JP2018199023A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it easy to understand to which ball entrance port a game ball has entered.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: a first ball entrance port 11 and a second ball entrance port 12 where game balls coming into a predetermined region which is a part of a game area 922 have possibility to enter; and a sound output device 95 for outputting a first sound effect 41 indicating a game ball entrance to the first ball entrance port 11 and outputting a second sound effect 42 which is different from the first sound effect 41 and which indicates a game ball entrance to the second ball entrance port 12. A distribution device 2 may preferably be provided for distributing game balls to the first ball entrance port 11 and the second ball entrance port 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine including a distribution device that distributes game balls alternately between a first start port and a second start port is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2013-34770 A

  Like this type of gaming machine, if there are multiple entrances into which a game ball may enter when performing a specific game, the game ball enters any of the entrances. It may be difficult to tell if

  An object of the present invention is to make it easy to understand in which game entrance a game ball has entered in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of entrances.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, is a gaming machine that performs a lottery determination as to whether or not to grant a jackpot when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. A first entrance and a second entrance provided as the predetermined entrance, and a sound output device for outputting a sound for production, the second entrance being the first entrance When the game ball is less likely to enter than the one entrance, a predetermined sound effect is output through the sound output device when the game ball enters the second entrance, The first entrance is set so that no sound effect is output even when a game ball enters.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make it easy to understand which entrance the game ball has entered.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. (A) is the figure which showed the identification symbol displayed on a display area, and a hold display, (b) is the figure (pie graph) which showed the number distribution of rounds of 1st big hit and 2nd big hit. It is the figure which showed the distribution apparatus typically, Comprising: It is the figure which showed sequentially a mode that the game ball which approached in the apparatus (inside a common path) is distributed to a 1st branch path (1st starting port). It is the figure which showed the distribution apparatus typically, Comprising: It is the figure which showed sequentially a mode that the game ball which approached in the apparatus (inside a common path) is distributed to a 2nd branch path (2nd starting port). It is the figure which showed the relationship between the starting port into which a game ball enters and the sound effect output. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 6th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 7th modification and an 8th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 9th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 10th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the 12th modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped machine casing 90, and a front frame 91 is rotatably supported by the machine casing 90. The front frame 91 is provided with a transparent plate that allows the game board 92 to be viewed from the front side.

  The game board 92 is formed of a substantially square plywood and is detachably attached to the front frame 91. The game board 92 is provided with a strip-shaped guide rail 923 made of a thin metal plate for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launching device 94 to the game area 922 so as to have a substantially arc shape.

  A game area 922, which is an area on the front side of the game board 92, is provided with a start port 10 (corresponding to a ball entrance in the present invention), a big prize port 927, an out port 928, and the like. As the display device 93, for example, a liquid crystal display device is used, and an identification symbol 80 (see FIG. 2A), a normal symbol, or the like is displayed on the display screen (display unit) of the display device 93. A portion that becomes visible through the opening 921 formed in the game board 92 is a display area 931.

  In addition, the game area 922 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game ball when the flow-down game ball collides. The game ball flowing down the game area 922 changes to various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 922 by operating the launching device 94 (handle). When a game ball flowing down the game area 922 enters a winning port such as the start port 10 or the big winning port 927, a predetermined number of game balls (so-called prize balls) are paid out by the payout device. In addition, a jackpot lottery is made when a game ball enters the start port 10. That is, when a game ball enters the start port 10, an event advantageous to the player, such as a winning ball and a big win lottery, occurs. The starting port 10 may not be a so-called prize ball that is paid out when a game ball enters.

  In the present embodiment, a sorting apparatus 2 is provided in which a game ball that has entered the game area 922 may enter. The distribution device 2 distributes game balls that have entered the common path 20 (passage through which game balls that have advanced into the apparatus always pass) to the first branch path 21 or the second branch path 22.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball that has exited from the exit of the first branch path 21 always enters the first start port 11 (corresponding to the first entrance port in the present invention), and the second branch path 22 The game ball that has exited from the exit is always set to enter the second start opening 12 (corresponding to the second entrance in the present invention). That is, the game ball that has entered the distribution device 2 (in the common path 20) enters one of the start ports 10.

  The starting port 10 may be a “gate” through which game balls can pass. In other words, if it is an area where a game ball can enter, not only the “mouth” that is taken into the gaming machine 1 as it is entered, but also the game ball flows down the game area 922 as it is. Things like “gate” are also included in “mouth”.

  Winning determination lottery is executed when a game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, a numerical value for determining whether or not is correct (hereinafter also referred to as determination information) is acquired from a random number source. If the value matches the jackpot value, the jackpot is won. When the determination result is a big hit, the player is notified by the identification symbol 80 (see FIG. 2A) displayed in the display area 931. In the case of winning a jackpot, a known jackpot game is executed in which the jackpot 927 is frequently opened.

