JP4292289B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more specifically, when a combination of predetermined symbols is a combination of specific symbols, a probability variation function for improving a jackpot probability after completion of a special game is provided, and a combination of specific symbols is obtained. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls the occurrence of a jackpot probability in relation to the fact that a ball does not win a specific area of a specific winning device and a right cannot be acquired (hereinafter also referred to as unrighteous rights).
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in ball and ball machines such as pachinko machines, there is known a so-called type 3 game machine with an electric accessory, and the design of the symbol display device changes when the game ball passes the start gate. When a combination of predetermined symbols (three-digit identical jackpot symbol) is displayed with a predetermined probability, the specific winning device is passed a predetermined time (for example, 5 to 6 seconds) or predetermined The game is operated in an open state until a number of game balls (usually 4, 5) are won, and a plurality of game balls are won during the open state of the specific winning device. If a prize is awarded in a specific area called a zone, a special game (bonus right) is generated. If a game ball wins a rotating third type starting port provided on the right side of the board during the generation of a special gaming right, the big winning port that is not normally released wins a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) or a predetermined number. The right is terminated when a predetermined number (for example, 16 pieces) enters the type 3 start port.
Arrangeball game machines are basically the same as the type 3 game machine in the way of generating rights. When the combination of the specified symbols is a combination of specific symbols, the specific entrance is opened and the specific entrance A special game is generated when a game ball enters the specific area. In the case of an arrangement ball gaming machine, 14 games are effective.
Further, when the combination of the predetermined symbols is a combination of specific symbols, the probability is also set to a high probability state after the special game ends. As a gaming machine that improves the probability, there are unlimited types (for example, a one-time loop type and a two-time loop type) in which a high probability state is maintained as long as a specific symbol is displayed.
On the other hand, there is no limit on the number of special games, but there is a set type that guarantees a predetermined number of special games, for example, a three-time set type game machine that guarantees three special games including the first special game. is there. When a specific symbol is displayed, or when a special winning device is released during a high probability after the end of a special game, the game ball cannot be passed to a specific area (so-called “unexpired rights”). In contrast, this non-permitted right is not counted as one special game. Therefore, when a specific symbol comes out, a special game is started, and after the special game ends, it becomes a high probability state, and it is always after a special game regardless of whether or not the symbol issued at this time is a specific symbol. There are 2 high probability states and 3 special games are guaranteed.
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-58046 (Japanese Patent Application No. 1999-236024)
A pachinko machine equipped with a so-called third-type starter attacker, which describes Embodiment 1 related to the third-type starter, a specific region, and a high probability (low probability). The probability variation is described in 0036, and the special privilege execution process is described in paragraph 0044.
[Patent Document 2]
Patent No. 2771143
The second game ball may win in the specific area (specific area) while the specific winning device (electric accessory) is open. In this case, the special game right is generated in the first game. Nonetheless, in the next second game, the special game rights have been extinguished, and this was done to eliminate the anxiety for the players. A ball sorting apparatus, which is provided on a skirt side of one side of a sorting unit and a sorting unit formed in a substantially mountain shape having left and right hems, and can store n (n is a predetermined number) game balls. 1 storage part, a specific area leading to the other hem side of the distribution part, and a guide part for guiding the game balls supplied to the distribution part to the first storage part, and n game balls in the first storage part Is stored, the (n + 1) -th game ball is guided to the other hem side of the distribution unit and Wherein the lead in the region.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the unlimited type, even if the specific symbol is displayed and the specific winning device is released, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the right is not digested and the special game privilege or the high probability bonus is reduced. Will be lost or not granted, resulting in a loss to the player and the issue is unresolved.
On the other hand, the three-time set type is a gaming machine that does not have the disadvantages of the unlimited type and can be reassured for the player because of the purpose of the game content to guarantee the number of special games, but the following issues Still remains.
That is, in the above three-time set type, as shown in FIG. 11, when a non-specific symbol (222 or 444 or the like) is displayed on the display device, a specific symbol signal is not generated, while on the other hand, a specific symbol ( 333 or 777) is displayed, a specific symbol signal is generated, and the player has acquired the right of three special games, and the arrow P ₁ As shown in FIG. 1, the specific winning device is first opened / closed, and during the opening, the player usually passes the game ball to the specific area to generate a high probability state and a special game. However, it is also possible to operate the game ball so that the player does not deliberately win the game ball in a specific area, and as shown by the dotted line, no special game is generated (this is called unexpired rights, commonly called punk) Regardless, arrow P ₂ As shown in FIG. 6, there is a possibility that a high probability state may occur. As a result, due to this high probability state, the arrow P _Three When the winning symbol is displayed regardless of the presence or absence of the specific symbol, the arrow P again _Four And P _Five As shown in FIG. 4, there is a possibility that a high probability state is generated even though the player performs a deliberate operation and no special game is generated. In this way, the above three-time set type is intended to guarantee the number of special games three times even if a special game does not occur due to a lack of rights. Repeatedly, generate a high probability state continuously, and use a high probability state in which the payout rate is normally set to about 1 (100%). There is a risk that a game ball will be awarded to the device and an attempt to pay out the award ball will be made. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the player may play a special game three times at a stage where a specific symbol is obtained after excessively winning the prize balls. After all, there is a problem that the time for digesting three special games is postponed and the time for special games is unreasonably extended. According to the game rules, there is a restriction that the probability that a winning ball is guided to a specific area is 1/3 or less. The winning ball of the eye is guided to a specific area, and in that case, the configuration is such that the fourth winning ball is guided to the specific area. If the hand is released from the firing handle, it is possible to deliberately make the rights unintentional over time. As a result, the winning ball payout for the winning ball is performed, so that the payout rate can be set to 100% or more, and the possession balls can be increased little by little.
