JP2010162130A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement by: changing the state of a first start pocket between the state in which entrance of a game ball is easy and the state in which the entrance is hard; and strengthening the association between start pockets. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 10 includes: a game board 11 for guiding a shot game ball to flow from an upper side to a lower side; the first start pocket 16 disposed on the game board and receiving the guided flowing game ball; a second start pocket 18 disposed under the first start pocket and having a pair of movable pieces 17; and a control means for opening/closing the second start pocket. When the pair of movable pieces 17 are closed, the distal ends 17a of the movable pieces are disposed higher than the position of the first start pocket 16. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a plurality of start ports.

  In the gaming machine, a plurality of game nails are implanted in a substantially circular game area formed on the surface of the game board, and the game balls launched by operating the launch handle repeatedly collide with the game nails in the game area. However, there are things that roll down.

  When the gaming ball rolling down in the gaming area enters a winning opening (starting opening) provided in the gaming area, the gaming machine pays out the winning ball corresponding to the winning opening. It has a structure.

  In addition, some gaming machines have a plurality of start ports, for example, a first start port and a second start port are arranged one above the other, and some are arranged side by side (for example, Patent Document 1). The second starting port is generally provided with a pair of movable pieces. The pair of movable pieces are normally in a closed state in which the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start port, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the open state is such that the game ball can easily enter the start port. To change.

JP 2007-97961 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a movable piece is provided at the second start opening, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start opening by the open state and the closed state of the pair of movable pieces. However, there is no change in the ease of entering the first starting port, and there is no relationship with the second starting port, and it is not interesting to give the first starting port an interesting thing. could not.

  In view of the above problems, the object of the present invention is to improve the fun by giving the first starting port a change in a state that makes it easy to enter a ball and increasing the relevance between the starting ports. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is configured as follows.
The first gaming machine (corresponding to claim 1) is a game board that guides the launched game ball from the upper side to the lower side and a game board that is provided on the game board and that can accept the game ball guided to flow down. A first start port, a second start port having a pair of movable pieces provided below the first start port, and a control means for opening and closing the second start port, wherein the pair of movable pieces are in a closed state The tip of the movable piece is arranged at a position higher than the position of the first start port.
In the above configuration, the second gaming machine (corresponding to claim 2) is preferably configured such that when the pair of movable pieces are in the closed state, the distance between the tip portions of the pair of movable pieces is equal to the opening of the first start port. It is characterized by being approximately the same size as the width.
In the above configuration, the third gaming machine (corresponding to claim 3) is preferably configured such that when the pair of movable pieces are in a closed state, the distance between the tip portions of the pair of movable pieces is the opening of the first start port. It is characterized by being larger than the width.

According to the present invention, a game board that guides the launched game ball from the upper side to the lower side, a first start port that is provided in the game board and that can receive the game ball guided to flow down, and a first start A second starting port having a pair of movable pieces provided below the mouth, and a control means for opening and closing the second starting port, and when the pair of movable pieces are in a closed state, the tip of the movable piece is Since it is arranged at a position higher than the position of the first start port, the upper part of the entrance of the first start port becomes narrower or wider by opening and closing the pair of movable pieces of the second start port. Since the probability of entering the starting port changes, the first starting port can be easily changed to a state where it is easy to enter the ball, and the relationship between the starting ports can be improved and the fun can be improved. it can.
Further, according to the present invention, when the pair of movable pieces are in the closed state, the distance between the tip portions of the pair of movable pieces is substantially the same as the width of the first start port. And the second starter port not only change the state where the second starter port is easy to enter by changing the pair of movable pieces attached to the second starter port, but also the first starter port. It is possible to change the state in which it is easy to enter the ball and to change the state in which it is difficult to enter, and to increase the relevance between the start ports and improve the fun.
Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the pair of movable pieces are in the closed state, the distance between the tip portions of the pair of movable pieces is larger than the width of the first start port, so the first start port and the second start port Then, the opening and closing of the pair of movable pieces attached to the second starting port not only changes the state where the second starting port is easy to enter, but also makes it easy to enter the first starting port. It is possible to provide a change in a state that is difficult to change into a state, enhance the relevance between the start ports, and improve the fun.

