JP4091491B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a game ball holding unit that receives and holds a game ball, and a game ball transfer unit that holds the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit and performs a transfer operation. The games provided above In machine Related.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that uses a display device such as a liquid crystal display device to display a winning opening and timing at which a game ball should be entered is known (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-267342 (page 3-5, FIG. 1-2)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the game ball should be entered using a display device provided in the upper right part outside the game board, not on the game board that the player pays most attention during the game. Since information indicating the winning a prize opening and timing is displayed, there is a problem that the degree to which the information is visually recognized by the player is not necessarily high.
[0005]
In particular, a game ball holding means for receiving and holding a game ball and having a game ball holding unit that holds the game ball and moves while holding the game ball is provided on the game board. Game machines, so-called pachinko machines equipped with so-called third-class electric appliances, the special device is activated when the game ball passes through the special device operation area provided in the special prize opening, so-called "right generation" It becomes the state of.
[0006]
In such a case, the player pays particular attention to the operation of the rotating body. Therefore, even if the information as described above is displayed at a position outside the game board, the degree to which the information is visually recognized by the player is drastically reduced. There was a problem.
[0007]
In addition, information such as that described above can be displayed using a display device that displays a variation of an identification symbol (such as a normal symbol) provided on the game board. Even when information related to the rotating body such as the timing at which a game ball enters the starting opening is displayed, the rotating body is often placed at a position away from the display device, so that the information is visually recognized by the player. There was a problem that the degree to which it was made could not be improved sufficiently.
[0008]
In addition, the conventional gaming machine described above uses a display device that is provided separately from a display device that displays a special symbol, for example, to display information indicating a winning opening and timing at which a game ball should be entered. Therefore, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine increases.
[0009]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and has a game ball holding portion that receives and holds a game ball, and performs a transfer operation while holding the game ball that has entered the game ball holding portion. A game ball transport means, for example, a game that allows a player to easily view an image that produces a game related to a rotating body while suppressing manufacturing costs. Machine Its purpose is to provide.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention has the following features. First, the first feature of the present invention has a game ball holding portion (game ball holding portion 6e) for receiving and holding a game ball, and transporting the game ball held in the game ball holding portion while holding it. In a gaming machine in which an operating game ball transport means (rotating body 6) is provided on a game board (game board 3), the game ball transport means (rotary body 6) is disposed on the front side or the back side of the game board, and the game ball transport means (rotary body 6) In the vicinity of the display means (liquid crystal display device 4) for displaying an effect image for producing a game, and the game ball transport means, the game ball transport hand according to the operation of the game ball transport means For playing game balls in stages The present invention includes a display control unit (sub CPU 41) that causes the display unit to display a first effect image that produces the game concerned.
[0011]
According to this feature, in the vicinity of the rotating body 6, an effect image that produces a game related to the game ball transport operation of the rotating body 6 according to the operation of the rotating body 6, for example, the third type provided on the rotating body 6. Since the effect image (first effect image) indicating the timing of launching the game ball in the direction of the start port 6a is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the player is also paying attention to the rotating body 6. The displayed effect image can be easily visually confirmed. In the first feature of the present invention, a starter motor (third-type starter motor 6b) that rotates the rotating body (rotating body 6) having the game ball holding part (game ball holding part 6e) at a predetermined cycle. ) And current position grasping means (main CPU 31) for grasping the current position of the game ball holding unit based on the control state of the starter motor, and the game ball transport means includes the rotating body, A guide frame (guide frame 6d) having a start port (third type start port 6a) that allows the game ball to enter the game ball holding unit when it coincides with the rotational position of the game ball holding unit; The game control unit is configured to carry and carry the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit via the start port, and the display control unit is configured to perform the game that is grasped by the current position grasping unit. The current position of the ball holder is Before matching As the first effect image, it is preferable to display on the display means an image for informing the timing at which the game ball should be launched in the direction of the start port.