  In this embodiment, a lottery determination lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a first lottery) based on first hit determination information acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 is referred to as a second lottery. The lottery determination lottery (hereinafter also referred to as the second lottery) based on the second winner determination information acquired when a game ball enters the start port 12 is not exactly the same, and there is a difference in content. Is set. Specifically, the expectation value of the profit obtained by the player is different between the case where the first lottery is won and the case where the second lottery is won. Any method for setting the difference between the expected values of profits may be used. The expected value of the game ball (so-called ball) that can be acquired by the jackpot game is different, the probability that the game state that shifts after the jackpot game ends is advantageous to the player (probability to enter the so-called probability fluctuation state, etc.) An example is a technique in which the number of game balls (so-called prize balls) to be paid out by entering a game ball is different. In this embodiment, it is set so that the expected value of the game ball that can be obtained by the jackpot game is greater in the case of winning the jackpot by the second lottery than in the case of winning the jackpot by the first lottery. Specifically, in this embodiment, all the second jackpots that can be obtained by winning the second lottery are 16 round jackpots with a so-called round number of 16 rounds, whereas by winning the first lottery The first jackpot that can be acquired is a jackpot with a portion of 16 rounds, while the other portion is a jackpot with less than 16 rounds (see FIG. 2B). The other part of the first jackpot is a jackpot of less than 16 rounds, so the expected value of the game ball that can be obtained by the first jackpot is lower than the second jackpot.

  A predetermined number of the determination information can be stored as holding information in a storage unit (not shown). The storage means in the present embodiment can store a maximum of four pieces of first hit / fail judgment information acquired as a trigger when a game ball enters the first start port 11 as first hold information, It is possible to store a maximum of four pieces of second success / failure determination information acquired as a trigger when a game ball enters the second start port 12 as second hold information. In the present embodiment, a hold display 30 indicating the presence of hold information stored in the storage unit is displayed in the display area 931. Specifically, a first hold display 31 indicating the presence of the first hold information and a second hold display 32 indicating the presence of the second hold information are displayed in the display area 931 (see FIG. 2A). These hold indications 30 indicate that the player can determine that the first hold indication 31 corresponds to the first start port 11 and the second hold indication 32 corresponds to the second start port 12. It is displayed as follows. In the present embodiment, the basic mode of the first hold display 31 (indicated by a circle in each figure) is different from the basic mode of the second hold display 32 (indicated by a square in each figure). The display 30 is configured to be distinguishable. In the present embodiment, when a known hold change effect occurs, the mode (for example, color) of the hold display 30 changes while maintaining the basic mode. By changing the area in which the first hold display 31 is displayed and the area in which the second hold display 32 is displayed (for example, the first hold display 31 and the second hold display 32 are displayed separately above and below), The hold display 30 may be configured to be distinguishable. In the present embodiment, the first hold display 31 and the second hold display 32 are displayed so as to be arranged in a line from the left in order from the earliest completion of notification of the determination result. In the present embodiment, notification of the determination result (holding digestion) is started in order from the earliest time when the determination information is acquired.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the sorting apparatus 2 will be described. Note that the configuration of the distribution device 2 described below is merely an example, and the configuration can be changed as appropriate as long as the game balls that have entered can be distributed at a predetermined rate.

  The distribution device 2 according to the present embodiment, the details of which are shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, is such that a game ball that has entered the left side (the left game region 922L) of the game region 922 passes through the entrance into the device (common path 20). It is provided so that it may get in. That is, when the player plays a so-called left-handed game and plays so that the game ball enters a predetermined range (in this embodiment, the game ball does not enter the right side of the game area 922 (right game area 922R)). In the case of a game), there is a possibility that the game ball enters the sorting device 2. It can be said that there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the sorting device 2 when the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch device 94 is within a predetermined range. Furthermore, if the player continues a specific game (left-handed game in this embodiment), there is a possibility that a game ball may enter both the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It turns out that. The distribution device 2 may be provided in the game area 922R on the right side. In this case, “the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch device 94 is within a predetermined range” means a range of launch intensity where the game ball enters the right game area 922R.

  The distribution apparatus 2 includes a common path 20 located on the upper side of the apparatus, a branch path branched from the lower side of the common path 20 to the left and right (the first branch path 21 on the left side and the second branch path 22 on the right side), A sorting member 23 is provided at the boundary between the common path 20 and the branch path. The distribution member 23 includes a first portion 231, a second portion 232, and a third portion 233 each having a flat plate shape. The boundary part of these parts is rotatably supported with respect to the boundary part of the common path 20 and the branch path (the part supported rotatably is the support part 24 shown in the figure). The distribution member 23 in the present embodiment is formed such that the first portion 231 and the second portion 232 are located on the same plane, and the third portion 233 is orthogonal to the plane. Protrusively formed.

  The distribution member 23 is provided so as to freely rotate (displace) between the first position and the second position with the support portion 24 as a fulcrum. When the sorting member 23 is located at the first position, it cannot be rotated further in the opposite direction of the second position. Moreover, when located in a 2nd position, it cannot rotate toward the opposite of the direction of a 1st position any more.

