JP4419004B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of continuing a privilege game in two or more rounds.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine generally opens and closes, for example, a big prize opening in order to give a player an opportunity to win a prize ball as a big hit game when a big hit is made during a game. In many gaming machines, if a certain condition is met, the jackpot game can be continued in two or more rounds, and the big prize opening is the same as a special area (for example, V zone, etc.) that can be continued in the next round, and a normal winning opening. And a normal area for paying out a prize ball. For example, when the opening / closing member is opened and closed 18 times in a pachinko machine, a pachinko ball enters a special area, or 10 pachinko balls enter a normal area, etc. , You have finished the round you are currently playing.
[0003]
However, if 10 pachinko balls are not placed in the special area before 10 are placed in the normal area, the next round cannot be played continuously. Naturally, the player wishes to continue the game in the next and subsequent rounds, and a technology that enhances this possibility is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3075618. In this technique, the pattern is changed at the start of the round, and the change is stopped when the pachinko ball wins the big winning opening. When the stopped symbol is a winning symbol, the state of the internal structure is changed so that the pachinko ball that won the next prize winning opening easily enters the special area.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the technique described above, the pachinko ball easily enters the special region due to the change in the state of the internal structure, but the player himself must determine whether or not the state of the internal structure has changed. In other words, the player must always know the state of the internal structure, and even if the state of the internal structure changes, the player loses the chance to put the pachinko ball into the special area with a slight alert. The situation is the same even if the end of a specific round is delayed in a jackpot game.
The present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is a specific game performed by launching a game ball, and the player can enjoy the profit by notifying the period and period in which the profit can be acquired. The purpose is to provide gaming machines with increased opportunities.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problem 1]
Means 1 for solving the problem is: In a gaming machine configured to be able to win up to a predetermined number in one round in a bonus game, and when the predetermined detector detects a gaming ball, the bonus game can be continued in two or more rounds. A gaming machine having delay determining means for determining whether or not to end the end of a specific round based on a game result of a specific game to be performed, and notifying means for notifying the timing or period of the specific game. here, Solution 1 The terms described in are interpreted as follows. The interpretation is other Solution The same applies to the detailed description of the invention.
(1) A “predetermined detector” is a detector that can detect a game ball, and is not only a contact type (eg, switch, button, pressure sensor), but also a non-contact type (eg, proximity sensor, optical sensor, infrared ray). Sensor).
(2) “Bonus game” means a game that is composed of two or more rounds (for example, a specific number set by 10 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) and is advantageous to the player. Applicable.
(3) What kind of game (including game content) the “specific game” performed by launching a game ball is arbitrary depending on the type of game machine, the game state, and the like. For example, a game for the purpose of allowing a game ball to pass through a specific gate, a passage, or the like within a certain period, or to win a game ball through a specific winning port or a winning device is applicable.
(4) The “specific round” is not limited to the currently playing round, and may be an arbitrary round in the bonus game. Therefore, only one round may be targeted, and two or more rounds may be targeted. When two or more rounds are targeted, the rounds may be continuous, discrete rounds, or a combination thereof.
(5) “Notification” includes a notice, and is not limited to a visual notification based on a symbol or the like displayed on a display body (display device, light-emitting body, etc.), but generates a sound (sound, music, sound effect, etc.). Or a manner in which the information is audibly notified through a member attached to a gaming machine such as a handle or a chair.
