JP4180147B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a winning opening distribution device that distributes a plurality of game balls launched on a gaming board surface by a launching device to each specific winning opening provided on the gaming board surface.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional gaming machine, in a general pachinko machine, a large number of obstacle nails for playing a game ball and various winning devices are arranged on the surface of the gaming board. The game ball launched on the game board surface by the launching device is adapted to change in the falling direction and the falling speed variously by colliding with the obstacle nail. Whether or not the game ball can win various winning holes depends on the collision with the obstacle nail.
[0003]
Recently, as a novel gaming machine, a type has been developed that can selectively guide the falling direction of a game ball in a predetermined direction by an accessory. Specifically, for example, those disclosed in JP-A-6-142300 and JP-A-6-154396 are known.
[0004]
These are pachinko machines equipped with a winning device that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not won depending on the rotation direction of the rotating body and a state in which a large number of game balls can be continuously awarded in a short time. .
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional general gaming machine described above, it is almost standardized whether or not the game ball guided to the obstacle nail wins the prize opening, and the change in the movement of the game ball is poor. Since it was not interesting, there was a problem that players were getting bored.
[0006]
In addition, in the new type of gaming machine disclosed in each of the above publications, the player can confirm in advance whether or not to win according to the rotation direction of the rotating body. There was a problem that the feeling of expectation for was fading.
[0007]
Furthermore, since the rotating body is configured to be driven to rotate even if it is a non-operating table that is not playing a game, the running cost increases and the winning device itself is also easily consumed, resulting in a shortened durability life. Has occurred.
[0008]
The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above, and provides a gaming machine with high customer attraction that solves the above problems, is interesting in gaming, and is full of expectation for winning a prize. For the purpose.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  To achieve the above object, the gist of the present invention is as follows.SectionExist.
[1] Prize opening distribution device (30) that distributes the game balls launched on the game board surface (11) by the launching device (12) for each of the specific winning holes (40) provided in the game board surface (11). In a gaming machine (10) comprising:
  The winning opening distribution device (30) includes a plurality of rotating bodies (31) rotatably supported on the game board surface (11),
  The plurality of rotating bodies (31)
  Game ballThe storage was formedBall receiving part (32)The first rotating body (31) formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body (31), the ball receiving portion (32) formed so as to be able to store game balls, and the game ball cannot be stored. A ball refusal part (33) and a second rotator (31) formed on the peripheral surface of the rotator (31),
  Of the plurality of rotating bodies (31)The rotating bodies (31) are arranged next to each other, and below the gap between the rotating bodies (31),TheEach specific winning opening (40) is arranged so as to correspond to each gap,
  The rotating bodies (31) are in the same direction., And are driven to rotate at the same speed, or so that the rotating body (31) on the downstream side rotates faster than the rotating body (31) on the upstream side,With this rotational drive, the game ball guided from the ball receiving portion (32) of any one of the rotating bodies (31) to the ball rejecting portion (33) of the adjacent rotating body (31) is rotated as it is. A gaming machine (10), characterized in that it is set to win a specific winning opening (40) located directly below the gap between the bodies (31).
[0017]
  Next, beforeEntryThe operation of the invention described in the above will be described.
According to the gaming machine (10) according to [1], when the game ball is launched on the game board surface (11) by the launching device (12), and the game ball falls on the winning mouth distribution device (30),A ball receiving portion (32) formed so as to be able to store game balls and a first rotating body (31) formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body (31) and a ball receiving formed so as to be able to store game balls The second rotator (31) formed on the peripheral surface of the rotator (31) with the part (32) and the ball refusal part (33) formed so as not to be able to store game balls.Along with the rotation drive, the game balls are distributed to any of a plurality of specific winning ports (40).
[0018]
  The rotating bodies (31) are arranged adjacent to each other and in the same directionAnd since it is rotationally driven so that the rotating body (31) on the downstream side rotates faster than the rotating body (31) on the upstream side at the same speed, respectively.When a game ball enters the ball receiving portion (32) on the circumferential surface of each rotating body (31) successfully, it is transferred to the adjacent rotating body (31) with the rotation driving and sequentially carried.
[0030]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 and 2 show a gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 10.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 has a launching device 12 for driving a game ball into the game board surface 11, and the upper plate provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 10 when the player operates the launching device 12. One game ball from 13 is driven onto the game board surface 11.
[0032]
The launching device 12 is provided with launching ball detecting means 12A (see FIG. 2) for detecting the launch of a game ball. The fired ball detecting means 12A is composed of, for example, a proximity sensor, and is set to output a signal to the control means 50 described later when the fired ball is detected, that is, when the gaming machine 10 is operating. ing. A lower plate 14 is provided below the upper plate 13 as an overflow storage portion that stores game balls overflowing from the upper plate 13 when a large amount of game balls are released due to a big hit or the like.
