JP2016106802A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent fraudulent conducts and provide a smooth and comfortable game environment by reducing a false error control but performing the error control at a suitable timing.SOLUTION: When the kind of a big win won in a special symbol lottery is a probability variation winning, a specific area 16c provided in an attacker (an open port) 16 is opened in a manner where game balls B can easily enter, but when the kind of a big win is a normal winning, it is opened in a manner where game balls B can hardly enter. Error control means 30, at a prescribed timing during a big win game of a normal winning, performs a prescribed error control on the basis of a detection of vibration by vibration detection means 190, but does not perform the prescribed error control during games except during a big win game of a normal winning.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with error control means for performing error control based on detection of vibration.

  Traditionally, gaming machines (pachinko machines, ball game machines) installed in game halls such as pachinko parlors are fraudulent acts that change the trend of game balls by hitting or shaking the table (so-called doggy action) In a predetermined gaming state, there is a gaming machine that executes predetermined error control when the vibration state of the gaming board becomes a predetermined state (see Patent Document 1).

  The gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is a ball game machine classified as “second type”, and when the game ball enters a hit area provided in the special game winning determination device, A special prize state in which the opening operation is performed is generated.

  The above gaming machine can determine the vibration state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the distribution device that influences the trend of the game ball to the hit area provided in the special game prize determination device, In some cases, when a vibration state becomes a predetermined state, occurrence of a special prize state is prohibited, or error control is performed to notify a warning sound or warning effect.

  In addition, the classification is different from the above-mentioned gaming machines, and as a result of the big hit lottery, it is determined that the probability variation big hit, and the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the attacker during the big hit game, so that after the big hit game, the big hit lottery There is a gaming machine that causes a probability variation state in which the winning probability is improved (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-31474 A JP 2012-245173 A

  However, for example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, when the configuration for executing the error control of Patent Document 1 is applied in order to prevent fraud, the vibration state is changed based on the game ball entering the attacker. Error control is executed when the vibration state becomes a predetermined state. In this case, for example, after it is determined that the odd hit is successful, a game ball enters the attacker in the big hit game In some cases, a vibration due to closing of a door of an adjacent gaming machine or the like is detected and a warning sound or warning effect is notified as erroneous error control. Since this is an unintended notification (false notification), it is unpleasant for a player who is playing a game properly, and such a warning sound and warning production impedes the performance during the big hit game, and the player May not be able to enjoy jackpot games.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and reduces erroneous error control and prevents illegal acts by performing error control at an appropriate timing, thereby providing a smooth and comfortable gaming environment. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, the first invention provides a game board provided with a game area in which game balls can flow down, a start prize opening provided in the game area and capable of winning game balls, and the start prize In response to the winning of a game ball in the mouth, a jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot game is to be generated is provided in the game area and is released during the jackpot game. An attacker who can win a ball and a jackpot that is provided in the attacker and the type of jackpot won in the lottery is a special hit. In this case, based on the specific area where the game ball is released in such a way that it is difficult to enter the game ball and the game ball entering the specific area during the special hit, Probability with improved winning probability A game state transition control means for performing transition control, a vibration detection means for detecting vibrations of the attacker and its surroundings, and detection of vibration of the vibration detection means at a predetermined timing during the big hit game at the normal hit Predetermined error control is executed based on the error control means, and the error control means does not execute the predetermined error control during a game other than the big hit game in the normal hit.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the error control means enables reception of a detection signal related to vibration of the vibration detection means at a predetermined timing during the big hit game in the normal hit, and the normal During a game other than the big hit game in hit, the reception of the detection signal is invalidated, and when the reception of the detection signal is valid, the predetermined error control is executed based on the reception of the detection signal.

  In a third aspect based on the first aspect, the error control means determines whether the type of big hit is the normal hit and the predetermined timing during the big hit game based on a detection signal related to the vibration of the vibration detecting means. In the case of a predetermined timing in the normal hit and the big hit game as a result of the determination, the predetermined error control is executed and not in the normal hit and in the big hit game If not, the predetermined error control is not executed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the error control unit is configured to cause the vibration detection unit to vibrate during a specific round in which the specific area is released during the jackpot game. The predetermined error control is executed based on the reception of the detection signal, and the predetermined error control is executed even if the detection signal is received during the non-specific round in which the specific area is not released during the jackpot game. do not do.

In the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the error control means includes a predetermined round including a specific round in which an attacker is released during a normal jackpot game that is unlikely to cause a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is improved. By performing error control based on vibration at the timing, it is possible to obtain a profit that cannot be obtained by a fraudulent act that causes a fraudster to vibrate the game board (so-called “sticking act”). It is possible to perform error control in a certain state, and to reliably prevent fraud. On the other hand, the error control means does not have the possibility of obtaining the above-mentioned profit or maintains the state in which the above-mentioned profit can be easily obtained, regardless of whether or not there is a fraudulent act during the game except for the big hit game in the normal hit. As a result, since the probability of fraudulent acts is low, error control can be prevented even when there is vibration, and the efficiency of error control can be improved. In addition, by not performing error control at such timing, error control (for example, error notification) is not performed based on vibrations that are not related to fraudulent behavior. A smooth and comfortable gaming environment can be provided without obstruction.
Here, the predetermined timing during the normal big hit game is when the attacker (upper attacker) is opened or closed, or in the case of a gaming machine equipped with another attacker (lower attacker), when the other attacker is opened. Alternatively, error control is performed at a plurality or a single timing including closing. For example, when a vibration is detected when an attacker (upper attacker) is opened and closed (at a specific round) or when another attacker is opened and closed (at a non-specific round) during a big hit game per unit Perform error control.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, there is provided an effect control means for performing control to execute an effect in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the error control means is the predetermined error control. As a notification command for notifying the effect control means that an error has occurred.