[0006]
According to the means 1, a predetermined number of prizes can be won in one round in the bonus game, and when the predetermined detector detects a game ball, the bonus game can be continued in two or more rounds. Furthermore, it includes delay determining means for determining whether or not to end the end of a specific round based on a game result of a specific game performed by firing a game ball, and notifying means for notifying the timing or period of the specific game. Thus, since the notification means notifies the time and period of the specific game, the possibility that the player recognizes it increases. Therefore, it is possible to increase the chance that the player can enjoy the benefit that the end of a specific round is delayed. In addition, the timing which alert | reports is arbitrary, may be during the time and period of a specific game, and may be before the start of a specific game.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problem 2]
Means 2 for solving the problem is: In the gaming machine described in the solving means 1, the notifying means is a gaming machine in which the contents of the notification are made different during and outside the specific game period. According to the means 2, the notification means changes the notification contents between the specific game period and the outside period. Since the contents of the notification are different inside and outside the period, it becomes easier for the player to recognize whether or not it is within the specific game period. Therefore, the opportunity for the player to enjoy the benefits can be further increased.
[0008]
[Means 3 for Solving the Problems]
Means 3 for solving the problem is: In the gaming machine described in the solving means 1 or 2, the notification means is a gaming machine that notifies the timing or period of the specific game by countdown. According to the means 3, the notifying means notifies the specific game time or period by countdown. A player who knows the start time and end time of a specific game by counting down can play a game aiming at that time. Therefore, the opportunity for the player to enjoy the benefits can be further increased.
[0009]
[Means 4 for Solving the Problems]
Means 4 for solving the problem is: In the gaming machine described in any one of the solving means 1 to 3, the notifying means is a gaming machine for notifying an area to be determined by the delay determining means to delay the end of a specific round. here, Solution The term “area” described in No. 4 is, for example, a specific gate, a passage opening, a winning opening, a winning device, or the like provided in the game board, which corresponds to a game ball that can pass or can be won. Although the number of specific gates, passage openings, winning openings, winning devices, etc. is one or more and arbitrary, it is desirable to apply the optimum quantity according to the type of gaming machine. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.
[0010]
According to the means 4, the notification means notifies the region to be determined by the delay determination means to delay the end of the specific round. Since the information indicates where the area is, the player can aim at the area and fire a game ball to play the game. In particular, it is most suitable for a gaming machine in which the area changes according to the gaming state or the like. Therefore, the opportunity that a player can enjoy profits can be further increased.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is one of the gaming machines, and the start time of the specific game is notified by a countdown before starting the specific game. The specific game is, for example, a game played by a player firing a pachinko ball (game ball, game medium) so as to satisfy the switching condition in a specific round in the jackpot game. The embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0012]
First, FIG. 1 shows a front view of the appearance of the pachinko machine 10. On the game board surface 12 of the pachinko machine 10, there are start ports 50, 26, 28 having start port sensors 48, 52, 30 for detecting a winning pachinko ball, a character body 20, openable / closable blades 56, 24, etc. In addition to the electric accessory device 14 having the above, a general winning opening, a winning device, a windmill, an obstacle nail, and the like are appropriately arranged. The game board surface 12 can be seen through the glass fitted in the glass frame 18 (gold frame). When the fired pachinko ball wins one of the start openings 50, 26, 28, the blades 56, 24 are activated to open and close the large winning opening. The number of times of opening and closing is arbitrary. For example, when winning at the start openings 50 and 28, the grand prize opening is opened and closed once. Similarly, when winning at the start opening 26, the big prize opening is opened and closed twice. Configure.
[0013]
Below the game board 12, an operation button 44 (operation unit) that can be instructed to the pachinko machine 10, an ashtray 42 for putting cigarette butts, etc., and a lower plate 40 for temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls. A handle 36 having a touch sensor 38 for detecting whether or not the player is touching, and a sound (including voice, music, sound effects, etc.) provided inside the upper plate 34 as a receiving tray for prize balls. A speaker 46 is provided.
