JP2014155769A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing a chance for a player to participate in the game within the range not deviating from the gist of a sound entertainment equipment, thereby to make the game more pleasant.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine comprises: a lottery processing for determining the propriety of a bit winning state when a game ball wins a pattern start port; and a special pattern display part DISP for variably displaying a special pattern in accordance with a variation pattern determined in relation to the lottery result, wherein the lottery result is reported to a player at the stage of the termination of that variable display. The pinball game machine further comprises: an LED variable display part 20 operable independently of the special pattern display part DISP; and a push button 11. In the case where a specific performance pattern is selected by the performance lottery, the push button 11 is made effective for a predetermined time period, thereby to influence the action of the LED variable display part 20.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or a sparrow ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that realizes a novel interest.

  A ball game machine such as a pachinko machine has a symbol start opening provided on the game board, a symbol display section for stopping a plurality of symbols after changing for a predetermined time, and a grand prize opening for opening and closing the opening and closing plate. Configured. When the detection switch provided at the symbol start port detects the passing of the game ball, the symbol display unit fluctuates the display symbol for a predetermined time, and then, when the special symbol is aligned and stopped, it becomes a big hit state, It is opened repeatedly to generate a profit state that is advantageous to the player.

  However, whether or not the big hit state is reached is all determined by lottery processing inside the equipment, and there is no room for the player to be involved, and many players feel unsatisfactory in this respect. In view of this point, proposals have been made to involve the player in the lottery process inside the device.

  For example, in the invention of Japanese Patent No. 3017975, a selection display unit that allows a player to select display contents in advance by operating a selection button is provided, and display contents of an automatic display unit determined by lottery inside the device can be correctly predicted. Is to generate a big hit state.

  However, although the choice about the display contents is an alternative, in the sense that the lottery results inside the device are predicted in advance, there is no big difference from the so-called Dinghan-hit and deviates from the spirit as a healthy entertainment machine Therefore, only those who are strong in betting can become unhealthy gaming machines that can make a big profit.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of this point, and it is possible to increase the chances that a player can participate in the game without departing from the spirit of a healthy amusement device, and to make the game more enjoyable. It is an object to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and the lottery result Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to a variation pattern determined in relation to the information, a notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result when the variation display by the variation display means is completed, and the variation display An effect display means configured separately or integrally with the means and operable independently of the variation display means, and an operation that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result The operation means is enabled only for a predetermined time to enable an operation by the player when a specific variation pattern effect is executed in the variation display means.

  The invention according to claim 2 is a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. Fluctuation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the pattern, notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed, and the fluctuation display means are configured separately or integrally. An effect display means operable independently of the variation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result, and The means is adapted to execute an effect operation that matches the lottery result in response to an operation of the operation means by the player.

  The invention according to claim 3 is a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. Fluctuation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the pattern, notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed, and the fluctuation display means are configured separately or integrally. And an effect display means operable independently of the variation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result. A set of effect operation patterns in which the main parts of the effect contents excluding the final conclusion are made common are provided corresponding to the lottery results, and the effect display means is caused by the operation of the operation means by the player. And said It identified by selection result, wherein is adapted to perform any one of the effect operation in the set of the effect operation pattern.

  Including the case of other inventions, “the main part of the production content is shared” means that the production content is shared to the extent that the player cannot determine the final conclusion. In the present invention, since such a set of effect operation patterns are provided corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means, the player cannot determine which effect operation pattern is being executed, Enjoy the enjoyment of guessing the lottery results.

  In addition, including the case of other inventions, “a set of performance operation patterns” is executed in each state with respect to profit states divided into a plurality of stages (big hit, medium hit, small hit, loss, etc.) It is an effect pattern related to each other (the main part of the effect content is made common). For example, as in the embodiment, an effect pattern that is executed on one side (for example, at the time of winning or a probable big hit) and a common effect operation pattern that is executed on the other side (for example, at the time of a loss or non-probable change) There is typically at least one set of big hits), and as a whole, there are typically a plurality of such sets of performance operation patterns. In addition, when the profit state is divided into a plurality of stages n (n> 2), there is at least one production pattern for each stage in which the main part of the production content is made common. Typically, there are a plurality of sets of performance operation patterns.

  The invention according to claim 4 is a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. Fluctuation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the pattern, notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed, and the fluctuation display means are configured separately or integrally. And an effect display means operable independently of the variation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result. A set of effect operation patterns in which the main parts of the effect contents excluding the final conclusion are made common are provided corresponding to the lottery result, and the effect display means is provided for the lottery result resulting from the operation of the operation means. Based on Given the change in the effect contents of the serial production operation pattern is to be executed.