  In the fifth invention, the effect control means can notify the employee of the hall of the fact by notifying that the error has occurred based on the detection of the vibration, and the notification is an illegal act. Of deterrence.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce erroneous error control and prevent error by performing error control at an appropriate timing, thereby providing a smooth and comfortable gaming environment.

It is a front perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is an enlarged front view of the gaming board of the gaming machine. It is an enlarged front view of the area on the right side of the gaming board of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which similarly shows the control relationship of each component of a gaming machine. It is a time chart for demonstrating similarly the upper attacker of a gaming machine, and the open pattern of a specific area. Similarly, it is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor by the main control part of a game machine.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments of the invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. However, the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and will be described in the embodiments. Not all combinations of features are essential to the solution of the invention.
In the following description, the left and right direction of each part of the gaming machine (pachinko machine) will be described in accordance with the left and right direction for a person facing the gaming machine. That is, when explaining from the front of the gaming machine, the viewpoint of the person facing the front of the gaming machine (for example, a player) is used as a reference, and when explaining from the back, the viewpoint of the person facing the back of the gaming machine is The standard.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 4 that is mounted on a rectangular frame-shaped frame member 2 and has a game area 4a (see FIG. 2) in which a game ball B can flow down. A glass frame 5 fitted with a glass plate 5 a that protects and visually recognizes the front surface of the game board 4 is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the frame member 2. The glass frame 5 is provided with speakers 6L and 6R that output sound effects, an electrical decoration device 7 that changes the light emission mode, and the like according to the game situation. Under the gaming machine 1, the game ball B is supplied to the launching device 52 (see FIG. 4), and the prize ball is temporarily stored immediately below the upper tray 8a and the upper tray 8a for temporarily storing the prize ball. A receiving tray 8b is provided for the purpose of storage. On the right side of the lower tray 8b, a firing handle 9 for adjusting the firing force of the game ball B to the game area 4a is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 a surrounded by the guide rail 10 is formed on the front surface of the game board 4. In the game area 4a, a large number of game nails N and windmills P that change the flow direction of the game ball B are provided in various places. In the approximate center of the game area 4a, there is provided a center accessory 11 that performs various effects by driving a movable accessory with power (motor or the like) and causing a light emitter (LED or the like) to emit light. Is provided with a stage 11a that can receive the game ball B and can guide the game ball B toward a first special figure winning opening 13 described later. An effect display device (LCD or the like) 12 is disposed on the rear side of the center accessory 11, and the display screen 12 a can be visually recognized from an opening 11 b formed in the center of the center accessory 11 in the front-rear direction. Yes. Information according to the game situation is displayed on the display screen 12a, for example, composed of characters, numbers, etc., which are displayed in a manner that stops after change (also referred to as change display or stop display), or a story A story effect or the like having sex is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, immediately below the stage 11a of the center accessory 11, a first special figure winning opening (starting winning opening) that triggers the first special drawing lottery described later by winning the game ball B. 13 is provided, and on the right side of the center accessory 11 is provided a second special figure starting electric accessory 14 that triggers the second special figure lottery described later by winning the game ball B, and the second special figure start At a position immediately above and in close proximity to the electric accessory 14, a general gate 15 is provided which triggers a general drawing lottery described later by passing the game ball B. A guiding path 15 a for guiding the game ball B flowing down from above the game area 4 a to the position directly above the general gate 15 is provided above the general gate 15. The guiding path 15a, the general-purpose gate 15 and the second special figure starting electric machine 14 are such that most of the game balls B that have passed through the guiding path 15a pass through the general-purpose gate 15. The arrangement relationship is such that most of the game balls B that have passed 15 are awarded to the activated second special figure starting electric component 14 in the activated state. That is, in order to pass the game ball B (winning) to the general gate 15 or the second special figure starting electric machine 14 arranged in the game area 4a, the game ball B is placed to the right of the game area 4a. It needs to be fired into the area (hereinafter referred to as right-handed).

To the right of the first special figure winning opening 13 is an upper attacker (attacker) 16 that operates (opens) in a specific round at the time of a big hit and can cause a probability change described later by winning, and a non-specific round other than the specific round at the time of a big hit A lower attacker 17 that operates (releases) in a specific round and can win a large number of game balls B at a time is provided.
Below the first special figure winning opening 13 in the gaming area 4a, there is provided a discharge opening 18 for discharging the game ball B that has not won any winning opening from the gaming area 4a.

  Here, the second special figure starting electric player 14, the upper attacker 16, and the lower attacker 17 that make it possible to win the game ball B by operating the drive source (motor, solenoid) will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the second special figure starting electric member 14 is provided with a velor-shaped movable piece 14a that can project and retract in the front-rear direction by the operation of the starting member solenoid 142 (see FIG. 4). The movable piece 14a can accept the game ball B in a protruding state, and cannot accept the game ball B in an immersed state. The game ball B that has flowed down (received) onto the projecting movable piece 14a is guided to the base end side (game board 4 side) of the movable piece 14a, and is formed on the game board 4 to form a second start port sensor 141 ( 4), a second special figure winning opening (start winning opening) 14b is awarded.

  The upper attacker 16 has an upper attacker port 16a through which the game ball B can enter, an opening / closing member 16b that can project and retract in the front-rear direction that can open and close the upper attacker port 16a, and the like. The game ball B that has been balled is the specific area 16c in which the probability variation sensor 161 (see FIG. 4) provided in the upper attacker 16 is built in, or is provided downstream of the specific area 16c and the upper count sensor 162 (see FIG. 4). It is possible to enter (enter) a non-specific area 16d in which is stored. In the upper attacker 16, there is provided a lid member 16e that is pivotally supported by an axis in the front-rear direction and is rotatable between an open position that opens the specific area 16c and a closed position that closes the specific area 16c. When the lid member 16e is in the closed position, the specific area 16c is closed, and the game ball B is a path through which the game ball B can roll, so that the game ball B can flow down to the downstream non-specific area 16d.