In addition, lamps 16 (light emitters) arranged at appropriate positions according to the game contents of the pachinko machine 10 and capable of emitting light, a frame opening sensor 32 for detecting the opening of the glass frame 18, and the like are provided. Further, above the upper plate 34, a ball lending switch 60 for instructing ball lending, an information display 62 for displaying information such as the remaining amount of the card, a return switch 64 for instructing the return of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. Since these members and devices are well known, detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0014]
Next, the configuration and operation of the electric accessory device 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2A shows an external view of the electric accessory device in a front view, and FIG. 2B shows a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the electrically-powered article device, which is partially broken. Specifically, FIG. 3A shows a closed state in which the first movable piece 78 of the character body 20 is switched to the non-stationary position, and FIG. 3B shows an open state in which the first movable piece 78 is similarly switched to the stationary position. ).
[0015]
The electric accessory device 14 shown in FIG. 2 (A) is also called a “center accessory”, and when winning, a winning prize opening 88 (top hole) for paying out a predetermined number (for example, seven) of winning balls, Winning number display 84 that can display the number of pachinko balls B won in each round (hereinafter simply referred to as “the number of winnings”), symbol display 86 that can display symbols, countdowns, etc., the number of rounds of jackpot game Etc., a round display 66 that can display a plurality of colors (two or more colors; for example, green and red), a display 67 and 83 that can be switched, and a reciprocating motion in the directions of arrows D2 and D6. Characters formed by imitating a dinosaur that can open and close the blades 56 and 24 that can open and close the 82, the winning sensors 22 and 58 that detect the pachinko balls B that have won the winning prize openings 68 and 82, and the first movable piece 78 Body 20, pachinko inside V zone 70 (special area), V zone 70 which is provided with shelf board 80 which can guide B toward character body 20, V sensor 54 which corresponds to a predetermined detector, and which can continue the next round in jackpot game Unlike normal zones 72 and 74 (normal region) having no function, a guide plate 76 for guiding the pachinko sphere B toward the V zone 70 and the normal zones 72 and 74 is provided.
The first movable piece 78 simulating the chin (or mouth) of the character body 20 can stop a specific number (for example, one or more) of pachinko balls B almost simultaneously. Further, in order to change the rolling direction of the pachinko sphere B (or to regulate the rolling direction) on one side of at least one of the shelf plate 80 and the guide plate 76, an unevenness or an uneven member is provided. The timing for switching the light emission colors of the display devices 67 and 83 is arbitrary (for example, a constant interval, an indefinite interval, etc.). The display 67 and the display 83 may have the same emission color or different emission colors.
[0016]
In the electric accessory device 14 shown in FIG. 2B, the solenoid 90 for reciprocating the blades 56 and 24 and the rotational torque generated by the motor 94 are reciprocated in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction indicated by the arrow D10). A torque transmission mechanism 92 that converts the movement into torque and transmits torque to the first movable piece 78 of the character body 20, lamps 96 that illuminate the interior of the electric accessory device 14, and a second model that imitates the tail of the character body 20. A solenoid 98b for reciprocating the movable piece 99 in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction indicated by the arrow D12) is provided. The solenoid 98b moves the rod 98a in the direction of arrow D14 to reciprocate the second movable piece 99.
[0017]
According to the electric accessory device 14 configured as described above, the pachinko ball B can win from the grand prize opening 82 along the arrow D4 as shown in FIG. 2A, for example. As an example of a route entering the V zone 70, the pachinko ball B rolls along the shelf 80, the first movable piece 78 of the character body 20, and the guide plate 76 along the arrow D8 as shown in FIG. 2B, for example. It will be.
The first movable piece 78 of the character body 20 is actuated (opened / closed) according to a required movement pattern by the driving mode (rotation or stop) of the motor 94, the torque transmission mechanism 92, and the like. A plurality of the movement patterns are stored (recorded) in advance in a ROM 102 or the like which will be described later. In the state where the first movable piece 78 is switched to the non-stationary position, the pachinko ball B usually rolls along the arrow D16 as shown in FIG. Normal zone 74). In the state where the first movable piece 78 is switched to the stop position, the pachinko ball B can roll along the arrow D18 and stop on the first movable piece 78 as shown in FIG. Thus, the pachinko ball B that is stopped by the first movable piece 78 and then released from the stop becomes easy to enter the V zone 70.