[0004]
Therefore, the gaming machine of the present invention is to optimize the special game time while guaranteeing the player a chance of a high probability state.
[0005]
[Means and effects for solving the problems]
The gaming machine according to claim 1, which has been made to solve the problem,
A random number value is extracted due to the establishment of a lottery condition under a predetermined probability, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a predetermined symbol combination is displayed and a specific pitching device is displayed for a predetermined time. The game is opened and a special game advantageous to the player is generated due to the game ball passing through a specific area in the opened specific entry device, and at least a special condition is satisfied on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine in which the probability is set to a high probability state after the game ends,
If the specific ball-entering device is opened in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the high-probability state is assumed to be transferred, a predetermined number of game balls will remain even after the predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine comprising opening extension control means for extending an opening time until entering a ball.
[0006]
As an effect of the invention described in claim 1, a specific entry device having a configuration in which a predetermined number of game balls pass through a specific area is adopted, and a predetermined condition is satisfied and the state shifts to the high probability state. If the specific pitching device is released with the premise that the game is premised on, the opening time is extended until a predetermined number of game balls enter even if a predetermined time elapses. It is possible to have enough time to guide the ball to a specific area, and a special game can be generated without fail. Accordingly, it is possible to eliminate the loss of the player's special game in the unlimited type gaming machine, which is a conventional problem.
[0007]
Here, the release extension control means is naturally included in the case of extending a predetermined opening time, and the player divides the predetermined opening time and prompts the player to enter the ball in the second half period. This includes the case where notification is made in a manner different from the first half period.
[0008]
The specific entry device may be an entrance having a specific area and a non-specific area inside, and the entrance width is not enlarged or opened, or the entrance width is widened or opened. . A configuration in which a prize ball is paid out by entering a specific pitching device may be used, or a structure in which a winning symbol is lit up, but the prize ball is not paid out directly, as in an arrangement ball game machine, may be used. Even if the game ball passes through the non-specific area, the special game is not executed. However, there is no problem even if it is configured to give some game value that is not as advantageous to the player as the special game.
[0009]
The specific entry device has a restriction that the probability that the winning ball is guided to the specific area is less than a predetermined probability (1/3 or less) according to the game rules, and the specific entry device preferably has a configuration that satisfies such a restriction. Configurations that satisfy such restrictions include the following.
The predetermined number guidance device, and with the opening of the specific pitching device, the predetermined number (for example, three) is forced to win the specific pitching device, and the predetermined number plus the first (fourth) The configuration may be such that a winning ball is always guided to a specific area and other game balls are guided to a non-specific area.
A stopping device, forcibly stopping one game ball in the stopping device with the release of the specific entry device, and when the release is released, guiding the stopped game ball to a specific area, The structure which guides another game ball to a non-specific area | region may be sufficient.
A ball turning type entrance device, and a game ball that has won a prize in the specific entrance device with the opening of the specific entrance device is one of the plurality of through holes formed in the dish. Is a specific area, and other passing holes are non-specific areas, and the game ball that reaches the dish rotates on the dish and goes toward the center, and the game ball is guided to one of the passing holes. There may be.
A rotating device having a specific game ball housing structure such as a rotary body and a bowl-shaped hole formed in a peripheral portion of the rotary body and bent in the rotation direction. Other (for example, two) pockets having a structure different from that of the pocket, such as a U-shaped open hole formed in the peripheral portion of the rotating body and capable of receiving a ball game ball, and capable of receiving and discharging game balls A pocket is provided in the specific pitching device, and with the opening of the specific pitching device, the game balls that have entered the specific pitching device are accommodated in any of the pockets, The game ball stored in the specific pocket is guided to a specific area by the difference in the release position of the game ball due to the presence or absence of the game ball storage structure, and the game ball stored in another pocket is guided to a non-specific area The structure to do may be sufficient.
[0010]
In addition, as a configuration in which the game ball passes through the specific region again and the right does not disappear, a configuration in which the lid can be opened and closed on the specific region and the lid is closed or the game ball is guided to the specific region It is mentioned that it is set as the structure controlled so that it may not.
[0011]
The gaming machine according to claim 2, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, has the same purpose as that of claim 1, but has a different opening time extension mode.
That is, a random value is extracted due to the establishment of a lottery condition under a predetermined probability, and if the extracted random value is a predetermined value, a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed and a specific pitching device is displayed. Opening for a predetermined time, on the condition that a special game advantageous to the player is generated due to the game ball passing through a specific area in the open specific entry device, and a predetermined condition is satisfied In a gaming machine that sets the probability to a high-probability state at least after the end of the special game, the specific pitching device is released in a state that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the state is assumed to shift to the high-probability state. In such a case, even if the predetermined time has elapsed, the release extension control for extending the release time until the game ball passes through the specific area or until the game ball stops in the stop area that guides the game ball to the specific area. Means. It is a game machine to be.
[0012]
As an effect of the invention according to claim 2, the opening time is extended until the game ball passes through the specific area or the game ball stops in the stop area even after a predetermined time elapses. The opening time is extended until the state in which the game ball is guided is satisfied, so that the player can have enough time to guide the predetermined number of game balls to a specific area. Can be generated. Therefore, the conventional problem can be solved.