  The lower attacker 17 has a lower attacker port 17a through which the game ball B can enter, an opening / closing member 17b that can project and retract in the front-rear direction that can open and close the lower attacker port 17a, and the like. The game ball B can enter (win) a non-specific area 17c in which a lower count sensor 172 (see FIG. 4) provided in the lower attacker 17 is built.

  The upper attacker 16 or the lower attacker 17 is opened in a round game during a big hit game, which will be described later, and the player rotates the launch handle 9 to increase the rotation amount during the big hit game. By hitting the game ball B to the right, it is possible to win when the upper attacker 16 or the lower attacker 17 is released.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a symbol display device 20 configured to include a general figure display unit 21, a first special figure display unit 22, and a second special figure display unit 23 is provided obliquely below and to the right of the game area 4 a. .

  The base symbol display unit 21 displays a normal symbol (symbol, hereinafter also referred to as a general symbol) that is determined in advance according to the result of the general symbol lottery performed when the game ball B passes the general gate 15. It consists of two LED lamps. For example, when one of the two LED lamps is lit (decision display), it indicates the normal figure, and when the other is lit (deletion confirmation display), it indicates a deviation and blinks alternately (the normal figure is displayed in a variable manner). ) To indicate that the lottery is in progress (in a state in which the normal map is fluctuating), stop blinking, and keep the LED lamps lit (stop the normal map), so that the lottery is not in progress (the normal map) The state where the fluctuation of the stop has occurred).

  Here, the regular drawing lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the second special figure starting electric member 14 operates (winning) or not (non-winning).

The 1st special figure display part 22 and the 2nd special figure display part 23 are comprised from the 7 segment display etc. which display special symbols (henceforth a special figure), such as an alphabet, a number, and a symbol.
The first special figure display unit 22 displays the result of the first special figure lottery performed in response to the winning of the game ball B at the first special figure winning opening 13 among a plurality of special figures (first special figure). It displays with one of. The second special figure display unit 23 displays a result of the second special figure lottery performed when the game ball B wins the second special figure starting electric combination 14 as a plurality of special figures (second special figure). Display one of them. The first special figure display unit 22 and the second special figure display unit 23 both display the special figure during the special figure lottery.

  Here, the 1st special drawing lottery and the 2nd special drawing lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game (winning) or not (non-winning). A big hit game is born. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the types of jackpots that are won as a result of the first special drawing lottery and the second special drawing lottery are provided with a normal hit and a probable hit (special hit), and the winning probability according to the type Probability is different. For example, when winning as a result of the first special drawing lottery, the probability of winning normally is 50% and the probability of winning per probability variation is 50%. When winning as a result of the second special drawing lottery, Is set to be 100%.

  As will be described later, in the normal hit game, the game ball B is controlled so that it is difficult to win the specific area 16c provided in the upper attacker 16, while the game ball B is played in the odd hit game. It is controlled so that it is easy to win the specific area 16c.

  In the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning (big hit) probability of the first special drawing lottery and the second special drawing lottery (also simply referred to as special drawing lottery) is, for example, 1/300. A low probability state (non-probability variation state) per figure and a high probability state per special figure (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state), for example, 1/70 are set. In addition, a low probability state per universal figure in which the winning probability of the common figure lottery is 1/65537, for example, and a high probability state per universal figure that is 1/1, for example, are set. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination of the special drawing lottery state and the normal drawing lottery state, the “normal state” in which the low probability state per special figure and the low probability state per common figure coexist, and the low probability per special figure. "Short-time state" in which the state and the high probability state per common figure coexist, and "High probability state short state (probable variation game state)" in which the high probability state per special figure and the high probability state per common figure exist Yes. In the short-time state, the win probability of the general drawing lottery is 1 until the second special figure starting electric member 14 operates 100 times, in other words, until the electric support is performed 100 times, based on the win of the normal drawing lottery. / 1 is set.

  The player can hit the game ball B to the right in the short-time state or the probable short-time state that occurs after the big hit game, and the second special figure starting electric player 14 operates with a high probability and can win a prize. Therefore, the second special drawing lottery can be received with high probability without reducing the game balls B.

  In the gaming state, the normal state occurs after the big hit game (transition) or occurs after the end of the short-term state at the probability change (transition), and the short time state is a specific round during the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit Thus, when the game ball B cannot be won in the specific area 16c of the upper attacker 16, it is generated after the big hit game (shifted), and the short-term probability change state is that the big hit type is a positive hit and When the game ball B can be won in the specific area 16c of the upper attacker 16 in a specific round during the big hit game, it is generated (shifted) after the big hit game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a big hit is made as a result of the first special drawing lottery, an effect suggesting whether it is a probable hit or a normal hit is not performed immediately, or only an effect suggesting a substantially normal hit. In that case, the player maintains the expectation of the probable change until the specific round immediately before the specific round by performing an effect that suggests the determination of the probable hit or the normal hit in the round before the specific round. be able to.

  As described above, as a result of the first special figure lottery, when the big hit is a normal hit, there is almost no transition to the short state at the time of probability change, and when the big hit is a positive hit, the state is easily shifted to the short state at the time of probability change. . In other words, in the normal state, when a big hit is made, the probability change time-short state is shifted to a probability of 50 minutes. On the other hand, when a big hit is made in the second special drawing lottery, it is always a probable win, so that it becomes easy to shift to the short state during the probable change. Once the probability change time short state is entered, the big hit game and the probability change time short state are likely to continue alternately. Therefore, the player can play the game while strongly expecting to shift to the short state at the time of probability change.