  The distribution member 23 located at the first position is in a state in which the first portion 231 covers the inlet of the first branch path 21 and the third portion 233 covers the inlet of the second branch path 22 (FIG. )reference). The game ball that has entered the common path 20 when the distribution member 23 is located at the first position enters between the first portion 231 and the third portion 233 (see FIG. 3B). Since the distribution member 23 located at the first position cannot be rotated further in the direction opposite to the direction of the second position, the distribution member 23 is directed toward the direction of the second position due to the weight of the game ball. Rotate. When the distribution member 23 rotates in the direction of the second position and reaches the second position, the inlet of the first branch path 21 is opened from the state where the first portion 231 covers the inlet of the first branch path 21. It will be displaced to the state. That is, when the distribution member 23 is located at the first position, the game balls that have entered the common path 20 are distributed to the first branch path 21 (the exit of the first branch path 21) (see FIG. 3C). .

  The sorting member 23 located at the second position is in a state where the second portion 232 covers the inlet of the second branch path 22 and the third portion 233 covers the inlet of the first branch path 21 (FIG. 4A )reference). The game ball that has entered the common path 20 when the sorting member 23 is located at the second position enters between the second portion 232 and the third portion 233 (see FIG. 4B). Since the distribution member 23 located at the second position cannot be rotated further in the opposite direction to the direction of the first position, the distribution member 23 is directed toward the direction of the first position due to the weight of the game ball. Rotate. When the distribution member 23 rotates in the direction of the first position and reaches the first position, the inlet of the second branch path 22 is opened from the state where the second portion 232 covers the inlet of the second branch path 22. It will be displaced to the state. That is, when the distribution member 23 is positioned at the second position, the game balls that have entered the common path 20 are distributed to the second branch path 22 (the exit of the second branch path 22) (see FIG. 4C). .

  Thus, when the distribution member 23 is located at the first position, the game ball is distributed to the first branch path 21, and when it is positioned at the second position, the game ball is distributed to the second branch path 22. When the game balls are distributed to the first branch path 21, the distribution member 23 is rotated (displaced) from the first position to the second position by the weight of the game balls. When the game balls are distributed to the second branch path 22, the sorting member 23 is rotated (displaced) from the second position to the first position by the weight of the game balls. Since this is repeated, the game balls that have entered the common path 20 are alternately distributed to the first branch path 21 and the second branch path 22 (at a ratio of 1: 1). That is, the game balls that have entered the common path 20 are alternately distributed to the first start port 11 and the second start port 12.

  The first position and the second position are predetermined positions where the sorting member 23 should be located when trying to distribute the game balls to the exits of one of the branch paths. In the present embodiment, a position detection sensor for detecting that the distribution member 23 is located at the predetermined position is provided.

  As long as the position detection sensor can detect whether or not the distribution member 23 is positioned at the first position or the second position, the configuration and the mounting position are not limited. Good. In the present embodiment, when the distribution member 23 is located at the first position, the first position detection sensor 25 is provided at a position where the second portion 232 of the distribution member 23 can be detected (FIG. 3 (a)). Further, when the distribution member 23 is located at the second position, the second position detection sensor 26 is provided at a position where the first portion 231 of the distribution member 23 can be detected (FIG. 4A). )reference). That is, when the first position detection sensor 25 is ON, it is determined that the sorting member 23 is located at the first position, and when the second position detection sensor 26 is ON, the sorting member 23 is located at the second position. It is judged. When both the first position detection sensor 25 and the second position detection sensor 26 are not ON (OFF), the distribution member 23 is not positioned at the first position or the second position (not a predetermined position). To be judged.

  In the present embodiment, the position detection sensor is provided at a position where it can be distinguished that the sorting member 23 is located at the first position and the second position. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the position cannot be distinguished. For example, when the sorting member 23 is located at the first position or the second position (when it is located at a predetermined position), it is turned on, and when it is located at any other position, it is turned off. A position detection sensor may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, a sound effect indicating that is output from the speaker 95 (corresponding to the sound output device in the present invention). Output. In the present embodiment, a game ball entering each start port 10 is detected by a sensor (not shown) provided in each start port 10, but distributed to the first branch path 21. Since the game balls enter the first start port 11 and the game balls distributed to the second branch path 22 enter the second start port 12, a sensor is installed in each branch path. It may be provided that the sensor detects that the game ball has passed through each branch path by the sensor, and is replaced with the ball entering the start port 10.

  As such sound effects, there are a first sound effect 41 (see FIG. 5A) indicating that a game ball has entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that is different from the first sound effect 41. A second sound effect 42 (see FIG. 5B) indicating that the ball has entered the second start port 12 is set. Note that “different” sound effects are not only different in sound effect melody (scale), but also in different sound output volume (volume) (for example, the melody is the same). A mode in which the volume is different. Naturally, a mode in which both the melody and the volume of the sound effect are different is also included. That is, it is only necessary that the player can distinguish that the first sound effect and the second sound effect are different. The difference in sound effect volume means that a difference is set between the sound volume of the first sound effect and the second sound effect (a relative difference is set). The volume of sound effects does not always have to be constant. As a known gaming machine, a player whose volume can be arbitrarily adjusted by the player is known. When such a volume can be adjusted, the first sound effect is set in accordance with the volume set by the player. Both the volume and the volume of the second sound effect should be increased or decreased (even if the player adjusts the volume, there is a difference between the volume of the first effect sound and the second effect sound) The state is maintained.)