[0033]
On the game board surface 11, a game area 11 b is formed which is partitioned by a launch rail 11 a that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch device 12 in a substantially circular shape. An accessory device 20 is arranged in the approximate center of the game area 11b.
[0034]
Also, below the accessory device 20, there are provided a winning opening distributing device 30 and a specific winning opening 40 (a first starting winning opening 41, a second starting winning opening 42, and a third starting winning opening 43). . The game balls that have been driven into the game board surface 11 are distributed to any one of the first start winning port 41, the second starting winning port 42, and the third starting winning port 43 of the specific winning port 40 by the winning port distributing device 30. It is configured as follows.
[0035]
Further, the game area 11b is provided with an obstacle nail 15, a windmill 16 and the like for changing the falling speed or direction of the game ball that has been driven. In addition, at the bottom of the game area 11b, an out port 17 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a prize device 20 and a special winning port 40, which will be described later. Further, a plurality of various display lamps 18 and 19 are provided above the game area 11b for displaying various game states and the like and increasing the fun of the game.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 2, control means 50 for controlling various devices as the game progresses is provided inside the gaming machine 10. The control means 50 includes a CPU 51, a RAM 52, a ROM 53, and the like. The control means 50 collects winning detection results from various winning openings (specific winning opening 40, right-giving winning opening 23, general winning opening 24, etc.), pays out a winning ball accompanying winning, and movable opening / closing of the accessory device 20 The operations of the pieces 21 and 22, the winning opening taking-in device 30, and the display states of the various display lamps 18 and 19 are controlled.
[0037]
3 to 7 show the winning opening distribution device 30, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the winning opening distribution device 30. The winning opening distribution device 30 is configured to pivotally support the first rotating body 31A, the second rotating body 31B, the third rotating body 31C, and the fourth rotating body 31D, which are a plurality of rotating bodies 31, so as to be rotatable in the game area 11b. It consists of The rotating bodies 31 are arranged in alignment on a straight line extending obliquely downward from the left side to the right side in FIG.
[0038]
Immediately below the gaps between the rotary bodies 31, there are a plurality of specific start ports 40, a first start winning port 41, a second start winning port 42, and a third start winning port 43 so as to correspond to each gap. Is provided. The game balls falling from the gaps between the rotating bodies 31 are configured to be guided to any of the start winning ports 41 to 43 of the specific winning port 40 by the obstacle nail 16.
[0039]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rotating body 31. A plurality of ball receiving portions 32 capable of taking in and discharging game balls and a plurality of ball rejecting portions 33 refusing to take in game balls are formed on the peripheral surfaces of the four rotating bodies 31. More specifically, the ball receiving portion 32 is formed as a recess capable of storing a game ball, and the ball rejection portion 33 is formed in a planar shape that cannot store a game ball.
[0040]
  The first rotating body 31A does not have the ball refusal unit 33 and has five ball receiving units 32.On the circumference of the rotating bodyFormed(Hereinafter, the rotating body 31 having only the ball receiving section 32 without the ball rejecting section 33 is referred to as a first rotating body.)The second rotating body 31B is formed with one sphere rejecting portion 33 and four sphere receiving portions 32. The third rotating body 31C is formed with two sphere refusal portions 33 and three sphere receiving portions 32, and the fourth rotator 31D is formed with three sphere refusing portions 33 and two sphere receiving portions 32. Has been(Hereinafter, the rotating body 31 including both the ball receiving unit 32 and the ball rejecting unit 33 is referred to as a second rotating body.).
[0041]
As shown in FIG. 4, a rotating shaft 34 is provided at the approximate center of the back surface of each rotating body 31, and each rotating body 31 is driven to rotate in the same direction around each rotating shaft 34. The driving means for rotationally driving each rotating body 31 includes a gear mechanism 35 and one driving motor 38 shown in FIG.
[0042]
  As shown in FIG. 5, the gear mechanism 35 includes four large gears 36 (first gear 36A, second gear 36B, third gear 36C, and fourth gear 36D), and small relay gears that connect these gears. 37 are provided. The first gear 36A includesConfigure the first rotating bodyThe first rotating body 31A is connected to the second gear 36B.Configure the second rotating bodyThe second rotating body 31B is connected to the third gear 36C.Configure the second rotating body in the same wayA third rotating body 31C is connected to the fourth gear 36D.Configure the second rotating body in the same wayThe fourth rotating body 31D is configured to rotate together.