  The invention according to claim 5 is a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. Fluctuation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the pattern, notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed, and the fluctuation display means are configured separately or integrally. And an effect display means operable independently of the variation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result. An advantageous profit state is divided into a plurality of stages, and a specific type of effect operation pattern in which the main part of the effect contents excluding the final conclusion of the effect operation is shared among the effect operation patterns in each profit state. It is provided for each segmented income state downstairs.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the chance that a player can participate in a game without departing from the spirit of a healthy amusement device, and to realize a ball game machine that can be played more happily.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an example. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block which shows the whole structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control part. It is drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern which specifies production | presentation operation | movement. It is a time chart explaining the production operation. It is a flowchart explaining the production | presentation operation | movement in a symbol control part. It is a flowchart explaining another production | presentation operation | movement in a symbol control part. It is a flowchart explaining the production operation in the voice control unit. It is a flowchart explaining the production | presentation operation | movement in a lamp control part.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on a pachinko machine according to an example. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The illustrated pachinko machine 1 includes a rectangular frame-shaped wooden outer frame 2 that is detachably mounted on an island structure, and a front frame 4 that is pivotably mounted via a hinge 3 fixed to the outer frame 2. It consists of A game board 5 is detachably attached to the front frame 4 from the back side, and a glass door 6 and a front plate 7 are pivotally attached to the front side so as to be freely opened and closed.

  An upper plate 8 for storing game balls for launch is mounted on the front plate 7, and a lower plate 9 for storing game balls overflowing from or extracted from the upper plate 8 and a launch handle 10 are mounted at the bottom of the front frame 4. And are provided. The launch handle 10 is linked to the launch motor M1, and a game ball is launched by a striking rod that operates according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 10.

  An elliptical push button 11 with a built-in lamp is provided at the approximate center of the upper plate 8. The push button 11 is provided at a position where it can be operated with the left hand of the player, and the player can operate the push button 11 without releasing the right hand from the firing handle 10. The push button 11 does not function normally, but when the game state becomes “stop button chance”, the built-in lamp is turned on and can be operated. In addition, an operation panel 12 for ball lending operation for the card-type ball lending machine is provided on the right side of the upper plate 8, a remaining amount display unit 12a for displaying the remaining amount of the card with a three-digit number, and a game for a predetermined amount A ball lending switch 12b for instructing ball lending and a return switch 12c for instructing to return the card at the end of the game are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is provided with a guide rail 13 formed of a metal outer rail and an inner rail in an annular shape, and a liquid crystal color display 14 is provided at the approximate center of the game area 5a inside. Has been placed. In addition, at appropriate positions in the game area 5a, two symbol start ports 15, a big winning port 16, four normal winning ports 17, and gates 18 which are left and right passing ports are arranged. Each of these winning openings 15 to 18 has a detection switch inside, and can detect the passage of a game ball.

  The liquid crystal display 14 is a device that variably displays a special symbol related to the big hit state and displays a background image and various characters in an animated manner. The liquid crystal display 14 has a special symbol display part DISP in the center and a normal symbol display part 19 in the upper right part. The normal symbol display unit 19 displays a normal symbol. When a game ball that has passed through the gate 18 is detected, the displayed normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, and lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 18. The stop symbol determined by the random number for lottery is displayed and stopped.

  In this embodiment, two symbol start ports 15 are provided, but the lower symbol start port is opened and closed by an electric tulip having a pair of opening and closing claws, and the normal symbol display unit 19 is stopped after fluctuation. When the symbol is hit and the symbol is displayed, the opening / closing claw is opened for a predetermined time. When a game ball wins the symbol start port 15, the display symbol of the special symbol display unit DISP fluctuates for a predetermined time, and the stop is determined based on the lottery result corresponding to the game ball winning timing at the symbol start port 15. Stop at the symbol pattern.

  The special winning opening 16 is opened / closed by an opening / closing plate 16a that can be opened forward. When the special symbol display portion DISP after the suspension of fluctuation is a special symbol such as “777”, a special bonus called “big hit” is designated. A game is started, and the opening / closing plate 16a is opened. Further, there is a specific area 16b inside the special winning opening 16, and when a winning ball passes through the specific area 16b, a special game advantageous to the player is continued.

  After the opening / closing plate 16a of the big prize opening 16 is opened, the opening / closing plate 16a is closed when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. At this time, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16b, the special game ends. However, if the game ball passes through the specific area 16b, the special game is continued up to, for example, 15 times, which is advantageous to the player. To be controlled.

  By the way, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display part DISP is a specific symbol of the special symbols, a privilege that the game after the end of the special game is in a high probability state is given. The big hit by this specific symbol is sometimes called “probable big hit”, but in this embodiment, among the special symbols of 111 to 999, odd values (111, 33, 555, 777, 999) are particularly specified symbols. It is used for a probable big hit.