It is the front view which showed the structural example of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the control means of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the 1st starting port and 2nd starting port of the gaming machine which concern on 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a right side FIG. It is the front view which showed the (a) closed state and (b) opened state of the movable piece of the 1st starting port and 2nd starting port of the gaming machine which concern on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which showed the (a) closed state and (b) the open state of the movable piece of the 1st starting port and 2nd starting port of the game machine which concern on 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. An operation handle 12 having a launching portion 56 (see FIG. 2) is disposed below the game board 11 of the gaming machine 10, and a game ball launched by driving the launching portion 56 rises between the rails 13a and 13b. After reaching the upper position of the game board 11, the game board 14 falls in the game area 14. In the game area 14, in addition to a plurality of nails (not shown) for dropping the game ball in an unspecified direction, a windmill and a entrance for changing the fall direction of the game ball are arranged.

  A symbol display unit 15 using, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disposed in the central portion of the game area 14. A first start port 16 capable of receiving a game ball is disposed below the symbol display unit 15, and a second start port 18 having a pair of movable pieces 17 is disposed below the first start port 16. When the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the closed state, the distal end portion 17 a of the movable piece 17 is disposed at a position higher than the position of the first start port 16. When the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the closed state, the distance between the tip portions 17 a of the pair of movable pieces 17 is substantially the same as the width of the first start port 16. The detailed structure of the first start port 16 and the second start port 18 will be described later.

  On the left side of the symbol display unit 15, a winning gate 19 for detecting the passing of a game ball and performing lottery of a normal symbol for opening the second starting port 18 for a predetermined time is arranged. At a position below the winning gate 19 or the like, a normal winning opening 20 is provided for acquiring a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls when a game ball enters. At the bottom of the game area 14, a collection port 21 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the entrances is disposed.

  In the lower right of the symbol display unit 15, a first special symbol display 22 for displaying a lottery result by a first special symbol lottery means (not shown) and a lottery result by a second special symbol lottery means (not shown). A second special symbol display 23 for displaying is arranged. Both the indicators 22 and 23 display the special symbols in a variable manner, stop the predetermined symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed, and display the results of the lottery triggered by the game balls entering the starting port. . A plurality of LEDs are used for both indicators 22 and 23, and the LED blinks with the start of the variable symbol display, giving the player the impression that the lottery is currently being drawn. After a predetermined time has elapsed, an LED set in advance according to the lottery result is turned on and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  If a game ball enters the first start port 16 or the second start port 18 during the special symbol variation display, the right to display the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “reserved ball”) reserved by the entry is reserved. Is done. The number of reserved balls thus reserved is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 24 and the second special symbol hold indicator 25.

  When a game ball enters the winning gate 19 during the special symbol variation display, the normal symbol lottery means (not shown) draws a lottery, and the normal symbol display 26 for displaying the lottery result displays the above two indicators. 22 and 23 are arranged in the vicinity. The right of the normal symbol change display obtained by the game ball entering the winning gate 19 during the normal symbol change display, that is, the number of reserved balls is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 27.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 16 or the second start port 18, the symbol display unit 15 starts a variation display of a plurality of decorative symbols, and stops the variation of the decorative symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed. If a specific symbol (for example, “777”) is prepared at the time of stoppage, it means that the right to execute the jackpot game (long win game) is acquired, and then the jackpot game (long hit game) is started. When the big hit game (long win game) is started, the opening / closing door 29 of the big prize opening / closing device 28 located at the lower right of the game area 14 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined time (for example, 15 times). Prize balls corresponding to the game balls that have been balled are paid out.

  The big winning opening / closing device 28 opens and closes the big winning opening through which a game ball can enter by tilting the front-opening opening / closing door 29 in the front-rear direction.

  A frame member 30 having a shape surrounding the game area 14 and protruding from the game board 11 to the player side is disposed on the outer peripheral portion of the game board 11, and a plurality of frame members 30 are arranged above and below the frame member 30. An effect light 32 (lamp unit) provided with a light 31 is installed. Each light 31 irradiates a player in front of the gaming machine 10, and light is driven by a motor (not shown) in the effect light 32 so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. The irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction. The light irradiation direction of each light 31 can be rotated by another motor in the effect light 32 so that the irradiation position forms a circle with reference to the gaming machine 10 and can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine 10. Yes.