  In the present embodiment, the game balls enter the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 alternately by the action of the distribution device 2, so that the game balls enter the distribution device 2 (common path 20). When a specific game (left-handed game in the present embodiment) is continued so that the player enters, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are alternately output.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start port 11, the first success / failure determination information is not stored as the first hold information (the first hold information stored in the storage means). If the number is the maximum number), the first sound effect 41 is not output when the game ball enters the first start port 11. Similarly, the state where the second success / failure determination information is not stored as the second hold information when the game ball enters the second start port 12 (the maximum number of the second hold information stored in the storage means is the maximum number). The second sound effect 42 is not output when the game ball enters the second starting port 12. As described above, the first sound effect 41 and the second start port 12 that are not triggered by the first lottery and the second lottery are considered to be of low interest to the player. The second sound effect 42 is not output. However, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are always output when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 regardless of the storage state of the hold information. There is no denying that it will be configured.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 in a game state (for example, during the jackpot game) other than the game state (normal game state) aiming for the big win. Even if the pitch is a trigger for the first lottery or the second lottery, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are not output. However, regardless of the gaming state, if there is a game ball entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 and that triggers the first lottery or the second lottery, It is not denied that the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are configured to be output.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first sound effect 41 is output when the game ball enters the first start port 11, and the first sound sound 41 is output when the game ball enters the second start port 12. Since the second sound effect 42 different from the one sound effect 41 is output, it is easily distinguished that the game ball has entered the first start port 11 and that the game ball has entered the second start port 12. It is possible.

  In particular, as in this embodiment, the contents of the first lottery and the second lottery, such as the case where the player wins the first lottery and the case where the player wins the second lottery have different expected profits. Are different from each other, the type of the start port 10 into which the game ball has entered is of great interest to the player. Therefore, it can be said that it is in response to the player's request that the starting port 10 into which the game ball has entered can be easily distinguished as in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 11, not only the first sound effect 41 is output, but also the first hold display indicating that the first hold information is newly acquired. 31 will be displayed. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 12, not only the second sound effect 42 is output, but also a second hold display 32 indicating that the second hold information has been newly acquired is displayed. Will be. In this way, by separately displaying the first hold display 31 corresponding to the first success / failure determination information and the second hold display 32 corresponding to the second success / failure determination information, by the combination of the sound effect and the hold display 30, It becomes possible to more easily know which starter 10 the game ball has entered.

  Hereinafter, modifications of the embodiment will be described. Note that a plurality of configurations according to modified examples described below may be applied.

-1st modified example In the said embodiment, although the entrance hole matched with the sound effect demonstrated that the entrance of the game ball was the start opening 10 used as the opportunity of a success / failure determination lottery, other than the start opening 10 It is good also as a structure by which the above sound effects were matched with the entrance.

  In this case, the entrance with which a certain sound effect is associated and the entrance with which another sound effect is associated may have a common relationship. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, it is assumed that a certain prize winning opening 927a associated with a certain sound effect 41a and another large winning opening 927b associated with another sound effect 42b are provided. The big prize winning opening 927a and the other big winning prize opening 927b are common in that the player aims to acquire a lot of game balls (so-called play balls) during the big hit game. In this way, when a plurality of entrances having the same relationship (similarly, of the same type) are provided, the effects brought by the entrance of game balls will be of the same type. There is a risk that it will be difficult to understand whether a game ball has entered the entrance. Therefore, by setting a sound effect at the time of entering a game ball for each of these entrances, it becomes possible to easily distinguish which entrance the game ball has entered. In addition, the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12 in the said embodiment have a common relationship in the point that the entrance of a game ball serves as an opportunity of a lottery determination lottery.

Second Modified Example In the above embodiment, it has been described that a game ball entering the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the sorting device 2. However, such a distribution device 2 may not be provided. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 only need to be provided at a position where a player may enter a ball when the player continues a specific game (left-handed game in the present embodiment). . Continuing a specific game means that a player continues a game in which a game ball enters a predetermined range. Continuing the so-called left-handed game or continuing the right-handed game corresponds to playing so that the game ball enters a predetermined range in the game area 922.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that both the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are provided at positions where a game ball launched by a so-called left-handed game may enter. . That is, a game ball that has entered the predetermined range may enter either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. As described above, when a plurality of entrances (first start port 11 and second start port 12) through which game balls enter when a specific game is continued are provided, Corresponding sound effects (first sound effect 41, second sound effect 42) may be set. There is a possibility that a game ball may enter a different entrance regardless of whether the player continues the same game, so the sound effect indicates which game ball has entered the entrance. It makes a lot of sense to make it easily distinguishable.

Third Modification In the above embodiment, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are output when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. However, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 may be output when the displacement of the sorting member 23 is detected.