[0013]
The gaming machine according to claim 3, which has been made to solve the above-described problem, is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening of the specific pitching device is extended by the opening extension control means. However, special game value reducing means for reducing the value of the special game is provided when the game ball does not pass through the specific area even if the predetermined time is not released. This is a gaming machine characterized by that.
[0014]
By the way, in order to eliminate the loss of the player in claims 1 and 2, the opening time of the specific pitching device is extended, but the player repeatedly defeats the specific pitching device, so that the high probability state repeatedly There is a risk of opening the ball entry device, and there is a possibility that the drive device (solenoid or the like) for opening the specific ball entry device may be burned by extending the energization time. Accordingly, in order to make the invention of claim 1 or 2 effective, claim 3 imposes a penalty on the player and protects the driving device instead of extending the opening time of the specific entry device. . That is, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the value of the special game is reduced.
The special game value reduction means may be any means that reduces the value of the special game. (1) Special game deemed digestion means that the predetermined number of special games are considered to have been digested (for example, half the number reduced by one round) (2) Means for shortening the opening time of the special winning device during a special game (for example, shortening the opening time for each round), (3) Number of game balls to win at the third type start opening Various means such as a subtracting means (for example, the configuration in which the right is extinguished when 16 pieces are entered in the third type starting port is changed to an appropriate number such as 8, 5, 4, etc.).
It should be noted that the predetermined time is a time when the game ball is fired in a normal state and a predetermined number (for example, 3 to 4) of game balls are made to enter the specific ball entry device. It is preferable to consider the time from purchasing a lending ball and launching a game ball, for example, about 10 to 15 seconds from the state where the ball is out of play.
[0015]
Special game deemed digestion means that the player deliberately extends the time of the high probability state and penalizes it, and the special game is executed even if the special game is not actually executed It is a means to consider. For example, in a high-probability game, the number of special games that are usually obtained is reduced by a required number (for example, once). In the above-mentioned unlimited type, the high probability state is maintained once or continuously after the special game ends, and the high probability state is maintained without limitation as long as the high probability transition symbol is displayed even once within this period. The number of high-probability states is subtracted by the special game disregarding means. If it is a one-time loop type, the high probability state ends there when no rights are consumed, and no special game is generated. In the twice loop type, the high probability state is subtracted once. In the three-time set type, if a high probability transition symbol is displayed, the special game will be in a high probability state after the special game is finished, and the special game in the high probability state will be 2 no matter what symbol the special game is in the high probability state. The number of times that the high probability state is reached is subtracted by the special game disregarding means, and normally the remaining two high probability states are changed to only one high probability state. In other words, the three-time set becomes a two-time set, and the special game is performed only twice.
[0016]
The gaming machine according to claim 4, which is made to solve the above-described problem, is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening of the specific pitching device is extended by the opening extension control means. In this case, the game machine is characterized by comprising an opening extension notification means for notifying that the opening has been extended.
[0017]
As an effect of the invention described in claim 4, the player is alerted to put the game ball in the specific area. Also. By this notification, it is also possible to rent game balls or purchase game balls from a store clerk or the like.
[0018]
Normally, the specific pitching device is prevented from being opened for more than 6 seconds, and the opening time is extended when a specific symbol (design to transition to a high probability state) is displayed or when a high probability state is displayed. Second plus 10 seconds. If the symbol is a symbol other than the specific symbol in the normal low probability state, then it is 5 seconds, no notification is made, and the opening time is preferably the same as in the high probability state.
The opening extension notifying means warns during the extended period, and also divides the predetermined opening time and notifies the player in a manner different from the first half period so as to urge the player to enter the second half period. Including. For example, if the opening time of the specific pitching device is 5 seconds, the period is divided into two, and the first half period is not notified for 2 seconds, but the second half period is 3 seconds to notify the player to enter the ball. Something to do is also included. The purpose is to give an early warning in a high probability state. This is to prevent the benefits of the high probability state from disappearing. Even in such a case, the notification state, for example, the lighting state of the lamp is changed to prompt the player to enter the ball.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a rectangular outer frame 11 and a front frame 12, and a known prepaid card unit 13 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11. The front frame 12 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 by hinges 14 at the upper and lower left ends. An upper plate 15 is provided below the front frame 12, and a lending button 16, a settlement button 17 and a balance notification unit 18 are provided on the front surface of the upper plate 15. When the prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 19 of the prepaid card unit 13, the stored balance is notified to the balance notifying unit 18, and when the lending button 16 is pressed, the game ball is lent and the game ball is discharged from the payout port of the upper plate 15. Is discharged. A window-shaped metal frame 20 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable with respect to the front frame 12. A plate glass 21 is double fitted into the metal frame 20. A game board 22 is stored behind the plate glass 21. A lower plate 23 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 of the upper plate 15, and a firing handle 24 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 23. A rotation ring (not shown) is supported on the outer periphery of the launch handle 24, and the game ball can be launched onto the game board 22 by rotating the ring in the clockwise direction. The upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23 are connected to each other, and are configured to guide the game ball to the lower plate 23 when the upper plate 15 is full of game balls.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and a mechanism board 26 for detachably attaching the game board 22 is housed in the outer frame 11 described above. The mechanism panel 26 is provided with a ball tank 27, a guide rod 28, and a payout device 29 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning opening on the game board 22, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 27 to the above-described upper plate 15 through the guide rod 28 by the payout device 29. .