[0043]
  In the present embodiment, it becomes the rotation center of the first gear 36A.Configure the first rotating bodyThe output shaft of the drive motor 38 is integrally fixed to the rotating shaft 34 of the first rotating body 31A. According to such driving means,Configure the first and second rotating bodiesEach of the four rotating bodies 31 is configured to rotate at the same direction and at the same speed.
[0044]
The gear directly driven by the drive motor 38 is not limited to the first gear 36 </ b> A, and may be disposed so as to drive any one of the gears constituting the gear mechanism 35. Further, the relay gear 37 may be eliminated, and a drive motor 38 may be provided for each large gear 36 so that the rotational speed of each rotating body 31 can be freely changed. Specifically, for example, it may be set so that the rotating body 31 on the downstream side (lower right side in FIG. 3) rotates faster than the rotating body 31 on the upstream side (upper left side in FIG. 3).
[0045]
According to the winning mouth distribution device 30 as described above, the ball refusal part 33 of the rotating body 31 located next to the ball receiving part 32 of any one of the rotating bodies 31 as the rotating bodies 31 are driven to rotate. The game ball led to is set so as to win a specific winning opening 40 positioned just below the gap between the rotating bodies.
[0046]
That is, when the game ball transferred from the upstream rotating body 31 is received by the ball receiving unit 32 of the downstream rotating body 31, the game ball is transferred to the next rotating body 31 and the ball rejecting unit 33. When it is received at the position, it falls from between the rotating bodies 31, and is configured to win the corresponding start winning ports 41 to 43.
[0047]
  Specifically, for example, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show an example of the distribution state of the game balls by the winning opening distribution device 30. FIG.Configure the first rotating bodyA game ball is received by the ball receiving portion 32 of the first rotating body 31A,Configure the first rotating bodyBy the rotation of the first rotating body 31AConfigure the second rotating bodyTransferred to the second rotating body 31B side,Configure the second rotating bodyThe state where it is received by the ball receiving portion 32 of the second rotating body 31B is shown.
[0048]
  FIG.Configure the first rotating bodyA game ball is received by the ball receiving portion 32 of the first rotating body 31A,Configure the first rotating bodyBy the rotation of the first rotating body 31AConfigure the second rotating bodyTransferred to the second rotating body 31B side,Configure the second rotating bodySince the game ball is transferred to the ball refusal part 33 of the second rotating body 31B,Configure the first rotating bodyWith the first rotating body 31AConfigure the second rotating bodyThe state which falls from between the 2nd rotary bodies 31B is shown. The game ball dropped here is configured to be guided by the obstacle nail 16 and win the first start winning opening 41.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 2, the winning opening distribution device 30 is provided with drive control means 38 </ b> A for controlling a drive motor 38 that is a drive means for each of the rotating bodies 31. The drive control means 38A is set to drive the drive motor 38 when the shot ball detection means 12A outputs a signal for detecting the launch of the game ball. Therefore, when the game ball is not being launched by the launching device 12, that is, when the gaming machine 10 is not operating, the rotation of each rotating body 31 is configured to stop.
[0050]
The first start winning opening 41 has a first start winning detection switch 41A for detecting a winning ball, and a first start winning counter 41B for counting the number of winning balls by counting the output signal of the switch 41A. Is provided. Similarly, the second start prize opening 42 is provided with a second start prize detection switch 42A and a second start prize counter 42B, and the third start prize opening 43 is provided with a third start prize detection switch 43A. A third start prize counter 43B is provided.
[0051]
The accessory device 20 above the winning-port distribution device 30 is taken in by a pair of first movable opening / closing pieces 21, second movable opening / closing pieces 22, and movable opening / closing pieces 21, 22 that can take in game balls. And a right-giving prize opening (hereinafter referred to as “V prize opening”) 23 and a general prize opening (hereinafter simply referred to as “winning opening”) 24.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 8, each movable opening and closing piece 21, 22 is provided with a solenoid 25 and its power transmission mechanism 26 separately so as to be driven independently, and each solenoid 25 is excited to be a plunger. Each movable opening and closing piece 21, 22 is configured to shift to an open state when 25 a is pulled.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 2, the accessory device 20 counts the number of game balls detected by the V winning detection switch 23A and the V winning opening detection switch 23A for detecting the gaming balls won in the V winning opening 23. There are provided a V winning counter 23B, a winning detection switch 24A for detecting a gaming ball won in the winning opening 24, and a winning counter 24B for counting the number of game balls detected by the winning detection switch 24A.