[0018]
Further, the pachinko ball B that has won a prize in any of the start ports 50, 26, 28 is detected by start port sensors 48, 52, 30 provided in the corresponding start ports. For example, proximity sensors are used for the start port sensors 48, 52, and 30, but contact sensors (for example, switches, touch panels, pressure sensors, etc.) and non-contact sensors (for example, optical sensors, infrared sensors, etc.) may be used. When the winning pachinko ball B is detected, the blades 24 and 56 and the second movable piece 99 operate according to the motion pattern described above. Here, according to the movement of the blades 24 and 56 and the second movable piece 99, etc., the probability that the pachinko sphere B that has entered the electric accessory device 14 enters the V zone 70 is fixed (for example, about 10%). Has been. As the probability (expectation) that the symbol changing on the symbol display 86 becomes a predetermined display mode (for example, stop at symbol “7”) increases, the pachinko ball B that has entered the electric accessory device 14 becomes the V zone. It is even better if the probability of entering 70 is increased. Therefore, the character body 20 corresponds to a sorting device in that the first movable piece 78 and the second movable piece 99 are actuated to distribute the pachinko balls B.
[0019]
Next, the main control board 100 for realizing the pachinko game by the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 4 showing a schematic configuration thereof. The main control board 100 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, for example.
The main control board 100 shown in FIG. 4 is configured with a CPU (processor) 110 as a center. The main control board 100 stores various data such as a ROM 102 for storing data such as a game control program, a required movement pattern, a required opening / closing pattern, a winning number, a round number, a timer counter, various random numbers and signals, and the like. RAM 104, an input processing circuit 106 that receives signals sent from various input devices and converts them into a data format that can be processed in the main control board 100, and receives various operation data sent from the CPU 110 to operate various output devices. An output processing circuit 112 that receives the display data sent from the CPU 110, and a display control circuit 114 that appropriately controls lighting display (including blinking) on the light emitter, and a command signal sent from the main control board 100. Communication control circuit 1 for sending required signals to a frame control board (prize ball control board) 200 for controlling the operation of various devices. With a 6, and the like. All of these components couple to each other on bus 118. In order to realize period management such as countdown, a software timer by executing a program is used, but a hardware timer 108 may be used as necessary.
[0020]
The CPU 110 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 102 to realize a game by the pachinko machine 10, and the game control program includes a program for realizing a procedure such as a start port process described later. An EPROM is used as the ROM 102 and an SRAM is used as the RAM 104, but other types of memories may be used arbitrarily. Other types of memory include EEPROM, DRAM, flash memory, and the like. As an input device that the input processing circuit 106 receives a detection signal or the like, for example, the start port sensors 30, 48, 52, the V sensor 54, the winning sensors 22, 58, and the like correspond. Examples of the output device from which the output processing circuit 112 outputs a signal include solenoids 90 and 98b, a motor 94, and the like. Examples of the light emitter that can be controlled by the display control circuit 114 include an information display 62, a round display 66, a symbol display 86, a winning number display 84, lamps 16, and the like. If necessary, the communication control circuit 116 further includes another control board (not shown) (for example, a display control board for controlling display on a liquid crystal display, a sound control board for controlling sound emitted from the speaker 46, etc.) or a computer (for example, an island Necessary data can be sent to a computer, hall computer, etc.