  Also, in the short time state, as in the normal state, it is a low probability state per special figure, but since there is a high probability state per common figure and the second special figure starting electric accessory 14 is highly likely to operate, When the player hits the right, the game ball B can easily win the second special figure starting electric accessory 14 (second special figure winning port 14b), and the second special figure lottery is performed with high probability. In addition, as described above, when a big hit is made in the second special drawing lottery, it is always a probable win, so even if the shortage state is not generated after the big hit game, You can play games with a strong expectation that you will win again.

  In addition, the symbol display device 20 displays the first special figure lottery when the game ball B wins the first special figure winning opening 13 while the first special figure display unit 22 is variably displayed (during the first special figure lottery). The first special figure holding storage display unit (not shown) that can display up to four first reserved balls, which is the number of reserved rights, and the second special figure display unit 23 are variably displayed (second special drawing lottery In the middle), when the game ball B wins the second special figure starting electric component 14, the second special figure that can display up to four second reserved balls, which is the number of the second special figure lottery right reserved. A holding storage display unit (not shown) is provided.

  On the back side of the game board 4, an effect is produced based on the above-described effect display device 12, a main control unit 30 (see FIG. 4) that comprehensively controls the entire game, and a command (control command) from the main control unit 30. An effect control unit 40 (see FIG. 4) for controlling an object, a game ball payout device 51 (see FIG. 4) for paying out a game ball B such as a winning ball or a rental ball to the upper tray 8a, and a game board 4 A vibration sensor (vibration detecting means) 190 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the vibration of the power supply and a power supply device PS (see FIG. 4) for supplying electric power to various electrical components are installed. In addition, on the lower back side of the glass frame 5, when the launch handle 9 is operated, a launch device 52 for launching the game ball B stored in the upper tray 8a toward the game area 4a (see FIG. 4). Is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the structure which concerns on the control in the gaming machine 1 is demonstrated. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board that relays signals and some members that are not related to the present invention are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33, and controls the operation of the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. The main control unit 30 is connected to various switches and sensors and detects these. Receives signals and performs various processes. The CPU 31 is a so-called processor unit, creates a control command from information on the variation pattern and stop symbol determined by special drawing lottery for lottering whether or not to generate a big hit, and transmits the command to the effect control unit 40. And so on. The ROM 32 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of game control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 33 is also a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the CPU 31. Specifically, the RAM 33 stores a counter for storing the counting information of the game balls B and the number of held balls (up to 4 each) related to the first special figure lottery or the second special figure lottery described above. A storage area and a timer capable of timing at a predetermined opportunity are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 30 includes a first start port sensor 131 that detects a winning of the game ball B to the first special figure winning port 13 via the input port, and a second special figure start. A second starting port sensor 141 that detects a winning to the electric accessory 14, a gate passing sensor 151 that detects the passing of the game ball B through the normal gate 15, and a ball entering the specific area 16 c of the upper attacker 16 (winning) A probability variation sensor 161 for detecting the game ball B played, an upper count sensor 162 for detecting the game ball B entered (winned) in the non-specific area 16d of the upper attacker 16, and a lower attacker 17 (non-specific area 17c). A lower count sensor 172 that detects a game ball B that has entered (winned) and a vibration sensor 190 that detects vibration of the game board 4 are connected, and the main control unit 30 can receive each detection signal.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 30 further includes an effect control unit 40, the above-described common map display unit 21, first special map display unit 22, and second special map display unit via an output port. 23, a starter solenoid 142 for operating the second special figure starting electric member 14 (for projecting and retracting the movable piece 14a), and an upper attacker 16 for operating (opening / closing the opening / closing member 16b) To open / close the upper attacker solenoid 163 and the lower attacker 17 (to open and close the opening / closing member 17b) and to open and close the specific area 16c provided in the upper attacker 16 Specific area solenoid 164 for opening / closing the lid member 16e, the hall computer HC provided in the game hall, the payout of the game ball B and the game area 4a A game ball payout device 51 and the launcher 52 through a payout-launch control board 50 for performing control according to the morphism is connected. Note that the command transmission from the main control unit 30 to the effect control unit 40 employs a communication method based on one-way communication only transmitted from the main control unit 30 to the effect control unit 40.

  The main control unit 30 receives the detection signal of the game ball B detected by the gate passage sensor 151, performs a lottery drawing according to the internally generated random number, and sends a control command according to the lottery result. It transmits to the figure display part 21 and performs control which displays a general map.

  The main control unit 30 performs other processes and operations (for example, a lottery state, a finalized state, and a second special figure starting electric motor for the general drawing lottery) by displaying the fluctuation display and the stop display (confirmation display) of the general map display unit 21. It is controlled (managed) in time so as to be interlocked with the state (operating state of the accessory 14).

  The main control unit 30 (big hit lottery means) receives the winning signal of the game ball B detected by the first start port sensor 131, and thereby the first special drawing lottery (winning lottery) according to the internally generated random number. And a control command according to the lottery result is transmitted to the first special figure display unit 22 and the effect control unit 40, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the payout / firing control board 50. Send a command. In addition, the main control unit 30 (big hit lottery means) receives the winning signal of the game ball B detected by the second start port sensor 141, and thereby the second special drawing lottery (whether or not successful) according to the internally generated random number. A lottery), a control command corresponding to the lottery result is transmitted to the second special figure display unit 23 and the effect control unit 40, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the payout / firing control board 50. Send the control command.