  As described above, when the distribution member 23 is located at the first position, the game balls are distributed to the first branch path 21, and when the distribution member 23 is positioned at the second position, the game balls are distributed to the second branch path 22. Sorted. More specifically, when the distribution member 23 is displaced from the first position to the second position, the game balls are distributed to the first branch path 21, and when the distribution member 23 is displaced from the second position to the first position, the game balls are distributed. Is distributed to the second branch path 22. Since the displacement from the first position to the second position is detected by the first position detection sensor 25, the first sound effect 41 is output when the first position detection sensor 25 detects the sorting member 23. (See FIG. 8A). Further, since the displacement from the second position to the first position is detected by the second position detection sensor 26, the second sound effect 42 is detected when the second position detection sensor 26 detects the distribution member 23. Is output (see FIG. 8B).

  As described above, if the displacement of the distribution member 23 is directly connected to the game ball being distributed to any of the start ports 10, the sound effect is triggered by detecting the displacement of the distribution member 23. Can also be output.

-4th modification Although distribution device 2 in the above-mentioned embodiment explained that game balls which entered the device are distributed to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, it has three or more types of starting ports. 10 may be assigned. In such a case, a sound effect (three or more kinds of sound effects) indicating that a game ball has entered each start port 10 may be set. However, a configuration in which sound effects are set for two or more types of start ports 10 that are a part of the three or more types of start ports 10, and a configuration in which no sound effects are set for other types of start ports 10 may be used. Good. Moreover, things other than the start port 10 may be set as an object to be distributed by the distribution device 2. For example, a distribution mode in which the distributed game balls exit from the distribution device 2 and flow down the game area 922 may be set. Since the specific structure of the distribution apparatus 2 may be any, a description thereof will be omitted.

Fifth Modification The sorting device 2 in the above embodiment is configured such that when a game ball that has entered the device is distributed to the first branch path 21, the game ball always enters the first start port 11, and the second Although it has been described that the game ball is surely entered into the second start opening 12 when distributed to the two branch paths 22, the game ball allocated to each branch path must enter the start opening 10. It may not be the composition to do.

-Sixth Modification A sound effect (hereinafter also referred to as an entry effect sound 43) is output when a game ball enters the sorting device 2. For example, a sensor (hereinafter also referred to as an entry detection sensor 20s) that detects a game ball that passes through the common path 20 of the sorting device 2 is provided, and triggered by the detection of the game ball by the entry detection sensor 20s. The approach effect sound 43 is output (see FIG. 9A). The approach sound effect 43 is preferably output before the game ball is distributed to the first branch path 21 or the second branch path 22. Further, the entry sound effect 43 may be a sound different from the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42.

  With this configuration, the entry sound effect 43 is always output before the first sound effect 41 or the second sound effect 42 is output (see FIG. 9B) (see FIG. 9A). ))). It can also be said that the approach sound effect 43 is a sound effect indicating in advance that the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are output. If such an entry effect sound 43 is output, the player can know in advance that the first effect sound 41 and the second effect sound 42 will be output, and the game to the start port 10 It is possible to reduce the risk of missing the sound effect indicating the entry of the sphere.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which replaces with the approach effect sound 43 (operation | movement of an auditory performance element), and operates visual performance elements, such as the light emission part provided in the predetermined position shining. If the approach effect sound 43 is configured to be output, the first effect sound 41 or the second effect sound 42 is output in succession after the entry effect sound 43 is output. Where there is a possibility that the sound effect 41 or the second sound effect 42 may be mixed, if such a staging element indicating that the sound has entered the sorting apparatus 2 is appealed to the player's vision, such a fear is eliminated. It is possible.

-7th modification In the said embodiment, the 1st sound effect 41 which shows the entrance of the game ball to the 1st start port 11, and the 2nd effect sound 42 which shows the entrance to the 2nd start port 12 are set. However, the sound effect indicating the entry of the game ball into one start port 10 is set, and the sound effect indicating the game ball entering the other start port 10 is not set (silence) It is good also as a structure (refer FIG. 10). Since the game balls that have entered the sorting device 2 are distributed to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, a sound effect is output when a game ball enters one of the start ports 10. Even if it is not, it becomes possible to easily grasp which starter 10 the game ball has entered by distinguishing between when the sound effect is output and when it is not output.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure where the magnitude | size of the sound effect which shows the entrance of the game ball to the other starting port 10 is smaller than the sound effect which shows the entrance of the game ball to the one start port 10. In other words, it is only necessary that the game ball entering the one start port 10 is more conspicuous than the game ball entering the other start port 10. That is, the magnitude of the sound effect that is output when a game ball enters one of the start ports 10 is M1, and the size of the sound effect that is output when a game ball enters the other start port 10 If M2 is M2, it is sufficient if M1> M2 (M1 ≠ 0, M2 includes 0).

-Eighth Modification An example in which the seventh modification is further developed. As described above, in the seventh modified example, a sound effect indicating the entry of a game ball into one start opening 10 is set, and a sound effect indicating a game ball entering the other start opening 10 is set. However, in this example, the incoming sound of the game ball associates the sound effect with the starting port 10 which is more advantageous for the player. Since it is pleasing that the game ball enters the start opening 10 which is advantageous for the player, the game ball can enter the start opening 10 which is more advantageous than the entrance of the game ball to the disadvantage start opening 10. It should stand out.