  A 7-segment LED fluctuation display unit 20 and left and right display lamps 21 are provided above the liquid crystal display 14. The LED fluctuation display unit 20 does not function normally, but when the game state becomes “stop button chance”, the fluctuation operation of the special symbol display unit DISP is performed instead of the special symbol display unit DISP so as to take over the fluctuation operation of the special symbol display unit DISP. Is supposed to start. That is, when the game state becomes “stop button chance”, the push button 11 is activated and the variation symbol of the special symbol display unit DISP disappears, and accordingly, the variation display of the LED variation display unit 20 is started. The Then, when the push button 11 provided on the upper plate 8 is pressed, the numerical values that are fluctuating stop every one digit, and when the same numbers are finally obtained, the big hit state is determined. Become. As a general rule, if the numbers are not aligned, the lost state is confirmed.

  The LED variation display unit 20 uses three-color LEDs, and the player can infer the final success / failure state by the difference in the emission color. In this embodiment, the LED lamp emits light in blue, pink or green. Note that the display lamps 21 arranged on the left and right of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 blink together with other display lamps so as to excite the game state of “stop button chance”. In addition, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 and the display lamp 21 also function as a notice unit for notifying a “big hit” or the like by continuously blinking over a plurality of times of variable display of the special symbol display unit DISP.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 blinks lamps such as a main control board 30 that mainly controls the game operation, a symbol control board 31 that controls the operation of the liquid crystal display 14, and the LED variation display unit 20. The lamp control board 32 to be played, the voice control board 33 for controlling the operation of the push button 11 and the lamp control board 32, and the payout control for paying out the game ball by controlling the payout motor M2. The board 34, a launch control board 35 that launches a game ball by the launch motor M1, and a power supply board 36 that receives AC 24V and supplies a DC voltage to each part of the apparatus are mainly configured.

  The main control board 30, the design control board 31, the lamp control board 32, the voice control board 33, and the payout control board 34 are each mounted with a computer circuit having a one-chip microcomputer. 33 and the payout control board 34 directly receive control commands from the main control board 1 and realize individual control operations. On the other hand, the voice control board 33 transfers the control command received from the main control board 30 to the lamp control board 32 as it is, and when the pressing operation of the push button 11 is confirmed, the control command indicating that is sent to the lamp control board 33. The data is transmitted to the control unit 32.

  Hereinafter, the functions mounted on the main control board 30, the design control board 31, the lamp control board 32, and the voice control board 33 and the operations realized by the circuits are collectively referred to as the main control unit 30, the design, respectively. These will be referred to as a control unit 31, a lamp control unit 32, and a sound control unit 33.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the main control unit 30. As shown in the figure, the main controller 30 includes a CPU circuit 30a formed of a one-chip microcomputer, a system clock generator 31b that generates a clock signal Φ0 that is an integer multiple of the CPU operating clock CLK, and an address signal from the CPU. Based on the decoding circuit 31c for generating a chip select signal for each part, an output port circuit 31d for outputting data from the CPU, an input port circuit 31e for the CPU to take in external data, and the sub-control parts 31, 33 , 34, and an output drive circuit 31f for outputting a control command and a switch input circuit 31g for inputting ON / OFF states of switches of each part of the game board. The CPU circuit 31a incorporates a CPU core equivalent to Z80CPU (Zilog).

  The main control unit 30 configured as shown in FIG. 3 performs overall control of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by executing the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 every predetermined time (2 mS). In the following, referring to FIG. 5, when a timer interrupt occurs, the contents of each register are saved in the stack area (ST10), and then random number generation processing is first performed (ST11). The random number generation processing includes update processing of the winning counter RG and the big hit counter CT used in the lottery operation in the normal symbol processing ST19 and the special symbol processing ST24.

  In step ST11, the winning counter RG and the big hit counter CT are updated by increment (+1) processing within a predetermined numerical value range, respectively, and the updated counter values are the hit determination random number value and the big hit determination random number, respectively. It is used as a numerical value in the lottery operation.

  Specifically, the value of the winning counter RG is used in the lottery operation in the normal symbol processing (ST19) when the game ball passes through the gate 18, and the value of the big hit counter CT is determined by the game ball starting the symbol. When it passes through the mouth 15, it is used for the lottery operation in the special symbol process (ST24). The random number generation process includes a winning symbol random number generation process and a big bonus symbol random number generating process for determining a stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 19 and the special symbol display unit DISP.

  When the random number generation process (ST11) as described above is finished, after the timer subtraction process is performed for the timer that manages the time of each game operation (ST12), the detection switch for the symbol start port 15 and the gate 18 is included. Signals from various switches are input and stored (ST13). Each timer subtracted in the process of step ST12 is for managing the opening time of the electric tulip and the special winning opening 16 and other game effect times.

  Subsequently, after the command generated at this stage is transmitted to the corresponding sub-control units 31, 33, and 34 (ST14), error management processing is performed (ST15). The error management process is a determination as to whether or not an abnormality has occurred inside the device, such as whether or not the supply of game balls has stopped or the game balls are clogged. Next, after creating a control command for the payout control unit 34 (ST16), the control command generated in each of the above processes is transmitted to the corresponding sub-control unit (ST17).