[0012]
In the first feature of the present invention, the game ball carrying means (rotating body 6) is configured to detect that the game ball has entered the game ball holding unit (game ball holding unit 6e). (Game ball holding detection sensor 6f) and a game ball guide hole (game ball guide hole 6i) through which the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit is conveyed, the display control means (sub CPU 41) When the game ball holding detection unit detects the game ball, the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit Before the detection of the passing of the game ball by the third kind start opening switch that opens the grand prize opening by detecting the passing game ball The display means (liquid crystal display) is used as a second effect image for effecting the game related to the game ball transport means in accordance with the operation of the game ball transport means. It is preferably displayed on the device 4).
[0013]
According to this feature, when the gaming ball holding sensor 6f detects that the gaming ball is held, that is, that the gaming ball has entered the gaming ball holding unit 6e, the gaming ball of the held gaming ball. An effect image that produces a game related to the rotating body 6 in accordance with the operation carried to the guide hole 6i, for example, a game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit 6e A game ball passing detection is performed by a type 3 start opening switch that opens a grand prize opening upon detection of a passing game ball. An image for notifying the timing of the end of conveyance to the game ball guiding hole 6i, in other words, an effect image (second effect image) indicating the time until the special winning opening is opened is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4. Information that is preferably notified to the player when a game ball enters the game ball holding unit 6e can be displayed in the vicinity of the rotating body 6 so that the player can easily see the information.
[0014]
In the first or second aspect of the present invention, at least a part of the game board (game board 3) is formed of a transparent member that can see through the back side, for example, a transparent resin, and the display means ( The liquid crystal display device 4) is arranged on the back side of the region formed by the member, and an identification symbol (ordinary symbol) on which a variation display is performed when a game ball passes through the starting region (normal symbol starting port 5). Is preferably displayed.
[0015]
According to this feature, since the effect image related to the rotator 6 and the identification symbol such as the normal symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the display device displaying the effect image related to the rotator 6 and the identification symbol are displayed. There is no need to provide a separate display device. That is, the structure of the gaming machine can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be suppressed.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(Configuration of gaming machine according to the present embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overview of a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 1, reference numerals are given to main components of the gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment, and functions of the components will be described. A game board 3 formed of a transparent member such as a transparent resin that allows the player to see through the back side is provided at the upper center of the gaming machine 10.
[0020]
The game board 3 includes a grand prize opening 2, a liquid crystal display device 4, a normal symbol start opening 5, a rotating body 6, a specific winning opening 8, an out opening 9, general winning openings 16 and 17, A plurality of nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball to be played are arranged. The rotating body 6 is provided with a third type starting port 6a for receiving a game ball.
[0021]
That is, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called third-class pachinko machine, and in the so-called right generation state, on the condition that a gaming ball has entered the third-class starting port 6a, it is a big prize. Open mouth 2.
[0022]
The liquid crystal display device 4 is disposed on the back side of the game board 3 formed of a transparent resin or the like, and displays an effect image that produces the game according to the state of the game. In the present embodiment, Display means are configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 4 can also display a normal symbol on which a variable display is performed when a game ball enters the normal symbol starting port 5.
[0023]
Here, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement | positioning state of the game board 3 and the liquid crystal display device 4 is demonstrated. As shown in the figure, the liquid crystal display device 4 is disposed on the back side of the game board 3 when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 10 facing the player. Further, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 is larger than the normal symbol display area 4a in which the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and an image can be displayed behind the rotating body 6.
[0024]
That is, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 4 displays the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 4a, and the rotating body in the display area other than the normal symbol display area 4a, that is, around or behind the rotating body 6. 6 is displayed.
[0025]
The rotating body 6 can also be configured using a transparent member such as a transparent resin. In such a case, the player can also visually recognize the image displayed behind the rotating body 6, and can display the effect image by a variety of methods.
[0026]
Further, the decorative pattern printed on the game board 3 so as to correspond to the normal symbol display area 4 a may be displayed using the liquid crystal display device 4. Further, the liquid crystal display device 4 may be disposed on the front side of the game board 3 by using a transparent liquid crystal panel or EL (Electronic Luminescent) panel.
[0027]
Further, the normal symbol starting port 5 shown in FIG. 1 is configured such that the normal symbol variation display is performed when a game ball enters.
[0028]
The specific winning opening 8 is controlled so as to be in an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter for a predetermined time when the normal symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination, that is, when they are stopped at the winning symbol. In addition, a special device operation area through which a game ball that has entered can pass and a general area are provided inside the specific winning opening 8, and when the game ball passes through the special device operation area, The special device is activated and the right to shift to the big hit state is generated (right generation state).