[0054]
In such an accessory device 20, as will be described in detail later, each movable opening and closing piece 21, 22 is opened for a predetermined time on the basis of winning in each specific winning opening 40, and a game ball taken in when opened Each movable opening and closing piece 21 and 22 is set to repeat opening and closing operations a predetermined number of times on condition that the V winning counter 23B is won. The movable opening / closing pieces 21 and 22 are controlled by the control means 50 so as to perform different opening times, opening times and opening operations for each of the specific winning ports 41 to 43 in which a game ball has won.
[0055]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the gaming state. The player operates the launching device 12 to drive a game ball onto the game area 11b (S101). If the game ball is not received by the ball receiving unit 32 on the winning mouth distribution device 30 (N in S102), it is determined whether or not the game is to be ended (S106). If the game is not to be ended, Returning to driving (N in S106, S101), in the case of termination, the game is terminated (Y in S106).
[0056]
When the game ball is received by the ball receiving unit 32 on the winning port distribution device 30 (Y in S102), it is determined whether or not the first start winning port 41 has been won (S103). When the first start winning opening 41 is won (Y in S103), the first movable opening / closing piece 21 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) (S107), and a game ball is won in the accessory device 20 (A), which is a determination of whether or not.
[0057]
If the first start winning opening 41 has not been won (N in S103), it is determined whether or not the second starting winning opening 42 has been won (S103). When the second start winning opening 42 is won (Y in S104), the first movable opening / closing piece 21 and the second movable opening / closing piece 22 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) (S108), and (A) It is transferred to.
[0058]
If the second start winning opening 42 has not been won (N in S104), it is determined whether or not the third starting winning opening 43 has been won (S104). When the third start winning opening 43 is won (Y in S105), the second movable opening / closing piece 22 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) (S109), and the process proceeds to (A). If the third start winning opening 43 is not won (N in S105), the process proceeds to a determination of whether or not to end the game (S106).
[0059]
If the process has shifted to (A), it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the accessory device 20 (S201), and if it has not been won, it is determined whether or not to end the game (B). (N in S201). On the other hand, if the winning device 20 has been won (Y in S201), it is determined whether or not the V winning opening 23 has been won (S202).
[0060]
If the V winning opening 23 has not been won (N in S202), a game ball is won in the winning opening 24 (S206), and the winning ball associated with the winning is paid out and the process proceeds to (B) (S207). . When winning in the V winning opening 23 (Y in S202), the winning ball associated with the V winning is paid out (S203), and the jackpot game is started (S204). When the big hit game ends (S205), the process proceeds to (B).
[0061]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game. When the big hit starts, the first movable opening / closing piece 21 and the second movable opening / closing piece 22 are opened (S301), and it is determined whether or not the V winning opening 23 is won (S302). When winning the V winning opening 23 (Y in S302), the first movable opening / closing piece 21 and the second movable opening / closing piece 22 are closed (S306), and whether or not the round has reached a predetermined upper limit round is determined. A determination is made (S307).
[0062]
Here, the round means that a predetermined number of winnings or more are detected while the first movable opening / closing piece 21 and the second movable opening / closing piece 22 repeat the opening / closing operation for a predetermined time, or the predetermined time. The game state is that until the V winning opening 23 is won before the lapse of time or the predetermined time elapses, and one round is completed when any one or more conditions are satisfied. When this round has reached the upper limit, the big hit game is finished (Y in S307), and when the upper limit is not reached, the first movable opening / closing piece 21 and the second movable opening / closing piece 22 are returned to the opening (N in S307). ).
[0063]
If the V winning opening 23 has not been won (N in S302), the first movable opening / closing piece 21 and the second movable opening / closing piece 22 are closed (S303), and whether or not the number of winning prizes has reached the upper limit. A determination is made (S304).
[0064]
If the number of winnings has reached the upper limit (Y in S304), the jackpot game is terminated, and if the number of winnings has not reached the upper limit (N in S304), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed (timeout). If it is timed out, the jackpot game is ended (Y in S305), and if it is not timed out, the first movable opening / closing piece and the second movable opening / closing piece are released (N in S305).
[0065]
In this embodiment, the opening / closing method of the movable opening / closing pieces 21 and 22 is different for each start winning opening 41 to 43, but each movable opening and closing is different for each start winning opening 41 to 43. You may comprise so that the pieces 21 and 22 may be open | released. If the movable opening / closing pieces 21 and 22 are controlled so as to perform different opening times, opening times and opening operations for each of the start winning ports 41 to 43 in which the game balls have won in this way, the game can be further changed. It can be interesting and contribute to the sales of the amusement hall.