  In addition, the main control unit 30 stores the first reserved ball number (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved value) in the RAM 33 in accordance with the number of winning game balls B during the first special figure lottery to the first special figure winning port 13. Is set (stored) in a predetermined storage area (not shown) (maximum “4” can be stored). When the first hold value stored in the storage area is “1” or more, the main control unit 30 performs the first special figure lottery based on the first hold value in the stored order, and holds the hold value “1”. "Is subtracted. Similarly, the main control unit 30 stores the second reserved ball number (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved value) in the RAM 33 in accordance with the number of wins of the game ball B to the second special figure winning port 14b during the second special figure lottery. Is set (stored) in a predetermined storage area (maximum “4” can be stored). When the second reserved value stored in the storage area is “1” or more, the main control unit 30 performs the second special drawing lottery based on the second reserved value in the stored order, and the second reserved value. A process of subtracting “1” is performed.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins the second special figure winning port 14b in a state where the first hold value is stored in the storage area, the second hold value is stored. When the game ball B wins the first special figure winning opening 13 or when the first reserved value and the second reserved value are stored, the second special figure lottery (of the second special figure) (Variation) is controlled to be performed with priority over the first special drawing lottery.

  The payout / launch control board 50 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper tray 8a by receiving a control command from the main control unit 30. The 1st special figure display part 22 and the 2nd special figure display part 23 perform the variable display of a special figure by receiving a control command, and the special figure is a mode of hitting or losing according to a lottery result after a lapse of a predetermined time. Press to confirm (stop) the display. At the same time, the production control unit 40 receives the control command from the main control unit 30 and controls the production display device 12 to stop and display the production design that has been confirmed after the production display device 12 displays the production design for a predetermined time. I do.

As a result of the first special drawing lottery by the main control unit 30, in the case of winning (per jackpot or first special drawing), the special drawing (first special drawing) of the first special drawing display unit 22 is displayed for a predetermined time. After that, the special figure corresponding to the big hit (first special figure) is stopped and the big hit is confirmed, and if the result of the second special figure lottery is the winning (per big hit or second special figure) Then, after the special figure (second special figure) of the second special figure display unit 23 is displayed in a fluctuation manner for a predetermined time, the special figure corresponding to the big hit (second special figure) is stopped and the big hit is determined. The main control unit 30 generates a big hit game and controls the upper attacker 16 or the lower attacker 17 to open and close in an opening pattern, which will be described later, so that the player can perform a big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player. it can.
At this time, after the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 12 so as to be synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special figure for a predetermined time, the special figure corresponding to the big hit is placed on the hit effective line so that it is synchronized with the stop display. A predetermined display pattern (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is stopped and displayed.

  During the big hit game, the game ball B that won the upper attacker 16 is detected by the upper count sensor 162 when it has entered the non-specific area 16d (wins), and the winning signal is transmitted to the main control unit 30. Alternatively, the game ball B that has won the lower attacker 17 is detected by the lower count sensor 172 when a ball is entered (winned) in the non-specific area 17 c, and a winning signal is transmitted to the main control unit 30.

  The main control unit 30 receives the winning signal to release the upper attacker 16 or the lower attacker 17 during the big hit game, and the game to the upper attacker 16 or the lower attacker 17 for each round game (round: unit “R”). Each time the winning number of the ball B is counted, a control command is transmitted to the effect control unit 40 every time a winning signal is received from the upper count sensor 162 or the lower count sensor 172.

  The main control unit 30 opens (excites) the upper attacker solenoid 163 so that the opening / closing member 16b of the upper attacker 16 moves to the open position in a specific round (for example, the third round) in the round game. When the tenth ball of the specified number of winnings is counted based on the winning signal from the upper count sensor 162, the upper attacker solenoid 163 is closed (de-energized) so that the opening / closing member 16b moves to the closed position. To do. Further, the main control unit 30 opens (excites) the lower attacker solenoid 173 so that the opening / closing member 17b of the lower attacker 17 moves to the open position in a non-specific round (for example, round except the third round) in the round game. And when the tenth ball of the prescribed number of winnings is counted based on the winning signal from the lower count sensor 172, the lower attacker solenoid 173 is controlled to be closed (de-energized) so that the opening / closing member 17b moves to the closed position. To do.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of rounds is set to 3R, 8R, 16R according to the jackpot, and the number of rounds is notified to the player at the start of the jackpot game or during the jackpot game. .

  Next, the opening pattern of the upper attacker 16 and the specific area 16c will be described with reference to FIG. The upper side of FIG. 5A is the opening pattern of the upper attacker 16 (the operation pattern of the upper attacker solenoid 163) in a specific round per probability variation, and the lower side of FIG. It is an opening pattern of the specific area 16c in the specific round (operation pattern of the specific area solenoid 164). Further, the upper side of FIG. 5B is an opening pattern of the upper attacker 16 in the specific round per normal, and the lower side of FIG. 5B is an opening pattern of the specific area 16c in the specific round per normal. is there.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, a specific round per probability change (for example, the third round) is set as a processing period related to the upper attacker 16, for example, (see below) 70 ms + interval (closed by attacker, the same applies hereinafter) 15000 ms + release 70 ms + interval 15000 ms + release 28500 ms + processing wait (TZ) 1000 ms, which will be described later, or as a processing period related to the specific area 16c, the closed state is maintained from the start of a specific round 70 ms + open 40 ms + interval 1000 ms + open 57890 ms + interval 200 ms + open 40 ms + TZ 400 ms.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, the specific round per normal (for example, the third round) is shorter than the probability variation, for example, as a processing period related to the upper attacker 16, 70 ms + TZ 1000 ms or a specific area As the processing period related to 16c, the closed state is maintained 70 ms + open 40 ms + TZ 960 ms from the start of the specific round.

Specifically, the opening pattern of the upper attacker 16 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in a specific round per probability variation, the upper attacker solenoid 163 performs an operation (opening operation) for opening the upper attacker 16 a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times). The second and second times are based on a long-term opening pattern that opens for a relatively short time (for example, 70 ms) (hereinafter referred to as short opening) and opens for a relatively long time (for example, 28500 ms) for the third time (hereinafter referred to as long opening). , Open operation.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), in a specific round per normal, the upper attacker solenoid 163 opens the upper attacker 16 for a shorter number of times (for example, one time) than the predetermined number of times (for example, one time) (for example, The opening operation is performed based on the short-term opening pattern of 70 ms).