  For example, as in the above embodiment, when the jackpot is won by the second lottery, the expected value of the game balls (so-called ball) that can be acquired by the jackpot game is larger than when the jackpot is won by the first lottery If a game ball enters the second start port 12, a sound effect is output (see FIG. 10B), and a game ball enters the first start port 11. In the case of a ball, no sound effect is output (see FIG. 10A). In addition, if a probability difference is set for the transition of the gaming state after the big hit game ends, the magnitude of the probability may be set as an advantageous / disadvantageous setting element. For example, when the jackpot is won by the second lottery, the probability that the game state after the jackpot game is advantageous to the player is set higher than when the jackpot is won by the first lottery. If there is, a sound effect is output when a game ball enters the second start port 12, and no sound effect is output when a game ball enters the first start port 11. Further, the number of prize balls may be set as an advantageous / disadvantageous setting factor. In consideration of these plural elements, it may be comprehensively determined which of the first start port 11 (first lottery) and the second start port 12 (second lottery) is advantageous.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player aware of the entrance of the game ball into the advantageous start port 10. For a player who does not know that a difference is set in the profit at the time of entering the game ball, an action that implies that the start ports 10 are not exactly the same is exhibited.

  In addition, as described in the seventh modified example, the magnitude of the sound effect output when the game ball enters the start opening 10 which is disadvantageous for the player is larger than the advantageous start opening 10. It is good also as a structure set smaller than the sound effect output when a game ball enters (it is so that the output of a sound effect becomes relatively small).

  In addition, although a sound effect is output when a game ball enters the start opening 10 which is disadvantageous for the player, a sound effect is output when a game ball enters the start opening 10 which is advantageous. It is good also as a structure which is not output or a relatively small sound effect is output. Even with such a configuration, it is easy to distinguish a ball entering the advantageous start opening 10 and a ball entering the disadvantageous start opening 10. However, it can be said that the configuration that makes the entry to the advantageous start opening 10 that the player pays more attention stand out is superior in that the joy of the player at the time of entry increases.

-Ninth modified example In the said embodiment, although the distribution ratio to the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12 by the distribution apparatus 2 was demonstrated (it is equal), each You may set a difference in the ratio distributed to the starting port 10. FIG. In other words, the setting is made so that the probability that one of the starting ports 10 will enter the game ball is higher than that of the other starting port 10. The distribution device 2 in the above embodiment has been described that the distribution member 23 is displaced by the weight of the game ball. However, the control device 51 for controlling the position of the distribution member 23 is provided, and the game ball is The sorting member 23 can be freely positioned at a position for guiding to the one branch path 21 and a position for guiding the game ball to the second branch path 22. For example, a motor 50 that displaces (rotates) the distribution member 23 and a control unit 51 that controls the rotation amount of the motor 50 are provided, and the control unit 51 controls the rotation amount of the motor 50, thereby distributing the motor 50. The distribution device 2a can arbitrarily control the position of the member 23 (see FIG. 11A). By setting it as such a distribution apparatus 2a, it becomes possible to control freely the distribution ratio to the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12. FIG.

  It is assumed that the game ball that has entered the sorting device 2 is set so as to be more easily guided to the first starting port 11 than to the second starting port 12 by the action of the sorting device 2a. That is, it is assumed that the probability that a game ball that is launched aiming at a predetermined range enters the first start port 11 is set higher than the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 12. In this case, a sound effect is output when a game ball enters the second start port 12, and no sound effect is output when a game ball enters the first start port 11. That is, a corresponding sound effect is set for the starting port 10 having a relatively low probability of entering a game ball (low frequency of entry), and the probability of a game ball entering is relatively high (input No sound effect is set for the other (the sphere frequency is high) (see FIG. 11B). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that a game ball has entered the start opening 10 where it is difficult to enter the ball.

  Further, as described in the seventh modification, the sound effect that is output when a game ball enters the start opening 10 having a high probability of entering the game ball has a higher probability of entering the ball. It is good also as a structure set so that it may become smaller than the sound effect output when a game ball enters into the low start opening 10 direction.

  In addition, although a sound effect is output when a game ball enters the direction of the start port 10 having a high probability of entering a game ball, the game ball enters the direction of the start port 10 having a low probability of entering the game ball. In the case of a ball, no sound effect may be output or a relatively small sound effect may be output. Even with such a configuration, it becomes easy to distinguish a ball entering the start port 10 having a high pitching frequency and a ball entering the start port 10 having a low pitch frequency. However, the sound effect is output only when the sound effect is output only for the starter 10 having a lower entry frequency or a relatively large effect sound is output because the entry frequency is lower. It can be said that it is excellent in that the player is less likely to feel bothered by increasing the number of output of sound effects.

Tenth Modification It is assumed that the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 12 change according to the game state. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, an open position that allows a game ball to enter the second start port 12 located on both sides of the first start port 11, and a closed state that prevents the game ball from entering. An opening / closing member 60 that is displaceable between positions is provided. The opening / closing member 60 is normally in the closed position, and is displaced to the open position when the open lottery is triggered when the game ball enters a normal starting area (not shown). As the gaming state, it is assumed that a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state that is easier to win the open lottery than the normal gaming state are set.