[0066]
Further, in the present embodiment, each rotating body 31 of the winning opening distribution device 30 is driven to rotate only when the shot ball is detected by the shot ball detecting means 12A, that is, when the gaming machine 10 is operating. Thus, the power consumption can be suppressed and the durable life of the winning prize distribution device 30 can be extended.
[0067]
12 to 20 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
12 and 13 show the gaming machine 10A. 12 is a front view of the gaming machine 10A, and FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 10A and the hall management terminal 80.
[0068]
In the gaming machine 10A according to the present embodiment, the symbol display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the gaming area 11b. The symbol display device 60 is provided with a display unit 61 that displays three symbols, and a reserved ball display unit 62 that displays a reserved ball below.
[0069]
In addition, in FIG. 12, on the right side of the symbol display device 60 as viewed from the player, a first state advantageous to the player according to the display result on the display unit 61 of the symbol display device 60, A variable winning opening 70 is provided for switching to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.
[0070]
In the gaming machine 10A, based on the winnings at the start winning ports 41 to 43, the corresponding symbols are displayed on the display unit 61 so as to stop after starting to change, and the symbols displayed on the display unit 61 are stopped and displayed. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game value is given to the player.
[0071]
The symbol display device 60 is configured by a color liquid crystal display, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by using a 7-segment LED, a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or the like. Three symbols (a first symbol 61a, a second symbol 61b, and a third symbol 61c) displayed on the display unit 61 are a first start winning port 41, a second start winning port 42, and a second start winning port 42, which are the start winning ports 40. It is set so as to fluctuate corresponding to each of the three start winning openings 43.
[0072]
That is, when the first start winning opening 41 is won, the first symbol 61a starts and stops changing, and when the second starting winning opening 42 is won, the second symbol 61b starts and stops changing, and the first When the 3 start winning opening 43 is won, the third symbol 61c starts and stops changing. Such display content on the display unit 61 is configured to be controlled by the display control means 63 (see FIG. 13).
[0073]
FIG. 14 shows a symbol variation state in the symbol display device 60. Unlike the three symbols, the first symbol is “789” (FIG. 14A), but for example, when the third start winning opening 43 is won, the third symbol 61 c starts to change (FIG. 14B). When the third symbol 61c stops at “7”, the reach state “787” is reached, which is one step before the jackpot where all symbols match (FIG. 14C). Next, when the second start winning opening 42 is won, the second symbol 61b starts to change (FIG. 14 (d)), and when the second symbol 61b stops at “7”, it shifts to the big hit “777” state. (FIG. 14 (e)).
[0074]
When the first start winning opening 41 is won in the reach state, the first symbol 61a starts to change, and the reach state is canceled or the reach state is set again. Therefore, the player can play a game with a sense of expectation as to which start winning opening 41 to 43 will win.
[0075]
The display content on the display unit 61 of the symbol display device 60 is set to be switched by the display control means 63 based on the result detected by the fired ball detection means 12A. This will be described in detail later.
[0076]
The reserved ball display unit 62 includes a first reserved ball display unit 62a, a second reserved ball display unit 62b, and a third reserved ball display unit 62c corresponding to each of the start winning ports 41 to 43, respectively. As described above, in this embodiment, the three reserved ball display units are provided for each of the start winning ports 41 to 43, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more may be provided.
[0077]
The variable winning opening 70 is provided with an opening / closing plate 71 driven by a solenoid 72, and in the first state, the game ball is shifted to a state where it is easy to win a prize (opening the opening / closing plate 71). In the second state, the game ball is set so as to shift to a state where no winning ball is won (the opening / closing plate 71 is closed). Such opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate 71 is executed by the CPU 51 of the control means 50.
[0078]
A V prize opening (not shown) is provided inside the opening / closing plate 71. As shown in FIG. 13, the variable winning opening 70 has a V winning detection switch 75 for detecting a game ball won in the V winning opening, and a V winning count for counting the number of game balls detected by the switch 75. A winning detection switch 73 for detecting a gaming ball won in a normal winning slot other than the machine 76, a V winning slot, and a winning counter 74 for counting the number of gaming balls detected by the switch 73 are provided.
[0079]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10A will be described.
15 and 16 are flowcharts of the gaming state according to the second embodiment. The player operates the launching device 12 to drive a game ball onto the game area 11b (S401). When a game ball is not received by the ball receiving unit 32 on the winning mouth distribution device 30 (N in S402), it is determined whether or not to end the game (S406). If the game is not ended here (N in S406), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the game ball is received by the ball receiving unit 32 of the winning mouth distribution device 30 (S402). If the game is ended, the game is ended. (Y in S406).