[0029]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the rotator 6 has a game ball holding portion 6e that receives and holds a game ball, and the game ball that has entered the game ball holding portion 6e is stored in the game ball holding portion 6e. In this embodiment, a game ball transport unit is configured. Further, the rotating body 6 includes a game ball holding detection sensor 6f that detects that a game ball has entered the game ball holding unit 6e. In this embodiment, the game ball holding detection sensor 6f is a game ball holding sensor. A detection unit is configured.
[0030]
Here, an outline of the structure of the rotating body 6 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, the rotator 6 includes a third-type starter motor 6b, a rotating portion 6c, and a guide frame 6d.
[0031]
In the third type starter motor 6b, the rotation shaft 6r is inserted into the bearing portion 6g provided at the center portion of the rotation portion 6c through the through hole 6h provided at the center portion of the guide frame 6d. Yes. That is, the rotating body 6 is configured such that the rotating portion 6c rotates inside the frame formed by the guide frame 6d when the rotating shaft 6r rotates. For example, a stepping motor can be used as the third type starter motor 6b according to the present embodiment.
[0032]
Further, as described above, the rotating portion 6c is provided with the game ball holding portion 6e that holds the game ball that has entered through the third type starting port 6a.
[0033]
Furthermore, a detection hole 6j is provided in the guide frame 6d, and a game for detecting that a game ball has entered the game ball holding portion 6e and that the game ball is held in the detection hole 6j. A sphere holding detection sensor 6f is provided. In the present embodiment, the game ball holding detection sensor 6f detects that a game ball has entered the game ball holding unit 6e using an optical sensor. Instead of the game ball holding detection sensor 6f, a switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the game ball holding unit 6e may be provided.
[0034]
Further, FIG. 3B shows the arrangement of the above-described third-type starter motor 6b, the rotating portion 6c, the guide frame 6d, the game board 3, and the liquid crystal display device 4. It is sectional drawing which shows an installation condition.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the rotating portion 6c is rotated by the third type starting port motor 6b, so that the game ball conveyed to the game ball guiding hole 6i provided at the lower portion of the guide frame 6d is reduced. A third type start port switch 6 s to be detected is provided between the game board 3 and the liquid crystal display device 4.
[0036]
1 accepts game balls that have not won or entered any of the normal symbol starting port 5, the general winning ports 16, 17 and the third type starting port 6a.
[0037]
The general winning ports 16 and 17 are configured such that a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls (prize balls) are paid out when a game ball enters.
[0038]
In addition, the gaming machine 10 is operated to rotate, and a launch handle 24 configured to launch a game ball toward a game area on the game board 3 and speakers 25L and 25R that output sound effects and sounds. And lamps 26a and 26b used for displaying a predetermined gaming state, displaying various errors, and the like.
[0039]
Next, the configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the control unit of the gaming machine 10 includes a main control circuit 30, a sub control circuit 40, and a payout / launch control circuit 80.
[0040]
The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, an initial reset circuit 35, and a serial communication IC 36.
[0041]
In addition, the main control circuit 30 is provided inside the specific winning opening 8 and a special device operating area switch 28 s for counting game balls that have entered the special apparatus operating area provided inside the specific winning opening 8. A count switch 29s that counts game balls that have entered the general area, a big prize port count switch 2s that is provided inside the big prize opening 2 and counts game balls that have won the big prize slot 2, and a general prize General winning ball switches 16S and 17S for detecting that a game ball has entered the mouths 16 and 17, normal symbol starting port switch 5s for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the normal symbol starting port 5, and a rotating body 6, a third-type start port switch 6 s for detecting a game ball conveyed by the rotating portion 6 c and a game ball holding detection sensor 6 f for detecting a game ball entering the game ball holding portion 6 e Connection It has been. The game ball holding detection sensor 6f may be connected to the sub control circuit 40.