  In the normal gaming state, it is difficult to win the open lottery, and the opening / closing member 60 is hardly displaced to the open position, or even if the open lottery is won, the time for the open position is set short, and the second start It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 12 as compared to the specific game state. Furthermore, the normal game state is a state in which the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 11 is higher than the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 12. On the other hand, the specific game state is a state where it is easy to win the open lottery, and it is easier for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12 than in the normal game state. Furthermore, the specific game state is a state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 12 is higher than the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 11. From the viewpoint of ease of winning a game ball to the starting port 10 including the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, the specific gaming state is higher than the normal gaming state. Therefore, if a so-called prize ball is paid out by entering the starting port 10, it can be said that the specific game state is a high base state in which a game can be played without reducing the game balls as compared with the normal game state.

  In the normal gaming state, the probability that the game ball enters the first start port 11 is higher than the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 12. A sound effect is output when the ball enters, and no sound effect is output when a game ball enters the first start port 11. On the other hand, in the specific gaming state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 12 is higher than the probability that the game ball enters the first start port 11. When a ball enters, a sound effect is output, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, no sound effect is output (see FIG. 12B). Thus, it is good also as a structure where the start port 10 from which a sound effect is output changes according to the change of a gaming state.

  Further, as described in the seventh modification, in the normal game state, the sound effect output when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is more effective when the game ball is input to the second start port 12. While it is set to be smaller than the sound effect output when entering the ball, in the specific gaming state, the sound effect output when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the first. It is good also as a structure set so that it might become smaller than the sound effect output when a game ball enters into the starting port 11. FIG.

Eleventh Modification In this example, the entry of a game ball is more advantageous for the player, and the sound effect is associated with the starting port 10 that is less likely to enter the game ball. . It can be said that it is an example which combined the said 8th modification and the 9th modification. For example, the expected value of profit obtained by entering a game ball is set higher at the second start port 12 than at the first start port 11, and the probability that a game ball enters the first start port In the configuration in which the second start port 12 is set higher than 11, when a game ball enters the second start port 12, a sound effect is output, and the game ball enters the first start port 11. In the case of a ball, no sound effect is output, or the output sound effect is smaller than the sound effect output when the ball enters the second start port 12. In this way, it is difficult for a game ball to enter, and the entrance of the game ball to the starting port 10 having a higher value when entering the game is more conspicuous, so that when the game ball enters It becomes possible to further enhance the joy of the player.

Twelfth Modification In the above embodiment, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are triggered by the fact that it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. As described above, the first effect is obtained when the effect of informing the corresponding determination result is started, in other words, when the variation of the identification symbol 80 informing the corresponding determination result is started. The sound 41 and the second sound effect 42 may be output. That is, the first sound effect 41 is output when an effect for notifying the result of the determination of the correctness corresponding to the first determination of correctness is started (see FIG. 13A), and the result of correctness determination corresponding to the second appropriateness determination information. When the effect of notifying is started, the second sound effect 42 is output (see FIG. 13B). It should be noted that “when an effect to notify the determination result is started (when the variation of the identification symbol 80 is started)” is exactly the same as the production start time (the variation variation start time of the identification symbol 80). There is no need. If the player feels that the sound effect is being output at the same timing as the start of the production (start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 80), the time point at which the sound effect is output may be slightly different.

  As described above, the first sound effect 41 and the second sound effect 42 are output when the effect of notifying the corresponding determination result is output, so that the determination result to be notified from now on is the first. It is possible to easily distinguish whether the information is based on the validity determination information or the second validity determination information.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure by which the sound effect which shows the entrance of a game ball was set only about one starting port 10 like the structure demonstrated in the 7th modification-the 11th modification, the said one A sound effect is output when an effect of notifying the result of the determination of the success / failure corresponding to the result of determination of the success / failure obtained by entering the game ball into the start opening 10 is output, while the game to the other start opening 10 is performed. The sound effect is prevented from being output when an effect of informing the result of the determination of the correctness corresponding to the correctness determination information acquired by entering the ball is started.

-13th modification It is an example which further developed the 12th modification. In this example, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, the first sound effect and the second sound effect (hereinafter referred to as the first sound effect The first sound effect and the second sound effect (hereinafter referred to as this example) when an effect of notifying the result of the determination is started. It is also possible to output a fluctuation start sound effect (referred to as a first fluctuation start sound effect or a second fluctuation start sound effect) in the description of FIG.