[0021]
In the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, a procedure executed by the main control board 100 to realize the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 show the procedure for jackpot game processing for realizing the jackpot game, FIG. 7 shows the procedure for technical intervention notification processing for notifying the timing and period for realizing the technical intervention, and FIG. 9 shows predetermined conditions for the procedure. The procedure of the condition changing process to be changed is shown by a flowchart. FIG. 8 shows a time chart for explaining the countdown in a specific round and the operating statuses of the blades and movable pieces. The jackpot game process, the technical intervention notification process, and the condition change process are executed when the required timing is reached, and the CPU 110 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 102 of the main control board 100 shown in FIG. 4 at an appropriate timing. Is realized. For example, the jackpot game process is executed when the pachinko ball B is temporarily opened and another pachinko ball enters the V zone 70 when the pachinko ball B wins one of the start ports 26, 28, 50. The technical intervention notification process and the condition change process executed during the jackpot game are repeatedly performed at a predetermined cycle (eg, every 4 milliseconds).
[0022]
Note that the processing continues between FIGS. 5 and 6 through connectors C1, C2, and C3. Further, the above-mentioned “technical intervention” means that the player gives an advantageous privilege (including the case of providing an opportunity to give a privilege) to the player if a predetermined condition of the pachinko machine 10 is satisfied. It means an act of self For example, in a case where a privilege is given to the player when the pachinko ball B is awarded to the big winning openings 68 and 82 at a predetermined timing, the act of causing the player to fire the pachinko ball B at the timing is applicable. Furthermore, “count up” usually means increasing the value by 1, but includes a case where it is increased by 2 or more as appropriate according to the gaming state or the like. “Countdown” performs the same operation as countup except that the value is decreased.
[0023]
In the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 5, first, the first movable piece 78 of the character body 20 is switched to the stop position, the number of winnings, the number of rounds, the timer counter, etc. are initialized with initial values (eg, 0). Pre-processing for preparing a jackpot game is performed [step S10]. When the pre-processing is finished, the blades 24 and 56 are opened in order to allow the pachinko ball B to win the big winning openings 68 and 82 [step S12], and the pachinko ball is based on the detection signals output from the winning sensors 22 and 58. It is determined whether or not the ball B has won the big winning openings 68 and 82 [step S14]. If the pachinko ball B wins the big winning openings 68 and 82 (YES in step S16), the corresponding number (for example, 15) of the winning balls is paid out and the number of winnings is counted up (step S16). Thus, the pachinko ball B that has won the winning prize openings 68 and 82 enters either the V zone 70 or the normal zones 72 and 74. Of these, whether or not the vehicle has entered the V zone 70 can be determined based on the detection signal output from the V sensor 54.
[0024]
When the pachinko ball B enters the normal zones 72 and 74 (NO in step S18), the following processing is performed. That is, if the switching condition is satisfied (YES in step S20), the decision is made to delay the end of the current round, and the second movable piece 99 is switched to the stop position as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. The ball B is difficult to enter the V zone 70 [step S22]. The second movable piece 99 in this state can stop the pachinko ball B that has been released from the first movable piece 78 and dropped onto the guide plate 76 along the arrow D8.
[0025]
The switching conditions described above include the number of rounds (for example, from the 10th round to the 14th round), the number of times the blades 24 and 56 are opened and closed (for example, the 11th time), and the number of winning prizes for the big winning openings 68 and 82 (for example, the 5th) ), A lottery result by the lottery means (for example, the random number matches a specific value), a specific elapsed time (for example, 15 seconds from the start of the big hit game), detection of the winning sensors 22, 58, and a symbol displayed on the symbol display 86 (for example, There is a mode in which a pattern (7)), a color (for example, red) displayed on one or both of the display devices 67 and 83, and two or more conditions are arbitrarily combined. As an example of satisfying the switching condition, in a specific round from the 10th round to the 14th round, the technical intervention is effective when the number of opening / closing of the blades 24 and 56 is the 11th, and the technical intervention is effective. This corresponds to the case where the number of winnings in the winning opening 68 becomes the fifth.
[0026]
Then, the blades 24 and 56 are closed in order to prevent the pachinko ball B from winning the winning prize openings 68 and 82 [step S24]. The length of the opening period from opening the blades 24 and 56 to closing is constant (for example, 2 seconds) or indefinite (random). Similarly, the length of the closing period from closing the blades 24 and 56 to reopening is also constant (for example, 1 second) or indefinite (random).