[0042]
Further, the main control circuit 30 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 8a that opens and closes the door of the special winning opening 8, a special electric accessory solenoid 2a that opens and closes the door of the special winning opening 2, and the rotating portion 6c at a predetermined cycle. Is connected to a third-type starter motor 6b that is rotated at the same time. As described above, a stepping motor can be used as the third type starter motor 6b. In such a case, the main CPU 31 can always grasp the rotation angle of the rotating portion 6c rotated by the third type starting port motor 6b, more specifically, the current position of the game ball holding portion 6e.
[0043]
The main CPU 31 controls the corresponding solenoid and the third-type starter motor 6b based on inputs from switches and the like connected to the main control circuit 30, and various types of information transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40. Generate commands.
[0044]
Specifically, when the normal symbol start port switch 5 s detects that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start port 5, the main CPU 31 according to the present embodiment extracts and extracts a random number value for hit determination. A normal symbol start memory including a random number value for hit determination is stored in the main RAM 33. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a command for instructing to perform the normal symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device 4, and transmits the command to the sub-control circuit 40 via the serial communication IC 36. Here, when the extracted random number value indicates a winning, the main CPU 31 sets the so-called ordinary electric accessory in an activated state. Further, the main CPU 31 controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 8a after the elapse of a predetermined fluctuation time, and keeps the specific winning opening 8 open for a predetermined time (for example, 5.5 seconds).
[0045]
Further, when a signal is input from the special device operation area switch 28s, the main CPU 31 generates a command for notifying that a so-called special device is in operation, and sub-controls the command via the serial communication IC 36. Transmit to circuit 40. Further, the main CPU 31 issues a command indicating the control state of the third type starting port motor 6b in order to make the sub control circuit 40 determine the current position of the game ball holding unit 6e rotated by the third type starting port motor 6b. Generate and send as appropriate.
[0046]
Further, the main CPU 31 operates a so-called special electric accessory when a signal is input from the third type start port switch 6s in a state where the special device is operated. That is, the main CPU 31 controls the special electric accessory solenoid 2a to open the grand prize winning port 2 for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) or until a predetermined number of game balls win the grand prize winning port 2. .
[0047]
Further, during the game, the main CPU 31 controls the third type starting port motor 6b so that the rotating portion 6c makes one rotation at a constant cycle (for example, 10 seconds). Further, the main CPU 31 generates a command indicating that a game ball has been won at the third type starting port 6a when the game ball holding detection sensor 6f detects that a game ball has entered, and the serial communication IC 36 is set. Then, the command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40.
[0048]
Further, when a signal is input from the general winning ball switches 16S, 17S, the count switch 29s, etc., the main CPU 31 generates a command instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as a winning ball, and pays out the command. Transmit to launch control circuit 80.
[0049]
Note that the main CPU 31 can also control each process in the gaming machine 10 other than the above-described processes, such as updating a random number value for hit determination at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds).
[0050]
The main ROM 32 stores a program for controlling each process in the main control circuit 30. The main RAM 33 is composed of a DRAM or the like, and stores a start memory, a command generated by the main CPU 31, and the like.
[0051]
The initial reset circuit 35 generates a signal for resetting various setting values of the gaming machine 10 to initial values when the power is turned on. The serial communication IC 36 transmits various commands generated by the main CPU 31 to the sub-control circuit 40.
[0052]
The sub control circuit 40 controls various effects of the gaming machine 10 and includes a sub CPU 41, a sub ROM 42, and a sub RAM 43.
[0053]
The sub CPU 41 controls the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the sound data output from the speakers 25L and 25R, the lamps 26a and 26b, and the like according to various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 30.
[0054]
In particular, the sub CPU 41 according to the present embodiment displays an effect image (first effect image) that produces a game related to the rotating body 6 in accordance with the operation of the rotating body 6 on the liquid crystal display device 4 in the vicinity of the rotating body 6. It is something to be made. In addition, when the game ball holding unit 6 e detects a game ball, the sub CPU 41 displays an effect image (second effect image) that produces a game related to the rotating body 6 on the liquid crystal display device 4 according to the operation of the rotating body 6. In this embodiment, display control means is configured.
[0055]
Specifically, the sub CPU 41 uses the liquid crystal display device 4 to control an effect image displayed around or behind the rotating body 6 based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31). Is sent to the VDP 51 described later.