  If you try to output both the incoming sound effect and the fluctuation start sound effect, the frequency of sound effects will increase significantly, and you may not know exactly what each sound effect represents. It may be configured such that the player can arbitrarily select (customize) whether to enter a state in which the sound effect of the ball entry or the variable lyrics effect sound is output. However, it is not denied that both the incoming sound effect and the fluctuation start sound effect are output. Thus, when both the entrance sound effect and the variation start effect sound are configured to be output, the first entrance sound effect and the first variation start effect sound are set to the same form or associated effect sounds, and the second The incoming sound effect and the second variation start sound effect are sound effects of the same form or associated so that it can be distinguished whether the sound effect is related to the first success / failure determination information or the second sound determination information. To do. In this way, both the first incoming sound effect and the first variation start sound effect relate to the first success / failure determination information, and both the second incoming sound effect and the second variation start effect sound are related to the second success / failure information. It becomes clear that it is related to the judgment information. For example, the first incoming sound effect is “IN” for a male voice, the first fluctuation start sound effect is “GO” for a male voice, the second incoming sound effect is “IN” for a female voice, and the second fluctuation The starting sound effect is a female voice “GO”. The first entry sound effect and the first variation start sound effect are male voices, and the second entry sound effect and the second variation start sound effect are female voices. It is a thing.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure by which the sound effect which shows the entrance of a game ball was set only about one start opening 10 like the 7th modification-11th modification, it is to the said one start opening 10 A sound effect is output when a game ball enters and when an effect for notifying the determination result corresponding to the determination information acquired by the entry is started, while a game sound is output to the other starting port 10. The sound effect is prevented from being output in any case when a ball enters the ball and when an effect of notifying the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is correct is obtained.

As mentioned above, although embodiment (and its modification) of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment (and its modification) at all, and in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Various modifications are possible.
Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.
The gaming machine according to means 1 includes a first entrance and a second entrance where a game ball launched by a launching device at a predetermined launch intensity may enter, and the first entrance to the first entrance. A sound output device that outputs a first sound effect indicating the entry of a game ball and a second sound effect indicating an entry of the game ball into the second entrance different from the first sound effect. It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine according to the above means 1, the game ball has entered the first entrance by the first effect sound and the second effect sound different from the first effect sound, and the game ball has entered the second entrance. It is possible to easily determine that the ball has been made.
The gaming machine according to means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the volume of the first sound effect and that of the second sound effect are different.
As in the gaming machine according to the means 2, it is possible to set the difference between the volume of the first sound effect and the second sound effect to indicate which entrance the game ball has entered. It is.
The gaming machine according to means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein an entrance is provided at a place where a game ball launched at a predetermined launch intensity by the launching device may enter, and the entrance A distribution device is provided that distributes the game balls that have entered from one to a plurality of entrances including the first entrance and the second entrance.
If a sorting device is provided as in the case of the gaming machine according to means 3, the game ball has entered into which entrance for reasons such as the flow of game balls in the sorting device is not clearly visible. Is difficult to understand. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily determine that a game ball has entered the first entrance and that a game ball has entered the second entrance.
The gaming machine according to means 4 is the gaming machine according to means 3, wherein the distribution device has a distribution member that distributes game balls that have entered from the entrance thereof, and the sound output device When the displacement is detected, the first sound effect or the second sound effect is output.
Since the displacement of the sorting member is directly connected to the game ball being distributed to one of the entrances, the sound effect is triggered by detecting the displacement of the sorting member as in the gaming machine according to the means 4. It may be output.
The gaming machine according to the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4, and the contents of the first lottery executed when the gaming ball enters the first entrance, The content of the second lottery executed when the game ball enters the second entrance is different.
If the contents of the first lottery executed with the entrance to the first entrance and the second lottery executed with the entrance to the second entrance are different, which game ball Whether the ball has entered the entrance is one of the points that the player pays attention to, so it is possible to easily grasp which entrance the game ball has entered like the gaming machine according to the means 5. The significance of doing so is great.
The gaming machine according to means 6 is the gaming machine according to means 5, which is information used for the first lottery and is acquired when a gaming ball enters the first entrance. Predetermined number of second determination information that can be stored when a predetermined number of pieces of determination information can be stored and that is used for the second lottery and that is acquired when a game ball enters the second entrance The storage means capable of storing a number and the presence of the first success / failure determination information stored in the storage means are displayed as a first hold display, and the presence of the second success / failure determination information is displayed as a second hold display. Display means for displaying, wherein the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed so that it is possible to determine that they are different from each other.
As in the case of the gaming machine according to means 6, by displaying the hold display corresponding to the first success / failure determination information and the second success / failure determination information separately, the combination of the sound effect and the hold display indicates which game ball is inserted. It becomes possible to easily grasp whether the ball has entered the ball opening.
The gaming machine according to means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the first sound effect or the second sound effect is produced when an effect of notifying the corresponding determination result is started. Is output.
As in the gaming machine according to the means 7, the first sound effect and the second sound effect may be configured to be output when an effect for informing the corresponding determination result is started.

1 gaming machine 10 start port 11 first start port 12 second start port 2 (2a) sorting device 20 common path 20s approach detection sensor 21 first branch path 22 second branch path 23 sorting member 25 first position detection sensor 26 second position detection sensor 30 hold display 31 first hold display 32 second hold display 41 first sound effect 42 second sound effect 80 identification symbol 922 game area 93 display device 931 display area 95 speaker

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a lottery determination as to whether or not to grant a jackpot when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance,
A first entrance and a second entrance provided as the predetermined entrance;
A sound output device that outputs sound for production;
With
When the second entrance is in a gaming state in which a game ball is less likely to enter than the first entrance, the sound output device when the game ball enters the second entrance The game machine is characterized in that a predetermined sound effect is output through the first entry port, and the sound effect is not output even when a game ball enters the first entrance.

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