[0022]
In addition, the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31 can be attached to and detached from the mechanism panel 26. A launch control board 32 and a launch motor 33 are provided at the lower left portion of the front frame 12, and an external connection terminal board is provided above the main control board 30. 34 are attached to each. It should be noted that the structure related to the payout of game balls with the mechanism panel 26 as the center is the same as the conventional structure, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0023]
When the above-described launch handle 24 is rotated, the launch motor 33 (see FIG. 2) driven by the launch control board 32 is driven and the game ball on the upper plate 15 is launched onto the game board 22 along the guide rail. Is done. If the launched game ball wins each winning hole, the game ball is taken into the back of the board as a safe ball, and if not won, it is taken into the back of the board through the out port 41 as well.
[0024]
Next, the game board 22 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a specific winning device 35 in which a game ball can be entered at the bottom, a third type starting port 36 on the right side of the specific winning device 35, a special winning device 37 below, and an upper portion of the specific winning device 35. In addition, a symbol display device 38, and a start gate 39 for starting variation of the symbol display device 38 are arranged immediately below the symbol display device 38. A tulip-type electric accessory 40 that opens and closes the specific winning device 35 is disposed directly under the start gate 39. The third type starting port 36 and the special winning device 37 are activated during the special game. The special prize-winning device 37 has a structure capable of continuous operation by opening and closing when a special game is executed. The symbol display device 38 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 22 and has three symbol display units. Each symbol display section displays a plurality of different symbols, for example, numeric symbols from 0 to 9, etc., with liquid crystal. At the bottom, an out port 41, other winning ports 42, a windmill 43, a game nail 44, and the like are provided.
[0025]
The specific winning device 35 controls the generation of a so-called special game right, and includes a tulip-type electric accessory 40 and a distribution device 45. In the specific winning device 35, when the stop symbol after the change of each symbol display part of the symbol display device 38 displays a predetermined symbol, the electric accessory 40 is operated in an open state for a predetermined time. A game ball is supplied to the distribution device 45 via the electric accessory 40 in the state.
[0026]
The special winning device 37 is a so-called special game, and a third type provided with a game ball in a specific area 46 (see FIG. 5A) of the specific winning device 35 and provided above the special winning device 37. If there is a game ball in the start port 36, the operation of opening and closing the opening plate 47 for a predetermined time is repeated a plurality of times.
[0027]
The configuration of the distribution device 45 will be described. The front portion of the case 48 includes a distribution unit 49, a supply port 50, a guide unit 51, a first storage unit 52, and a second storage unit 53, and is formed of a transparent plastic. . The distribution portion 49 is formed in a substantially mountain shape having hems 49b and 49c on the left and right sides of the apex 49a. The supply port 50 is provided substantially opposite to the apex 49a of the distribution unit 49, and is formed slightly larger than the game ball. The guiding portion 51 is provided so as to extend toward the skirt 49b on the lower right side (the skirt 49c side) of the supply port 50.
[0028]
The 1st storage part 52 is provided in the skirt 49b side, is formed integrally with the distribution part 49, and can store three game balls. The first reservoir 52 is provided with a first communication port 55 that communicates with the non-specific region 54. The second storage part 53 is provided on the skirt 49 c side and is formed separately from the distribution part 49. A weir 56 that can support only one game ball protrudes from the bottom surface of the second reservoir 53. In addition, the distance between the upper end of the weir 56 and the skirt 49 c of the distributing portion 49 is formed larger than that of the game ball, and this portion serves as a discharge port 57. For this reason, the 2nd storage part 53 can store one game ball. The second reservoir 53 is provided with a second communication port 59 that communicates with the specific region 46. A third communication port 60 that communicates with the non-specific region 54 is provided substantially below the center of the front case 48. The first to third communication ports 55, 59, and 60 are all formed in a size that allows a game ball to pass sufficiently. The case 48 includes a non-specific area, a specific area, a shutter, and a shutter driving body (shutter driving means). For details, see Japanese Patent No. 2771143.
[0029]
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electrical circuit of the pachinko machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control board 30, a prize ball control board 31, a launch control board 32, a symbol control board 80, a lamp control board 81, a sound control board 82, and the like, as shown. Yes. In this circuit diagram, a so-called relay board and a power supply circuit for transferring signals are not described.
[0030]
The main control board 30 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM that stores a game control program, a CPU that performs operations, a RAM that functions as a work area for operations, and the like. External input / output circuits for inputting / outputting from / to each substrate or various switches and various actuators are also provided. On the input side of the main control board 30, a touch switch 24a, a prize ball payout switch 29a, a full tank switch 83, a replenishment switch 84, a count switch 85, a third type start port detection switch 86, a ball entry detection switch 87, a symbol start A switch 88, a specific area passage detection switch (hereinafter referred to as V switch) 90, a non-specific area passage detection switch 91 (hereinafter referred to as N switch) and the like are connected. Further, on the output side of the main control board 30, an external connection terminal board 34, a special winning device solenoid 93, a V solenoid 94, a driving device 97, a prize ball control board 31, a launch control board 32, a symbol control board 80, a lamp control. A substrate 81, a sound control substrate 82, and the like are connected.
[0031]
The touch switch 24a is the firing handle 24, the prize ball payout switch 29a is below the ball cutting motor 29b (see FIG. 6) in the payout device 29, the full switch 83 is in the lower plate 23, the refill switch 84 is in the ball tank 27, The count switch 85 is in the special winning device 37, the third type starting port detecting switch 86 is in the third type starting port 36, the ball detecting switch 87 is in the winning port 42, the symbol starting switch 88 is in the starting gate 39, and the V switch. 90 is attached in the specific area 46 and N switch 91 is attached in the non-specific area 54.