  Then, in a specific round per probability variation or normal hit, after all of the upper attacker 16 is released, until the game ball B in the upper attacker 16 wins (enters) the specific area 16c or the non-specific area 16d, or The specific round ends at the timing when a processing standby (TZ) period (for example, 1000 ms) until the game area 4a is ejected.

  Thereby, the game ball B can easily enter (win) the upper attacker 16 by the third long release in the specific round in the case of a probable change, and is one short release in the specific round in the normal hit. It is difficult to enter the upper attacker 16 (winning).

Next, the opening pattern of the specific area 16c will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in a specific round per probability change, the specific area solenoid 164 performs an operation (opening operation) to open the specific area 16c a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times). The opening operation is performed based on a long-term opening pattern in which the second opening is short (for example, 70 ms) and the second opening is long (for example, 57890 ms).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the specific round per normal, the specific area solenoid 164 opens the specific area 16c less than the above-mentioned predetermined number of times (for example, 1 time) short open (for example, 70 ms). The opening operation is performed based on the short-term opening pattern.

  In addition, in the specific round at the probability variation, after the long opening of the specific area 16c (for example, 57890 ms), the short opening (for example, 70 ms) once, but the probability that the game ball enters by the short opening is low, The period obtained by adding the interval 200 ms after the long release + the release 40 ms + TZ 400 ms is the actual TZ period, and the specific round ends when the TZ period elapses. On the other hand, in the specific round in the normal round, the specific round ends at a timing when a TZ period (for example, 1000 ms) has elapsed after a short opening (for example, 70 ms).

Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific area 16c provided in the upper attacker 16 is arranged at a position separated by a predetermined distance on the downstream side of the upper attacker port 16a. It is arranged at a position where a ball can be entered after 40 ms or more has passed since it passed through the attacker port 16a.
That is, when the upper attacker 16 is short-released in a specific round at a normal time, even if a game ball enters, as long as the game is normally played, the specific area 16c after the release The game ball B rolls in the upper attacker 16 in the closed state, and the probability that the game ball B enters (wins) in the specific area 16c is set to be extremely low.

  Note that the opening pattern of the upper attacker 16 and the specific region 16c varies depending on the shape (configuration) and operation mode of the upper attacker 16.

  Moreover, the short-term release pattern of the upper attacker 16 and the specific area 16c is configured by terminating the process in the middle of the long-term release pattern. In other words, by using a single release pattern (long-term release pattern) and changing the timing for ending the processing based on the release pattern, a round game having a plurality of types of release patterns in the upper attacker 16 and the specific area 16c is realized. It is possible.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the lower attacker 17 does not depend on the type of jackpot, and opens in a long-term release pattern in a non-specific round.
Further, the round game in the big hit game is played 3R or 16R for the probability variation and 8R for the normal hit, depending on the type of special figure, but is not limited to this.

The main control unit 30 (game state transition control means) changes the game state after the big hit game to the short-time state or the probability change according to whether or not the probability change sensor 161 detects a game ball in a specific round in the big hit game. Transition to the short-time state (causes a short-time state or a short-time state with certainty). Specifically, when the probability change sensor 161 detects a game ball, the main control unit 30 shifts to a short state when the probability change time changes after the big hit game, and after the big hit game if the probability change sensor 161 does not detect the game ball. , Transition to a short time state.
Further, the main control unit 30 performs control to shift to the normal state (occurrence of the normal state) after the short-time state or the probable change short-time state ends.

  The vibration sensor 190 (vibration detection means) transmits a detection signal to the main control unit 30 in response to detection of vibration of the game board 4. Specifically, the vibration sensor 190 transmits a detection signal to the main control unit 30 when the vibration of the gaming board 4 having a strength exceeding a predetermined threshold is detected.

  The main control unit 30 (error control means) performs error control based on a detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a vibration detection signal) from the vibration sensor 190 received at a predetermined trigger. As the error control, the main control unit 30 transmits a predetermined error signal to the hall computer HC of the game arcade, and issues a notification command for executing an error notification effect (effect for notifying that an error has occurred). 40.

  Since the main control unit 30 performs error control only at an appropriate timing, in other words, in order to prevent error control (incorrect error control) from being performed at an incorrect timing, vibration detection from the vibration sensor 190 is detected. The timing of error control is limited by enabling or disabling signal reception.

  Specifically, as a result of the special drawing lottery, the main control unit 30 activates the reception of the vibration detection signal when the winning big hit is a normal hit and the specific round starts in the big hit game. At the end timing, processing for invalidating reception of the vibration detection signal is performed.

  As described above, in the specific round in which the type of jackpot is the normal hit, as long as the game is normally performed, the game ball B enters the specific area 16c (winning) by the opening pattern of the upper attacker 16 and the specific area 16c. ) Is set to be as low as possible, but at this time, if a so-called doggy action is performed and the flow (rolling) speed of the game ball B is changed, an unexpected speed or timing Since the game ball B may flow down, the player may enter (win) the specific area 16c. Therefore, while providing the vibration sensor 190 that detects the vibration of the gaming board 4 and the main control unit 30 enables the reception of the vibration detection signal in the specific round per normal, the gaming board 4 of the gaming machine 1 In the case of vibration due to a so-called sticking action or the like, error control can be reliably performed. In addition, the main control unit 30 invalidates reception of vibration detection signals in games other than a specific round per normal game (for example, a non-big hit game that is a game in probability variation, normal state, short-time state, or probability variation state). Thus, even if the gaming board 4 of the gaming machine 1 vibrates, error control is not performed, so that, for example, it is set so as not to make a false notification to the player.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the type of jackpot is a probable hit, whether the upper attacker 16 and the specific area 16c are released in a long-term opening pattern, thereby giving vibration to the gaming board 4 or the like. Regardless of whether or not, the state where the game ball B is easy to enter the specific area 16c is maintained, and in the case of a game other than the big hit game, the upper attacker 16 is not released, so that vibration is applied. Regardless of whether or not the game ball B cannot enter the specific area 16c, even if a so-called dozing action is performed, it does not affect the ball and it is necessary to perform error control There is no.
Also from this point of view, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the type of jackpot is a probable hit or a game other than the jackpot game (round game), error control is not performed, and the normal hit is In addition, error control is made efficient by performing error control only during a specific round in the big hit game.