[0027]
Turning to FIG. 6, when the pachinko ball B having a specific number of winnings (for example, the fifth) wins the big winning openings 68 and 82 (YES in step S26), the first movable piece 78 is switched to the non-stop position. Then, the stop state is temporarily canceled by returning to the stop position again [step S28]. By temporarily releasing the stop state, the pachinko ball B stopped on the first movable piece 78 passes through the character body 20 along the arrow D18 shown in FIG.
When the restoration condition is satisfied (YES in step S30), the pachinko ball B can enter the V zone 70 by switching the second movable piece 99 to the non-stationary position as shown by the solid line in FIG. [Step S32]. As an example of satisfying the restoration condition, when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the pachinko sphere B is difficult to enter the V zone 70 in step S22, or a predetermined number (for example, tenth) of the pachinko sphere B Corresponds to when winning a big prize opening 68,82.
[0028]
The above steps S12 to S32 are repeatedly executed to continue the current round until the round end condition for ending the currently playing round is satisfied [step S34]. As a round end condition, for example, one pachinko ball B enters the V zone 70, the number of opening and closing of the blades 24 and 56 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 18 times), and the number of winnings is a predetermined number (for example, 10). ) To meet any one of them.
On the other hand, if the round end condition is satisfied (YES in step S34), post-processing is performed to finish the currently playing round, such as closing the blades 24 and 56 [step S36], and the number of rounds is counted up. [Step S38].
[0029]
Then, until the game end condition for ending the jackpot game is satisfied, the process returns to step S12 to continue the jackpot game [step S40]. The game end condition corresponds to, for example, that the pachinko ball B did not enter the V zone 70 during the current round, or that the number of rounds exceeded the number of final rounds (that is, the number of rounds> the number of final rounds). In this example, the pachinko ball B enters the V zone 70 during the current round and the number of rounds does not exceed the final number of rounds (that is, the number of rounds ≦ the number of final rounds) is a condition for continuing the next round. .
On the other hand, if the game end condition is satisfied (YES in step S40), the jackpot game process is terminated and the current jackpot game is finished.
[0030]
In FIG. 5, if the pachinko ball B enters the V zone 70 during the current round (YES in step S18), post-processing is performed in FIG. 6 [step S36] and the number of rounds is counted up [ Step S38], it is determined whether or not the game end condition is satisfied [Step S40].
Here, when the pachinko ball B enters the V zone 70 while the second movable piece 99 is switched to the stop position, step S36 is executed according to the type of the pachinko machine 10 and the gaming state, etc. It is also possible to switch to the non-stationary position before starting the second round so that the pachinko ball B can enter the V zone 70.
[0031]
The technical intervention notification process shown in FIG. 7 will be described as enabling technical intervention at a specific number of times of opening and closing in a specific round. First, it is determined whether or not it is a specific round [step S50]. If it is a specific round (YES), the current number of times of opening and closing is displayed on the round display 66 and notified [step S52]. The display of the round indicator 66 is performed by switching with the number of rounds. In addition, every time the pachinko ball B wins the big winning openings 68 and 82 in the current round (YES in step S54), the winning number is displayed and notified on the winning number display 84 [step S56]. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball B does not win the big winning openings 68 and 82 in step S54 (NO), the display of the winning number display 84 remains as it is and the process proceeds to step S58.
[0032]
When the timing for starting the countdown is reached after entering the current round (YES in step S58), the symbol display 86 displays the countdown and notifies [step S60]. The countdown is displayed as “5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1”, for example. Normally, the time interval for reducing the count is 1 second, but it may be another time interval such as 2 seconds or the opening / closing interval of the blades 24, 56, etc., and is arbitrarily determined according to the type of the pachinko machine 10, etc. It can be set. On the other hand, if the timing for starting the countdown has not been reached in step S58 (NO), the process proceeds to the next step S62.