[0032]
Here, the touch switch 24a is built in the launch handle 24, and the player touches the launch handle 24. The prize ball payout switch 29a fills the game ball discharged to the upper plate 15 by the ball cutting motor 29b. The switch 83 indicates that the game ball is full in the lower plate 23, the replenishment switch 84 indicates that the game ball is present in the ball tank 27, and the count switch 85 receives all the prizes in the special winning device 37. The type 3 start port detection switch 86 indicates that the game ball has entered the type 3 start port 36, and the ball detection switch 87 indicates that the game ball has won the winning port 42. The start switch 88 has won the start gate 39, the V switch 90 has passed the specified area 46, and the N switch 91 has received the specific prize device. That gaming balls which have entered the special 5 has passed the non-specific region 54, is used to detect each.
[0033]
The special winning device solenoid 93 connected to the output side of the main control board 30 opens and closes the special winning device 37, and the V solenoid 94 opens and closes a lid (not shown) of a specific area 46 in the special winning device 37, and a driving device. Reference numeral 95 denotes a rotational drive of the third type starting port 36, a drive device 96 is used to drive the distribution device 45, and a drive device 97 is used to open and close the electric accessory 40.
[0034]
The prize ball control board 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball to the player when a winning is obtained by driving and controlling the ball cutting motor 29b in accordance with a command command from the main control board 30, and the prepaid card unit described above. 13 and the CR adjustment display board 101 are also controlled, and may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer, or may be configured as a discrete circuit. The CR adjustment display board 101 is connected to the lending button 16, the adjustment button 17, the balance notification unit 18 and the like of the upper plate 15 described above.
[0035]
The winning ball control board 31 pays out a game ball in accordance with a command from the main control board 30, and the main control board 30 detects whether or not a gaming ball corresponding to the winning is paid out. Whether or not the game ball is paid out may be detected by both the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31.
[0036]
The launch control board 32 controls driving of the launch motor 33 in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24 operated by the player. When the player presses the launch stop switch 24b, the launch control board 32 stops the launch or launch. When the touch switch 24a built in the handle 24 is in an ON state, the touch lamp 102 is turned on.
[0037]
Similar to the main control board 30, the symbol control board 80 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer, and outputs an image control signal to the symbol display device 38.
[0038]
The lamp control board 81 is mainly composed of driving elements such as transistors. Upon receiving a command from the main control board 30, various lamps 103 such as special game lamps and error lamps and various lamps such as various LEDs 104 are informed of lighting. It is for making it happen. The sound control board 82 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and is used to drive and control the speaker 105 in response to a command from the main control board 30.
[0039]
The above-described transmission to the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 32, the design control board 80, the lamp control board 81, and the sound control board 82 is a one-way communication circuit so that it can be sent only from the main control board 30. However, it can be configured so that bidirectional communication is also possible.
[0040]
Processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter simply referred to as “microcomputer”) in the main control board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 having the circuit configuration described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. .
[0041]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 represents a main process executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. Each process from step S100 to S140 is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process, and is referred to as “main process”, and is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this main process. The process of S150 is referred to as “residual process”.
[0042]
When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, after setting the stack pointer, it is determined whether the interrupt is a normal interrupt (step S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. When the power is turned on, the value in the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
[0043]
If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (step S100: NO), various initial values such as various parameters are written into the work area of the memory, that is, initial settings are made (step S110).
[0044]
When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (step S100: YES), in each input process (step S120), an input process of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 10 and connected to the main control board 30 is executed. . Touch switch 24a, prize ball payout switch 29a, full tank switch 83, replenishment switch 84, count switch 85, type 3 start port detection switch 86, symbol start switch 88, V switch 90, N switch 91, and other prizes. Processing for checking the operating status of each switch such as each winning detection switch (not shown) provided in the mouth is executed.
[0045]
Next, an appropriateness determination process (step S130) is performed. This is a process of detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 46, that is, whether or not the V switch 90 is turned on.
[0046]
In each output process (step S140), the main control board 30 receives a prize ball control board 31, a launch control board 32, a symbol control board 80, a lamp control board 81, a sound control board 82, and a special prize as the game progresses. Output processing is executed for various solenoids such as the device solenoid 93, the V solenoid 94, and the drive devices 95 to 97. That is, when it is detected by each input process (step S120) that there is a game ball winning at each winning port on the game board 22, a prize ball is given to the prize ball control board 31 so as to pay out the game ball as a prize ball. A process of outputting data, a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sound control board 82, a process of outputting an error signal to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 10 is abnormal, Further, when a special game occurs, special game processing or the like is executed.
[0047]
As for the special game process, the following output process is performed. Detecting a ball entering the third type starting port 36, opening the special prize-winning device 37, special games, opening the special prize-winning device 37 after the special prize-winning device 37 is closed, the number of times the special prize-winning device 37 is opened, Processing such as notifying the player of the end of the special game by a symbol, voice or lamp is performed.
[0048]
A predetermined residual process (step S150) subsequent to the above-described process is performed. Further, when an affirmative determination with a normal interrupt is not made (step S100: NO), initial setting is performed (step S110), and a residual process is performed (step S150).
