It is explanatory drawing which showed the positional relationship of the position of V zone of a V rotary body, and the projection part of a drive gear. It is explanatory drawing which showed the modification of V zone and a projection part. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control part which performs the game control of the whole pachinko gaming machine. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this invention. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which main CPU executes. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which main CPU performs. It is the flowchart which showed the top large winning a prize mouth SW processing which main CPU executes. It is the flowchart which showed V winning SW processing in the top large winning mouth which the main CPU executes. It is the flowchart which showed the 1st opening process of the top prize winning opening which main CPU performs in a normal game state. It is the flowchart which showed the 2nd open | release process of the top prize winning opening 130 which a main CPU performs at the time of a normal game. It is the flowchart which showed the gear SW process which CPU of a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the production control process which a production control part performs at the time of a small hit. It is the flowchart which showed the effect content selection process which an effect supervision part performs at the time of a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the production | presentation screen when a game ball approached in the upper university winning opening at the timing which is easy to win V.

Explanation of symbols

100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 110 1st starting port 111 2nd starting port 130 Upper prize opening (big prize opening)
131 Honey (opening and closing part)
132 V zone (specific accommodation)
133 V Rotating Body 134 Housing 300 Driving Gear (Drive Rotating Body)
302 Protrusion (detector)
303 sensor (detection means)
303a Gear SW (detection means)
330 V prize area 620 Production control unit (production means)
621 Director of Production (Director)
701 V winning signal acquisition unit (V winning signal acquisition means)
702 Measuring unit (measuring means)
703 Position detection unit (position detection means)
704 Production section (production means)
705 Grand prize signal acquisition unit (large prize signal acquisition means)

Claims (6)

Provided in the big prize opening, forming a disk shape, and providing a plurality of storage parts for storing game balls in the outer area of the disk shape, and among the storage parts, a predetermined number of specific storage parts that lead to the V winning area V rotating body having
V winning signal acquisition means for acquiring a V winning signal detected when a game ball wins the V winning area via the specific accommodation unit;
A detection body for position detection is provided, and a driving rotator for rotating the V rotator in contact with the V rotator,
Detection means for detecting the detection body of the drive rotor;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the specific housing portion provided in the V rotating body based on the timing at which the V winning signal is acquired by the V winning signal acquiring means and the detection timing by the detecting means; ,
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising: The number of the detectors according to the gear ratio between the V rotator and the drive rotator and the number of the specific housing portions that are evenly arranged on the V rotator is equally arranged on the drive rotator. And
Measurement to measure the number of detections when the detection object is detected with the detection body detected by the detection means when the V winning signal is first acquired by the V prize signal acquisition means after the power is turned on as the first detection count Further comprising means,
2. The pachinko according to claim 1, wherein the position detection unit detects a position of the specific accommodation unit provided in the V rotating body based on the number of times of detection measured by the measurement unit. Gaming machine.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a rendering unit that performs a predetermined rendering based on the position information of the specific accommodation unit detected by the position detection unit. It further comprises a grand prize signal acquisition means for acquiring a big prize signal indicating that a game ball has won in the big prize mouth,
The effect means is configured to place the game ball in a special winning opening based on the acquisition timing of the special winning signal acquired by the special winning signal acquisition means and the position information of the specific housing portion detected by the position detecting means. 4. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a predetermined production is performed for a period corresponding to a time from winning a prize to winning a V prize area. Provided in the big prize opening, forming a disk shape, and providing a plurality of storage parts for storing game balls in the outer area of the disk shape, and among the storage parts, a predetermined number of specific storage parts that lead to the V winning area V rotating body having
A detection body for position detection is provided, and a driving rotator for rotating the V rotator in contact with the V rotator,
A position detection method used for pachinko machines equipped with
A V winning signal acquisition step of acquiring a V winning signal detected when a game ball wins the V winning area via the specific accommodation unit;
A detection step of detecting the detection body of the drive rotor;
A position detection step of detecting the position of the specific accommodation portion provided in the V rotating body based on the timing at which the V winning signal is acquired in the V winning signal acquisition step and the detection timing in the detection step. When,
A position detection method comprising:   A position detection program for causing a computer to execute the position detection method according to claim 5.

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