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed on the condition that the current operation mode is not the hit mode (ST19). The normal symbol processing means determination as to whether or not to operate an ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip. Specifically, when it is determined that the game ball is passing the gate based on the switch input result in step ST13, the winning counter RG updated in the random number generation process (ST11) is compared with the winning winning value. Done. If the comparison result is a winning state, the operation mode is changed to the winning operation mode. Also, if it is hit, processing for the operation of the ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip is performed (ST21).

  Subsequently, a necessary control command is transmitted to the corresponding sub-control unit (ST22), and special symbol processing is performed on the condition that the current operation mode is not a big hit (ST24). The special symbol process is a determination as to whether or not to operate the first type special electric accessory such as the special winning opening 16. Specifically, when it is determined from the switch input result in step ST13 that the game ball has passed the symbol start port 15, the big hit counter CT updated in the random number generation process (ST11) is used as the big win winning value. Contrast with Hit. Then, if the comparison result is a winning state, the operation mode is changed to the big hit mode. Also, if it is a big hit, processing for the operation of the first type special electric accessory such as a big prize opening is performed (ST26).

  FIG. 6 summarizes the lottery process in the special symbol process (ST24). First, by comparing the value of the jackpot counter CT updated in the processing of step ST11 with the winning value Hit, the jackpot state is obtained with a probability of 1 / N. More specifically, the probability of 1 / (aN) is set. Is a probable big hit, and a non-probable (normal) big hit with a probability of (a-1) / (aN). In most cases, a loss state occurs with a large probability of 1-1 / N.

  In this way, every time a game ball wins the symbol start opening 15, whether or not a big hit state is won or not is determined (ST24), but if the result of the lottery is immediately notified to the player, there is no entertainment. Before notifying the lottery result, an effect time of about several tens of seconds is provided, and the symbol variation operation in the liquid crystal display 14 is performed. In addition, sound effects and lamp effects are also performed in synchronization with the symbol variation operation. Such effect contents are distinguished by the variation pattern number, and after winning the symbol start opening 15, which variation pattern is to be effected is determined by effect lottery.

  A major feature of this embodiment is that there is a variation pattern that produces a stop button chance game. Here, the stop button chance is a game state in which the fluctuation of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 can be stopped according to the operation of the push button 11 in the middle of the fluctuation operation on the liquid crystal display 14, and the operation timing. It is a game that the player expects if the success or failure is determined by the suitability of the game. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns for producing a stop button chance are prepared for each of a probability variation state, a non-probability variation state, and a loss state. In FIG. 6, the pattern numbers are n, m, p, k. Only the ones are displayed. In the case of a probable big hit and a non-probable big hit, all may be a variation pattern that produces a stop button chance.

  In this embodiment, a pair of effect operation patterns in which the main parts of the effect contents excluding the final conclusion of the effect operation are made common in the non-probable big hit state and the lost state. For example, in the variation pattern m selected in the uncertain variation big hit state and the variation pattern k selected in the loss state, the delimiter timing and the production time of the production content are the same. In addition, the probability variation big hit state and the non-probable big hit state are provided with a pair of production operation patterns in which the main parts of the production contents excluding the final conclusion of the production operation are shared. For example, in the variation pattern n selected in the probability variation big hit state and the variation pattern p selected in the non-probable variation big hit state, the delimiter timing and the production time of the production contents are the same.

  There are symbol variations on the liquid crystal display 14 (effects T1 to T4 in FIG. 7) and subsequent symbol variations on the LED variation display unit 20 (effects T5 to T8 in FIG. 7). All times including the activation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds in the embodiment) are the same. Therefore, the player cannot determine the lottery result of the big hit lottery during the production operation, and expects We will continue to wait for the conclusion of the fluctuating action with a sense.

  Since the probability that the variation pattern m or the like is selected in the uncertain variation big hit state is set higher than the probability that the variation pattern k or the like is selected in the lost state, the operation of the variation pattern k or the like starts. Then, the player expects a big hit. That is, since the variation pattern k and the like are the same as the operation content such as the variation pattern m except for the content after the end of the variation, the player can expect that an effect such as the variation pattern m has started.

  Similarly, when the variation pattern of the big hit state without the button chance is provided, the probability that the variation pattern n is selected in the probability variation big hit state rather than the probability that the variation pattern p is selected in the non-probable variation big hit state. Therefore, when the operation of the variation pattern p is started, the player can expect that the production of the variation pattern n having almost the same variation pattern has started.

  Further, in the variation pattern selected for the probable big hit state, not only the variation time but also the push button activation time is set long (for example, 5 seconds). However, at the stage when the stop button chance game such as the variation pattern n is started, at least the non-probable big hit is fixed, so there is no possibility that the player will be frustrated even if the performance time is long.