[0049]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 shows the flow of processing of the release extension routine 1 of the special winning device 35 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. It is processing. This is a three-time set-type gaming machine, and if you first hit a normal symbol 3, 3, 3 or 7, 7, 7 in a low probability state, no matter what symbol will appear at the next big hit This is a type in which a high probability is guaranteed to be set twice. In addition, the first to third winning prizes to the specific winning device 35 during the opening of the electric accessory 40 do not pass through the specific area 46, and the fourth winning ball is guided to the specific area 46. This will be described below. Numbers such as the number of seconds, the number, and the number of times are examples.
First, it is determined whether or not it is a normal symbol indicating high probability transition or a big hit with high probability (step S200). In other words, even when the odd probability is hit with an odd symbol such as the normal symbol 333,777 even when the probability is low, after the special game is finished, a high probability state is reached, and during this high probability, even if it is not an odd symbol such as the normal symbol 333,777, After the special game is over, there is a high probability.
If NO in step S200, that is, if it is a normal symbol indicating a low probability transition or a big hit during a low probability, the process returns to the return as it is.
If YES in step S200, that is, if it is a high probability transition symbol or a big hit in high probability, the electric winning combination 40 is released for 5 seconds or until four game balls are won in the specific winning device 35 (step S210).
In step S220, it is determined whether or not four special winning devices 35 have been won. If YES in step S220, a special game is generated and the process proceeds to step S280. If NO in step S220, the release time has elapsed 5 seconds. It is determined whether or not (step S230). This is because if four game balls win the specific winning device 35, they are always guided to the specific area 46.
If “NO” in the step S230, a process of returning to the step S220 is performed. If “YES”, the opening time is extended (step S240), and it is determined whether or not four specific winning devices 35 are won in the step S240 (step S250). If YES in step S250, a special game occurs, and the process proceeds to step S280. If NO in step S250, it is determined whether or not the extended release time has elapsed 10 seconds (step S260).
If NO in step S260, that is, if the opening time of the specific winning device 35 has not elapsed 10 seconds, the process returns to step S250, and YES in step S260, that is, if the opening time of the specific winning device 35 has elapsed 10 seconds. The special game is considered to have been digested, and the process of subtracting 1 from the number of high probability states is performed (step S270), or after step S220 or S250, a special game is generated and a special game is performed, and then a specific prize is awarded. The device 35 is closed (step S280). This is because the specific area 46 is won, and a special game is generated therefrom. Since it is a 3 times 1 set type, if it is the first special game, the high probability state will be the remaining 2 times, resulting in a decrease in the number of special games. After returning to the low probability state, the game returns to the normal game, and from there, another game is played.
In addition, when the opening time of the specific winning device 35 is extended, a message “Please win four or more early!” And a warning sound are generated.
[0050]
With this processing, as shown in FIG. 9, the opening time of the electric accessory 40 is normally set to 5 seconds, and if the ball does not enter the specific winning device 35 even after 5 seconds, the maximum opening time is set. Extend 10 seconds. Since it is a three-time set type, when 10 seconds have elapsed, processing is performed that assumes that the special game has been digested. If a high probability state appears in the first low probability state, but the rights are not digested, then it becomes a high probability state, but there are only two high probability states. Is twice. When the electric utility item 40 is opened during the high probability state, but the right is not digested intentionally, even if the right in the high probability state remains once, it does not occur once. In any case, the 3 times set becomes the 2 times set.
[0051]
Here, the details of the right generation operation in the distribution device 45 will be described as follows. Normally, the solenoid is in a demagnetized state, and the first and second tip portions (not shown) of the shutter (not shown) are the first communication port 55 of the first storage unit 52 and the second communication port 59 of the second storage unit 53. Is closed. In this state, when the game ball passes through the start gate 39, the symbol of the symbol display device 38 fluctuates, and when the stop symbol after that is a preset symbol, the tulip-type electric accessory 40 has a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). During the open state of the electric accessory 40, a plurality of game balls enter and are supplied from the supply port 50 of the distribution device 45 to the distribution unit 49.
[0052]
The first to third of the game balls supplied to the distribution unit 49 hit the position shifted from the apex 49a of the distribution unit 49 to the hem 49b side (first storage unit 52 side) due to the presence of the guide unit 51. Then, it falls as it is and is stored in the first storage part 52. On the other hand, the fourth one tries to hit a position shifted from the apex 49a of the distribution unit 49 to the first storage unit 52 side by the guide unit 51, but the number of the first storage units 52 that can be stored (three). Therefore, the game ball cannot be guided to the first storage portion 52 side, is guided to the other hem 49 c side of the distribution portion 49, falls as it is, and the weir 56 in the second storage portion 53. It is supported and stored. The fifth and subsequent pieces are guided to the second storage portion 53 in the same manner as the fourth piece. However, since the second storage portion 53 already has a storable number (one), the discharge port It is discharged out of the second reservoir 53 from 57 and is guided to the non-specific region 54 through the third communication port 60.
[0053]
After a predetermined time elapses after the electric accessory 40 is in the open state, the electric accessory 40 is in the closed state. When the shutter operates, the game balls are allowed to pass through the communication ports 55 and 59, and the three game balls stored in the first storage unit 52 are guided to the non-specific region 54 (see FIG. 5A). 1), one game ball stored in the second storage unit 53 is guided to the specific area 46. Here, the game ball guided to the specific area 46 is detected by the V switch 90. A special game is generated by the detection signal of the V switch 90. When a special game right is generated, if a game ball wins the third type starting port 36, the opening / closing plate 47 of the special prize-winning device 37 that is not normally opened is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds). This opening operation is repeated 16 times.