  Below the frame member 30, a receiving tray unit 33 to which a game ball lent out from a rental ball device (not shown) is supplied, and an operation handle 12 is arranged. The operation handle 12 protrudes from the game board 11 to the player side, and is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching portion.

  The operation handle 12 includes a firing instructing member 34 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 34 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 12 so as to be rotatable clockwise as viewed from the player, and gives an instruction to launch a game ball to the launching portion when being directly operated by the player. The operation handle 12 incorporates a sensor or the like that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 34.

  On the upper side and the side of the symbol display unit 15, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect”) (not shown) is arranged. The director is driven by, for example, a solenoid or a motor. By driving the same effect role by different types of driving sources, each effect role can be caused to have its own movement, and the effect of the effect is enhanced.

  On the lower side of the frame member 30, a chance button 37 for receiving an operation by the player is arranged. The operation of the chance button 37 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 37 is displayed, for example, in a specific reach effect during the game.

  The frame member 30 incorporates a speaker 52 (see FIG. 2) that outputs a production effect sound or a sound that informs fraud. The speaker 52 has a function capable of outputting high, medium, and low sound areas, and outputs a high sound, medium sound, and low sound in a well-balanced manner during normal production. Is controlled so as to output a high sound region high so that it can be heard well around.

  Here, the opening / closing operation of the open / close door 29 in the short hit game state and the open / close operation of the open / close door 29 in the long hit game state of the big hit game will be described.

  The special prize opening / closing device 28 is inserted into a special prize opening hole (not shown) provided in the lower part of the game board 11, and an open / close door 29 supported in the big prize opening hole so as to be opened and closed in the front-rear direction. A large winning opening / closing solenoid (not shown) for tilting the open / close door 29 is provided. A base plate 38 attached on the game board 11 so as to surround the opening / closing door 29 is provided at the front end portion of the special winning opening / closing device 28.

  When the power of the special prize opening / closing solenoid is turned on by a command from the main control board 41 to be described later, the special prize opening / closing device 28 enters the open / close door 29 and shifts from the power ON state to the OFF state. When this happens, the door 29 returns to the closed state. When the open / close door 29 is in an open state, a large winning opening through which a game ball can enter is opened between the upper end of the open / close door 29 and the base plate 38.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 2 shows the internal configuration of the control means of the gaming machine 10. As shown here, the control means 40 mainly includes a plurality of main control boards 41, sub-control boards 42, prize ball control boards 43, and lamp control boards 44. It is comprised from the control board.

  The main control board 41 controls basic operations related to the game of the gaming machine 10, and based on a program stored in the ROM 41b, a CPU 41a that executes basic processing associated with the progress of game contents, and a work area for data during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 41a RAM 41c or the like functioning as The main control board 41 performs a jackpot lottery when a game ball enters the first start port 16 or the second start port 18, and commands related to effects stored in the ROM 41b based on the lottery result Make a selection.

  On the input side of the main control board 41, a first start port detector 45 that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 16 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 18 are detected. A second start-up port detection unit 46, a gate detection unit 47 that detects that a game ball has passed through the winning gate 19, a normal winning port detection unit 48 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning port 20, A big prize opening detection unit 49 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening and closing device 28 is connected.

  An accessory operating device 50 is connected to the output side of the main control board 41. In the present embodiment, the accessory actuating device 50 includes a prize winning opening / closing solenoid (not shown) for opening / closing the opening / closing door 29 and a second starting opening / closing solenoid (not shown) for opening / closing the second starting opening 18. It consists of and.

  The accessory actuating device 50 is controlled by the main control board 41, and in the big hit game (long hit game, short hit game), energizes the big prize opening / closing solenoid to open / close the open / close door 29, and opens the big prize opening. In addition, when the normal symbol is won, the second start opening / closing solenoid is energized to open / close the second start opening 18.

  Connected to the input side of the sub-control board 42 is a chance button detector 51 that detects that the chance button 37 has been operated. The sub-control board 42 mainly controls the effects during the game, and executes a lottery and effect processing of effects based on commands transmitted from the main control board 41, and a ROM 42b that stores programs and past effect patterns. And a RAM 42c functioning as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 42a.