[0056]
More specifically, when receiving a command from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31) indicating that the special device is activated, the sub CPU 41 responds to the operation of the rotating body 6, that is, the operation of the rotating unit 6c. For example, an instruction to display an effect image (first effect image) such as “Now! Aim for a rotating body!” Is sent to the VDP 51. The sub CPU 41 determines the state of the rotating unit 6c, that is, the current position of the game ball holding unit 6e, according to a command indicating the control state of the third type starter motor 6b appropriately transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31). By grasping the above, it is determined when the game ball can enter the game ball holding portion 6e via the third type starting port 6a.
[0057]
Further, when the sub CPU 41 receives a command indicating that a game ball has won the third type starting port 6a from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31), the operation of the rotating body 6, that is, the operation of the rotating unit 6c. In response to this, for example, an instruction to display an effect image (second effect image) such as “5 seconds before opening the big prize opening” is sent to the VDP 51.
[0058]
Here, FIG.6 and FIG.7 has shown the image displayed on the circumference | surroundings and back of the rotary body 6 mentioned above. The timing for displaying the image shown in FIG.
[0059]
In the present embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the third type starting port motor 6b, and a command indicating the control state of the third type starting port motor 6b is appropriately transmitted from the main CPU 31 to the sub CPU 41. Each time the unit 6e reaches a specific position, for example, a position where a game ball enters through the third type starting port 6a, the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31) sends a command to the sub control circuit 40 (sub CPU 41). And the sub CPU 41 may determine the current position of the game ball holding unit 6e by measuring the time from the time when the command is received.
[0060]
In addition to the effect image described above, the sub CPU 41 sends, to the VDP 51, an instruction for performing a normal symbol variation display or the like based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31).
[0061]
The sub ROM 42 stores a program for controlling each process in the sub control circuit 40. The sub RAM 43 stores various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 30.
[0062]
Further, the sub control circuit 40 executes image processing of normal symbols and effect images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 based on a command from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31). Data ROM 54, VDP (Video Display Processor) 51 that executes predetermined image processing based on image data stored in image data ROM 54, and a D / A converter that converts image data generated by VDP 51 into an analog signal 52 and an initial reset circuit 53 that resets various settings to initial values in the event of an abnormality.
[0063]
The VDP 51 can generate an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 based on an instruction from the sub CPU 41.
[0064]
Further, the sub-control circuit 40 outputs sound effects and sounds from the speakers 25L and 25R in response to commands from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31), so that a sound data ROM 63 for storing various sound data, and a sound A sound source IC 61 that generates output sound information based on sound data stored in the data ROM 63 and an AMP 62 that amplifies output sound information generated by the sound source IC 61 are provided.
[0065]
The sub-control circuit 40 controls lighting / extinguishing of the lamps 26a and 26b used for notifying a predetermined gaming state and displaying an error or the like according to a command from the main control circuit 30 (main CPU 31). A drive circuit 72 is provided.
[0066]
The payout / firing control circuit 80 includes a payout device 81 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) and a launch handle 24 when a game ball wins a prize in the general winning holes 16, 17 and the big winning hole 2, etc. It controls the launching device 82 that launches a game ball toward the game area on the game board 3 by being rotated.
[0067]
Note that each process in the gaming machine 10 is controlled by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40, but the main control circuit 30 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 40. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 40 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 30.
[0068]
(Operation of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 5 thru | or FIG. 7, operation | movement of the gaming machine 10 which concerns on this embodiment mentioned above is demonstrated.
[0069]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, when a game is started by the player, the gaming machine 10 checks whether or not a game ball has entered the normal symbol starting port 5, that is, whether or not a prize has been won (S10).
[0070]
When the game ball wins the normal symbol start opening 5, the gaming machine 10 displays the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 4a on the liquid crystal display device 4 (S20). Specifically, the main CPU 31 generates a command for instructing normal symbol variation display, transmits the command to the sub CPU 41, and the sub CPU 41 instructs the VDP 51 to perform variation display.
[0071]
Next, the gaming machine 10 operates the ordinary electric accessory when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed and the stopped symbol is a winning symbol (YES in S30) (S40). That is, the gaming machine 10 activates the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 8a and opens the specific winning opening 8 (S50).