[0054]
As with a normal pachinko machine, if two game balls win in the specific area 46, the special game right once generated is lost, but only one game ball is guided to the specific area 46 (second storage section). Since there is only one game ball stored in 53, there is no possibility that such a situation will occur. For this reason, the player does not have to be afraid that the special game right will be lost.
[0055]
Details of the special game are as follows. In other words, the special game starts when the game ball wins the specific area 46, makes a right turn, and enters the game ball into the third type starting port 36. The special prize-winning device 37 has a structure capable of continuous operation by opening and closing a predetermined number of times (16 times) at the time of executing a special game, and starts to open due to entering the third type starting port 36. When it is confirmed that the third type starting port 36 has entered the ball during the operation of the special winning device 37, the special winning device 37 is opened and closed once. The special winning device 37 is released until approximately 10 seconds or until 10 counts of game balls are won by the count switch 85, whichever comes first. The special winning device 37 ends its operation when 16 game balls win the third type starting port 36. Since 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls for one game ball entered, the number of special game prize balls, for example, about 2400 (10 × 15 × 16) when one special game state occurs. Can be earned.
[0056]
Next, the opening extension routine 2 of the specific winning device 35 will be described with reference to FIG. The above-described opening extension routine 1 is a case where only the fourth game ball that wins the specific winning device 35 is stopped, but this routine is a case of the specific winning device 61 shown in FIG. There are a specific area 63 and a non-specific area 64 on the lower left and right of 62 respectively, and the first or second game ball is always stopped by the stopping device 62. Since 4 to 5 seconds are released, one game ball is stopped at the stopping device 62, and 3 to 4 game balls are guided to the non-specific area 64. By releasing the stopping device 62 and guiding one stopped game ball to the specific area 63, a right is generated if three or more are won. Thereby, the passing probability of the game ball with respect to the specific area 63 is overcome by 1/3 or less. That is, if the first to third game balls are not stopped, the fourth game ball is always guided to the stop device 62, but the first to third game balls may also be stopped to the stop device 62. There is one structure, and the number of game balls to be stopped is one. This is the same as the operation structure of the specific area of the first type pachinko gaming machine. In this routine, the open extension routine 1 is generally applied, and “whether four games have been won” in steps S220 and S250 in FIG. 8 are replaced with “whether the game ball is stopped at the stopping device” in steps S320 and S350. A structure in which a game ball is closed by a lid (not shown) when the game ball passes through the specific region 46 is preferable. The structure may be such that the first winning ball is immediately put into the specific area 63 and the rest is guided to the non-specific area 64. In such a case, the structure may be such that the specific area 63 is immediately covered (not shown). This is because when two game balls enter the specific area 63, the right is lost.
[0057]
In addition to the above, there is a rotary specific winning device 70 as shown in FIG. 5 (c), which includes a rotating body 74 having three pockets 71, 72, 73 in an internal region, A specific area 75 and a non-specific area 76 are provided on the left and right of the lower part of the rotating body 74 respectively. When the electric accessory 40 is released and the game ball wins in the specific winning device 70, any of the pockets 71 to 73 It is to be housed in the crab. The shape of one pocket 73 is different from the shapes of the other pockets 71, 72, and the game ball discharge position is different. The pockets 71 and 72 are U-shaped holes formed in the radial direction. The winning balls accommodated in the pockets 71 and 72 approach the non-specific area 76 as the rotating body 74 rotates, and the game balls separate from the pockets 71 and 72 by their own weight before the non-specific area 76, It falls to the non-specific area 76 from above. On the other hand, the pocket 73 is a bowl-shaped hole whose entrance is formed in the radial direction but the inner part is bent substantially in the rotational direction. Even if the winning ball received in the pocket 73 reaches the top of the non-specific area 76 as the rotating body 74 rotates, the game ball remains constrained by the bowl-shaped hole of the pocket 73 and falls due to its own weight. Without falling, it falls at the fall timing delayed from the fall timing of the game balls accommodated in the pockets 71 and 72, and falls only after reaching the specific area 75. In such a structure, it is not known at what timing the winning game balls are guided to the specific area 75, but if three or more winning balls enter the specific winning device 70, one of them will be Since the structure is inevitably accommodated in the pocket 73, the structure is necessarily guided to the specific region 75. What is necessary is just to detect when a game ball is guided to the specific area 75. Note that the positions of the specific region 75 and the non-specific region 76 may be reversed so that there are two saddle-shaped structure pockets and one normal hole pocket. In this case, the fall timing of the game ball to the specific area is earlier than the fall timing to the non-specific area.
A three-hole dish (popular name, Kroon) may be used, but an auxiliary structure that always guides the game ball to a specific area with a probability of 1/3 or less (for example, a guide tube that reliably guides the game ball to the dish) Such a guiding device may be provided.
As described above, the gist of the structure of the various special winning devices is that the player is uneasy that the normal symbols are once displayed on the symbol display device and no right is generated even though the specific winning device 35 is opened. There is to eliminate this.
[0058]
According to the embodiment 1 described in detail above, when the motor combination 40 of the specific ball entry device 35 is opened by the opening extension routine 1, the fourth game ball enters even after 5 seconds. The stopping device 62 for extending the opening time of the electric accessory 40 until the game ball passes through the specific area 63 or guides the game ball to the specific area 63 even if 5 seconds have elapsed by the open extension routine 2 Since the opening time of the electric accessory 40 is extended until the game ball stops, the player can avoid unrighteousness and maintain a high probability state with a margin.