[0080]
If a game ball is received by the ball receiving unit 32 (Y in S402), it is determined whether or not the first start winning port 41 has been won (S403). Here, when the first start winning opening 41 is won (Y in S403), the first symbol 61a starts to change on the display unit 61 of the symbol display device 60 (S407), and after changing for a predetermined time, the first symbol 61a is changed. When the symbol 61a stops (S408), the process proceeds to (C), which is a jackpot determination.
[0081]
If the first start winning opening 41 has not been won (N in S403), the process proceeds to the determination of whether or not the second starting winning opening 42 has been won (S404). Here, when the second start winning opening 42 is won (Y in S404), the second symbol 61b starts to change (S409), and when the second symbol 61b stops after changing for a predetermined time (S410), the big hit The determination is shifted to (C).
[0082]
If the second start winning opening 42 has not been won (N in S404), the process proceeds to the determination of whether or not the third starting winning opening 43 has been won (S405). If the third start winning opening 43 is won (Y in S405), the third symbol 61c starts to change (S411), and after changing for a predetermined time, the third symbol 61c stops (S412). The determination is shifted to (C). If the third start winning opening 43 is not won (N in S405), the process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (S406).
[0083]
As shown in FIG. 16, after shifting to (C), whether or not the three symbols 61a to 61c stopped and displayed on the display unit 61 satisfy a predetermined condition (the three symbols are aligned in the same manner). Is determined (S501). If the predetermined condition is not satisfied (N in S501), the process proceeds to (D), which is a determination as to whether or not to end the game. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied (Y in S501), the big hit game is started (S502), and the variable winning opening is opened (S503). Thereafter, when the jackpot game is over (S504), the process proceeds to (D).
[0084]
FIG. 17 is a game flowchart in the jackpot state. First, when the jackpot game is started, the movable winning opening 70 is opened (S601), and while the movable winning opening 70 is opened (S602), it is determined whether or not there is a predetermined number of winning (S603). If a predetermined number of prizes have been received (Y in S603), the movable prize opening 70 is closed (S605), and the process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not the V prize opening has been won (S606).
[0085]
If there is no predetermined number of winnings (N in S603), it is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred (S604). If the timeout has occurred (Y in S604), the movable winning opening 70 is closed (S605), The process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not a V winning opening has been won (S606). If it is not time-out (N in S604), the game state is returned to the state where the variable winning opening 70 is being opened (S602).
[0086]
When it is determined whether or not the V winning opening has been won (S606), if the V winning opening has not been won, the jackpot game ends (N in S606). In addition, when winning the V prize opening (Y in S606), whether the number of rounds (one round from the opening of the movable prize opening 70 to the closing) reaches a predetermined upper limit number of rounds. It is determined whether or not (S607). If the upper limit number of rounds has been reached (Y in S607), the jackpot game ends, and if the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached (N in S607), the process returns to opening the movable winning award (S601).
[0087]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the display state of the display control means 63. First, it is determined whether or not the first start winning opening 41 has been won (S701). If no winning has been made (N in S701), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the first starting winning opening 41 has been won again. If the first start winning opening 41 has been won (Y in S701), the process proceeds to a determination of whether or not the first reserved ball display unit 62a is lit (S702).
[0088]
When the first reserved ball display unit 62a is lit (Y in S702), the payout of the prize ball is finished (S704). When the first reserved ball display unit 62a is not lit (N in S702), the first held ball display unit 62a is lit (S703), and a prize ball is paid out (S704). Needless to say, the same holds true for the second reserved ball display portion 61b and the third reserved ball display portion 61b.
[0089]
19 and 20 are a display switching state and a flowchart of the symbol display device 60. FIG. The display content on the display unit 61 of the symbol display device 60 is switched by the display control means 63 based on the result detected by the firing ball detection means 12A.
[0090]
That is, when the gaming machine 10A is in a non-operating state (a state in which a game ball is not driven by the launching device 12), game information is displayed (screen initial state) as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 10A is in an operating state (a state in which a game ball is driven by the launching device 12), three symbols 61a to 61c are displayed as shown in FIG.
[0091]
If it demonstrates according to the flowchart of FIG. 20, when game machine 10A is a non-operation state first, game information will be displayed on the display part 61 (S801). When a ball is detected at the start of the game (Y in S802), the screen of the display unit 61 is switched and three symbols 61a to 61c are displayed (S803).
[0092]
After that, when the detection of the fired ball is lost (N in S802), the timer for a predetermined time is activated (S805), and if the fired ball is not detected before the predetermined time elapses (S806), the screen of the display unit 61 is The screen returns to the initial screen for displaying game information (S807).