[0072]
Further, the gaming machine 10 confirms whether or not the game ball that has won the specific prize opening 8 has passed through the special device operation area in a state where the specific prize opening 8 is opened (S60).
[0073]
When the game ball passes through the special device operation area (YES in S60), the gaming machine 10 operates the special device (S70) and enters a right generation state.
[0074]
Next, the gaming machine 10 displays an effect image (first effect image) instructing the launch direction of the game ball according to the operation of the rotating body 6 around or behind the rotating body 6 (S80).
[0075]
Here, FIG. 6 shows an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 in step S80. A plurality of nails planted on the game board surface are omitted. The image P1 shows an effect image that is displayed at a timing at which the game ball should be launched in the direction of the third type starting port 6a. The enlarged image P10 shows an enlarged image of the image P1 displayed around or behind the rotator 6. In FIG. 6, the arrow added to the rotating body 6 indicates the rotation direction of the rotating body 6.
[0076]
As shown in the enlarged image P10, an effect image with a content such as “Now! Aim for the rotating body!” Is displayed according to the operation of the rotating body 6 around or behind the rotating body 6. Even in a situation where attention is paid to the rotating body 6, the effect image can be surely recognized, and the timing at which the game ball should be launched in the direction of the rotating body 6 can be grasped. In addition, the effect image is not limited to using characters, but may be a predetermined character image or a moving image in which the displayed color changes according to the operation of the rotating body 6.
[0077]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, in a state where the game ball is not held in the game ball holding unit 6e, one type is provided around or behind the rotary body 6 according to the rotation angle that is the transfer operation of the rotary body 6. Although the effect image (first effect image) is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of effect images (first effect images) corresponding to the rotation angle that is the conveying operation of the rotating body 6 are prepared. May be displayed.
[0078]
Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the third type starting port 6a and the game ball is held in the game ball holding portion 6e, that is, It is confirmed whether or not the seed start port 6a has won a prize (S90).
[0079]
When the game ball wins the third type starting opening 6a (YES in S90), the gaming machine 10 displays an effect image (second effect image) for notifying the opening of the big winning opening (S100).
[0080]
Here, the image P2 and the image P3 shown in FIG. 7 show the effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 in step S100. A plurality of nails planted on the game board surface are omitted. Specifically, the image P2 and the image P3 notify the player of the time until the special winning opening 2 is opened. Further, the enlarged image P20 and the enlarged image P30 show images obtained by enlarging the images P2 and P3 displayed around or behind the rotating body 6, respectively. In FIG. 7, an arrow added to the rotating body 6 indicates the rotation direction of the rotating body 6.
[0081]
As shown in the magnified image P20 and the magnified image P30, contents such as "Large winning opening 5 seconds before!" And "It is almost open" depending on the operation of the rotator 6 around or behind the rotator 6. Since the effect image is displayed, the player can surely see the effect image even in a situation where attention is paid to the rotating body, and grasps the time until the special winning opening 2 is opened. be able to.
[0082]
Next, as shown in FIG. 5, in the gaming machine 10, the game ball won in the third type starting port 6a, that is, the game ball held in the game ball holding portion 6e is turned into the game ball guide hole 6i by the rotating portion 6c. The special electric accessory is operated by detecting that it has passed through the third type start port switch 6s (S110). That is, the gaming machine 10 operates the special electric accessory solenoid 2a to open the special winning opening 2 (S120).
[0083]
Next, the gaming machine 10 checks whether or not the game ball that has entered the specific winning port 8 has passed through the special device operating area in a state where the special winning port 2 is open (S130).
[0084]
If the game ball passes through the special device operation area in the state where the special winning opening 2 is opened (YES in S130), so-called puncture, the operation of the special device is terminated and the right generation state is released.
[0085]
On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the special device operation area in the state where the special winning opening 2 is opened (NO in S130), the gaming machine 10 has 16 game balls in the third type starting port 6a. Until winning is made (NO in S140), the processes in steps S90 to S130 are repeated.
[0086]
Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 displays an effect image indicating the number of rounds in step S100 every time a game ball wins a prize at the third type starting port 6a.