  When the sub control board 42 receives a command related to the effect transmitted from the main control board 41, the sub control board 42 performs a lottery based on the command to determine the effect such as the effect background pattern, the reach effect pattern, the appearance character, and the confirmation. The production control is performed. The symbol display unit 15 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 42, and the decorative symbol effect is developed in the symbol display unit 15 according to the contents determined by the lottery. The sub control board 42 is also provided with a VRAM 42 d for writing image data to be displayed on the symbol display unit 15.

  At normal times, the CPU 42a reads the program stored in the ROM 42b, executes various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display and variation processing, and character image display processing, reads necessary image data from the ROM 42b, and stores it in the VRAM 42d. Write. The background image, the symbol image, and the character image are superimposed on the symbol display unit 15 on the display screen. That is, the design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 42d by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Let

  A speaker 52 is connected to the output side of the sub control board 42 and outputs sound as determined on the sub control board 42. A lamp control board 44 that controls the lamp 53, the effect light 32, and the effect agent actuating device 54 is also connected to the output side of the sub control board 42. The stage effect actuating device 54 is configured by a motor, a solenoid, and the like that actuate a stage role such as a stage role. The lamp control board 44 operates a program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 42 to execute an effect process, a ROM 44b for storing various effect pattern data, and a data work area at the time of calculation processing by the CPU 44a. RAM44c etc. which function as

  The lamp control board 44 performs lighting control for the various lamps 53 provided on the game board 11 and the frame, etc., and performs lighting control for the plurality of lights 31 in the effect light 32, and the light from each light 31 is controlled. In order to change the irradiation direction, drive control for the motor is performed. The lamp control board 44 also performs drive control and the like on the solenoid for operating the rendering agent 35 and drive control on the motor based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 42.

  A prize ball control board 43 is connected to the main control board 41 so as to be capable of bidirectional transmission. The prize ball control board 43 includes a CPU 43a that executes a program for prize ball control by operating a program stored in the ROM 43b, a RAM 43c that functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing by the CPU 43a, and the like. The prize ball is controlled based on the program.

  The prize ball control board 43 performs a control for paying out the number of prize balls at the time of entering the ball to the connected payout unit 55. Also, an operation for launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 56 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled. The payout unit 55 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit.

  The award ball control board 43 gives a prize corresponding to the game balls that have entered the respective entrances (first start port 16, second start port 18, normal winning port 20, and big winning port) to the payout unit 55. Control to pay out the number of balls. The launch unit 56 includes a sensor (not shown) that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid (not shown) that launches a game ball, and the like, and launches a game ball for gaming. When the game operation is detected by the sensor of the launch unit 56, the prize ball control board 43 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, and enters the game area 14 of the game board 11. Send out a game ball.

  Next, the first start port 16 and the second start port 18 of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first start port 16 and the second start port 18, FIG. 3 (a) is a plan view, FIG. 3 (b) is a front view, and FIG. 3 (c) is a right side. FIG. 4A is a front view showing the closed state of the pair of movable pieces 17 of the second starting port 18, and FIG. 4B shows the opened state of the pair of movable pieces 17 of the second starting port 18. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first start port 16 and the second start port 18 of the present embodiment are an attachment board 90 attached to the board surface of the game board 11 (see FIG. 1), and an upper part of the attachment board 90. A pair of movable pieces 17 for guiding the game ball to the first start port 16 formed on the first substrate 16, a second start port 18 formed on the lower portion of the mounting substrate 90, and the movement of the pair of movable pieces 17. A support member 80 for fixing and arranging the decorative plate 81 in front of the pair of movable pieces 17, and a decorative plate (front panel) 81 integrally formed with the support member 80 and fixedly arranged on the front surfaces of the pair of movable pieces 17 Consists of.

  The attachment substrate 90 is attached by screws 91 from the front side of the game board 11 (see FIG. 1). The decorative plate 81 is attached to the attachment substrate 90 with screws from the back side of the attachment substrate 90.