  Hereinafter, the description of FIG. 5 will be continued assuming that the stop button chance game is won by the effect lottery. That is, in the switch input management process (ST13), the winning of the game ball to the symbol start opening 15 is confirmed, and the variation pattern (m, n, k) that produces the stop button chance game in the effect lottery of the special symbol process (ST24). , P)).

  When the variation pattern is determined, a control command corresponding to the variation pattern is transmitted to the symbol control unit 31 and the voice control unit 33 (ST27). On the other hand, the symbol control unit 31 that has received the variation pattern starts the symbol variation operation on the liquid crystal display 14, and the audio control unit 33 transfers the received control command to the lamp control unit 32 and starts an audio effect. Each of the sub-control units 31 to 33 that has received the control command of the variation pattern that means the stop button chance specifies the content of the production specifically according to the type of the variation pattern, and whether the current game is in the probable big hit state. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between a non-probable big hit state and a lost state.

  In any case, after the process of step ST27, the register saved in the process of step ST10 is restored, and the timer interrupt process is completed (ST28). As a result, the process returns to the main routine. However, when the predetermined time (2 mS) has elapsed, the process of step ST10 is started again, so that the processes of steps ST10 to ST28 are repeated every 2 mS.

  Therefore, when the variation pattern command meaning the stop button chance is transmitted first, the timing after the symbol control unit 31 finishes the symbol variation operation and turns off the liquid crystal screen is measured (see FIG. 7). At time T5), the main control unit 30 transmits a control command meaning button validation to the voice control unit 33 (ST14). The voice control unit 33 may automatically start button activation control without transmitting a variation pattern command from the main control unit 30. In that case, the time may be counted from the time when the first fluctuation pattern command is received from the main control unit 30, and the button may be activated when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In addition, when the variation pattern command indicating the stop button chance is transmitted first, the timing at which all the rendering operations are completed is measured (time T9 shown in FIG. 7), and the main control unit 30 performs the rendering operation. A control command (fluctuation stop command) that means the end of is transmitted to the voice control unit 33 (ST14). Note that the voice control unit 33 may automatically end the effect operation of the LED variation display unit 20 without transmitting the variation pattern command from the main control unit 30. In that case, it is only necessary to measure the time from when the first variation pattern command is received from the main control unit 30, and to end the effect operation of the LED variation display unit 20 when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining the operation contents of the symbol control unit 31, the voice control unit 33, and the lamp control unit 32 after receiving the control command (variation pattern command) of the variation pattern meaning the stop button chance. is there. The symbol control unit 31 and the voice control unit 33 receive the variation pattern command at the time T 1, and the voice control unit 33 transfers this to the lamp control unit 32.

  Then, the symbol control unit 31 starts the symbol changing operation in the special symbol display unit DISP, and FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 illustrate the contents. FIG. 8 shows a case where a control command for the fluctuation pattern m or the fluctuation pattern k is received, and FIG. 9 shows a case where a control command for the fluctuation pattern n or the fluctuation pattern p is received.

  When the variation pattern command for the non-probable variation big hit is received, the symbol control unit 31 uses the same symbol for the left and right variation symbols at the time T2 as illustrated in the upper part of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A. (For example, “4”). The state where the left and right symbols are the same is referred to as “reach”, and the player expects a big hit state.

  The symbol in the center of the special symbol display portion DISP continues to fluctuate thereafter, but if the stop button chance game is won, the liquid crystal screen becomes dark after that (time T4), and at the timing of time T5, the stop button It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 that the chance game (which means a lottery operation for the player) is started. Along with this, the push button 11 becomes effective, and when the push button 11 is pressed or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the button being effective, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 fluctuates with the content corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command and stops.

  Thereafter, after a predetermined time determined by the variation pattern command received at time T1 (T8-T1), for example, the winning state of “666” is displayed on the special symbol display unit DISP based on the variation pattern command. Further, since the fluctuation stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 30 at the timing of time T9, the symbol control unit 31 terminates the current rendering operation upon reception of the fluctuation stop command. If the variation pattern command received at the timing of time T1 is a variation pattern command in the lost state, a pattern of a predetermined loss pattern (for example, 434) is displayed at the timing of time T8.

  In addition, when receiving a variation pattern command for the probable big hit at the timing of time T1, the symbol control unit 31 produces a reach state at the timing of time T2, as illustrated in FIG. At the timing of time T3, three symbols are aligned on the special symbol display unit DISP (for example, “444”), and the fluctuation operation is terminated. As a result, the jackpot of the non-probable change state is normally determined, but if the stop button chance game is won, the liquid crystal screen becomes dark thereafter (time T4), and at the timing of time T5, the stop button The liquid crystal display 14 displays that the chance game is started. Along with this, the push button 11 becomes effective, and when the push button 11 is pressed or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the button being effective, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 fluctuates with the content corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command and stops.