A flow of processing of a vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 by the main control unit 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 30 determines that the jackpot is determined as a result of the special drawing lottery (YES in S100), the type of the jackpot is a normal hit (YES in S120), and is specified. When the round is started (YES in S130), processing for enabling reception of the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 is performed (S140). At that time, if a vibration detection signal is received, error control is performed. Further, when the specific round ends (YES in S150), the main control unit 30 invalidates reception of the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 (S160). At that time, if a vibration detection signal is received, error control is not performed.

  If the determination in step S120 is negative (when the type of jackpot is a positive hit), the subsequent processing (processing related to the vibration detection signal) is skipped and the processing ends. Further, regarding the determination steps of steps S100, S130, and S150, when the determination is affirmed, the processing of the immediately following steps S120, S140, and S160 is started, so that the determination is not affirmative ( NO at S100, NO at S130, NO at S150), and the process is repeated until affirmative.

  By performing the processing as described above, the main control unit 30 enables the reception of the vibration detection signal during the big hit game in the normal hit that is difficult to shift to the short time state of probability change (can be shifted by fraud). When the cheating person vibrates the game board 4 (so-called doggy act), the game ball B enters the specific area 16c, and the game state after the big hit game is supposed to be a time-short state that should be shifted to the original state. The error control can be performed in a state where there is a possibility that the profit can be obtained illegally by making a transition to a different probabilistic short time state, so that illegal acts can be surely prevented.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 30 can easily cause the game ball B to enter the specific area 16 regardless of whether or not cheating, and during the big hit game at the probability change that it is easy to shift to the probability change time short state. Alternatively, in a non-big hit game in which the game ball B cannot be entered into the specific area 16 and there is no possibility of shifting to a short state at the time of probability change, it is unlikely that an illegal act will be performed. Can be disabled so that error control is not performed, and the efficiency of error control can be improved. Also, by not performing error control at such timing, unintended error control (false notification) will not be performed based on vibrations that are not related to fraudulent behavior. A smooth and comfortable gaming environment can be provided without obstruction.

  The CPU 31 of the main control unit 30 is based on a winning signal from a lottery means (hit lottery means) for performing a lottery (win / fail lottery) such as a special drawing in response to the start winning of the game ball B, and a win signal. The counting means for counting the winning number of the game ball B to the upper attacker 16 and counting the winning number of the gaming ball B to the lower attacker 17 based on the winning signal from the lower count sensor 172, and the big hit by the lottery means If it is determined, the special game control means for controlling the opening and closing of the attackers 16 and 17 with the above-mentioned predetermined opening / closing pattern, after the big hit game, the winning probability of the special drawing lottery is changed to change the gaming state to the short time state or the probability change short time The game state transition control means capable of shifting to the normal state after completion of the short time state or the probable change short time state, and the passing of the baseball 15 of the game ball B as a trigger The normal symbol lottery means, the normal symbol display control means capable of variably displaying or stopping the state and the result of the common symbol lottery on the universal symbol display unit 21, and the movable piece 14a of the second special figure starting electric accessory 14 are projected. Corresponding to the second special-figure starter electric component control means for controlling the starter solenoid 142 so that the game ball B can be received, and the error control means for performing error control based on the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190, respectively. To do.

  The production control unit 40 includes, as main elements, a CPU 41, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43, receives various control commands transmitted from the main control unit 30, and based on the control commands, the speakers 6L, 6R, electric power Effect control by the decoration device 7 and the effect display device 12 is performed.

  Further, the effect control unit 40 outputs a warning sound from the speakers 6L and 6R based on the control command for executing the error notification effect transmitted from the main control unit 30, and blinks the lighting device 7. Error notification effect control is performed to display on the effect display device 12 that vibration has been detected. Thereby, it is possible to notify the employees of the hall to that effect, and the notification becomes a deterrent against fraud.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the following modifications and changes can be made to the present embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention. Moreover, it is possible to combine suitably each structural member, process, conditions, etc. in said one Embodiment of this invention, and the following modification.

(Modification 1)
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the hit determination time (T2) is set to 0.020 seconds. However, it can be set to be longer than that. In other words, due to the arrangement relationship between the second special figure starting electric combination 14 and the general figure gate 15, the game ball B that has passed through the general figure starting gate 15 reaches the second special figure starting electric combination 14 before reaching the second special figure starting electric combination 14. The winning fixed time (T2) may be set so that the special figure starting electric member 14 operates.
(2) In the present embodiment described above, the opening and ending are provided as the state related to the general drawing lottery, but it can be omitted depending on the game mode, and the time set for each can be used as the game mode. It can be changed accordingly.
In any case, in the case of (1) and (2) above, the time from the final confirmed state (T2) to the start of the next general drawing lottery including subsequent processes and operating states is determined by the player. It may be longer than the time (for example, 0.500 seconds) during which the drawing lottery result can be recognized (viewed).

(Modification 2)
Based on the vibration detection signal received from the vibration sensor 190, the main control unit 30 determines whether or not the vibration state of the game board 4 has become a vibration state.
(1) When the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 is continuously received for a predetermined time (for example, 0.008 seconds), the main control unit 30 determines that the gaming board 4 is in a vibrated state.
(2) The main control unit 30 determines that the gaming board 4 is in a vibrated state when the number of receptions of the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 within a predetermined time has reached a predetermined number.
The main control unit 30 performs error control when it is determined that the gaming board 4 has been vibrated.