On the other hand, in the open extension routines 1 and 2, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 46 even if 15 seconds or more have passed due to the open extension of the electric accessory 40, the high probability state is reduced once to make it special. Decrease the game once. Thereby, instead of extending the opening time of the specific winning device 35, a penalty is imposed on the player, and an unreasonable extension of the digestion time of the special game due to the maintenance of the prize ball due to the continued high probability state is eliminated, and the driving device 97 The solenoid can be prevented from seizing.
When the opening of the specific ball entry device 35 is extended, the game ball is put into the specific area 46 by notifying the player that the opening has been extended after the opening time of 5 seconds has elapsed by voice or display. Attention is drawn to. In addition, it is possible to secure a time margin for borrowing a game ball from a store clerk or an adjacent player or purchasing a game ball by inserting cash or the like by this notification.
[0059]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications and the like can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Etc. are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, numerical conditions such as the opening time, the maximum extension time, the elapsed time, and the number of winnings of the specific winning device in the flowchart or the like of the present embodiment are not limited to the embodiment, and can be set as appropriate. The structures such as the specific winning device, the electric accessory, the start gate, and the third type start port of the present embodiment also include forms other than those described in the embodiment. In the present embodiment, the three-time set type gaming machine has been described, but it is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to an unlimited type such as a one-time loop type and a two-time loop type. The one-loop type will be in a high probability state until the next big hit if the symbol hit in the high probability state is a probability change transition symbol. From there, if the probability variation transition pattern is hit again, the probability variation state continues. In other words, one high probability is guaranteed from when the specific symbol comes out. If a specific symbol appears in the one high probability state, the high probability state continues from there. In the two-loop type, the high probability state continues twice, and if one of them hits a specific symbol, the high probability state continues two more times. The above flowchart is applied to such a case, and the opening time is extended. When the non-rights-only means is applied to the loop type once, there is one high-probability state. When applied to the two-time loop type, there are two high-probability states. However, when the rights are intentionally undigested, the high-probability state is terminated once. Further, the number of special games is reduced by the special game disregard processing, but instead, the opening time of one (round) of the special winning device 37 during the special game is shortened (for example, a time of less than 6 seconds). Alternatively, the number of opening operations of the special prize-winning device 37 can be shortened by reducing the number of game balls to be awarded to the third type starting port 36 to less than 16, for example, 4, 5, 8, etc. (E.g., less than 16 times) and various alternative configurations are possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a pachinko machine 10 according to a first embodiment employing the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment.
3 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 22 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a front view of the game ball distribution device.
5A is a schematic diagram showing a specific area and a non-specific area of the sorting apparatus, and FIGS. 5B and 5C are other structural examples.
6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a “main routine” process executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a “opening routine 1” process executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 9 is a timing chart according to the processing of the “opening routine 1”.
10 is a flowchart showing processing of “opening routine 2” executed by the main control board 30. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining the adverse effects of the three-time set type.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 ... Pachinko machine 22 ... Game board 24 ... Launch handle
30 ... Main control board 31 ... Prize ball control board 32 ... Launch control board
35 ... Special pitching device 36 ... Type 3 starting port 37 ... Special winning device
38 ... Symbol display device 39 ... Start gate 40 ... Electric accessory
45 ... Sorting device 46 ... Specific area 47 ... Opening / closing plate
48 ... Case 49 ... Distributing part 50 ... Supply port
51 ... Guidance part 52 ... 1st storage part 53 ... 2nd storage part
49a ... vertex 49b, 49c ... hem 54 non-specific region
61 ... Special winning device 62 ... Stop device 63 ... Specific area
64: Non-specific area 71, 72, 73 ... Pocket 74 ... Rotating body
75 ... specific area 76 ... non-specific area 80 ... design control board
86 ... Type 3 start port detection switch 88 ... Pattern start switch
90 ... V switch 91,92 ... N switch
93 ... Special winning device solenoid 94 ... V solenoid
95, 96, 97 ... drive device

Claims (4)

A random number value is extracted due to the establishment of a lottery condition under a predetermined probability, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a predetermined symbol combination is displayed and a specific pitching device is displayed for a predetermined time. The game is opened and a special game advantageous to the player is generated due to the game ball passing through a specific area in the opened specific entry device, and at least a special condition is satisfied on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine in which the probability is set to a high probability state after the game ends,
If the specific ball-entering device is opened in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the high-probability state is assumed to be transferred, a predetermined number of game balls will remain even after the predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine comprising: an opening extension control means for extending an opening time until entering a ball. A random number value is extracted due to the establishment of a lottery condition under a predetermined probability, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a predetermined symbol combination is displayed and a specific pitching device is displayed for a predetermined time. The game is opened and a special game advantageous to the player is generated due to the game ball passing through a specific area in the opened specific entry device, and at least a special condition is satisfied on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine in which the probability is set to a high probability state after the game ends,
In the case where the specific ball-entering device is opened in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the high-probability state is assumed to be transferred, the game ball remains in the specific area even after the predetermined time has elapsed. A game machine comprising: an opening extension control means for extending an opening time until the game ball stops in the stop area for guiding the game ball to the specific area. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Even when the opening of the specific pitching device is extended by the opening extension control means, it does not open for a predetermined time or more, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area by the opening of the predetermined time. In this case, a gaming machine comprising special game value reducing means for reducing the value of the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
An opening extension notifying means for notifying that the opening has been extended when the opening of the specific landing gear is extended by the opening extension control means.

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