  The subsequent operation is a game mode also referred to as a re-lottery operation, and is an effect of determining whether or not a promiscuous big hit state is in a state where the big hit state has been determined. However, actually, it is not re-drawn whether or not the probability variation big hit state is reached, and only the notification timing of the winning state already determined in the process of step ST24 is delayed. Therefore, after a predetermined time determined by the fluctuation pattern command received at time T1 (T8-T1), the winning state for the probable big hit such as “777” is displayed on the special symbol display part DISP based on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  As is clear from the above description, even if it is a stop button chance game, the game lottery result is not influenced by the player's button operation, the timing for notifying the winning result is delayed, and from time T4 to T8 It only makes the players in between play happily.

  The operation of the symbol control unit 31 has been described above. Next, the operation of the voice control unit 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 10. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation of the voice control unit 33 is started every time a reception interrupt process (a) is started due to the transmission of a control command by the main control unit 30 and every certain time (2 mS). The timer interrupt processing (b) is mainly implemented.

  First, the reception interrupt process (FIG. 10A) will be described. The voice control unit 33 stores the received control command in the buffer area (ST30), and then analyzes the type of the control command (ST31). If the received control command is a variation pattern command, it is transferred to the lamp control unit 32 and the process is terminated (ST32).

  On the other hand, if it is interpreted that the button enabling command has been received by the determination in step ST31, it is first transferred to the lamp controller 32 (ST33). Next, the validation flag FG1 indicating that the push operation of the push button 11 is valid is set, the built-in lamp of the push button 11 is turned on, and the time counting operation of the button valid timer is started (ST34). This is because the valid time of the stop button chance is limited (for example, 3 seconds or 5 seconds depending on the variation pattern number), and the valid time is managed by the value of the button valid timer TM1.

  If it is interpreted in step ST31 that a change stop command has been received, this is transferred to the lamp controller 32 and the process is terminated (ST35). In addition, when a control command other than these is received from the main control unit 30, corresponding processing is performed, but the description is omitted because it is not particularly related to the present invention. Needless to say, appropriate sound effects are started at the timings of steps ST32, ST34, and ST35.

  Next, timer interrupt processing in the voice control unit 33 will be described with reference to FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, the value of the button valid timer TM1 is updated (ST40), and the value of the validation flag FG1 is checked (ST41). Here, if the activation flag FG1 = 1, it is determined whether or not the push button 11 is ON (ST42). If the push button 11 is ON, a control command (stop command) for notifying the ON operation of the push button 11 is transmitted to the lamp control unit 32.

  The middle part of FIG. 7 shows the valid period of the push button (stop button) 11 managed by the button valid timer TM1 and the control command transmission operation when the push button is turned on during the valid period (time T6). Is shown.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 10B, in step ST44, it is determined whether or not the value of the button valid timer TM1 has been timed up. If the time has been up, the value of the validation flag FG1 is reset ( ST45). Therefore, in the subsequent timer interrupt processing, the ON operation of the push button 11 is not checked, and the operation of the push button 11 becomes invalid. In the timer interrupt process, various processes (not shown) are provided to realize the sound effect, but the description is omitted because it is not directly related to the present invention.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a reception interrupt process in the lamp control unit 32. In the lamp control unit 32, the interrupt processing shown in the figure is activated due to the voice control unit 33 transmitting a control command.

  When a control command is received, it is stored in an appropriate buffer area (ST50), and then the type of control command is determined (ST51). Here, if the received control command is a variation pattern command, a lamp effect according to the variation pattern number is started (ST52). The actual lamp effect is realized by a timer interrupt process (not shown) that is activated every predetermined time.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST51 that the button validation command has been received, the chance valid timer TM2 is started and an effect action indicating a stop button chance game is started. Specifically, the fluctuation operation is started for the three-digit numerical value of the LED fluctuation display unit 20. The time T5 in the lower part of FIG. 7 illustrates the start of the changing operation.

  In response to the reception of the button validation command, the lottery process of the stop symbol (stop numerical value) of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is performed. The lottery content is distinguished by the variation pattern command received at the timing of time T1 in FIG. 7, and if it is a control command of variation pattern k (the lost state in FIG. 8B), either “332” or “556” is selected. It is decided. If it is a control command of the fluctuation pattern m (the uncertain variation big hit state in FIG. 8A), it is determined as either “333” or “555”. However, the privilege given to the player is the same regardless of the difference in the numerical values (“333” or “555”).

  On the other hand, when the control command of the fluctuation pattern n or the fluctuation pattern p is received (in the case of FIGS. 9A and 9B, respectively), the stop symbol (stop numerical value) is not lottery processed, and the LED fluctuation The stop numerical value on the display unit 20 is determined to be “777” or “773”. If it is the probability variation big hit state, it is determined as “777”, and if it is the non-probability variable big hit state, it is determined as “773”.