[0087]
Here, the image P4 shown in FIG. 7 is an effect image (second image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 in step S100 when the game ball wins the third kind start port 6a again. Effect image). The enlarged image P40 shows an enlarged image of the image P4 displayed around or behind the rotating body 6.
[0088]
As shown in the enlarged image P40, in the vicinity or behind the rotator 6, depending on the operation of the rotator 6, an effect image with a content such as “Next 2R / Preparation Yay!” Is displayed. Even in a situation where attention is paid to the rotating body, the effect image can be surely visually recognized, and the number of rounds of the big hit can be grasped.
[0089]
Thus, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of effect images (second effect images) are prepared, and the game ball is held in the game ball holding unit 6e according to the rotation angle that is the conveying operation of the rotating body 6. In this state, various effect images can be displayed around or behind the rotating body 6, so that the player can play the game ball held in the game ball holding portion 6e of the rotating body 6 in the game ball guiding hole 6i. The situation from when it is conveyed until it is detected by the third type start port switch 6s can be visually confirmed reliably and easily.
[0090]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the gaming balls have won 16 balls in the third type starting port 6a, the gaming machine 10 ends the operation of the special device and the right generation state is released (YES in S140). ). In the present embodiment, when 16 balls are won in the third type starting port 6a, the operation of the special device is terminated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of balls such as 15 balls may be used. I just need it.
[0091]
(Game machine simulation program according to this embodiment)
FIG. 8 shows a computer that executes a simulation program (game program) of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment described above.
[0092]
The simulation program of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can be provided by being stored in a storage medium such as a ROM cartridge, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc., and the drive device for the storage medium provided in the personal computer 111 And can be read into the personal computer 111 and executed.
[0093]
The simulation program for the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can also be provided to the personal computer 111 via a communication network such as the Internet. Further, the simulation is performed as a so-called ASP type service in which a server computer connected to the communication network executes a simulation program of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment and transmits necessary data to the personal computer 111. A program can also be provided.
[0094]
The simulation program of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a game ball holding unit that receives and holds a game ball, and carries a game ball transfer while holding the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit. In a program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine in which a prize opening provided with means is provided on the game board, the personal ball 111 is transported by the game ball carrying means in the vicinity of the prize opening. The gist is to make it function so as to display an effect image relating to the winning a prize opening in accordance with the operation.
[0095]
By executing the simulation program in the personal computer 111, a user of the personal computer 111 can perform a simulation of the gaming machine 10 using an operation input device such as a keyboard or a controller.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 8, a screen similar to the overview of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is displayed on the display of the personal computer 111 by executing the simulation program. A display area corresponding to the liquid crystal display device 4 is provided on the right side of the center of the appearance of the gaming machine 10 displayed on the display of the personal computer 111, and the effect image relating to the rotating body 6 described above, that is, in FIGS. Images similar to the shown images P1 to P4 are displayed.
[0097]
Moreover, the simulation program of the gaming machine 10 described above can also be executed using a portable terminal 130 as shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the mobile terminal 130 includes a display unit 131, a speaker 132, and an operation unit 133.
[0098]
By executing the simulation program on the mobile terminal 130, the user of the mobile terminal 130 can perform a simulation of the gaming machine 10 using the operation unit 133.
[0099]
As described above, one embodiment of the present invention has been described by taking a so-called third type pachinko machine as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and includes a rotating body as described above. Of course, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.
[0100]
(Operation / Effect by the gaming machine according to the present embodiment)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above To zero According to this, in the vicinity of the rotating body 6, an effect image that produces a game related to the rotating body 6 according to the operation of the rotating body 6, for example, a game ball in the direction of the third type starting port 6 a provided in the rotating body 6. Since the effect image (first effect image) indicating the timing of launching is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the player can easily display the displayed information even when the player is paying attention to the rotating body 6. Can be visually recognized.
[0101]
Further, according to the present embodiment, when the game ball is held, that is, when the game ball holding detection sensor 6f detects that the game ball has entered the game ball holding unit 6e, the held game ball An effect image that produces a game related to the rotator 6, for example, an effect image (second effect image) indicating the time until the special winning opening is opened is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 Therefore, information that is preferably notified to the player when the game ball enters the game ball holding unit 6e can be displayed in the vicinity of the rotating body 6 so that the player can easily see the information. .