[0093]
In the present embodiment, the game information display content is configured to display the number of jackpots of the day, one day ago, and two days ago. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be displayed for each start winning opening, or a game description of the gaming machine 10A.
[0094]
FIG. 21 is a system configuration diagram of the entire game arcade. A repeater (hereinafter referred to as a table controller 1) 1 is installed on the game island, and a gaming machine 10, 10A, a game ball lending device 2 (including a game ball counting device 2a) using a LON chip for the table controller 1 Detection, monitoring, and control.
[0095]
Each game island is connected to an island controller 3 that also serves as a gateway. The island controller 3 temporarily accumulates and stores data of the gaming machines 10 and 10A, the game ball lending device 2, the game ball counting device 2a, and the like which are equipment devices of each game island. The island controller 3 is connected to a LAN, and a hall management terminal 80, a hall management computer 84, a prize management terminal 85, and a POS device are connected to the LAN. These devices, a display, a printer, a modem, An audio output device or the like is further connected.
[0096]
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the entire game hall L. In the game hall L, a large number of gaming machines 10 and 10A and a gaming ball lending device 2 are arranged in parallel to form a gaming island 100. In addition, a computer room L1 is formed by installing a large number of computers that collect and store information such as the gaming machines 10 and 10A, the game ball lending device 2, and the like. The computer room L1 manages the business of the entire game hall L. Yes. In addition, a prize exchange place L3 is provided in the game hall L so that a large number of prizes are displayed, and the game balls acquired by the player can be exchanged for the prizes etc. displayed. It has become.
[0097]
23 to 25 show the hall management terminal 80, and FIG. 23 is an external perspective view of the hall management terminal 80. FIG. 24 is a screen for confirming a winning situation for each of the start winning ports 41 to 43 of the gaming machines 10 and 10A in the hall management terminal 80. FIG. 25 shows each rotation of the gaming machines 10 and 10A in the hall management terminal 80. It is a screen for confirming the rotation speed of the body 31. The hall management terminal 80 is configured to collect, store and manage game information of the gaming machines 10 and 10A installed in the game hall L.
[0098]
As shown in FIG. 23, the hall management terminal 80 includes a display unit 81 that displays information, an operation unit 82 that performs various operations, and a printer 83 that outputs information. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the display unit 81 displays a screen for confirming information related to the gaming machines 10 and 10A. The gaming machines 10 and 10A are configured to display the number of winnings for each of the start winning ports 41 to 43 and the operating rate for each of the gaming machines 10 and 10A, and set the rotational speed of the rotating body 31. Configured to check.
[0099]
The explanation of terms in the winning status confirmation screen shown in FIG. 24 is as follows.
“Game machine NO”: Number assigned to each of the game machines 10 and 10A in advance
“First start opening”: Number of game balls won in the first start winning opening 41
“Second start opening”: Number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 42
“3rd start opening”: Number of game balls won in 3rd start winning opening 43
“Total start port”: the first start port + second start port + third start port
“First winning rate”: the first starting port × 100 / total starting port
“Second winning rate”: the second starting port × 100 / total starting port
“3rd winning rate”: the third starting port × 100 / total starting port
“Starting winning rate”: Total starting port x 100 / total number of balls
"Total number of balls" ... Number of game balls that have been driven into the game board surface 11
“Occupancy rate”: Percentage of time during which the gaming machine 10 or 10A is played by a player
Explanations of phrases in the screen for confirming the rotational speed of the rotating body 31 in FIG. 25 are as follows. "Group No." ... Amusement machine group where halls can be set freely
“Starting gaming machine NO”: the smallest gaming machine NO in the group
“End gaming machine NO”: the largest gaming machine NO in the group
Here, the gaming machines NO in the group are serial numbers, and gaming machines of gaming machines NO from the starting gaming machine NO to the ending gaming machine NO are classified as the group. “Speed”: the speed of the rotating body 31
That is, gaming machine NO. For the gaming machines 10 and 10A from No. 1 to No. 20, the rotational speed of the rotating body 31 is set to 1, and the gaming machine NO. It can be seen that the rotational speed of the rotating body 31 is set to 2 for the gaming machines 10 and 10A from No. 21 to No. 51.
[0100]
In this embodiment, the group and the rotational speed of the rotating body 321 are set and checked for each model (A, B). However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to be settable for each machine 10, 10A, for each gaming island 100, or for each course (a group of gaming machines facing each other across a passage in the game hall).
[0101]
The game according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be expanded and changed as follows. For example, you may comprise so that the said winning opening distribution device may be provided symmetrically in the lower part of the game board surface. In such a case, even if the player hits the game ball strongly or hits the game ball weakly, the same result can be obtained as a result, so that even a game beginner can easily play the game.