  In any case, the fluctuating operation started in the process of step ST53 is continued until a stop command is received from the voice control unit 33. However, the value of the chance valid timer TM2 is constantly monitored while being updated, and when a stop command is not received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the numerical values of 3 digits are stopped at an appropriate timing. . Although the forced stop timing is not particularly limited, it is preferably after the time T8 when the fixed symbol of the liquid crystal display 14 is displayed.

  It is assumed that the numerical value displayed on the LED fluctuation display unit 20 at this forced stop timing matches the confirmed symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern command received at time T1. That is, for example, “332” or “556” is displayed in the lost state, “333”, “555”, or “773” is displayed in the case of non-probable large hit, and for example, in the case of probable large hit, for example, “777” is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST51 of FIG. 11 that a stop command has been received, a lottery process for the lighting color of the LED lamp of the LED fluctuation display section may be performed (ST54). The contents of the lottery are distinguished by the variation pattern command received at the time T1 in FIG. 7. If the variation pattern is n or the variation pattern m (the states in FIGS. 8A and 9A), “blue” "Or" pink ". In addition, the privilege given to a player is the same irrespective of the difference in lighting color. On the other hand, when the control command of the fluctuation pattern p or the fluctuation pattern k is received at the time T1 in FIG. 7, the lighting color of the LED lamp is determined to be “green”.

  After the above contents are determined by the process of step ST54, the button chance flag FG2 is set, and the variation operation by the 7 segment LED is started (ST55). The fluctuation operation by the LED lamp is realized by a timer interrupt process (not shown), and the specific contents of the production are as shown in the lower part of FIG. 7, for example. That is, the remaining time (T8-T6) is calculated at the timing of the time T6 when the stop command is received. First, the leftmost numerical value is stopped, and then the central numerical value is stopped at an appropriate timing (time T7). The numerical value at the right end is stopped at the last time T8.

  Since the timing (T8) at which all the numerical values should be stopped is determined by the variation pattern command received at the timing of time T1, the time difference is obtained by appropriately dividing the time difference between time T6 and time T8 when the stop command is received. T7 is calculated, and the changing operation is stopped in order. In addition, the lighting color of the LED lamp to display and its numerical value are determined by the process of step ST54. Further, since the stop numerical values are “332”, “333”, “556”, “555”, “773”, or “777”, by stopping the numerical values in the order of left-middle-right, time T8 Can effectively entertain the player.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, if it is determined in step ST51 that the change stop command has been received, the effect operation is finally ended (ST56). When other control commands are received, corresponding processing is performed.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described concretely, the concrete description content does not specifically limit this invention. For example, in the embodiment, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is provided in particular, but it is needless to say that the operation of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 may be substituted by the liquid crystal display 14. In addition, the contents of the effects on the liquid crystal display 14 and the LED fluctuation display unit 20 are also changed as appropriate.

  Further, in this embodiment, the symbol control unit 31 and the voice control unit 33 are provided as the first sub control unit that receives the control command directly from the main control unit 30, and the lamp control is performed as the second sub control unit that receives the control command indirectly. Although it provided in the part 32, it is not specifically limited. For example, the positional relationship between the sound control unit and the lamp control unit may be reversed.

  In this embodiment, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 and the liquid crystal display 14 are stopped almost simultaneously. However, the control for stopping the fluctuation of the liquid crystal display 14 after the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is stopped is adopted. Also good. In that case, the fluctuation pattern command output from the main control unit 30 to the symbol control unit 31 and the voice control unit 33 almost simultaneously is received by the lamp control unit 32 via the voice control unit 33, and the lamp control unit 32 receives the fluctuation pattern command. What is necessary is just to stop the fluctuation | variation of the LED display control part 20 automatically before measuring the time from the time of reception, and the fluctuation | variation of the symbol control part 31 stopping. That is, in this case, the variation time is set so as to be uniquely determined corresponding to the variation pattern command.

  In this embodiment, the stop button chance in one change can be generated only once. However, the stop button chance may be set to be generated a plurality of times in one change. For example, in the case of two occurrences, after the first stop button chance is executed in the chance game shown in FIG. 8A and the big hit notification (T8) is made, 2 related to the re-lottery shown in FIG. It is also preferable to execute (T4) to (T8) the second stop button chance.