(Modification 3)
The vibration sensor 190 may be provided at an appropriate position on the back side of the game board 4 (for example, in the vicinity of the upper attacker 16) in order to detect vibrations of the upper attacker 16 provided on the game board 4 and its surroundings.

(Modification 4)
As a gaming state, a probability variation non-time-short state in which a high probability state per special figure and a low probability state per universal figure coexist may be provided, and after a big hit game, a transition to a certain variation non-time-short state may be made according to the type of big hit. .

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, the universal gate 15 and the second special figure starting electric accessory 14 are arranged in the right area of the game area 4a. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the universal gate 15 and the second special figure are not limited thereto. The game ball that has flowed down the left area of the game area 4a by firing the game ball B to the left area of the game area 4a (also referred to as left-handed) from the starting electric accessory 14 (second special figure winning opening 14b) You may make it arrange | position in the position which can pass (winning). In this case, in the short-time state, as described above, since there is a high probability per base figure, and the probability that the second special figure starting electric accessory 14 operates is high, when the game ball B is left-handed, It becomes easy to win the second special figure starting electric accessory 14 (second special figure winning port 14b), and the second special figure lottery is performed with high probability.

(Modification 6)
In the present embodiment described above, the second special drawing lottery (variation of the second special drawing) is given priority over the first special drawing lottery in a state where the first special drawing lottery and the second special drawing lottery can be executed simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special drawing lottery (variation of the first special drawing) may be controlled preferentially. ).

(Modification 7)
In the present embodiment described above, the main control unit 30 receives a vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 at a predetermined timing so as not to perform error control (incorrect error control) at an incorrect timing. Although the timing of performing error control is limited by disabling it, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the main control unit 30 always receives (validates) the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190, and when the vibration detection signal is received, whether or not the type of big hit in progress is normal hit, and It is determined whether or not it is in a specific round, and as a result, when it is determined that it is during a normal round and a specific round in jackpot game, error control, that is, a predetermined error signal is transmitted to the hall computer HC, and an error notification effect is produced. Is transmitted to the effect control unit 40. On the other hand, the main control unit 30 does not perform error control when it is not a normal hit or when it is a normal hit but is not in a specific round.

(Modification 8)
In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 30 validates or invalidates reception of the vibration detection signal from the vibration sensor 190 based on whether or not a specific round is being performed. Depending on whether or not a specific round is in progress, error control is performed or not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the upper attacker 16 or the lower attacker 17 is activated (open or closed) or specific Based on the opening or closing of the region 16c, reception of the vibration detection signal may be enabled or disabled, and error control may or may not be performed. For example, the main control unit 30 performs error control when the vibration sensor 190 detects vibration when the upper attacker 16 is opened and closed during the big hit game, or when the lower attacker 17 is opened and closed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine, 4 Game board, 4a Game area, 6L, 6R Speaker, 7 Illumination device, 12 Production display device, 13 1st special figure winning opening, 131 1st starting opening sensor, 14 2nd special drawing starting electric hand 14a Movable piece, 14b 2nd special drawing prize opening, 141 2nd start opening sensor, 15 General drawing gate, 16 Upper attacker, 161 Accuracy change sensor, 162 Upper count sensor, 16c Specific area, 16d Non-specific area, 16e Lid member, 17 Lower attacker, 172 Lower count sensor, 17c Non-specific area, 190 Vibration sensor, 21 Common map display unit, 22 First special map display unit, 23 Second special map display unit, 30 Main control unit, 40 Production Control unit

Claims (5)

A game board with a game area where game balls can flow down;
A start prize opening provided in the game area and capable of winning a game ball;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery lottery to determine whether or not a big hit game is to be generated, triggered by the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening;
An attacker provided in the game area, released during the jackpot game, and capable of winning a game ball;
Provided in the attacker, when the type of jackpot won in the winning lottery is a special hit, the game ball is released in an easy-to-enter mode, and when the type of jackpot is a normal hit, the game ball enters Specific areas opened in difficult ways;
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the specific area during the special hit, a game state transition control means for performing control to shift to a probability change state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing lottery is improved after the special hit is completed. When,
Vibration detecting means for detecting vibrations of the attacker and its surroundings;
A predetermined error control is executed based on detection of vibration of the vibration detection means at a predetermined timing during the big hit game in the normal hit, and during the game except for the big hit game in the normal hit, An gaming machine comprising error control means that does not execute error control.   2. The error control means according to claim 1, wherein the error control means enables reception of a detection signal related to vibration of the vibration detection means at a predetermined timing during the big hit game at the normal hit, and during the big hit game at the normal hit. The gaming machine is characterized in that during reception of the game, reception of the detection signal is invalidated, and when the reception of the detection signal is valid, the predetermined error control is executed based on reception of the detection signal.   In claim 1, the error control means, based on a detection signal related to the vibration of the vibration detection means, determines whether or not the type of big hit is a predetermined timing during the normal hit and during the big hit game, As a result of the determination, in the case of a predetermined timing during the normal hit and during the big hit game, the predetermined error control is executed, and when not in the normal hit and not in the big hit game, A gaming machine characterized by not performing predetermined error control.   4. The error control unit according to claim 1, wherein the error control unit is configured to receive the detection signal related to vibration of the vibration detection unit during a specific round in which the specific area is released during the jackpot game. The game machine is characterized in that the predetermined error control is not executed even if the detection signal is received during a non-specific round in which the specific area is not released during the jackpot game. In any one of Claims 1-4, The production | generation control means which performs control which performs an effect according to progress of a game is provided,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the error control means transmits a notification command for informing the effect control means that an error has occurred, as the predetermined error control.

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