[0102]
Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the effect image regarding the rotator 6 and the identification symbol such as the normal symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the display device on which the effect image regarding the rotator 6 is displayed; There is no need to provide a separate display device for displaying the identification symbol. That is, the structure of the gaming machine can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be suppressed.
[0103]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, there is a game ball holding unit that receives and holds a game ball, and has a game ball holding unit that holds the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit. A game that allows a player to easily view an image that produces a game related to a rotating body while suppressing manufacturing costs. Machine Can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overview of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing an arrangement state of a game board and a liquid crystal display device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a structure of a rotating body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and an arrangement state of the rotating body.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of a control unit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a computer that executes a simulation program for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a portable terminal that executes a simulation program for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 ... Large winning port, 2a ... Special electric accessory solenoid, 2s ... Large winning port count switch, 3 ... Game board, 4 ... Liquid crystal display device, 4a ... Normal symbol display area, 5 ... Normal symbol start port, 5s ... Normal Symbol start port switch, 6 ... rotating body, 6a ... type 3 start port, 6b ... type 3 start port motor, 6c ... rotation unit, 6d ... guide frame, 6e ... game ball holding unit, 6f ... game ball holding detection Sensor, 6g ... Bearing part, 6h ... Through hole, 6i ... Game ball guide hole, detection hole 6j, 6r ... Rotating shaft, 6s ... Third class start port switch, 8 ... Specific winning port, 8a ... Ordinary electric accessory Solenoid, 9 ... Out port, 10 ... Gaming machine, 16, 17 ... General winning port, 16S, 17S ... General winning ball switch, 24 ... Launch handle, 25L, 25R ... Speaker, 26a, 26b ... Lamp, 28s ... Special equipment Actuation area switch, 29 ... count switch, 30 ... main control circuit, 31 ... main CPU, 32 ... main ROM, 33 ... main RAM, 35 ... initial reset circuit, 36 ... serial communication IC, 40 ... sub-control circuit, 41 ... sub CPU, 42 ... sub ROM, 43 ... sub RAM, 51 ... VDP, 52 ... D / A converter, 53 ... initial reset circuit, 54 ... image data ROM, 61 ... sound source IC, 62 ... AMP, 63 ... sound data ROM, 72 ... drive Circuit, 80... Discharge / launch control circuit, 81... Discharge device, 82... Launch device, 111 .. personal computer, 130. P4 ... image, P10, P20, P30, P40 ... enlarged image

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine having a game ball holding unit that receives and holds a game ball, and a game ball transfer means that moves and holds the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit is provided on the game board ,
Display means arranged on the front side or the back side of the game board and displaying an effect image that produces the game according to the state of the game;
Display control means for displaying on the display means a first effect image that produces the game related to the game ball transport operation of the game ball transport means in accordance with the operation of the game ball transport means in the vicinity of the game ball transport means. When,
A starter motor that rotates the rotating body having the game ball holding portion at a predetermined cycle;
A current position grasping means for grasping a current position of the game ball holding unit based on a control state of the starter motor;
The game ball transport means includes the rotating body and a guide frame having a start port that allows a game ball to enter the game ball holding portion when the rotation position of the game ball holding portion coincides. , Configured to carry and move while holding the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit via the start port,
The display control means moves the game ball in the direction of the start opening as the first effect image before the current position of the game ball holding portion grasped by the current position grasping means coincides with the start opening. An gaming machine characterized in that an image for informing the timing to be fired is displayed on the display means . The game ball transport means includes a game ball holding detection unit that detects that the game ball has entered the game ball holding unit, and a game ball guide through which the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit is transported And further comprising a hole,
When the game ball holding detection unit detects the game ball, the display control means opens a grand prize opening by detecting the game ball passing through the game ball that has entered the game ball holding unit. Producing the game related to the game ball transport means according to the operation of the game ball transport means, with an image for notifying the end timing of the transport to the game ball guide hole where the passing of the game ball is detected by a three-type start port switch The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the second effect image is displayed on the display means. At least a part of the game board is formed of a transparent member capable of seeing through the back side,
2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display means is further provided on a back side of an area formed by the member, and further displays an identification symbol that is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball passes through the starting area. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.

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