  In this embodiment, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is set to stop when the push button 11 is pressed when the stop button chance starts and the push button 11 is pressed, but the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is changed when the stop button chance starts. Instead, it may be set so as to start changing at the same time as the bush button 11 is pressed and stop within a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

ST24 Lottery means (special symbol processing)
DISP fluctuation display means, notification means (special symbol display part)
20 effect display means (LED fluctuation display section)
11 Operation means (push button)

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or a sparrow ball gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that realizes a novel interest.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of this point, and within a range that does not depart from the spirit of healthy entertainment equipment, a gaming machine that can increase the chances that a player can participate in the game and can play games more happily. The issue is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention executes a lottery process based on a predetermined switch signal, outputs a control command related to the result of the lottery result, and receives a control command from the main control unit. The first sub-control unit that executes the rendering operation corresponding to the lottery result, and the second sub-control unit that executes the rendering operation based on an instruction from the first sub-control unit. A first display device that stops displaying identification information in a display mode corresponding to the result, a second display device that is configured separately from the first display device, and an operation member that can be turned on by the player. It is a gaming machine placed in the right place, and the lottery result is divided into a plurality of types of hits with different values and other loses, and the first group of effects executed at the time of the hit and the first executed at the time of the lose Of the two groups, The production related to the member is provided with at least one production in which the main part of the production content is common, and any one of the above-mentioned productions based on the control command specifying the result of lottery received from the main control means. When the operation member is turned on by the first sub-control means, the main control means has determined before that. Second means for instructing the second sub-control means from the first sub-control means that the ON operation has been performed without affecting the result of the lottery determination, and for starting the next effect operation on the second display device; A third means for providing a display related to the lottery result determined by the main control means is provided on the second display device through the rendering operation on the second display device .

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can increase the chances that a player can be involved in a game and can play more happily without departing from the spirit of a healthy entertainment device.

Claims (10)

Lottery means for determining a lottery result regarding whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information according to a variation pattern determined in relation to the lottery result;
Informing means for informing the player of the lottery result at the stage when the variation display by the variation display means is completed;
Production display means configured separately from or integrally with the fluctuation display means and operable independently of the fluctuation display means;
Operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation means is activated for a predetermined time and allowed to be operated by a player when an effect of a specific fluctuation pattern is executed in the fluctuation display means. Lottery means for determining a lottery result regarding whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information according to a variation pattern determined in relation to the lottery result;
Informing means for informing the player of the lottery result at the stage when the variation display by the variation display means is completed;
Production display means configured separately from or integrally with the fluctuation display means and operable independently of the fluctuation display means;
Operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
The effect display means is configured to execute an effect operation that matches the lottery result in response to an operation of the operation means by a player. Lottery means for determining a lottery result regarding whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information according to a variation pattern determined in relation to the lottery result;
Informing means for informing the player of the lottery result at the stage when the variation display by the variation display means is completed;
Production display means configured separately from or integrally with the fluctuation display means and operable independently of the fluctuation display means;
Operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
A set of production operation patterns in which the main parts of the production contents excluding the final conclusion of the production operation are shared are provided corresponding to the lottery results,
The effect display means executes any one of the effect actions in the set of effect action patterns specified by the lottery result due to the operation of the operation means by the player. A ball game machine. Lottery means for determining a lottery result regarding whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information according to a variation pattern determined in relation to the lottery result;
Informing means for informing the player of the lottery result at the stage when the variation display by the variation display means is completed;
Production display means configured separately from or integrally with the fluctuation display means and operable independently of the fluctuation display means;
Operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
A set of production operation patterns in which the main parts of the production contents excluding the final conclusion of the production operation are shared are provided corresponding to the lottery results,
The effect display means is a ball game machine that is executed by changing the effect contents of the effect operation pattern based on a lottery result resulting from the operation of the operation means. Lottery means for determining a lottery result regarding whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information according to a variation pattern determined in relation to the lottery result;
Informing means for informing the player of the lottery result at the stage when the variation display by the variation display means is completed;
Production display means configured separately from or integrally with the fluctuation display means and operable independently of the fluctuation display means;
Operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
The profit state that is advantageous to the player is divided into multiple stages, and the production operation pattern in each profit state has a specific type of production operation pattern in which the main part of the production content excluding the final conclusion of the production operation is shared, A ball game machine provided for each profit state divided into the plurality of stages.   The color of the display content of the effect display means changes due to the operation of the operation means by the player, and the lottery result notified by the variation display means can be preliminarily estimated by this color. The ball game machine according to any one of?   After the variable display operation by the variable display means is finished, the variable display operation by the effect display means is started, and due to the operation of the operation means, the variable display operation by the effect display means is stopped in stages, The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein in the stopping process, the lottery result notified by the notification means can be inferred in advance.   A main control unit that mainly controls gaming operations, a first sub-control unit that directly receives control commands from the main control unit to realize individual control operations, and a control command from the first sub-control unit. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second sub control unit that receives the transfer, wherein the effect display unit is realized by the second sub control unit.   The first sub-control unit is configured to recognize the pressing operation of the switch to realize the operation means. When the first sub-control unit recognizes the pressing operation of the switch during the effective period, it transmits this to the second sub-control unit. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a change is made to the effect operation by the second sub-control unit.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the effect operation pattern defines an operation in which a plurality of symbols stop in stages.