  When the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the closed state, the distal end portion 17 a of the movable piece 17 is disposed at a position higher than the position of the first start port 16. When the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the closed state, the distance between the tip portions 17 a of the pair of movable pieces 17 is substantially the same as the width of the first start port 16. When the movable piece 17 is opened, the game ball is guided to the second starting port 18 provided in the lower part of the mounting substrate 90. A solenoid 17b for opening and closing the pair of movable pieces 17 is provided on the back side of the mounting substrate 90.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the pair of movable pieces 17 of the second start port 18 are closed. When the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the closed state, the second starting port 18 makes it difficult to receive the game ball. Further, when the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the closed state, the distal end portions 17a of the pair of movable pieces 17 are located higher than the position of the first starting port 16, and the distance between the distal end portions of the pair of movable pieces is the first start. Since the width of the mouth 16 is almost the same as the width of the mouth, the probability of entering the first starting port 16 is reduced.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state where the pair of movable pieces 17 of the second start port 18 are open. When the pair of movable pieces 17 are in the open state, the game balls can be easily received into the second starting port 18. At this time, since the upper part of the entrance of the first start port 16 is not blocked by the movable piece, the probability of entering the first start port 16 is increased.

  As described above, in the first start port 16 and the second start port 18 in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the opening and closing of the pair of movable pieces 17 attached to the second start port 18 opens and closes the second start port 18. By not only changing the difficult state to make it easy to enter the ball, but also changing the difficult state to make it easy to enter the first starting port 16 and increasing the relevance between the starting ports, Interestingness can be improved.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, when the pair of movable pieces of the second starting port 18 are in the closed state, the distal end portion of the movable piece is disposed at a position higher than the position of the first starting port 16, and the pair of movable pieces 17 The interval between the tip portions is substantially the same as the width of the first start port 16, whereas in the second embodiment, the movable portion is movable when the pair of movable pieces of the second start port 18 are in the closed state. The tip of the piece is arranged at a position higher than the position of the first starting port 16, and the distance between the tip of the pair of movable pieces is larger than the width of the mouth of the first starting port. This is different from the first embodiment. Since other components are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In addition, here, the pair of movable pieces 100 of the second start port 18 are illustrated in a closed state and an open state with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the pair of movable pieces 100 of the second start port 18 are closed. When the pair of movable pieces 100 are in the closed state, the second start port 18 makes it difficult to receive the game ball. Further, when the pair of movable pieces 100 are in the closed state, the distal end portions 100a of the pair of movable pieces 100 are located higher than the position of the first start port 16, and the distance between the distal end portions of the pair of movable pieces is the first start. Since the width of the mouth 16 is larger than the width of the mouth, in addition to the case where the game ball enters the first start port 16 directly, the game ball hits the tip 100a of the movable piece 100 and thereby enters the first start port 16. A case of a ball occurs.

  On the other hand, FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the pair of movable pieces 100 of the second start port 18 are open. When the pair of movable pieces 100 are in the open state, the game balls can be easily received into the second starting port 18. However, at this time, there is no case of entering the ball after hitting the distal end portion 100a of the movable piece 100 generated when the movable piece 100 is closed. Therefore, the probability of entering the first starting port 16 is lower than when the pair of movable pieces 100 are closed.

  Thus, in the first start port 16 and the second start port 18 in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the opening and closing of the pair of movable pieces 100 attached to the second start port 18 opens and closes the second start port 18. By not only changing the difficult state to make it easy to enter the ball, but also changing the first start port 16 to make it difficult to enter the ball, and increasing the relevance between the start ports, Interestingness can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the pair of movable pieces 17 and the pair of movable pieces 100 of the second start port 18 are described as examples. However, this is merely an example, and the movable pieces 17 and the movable pieces 100 are not necessarily a pair. It is not necessary to be on one side.

  The configurations, arrangement relationships, and the like described in the above embodiments are merely schematic to the extent that the present invention can be understood and implemented. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and can be variously modified without departing from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 11 Game board 12 Operation handle 13a, 13b Rail 14 Game area 15 Symbol display part 16 1st starting port 17 Movable piece 18 2nd starting port 19 Winning gate 20 Normal winning port 21 Collection port 100 Movable piece

Claims (3)

A game board which guides the launched game ball from the upper side to the lower side,
A first start port provided in the game board and capable of receiving a game ball guided down;
A second starting port having a pair of movable pieces provided below the first starting port;
Control means for opening and closing the second starting port,
A gaming machine, wherein when the pair of movable pieces are in a closed state, a distal end portion of the movable piece is disposed at a position higher than a position of the first start port.   2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when the pair of movable pieces are in a closed state, the distance between the tip portions of the pair of movable pieces is substantially the same as the width of the opening of the first start port. Machine.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the pair of movable pieces are in a closed state, the distance between the tip portions of the pair of movable pieces is larger than the width of the first start port.

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