[0103]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when the reserved ball displayed on the reserved ball display unit wins the start winning port, the reserved ball display unit corresponding to the starting winning port is turned on. However, it may be configured such that the player can recognize how many of the on-hold balls that are turned on are rotated.
[0104]
In other words, it is configured to change the colors of the reserved ball display unit necessary for the next rotation and the second and third lamps that are lit on the reserved ball display unit (the reserved ball display unit in the liquid crystal screen). Display), the player can recognize at a glance the changing pattern to be rotated next.
[0105]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention,A ball receiving portion formed so that a game ball can be stored is formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and a ball receiving portion formed so that a game ball can be stored and a game ball cannot be stored. A second rotator formed on the circumferential surface of the rotator with the formed ball rejection portionBy winning mouth distribution device, Game ballsStart prize opening to winIs determinedTherefore, the player can play a game with a sense of expectation at which start prize opening, and can provide a new gaming machine.ButTo improve gaming profitsConnected.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a gaming machine and a hall management terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the winning a prize distribution device constituting the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a rotator constituting the winning prize distribution device.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a gear mechanism constituting the winning prize distribution device.
FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view showing an example of a game ball distribution state by the winning opening distribution device.
FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory diagram showing an example of a game ball distribution state by the winning-port distribution device.
FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view showing a movable opening / closing piece constituting the accessory device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a game flowchart of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10A is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the accessory device for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart at the time of jackpot game of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a gaming machine and a hall management terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a display form diagram of the symbol display device constituting the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a game flowchart of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart at the time of big hit game of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a reserved ball display unit of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a display switching state diagram of the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating display switching of the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a system configuration diagram of the entire game arcade where the gaming machine of the present invention is installed.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the entire game arcade where the gaming machine of the present invention is installed.
FIG. 23 is an external perspective view of a hall management terminal connected to the gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 24 is a winning status confirmation screen view of the hall management terminal connected to the gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a screen for confirming the rotational speed of the rotating body of the hall management terminal connected to the gaming machine of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... stand controller 1
10 ... Game machine
10A ... gaming machine
11 ... Game board
11b ... gaming area
12 ... Launcher
12A ... Launch ball detection means
13 ... Upper plate
14 ... Lower plate
20 ... Equipment device
21 ... 1st movable opening and closing piece
22 ... Second movable opening / closing piece
23 ... V prize opening
23A ... V winning detection switch
23B ... V prize counter
24 ... Winners
24A ... Winning detection switch
24B ... Winning counting machine
25 ... Solenoid
26 ... Power transmission mechanism
30 ... Award distribution device
31 ... Rotating body
31A ... first rotating body
31B ... 2nd rotating body
31C ... Third rotating body
31D ... 4th rotating body
32 ... Ball receiving part
33 ... Ball refusal part
34 ... Rotating shaft
35 ... Gear mechanism
36A ... 1st gear
38 ... Drive motor
38A ... Drive control means
40 ... Special prize opening
41 ... First start prize opening
42 ... 2nd starting prize opening
43 ... Third starting prize opening
50 ... Control means
51 ... CPU
60 ... Symbol display device
61 ... Display section
61a ... 1st design
61b ... 2nd pattern
61c ... 3rd design
62 ... Reserved ball display
63 ... Display control means
70 ... Variable prize opening
71 ... Opening and closing plate
73 ... Winning detection switch
74 ... Winning counting machine
75 ... V winning detection switch
76 ... V prize counter
80 ... Hall management terminal
84 ... Hall management computer
85 ... Premium management terminal
100 ... Amusement Island

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising a winning port distribution device that distributes game balls launched on a gaming board surface by a launching device to each specific winning port provided on the gaming board surface,
The winning-port distribution device includes a plurality of rotating bodies rotatably supported on a game board surface,
The plurality of rotating bodies are:
A ball receiving portion formed so that a game ball can be stored is formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and a ball receiving portion formed so that a game ball can be stored and a game ball cannot be stored. A second rotator formed on the peripheral surface of the rotator with the formed ball rejection portion,
Said plurality of respective rotation of the rotating body and arranged next to each other, beneath the gaps between the rotary bodies, is arranged each of said particular winning hole so as to correspond to each said respective gaps,
The rotating bodies are driven to rotate in the same direction and at the same speed, or so that the rotating body on the downstream side rotates faster than the rotating body on the upstream side . The game ball guided from the ball receiving portion of the rotating body to the ball rejecting portion of the rotating body located adjacent to the rotating body is set to win a specific winning opening located directly below the gap between the rotating bodies. To play.

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