[0033]
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is during the technical intervention period based on whether or not the blades 24 and 56 have been opened and closed for the 11th time [step S62]. If it is during the technical intervention period (YES), the fact that it is during the technical intervention period is displayed and notified on the symbol display 86, the display 67, 83, etc. [step S64]. On the other hand, if it is not during the technical intervention period in step S62 (NO), the process proceeds to the next step S66.
[0034]
Here, the effect form performed in step S64 is arbitrary as long as necessary information can be transmitted to the player. For example, the following forms (a1) to (a4) are applicable. In any form, the player can easily recognize whether or not it is during the technical intervention period.
(A1) Characters such as “Chance!”, Symbols such as “☆”, elapsed time from the start of the technical intervention period, remaining time (countdown) until the end of the technical intervention period, and the like on the symbol display 86 indicate. You may implement | achieve by the lighting display using the lamps 16 grade | etc.,.
(A2) The content produced during the technical intervention period is different from the content produced outside the technical intervention period. A method of changing the form of the symbol displayed on the symbol display 86, a method of changing a lighting display pattern performed by a light emitter such as the indicators 67 and 83, and the like are applicable. The form of the symbol means the type, shape (including size), color, background, etc. of the symbol. The types of symbols include, for example, character designs such as alphabetic symbols and numerical designs, symbol designs, and graphic designs. In this way, it is easy to understand whether or not it is during the technical intervention period due to the difference in the contents to be produced.
(A3) Announce the region where the pachinko ball B is won (passed) by technical intervention. For example, a lighting display using the indicators 67 and 83 is performed in order to notify the prize winning openings 68 and 82. In this way, it is understood whether or not the pachinko ball B should be awarded as well as whether or not it is during the technical intervention period.
(A4) Instead of (or in addition to) a form in which the player is informed by a display effect, the player is notified by an effect in which sound is produced from the speaker 46 or an effect in which the handle 36 or a chair on which the player sits is vibrated. You may comprise as follows. In this way, it is possible to recognize whether or not it is during the technical intervention period even when the player does not look at the symbol display 86 or the display 67 or 83.
[0035]
Similarly to step S34 in FIG. 6, steps S52 to S64 are repeatedly executed to continue the current round until a round end condition for ending the currently playing round is satisfied [step S66]. If the round end condition is satisfied (YES in step S66) or if it is not a specific round (NO in step S50), the technical intervention notification process is ended. Note that the order of procedures in FIG. 7 is an example, and the order of determination and the order of notification are arbitrary.
[0036]
Next, FIG. 8 is a time chart showing an operation example such as a countdown notified by the first movable piece 78, the second movable piece 99, the symbol display 86, etc. in a specific round when executing the jackpot game processing described above. The description will be given with reference.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, in the tenth round among the specific rounds, when the number of opening / closing of the blades 24 and 56 is the eleventh, the switching condition is satisfied when the number of winnings to the big winning opening 68 becomes the fifth. It is assumed that the restoration condition is satisfied when 10 seconds have elapsed since the switching condition was satisfied. Further, the restoration condition for returning the second movable piece 99 switched to the stop position to the non-stop position is “when a predetermined number of pachinko balls B have won the big winning openings 68 and 82”. In addition, the code | symbol from [1] to [18] in a figure is the frequency | count of opening and closing of the blade | wings 24 and 56 displayed on the round indicator 66 during the 10th round.
[0037]
In the tenth round starting from time t10, the number of opening / closing of the blades 24 and 56 is 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14 (2), 15 and 17th, and the winning prizes 68 and 82 are won respectively. Are detected by the winning sensors 22 and 58 (steps S14 and S16 in FIG. 5). Thereafter, when time t12 is reached, which is the timing for starting the countdown, the countdown starting from “5” is displayed on the symbol display 86 (steps S58 and S60 in FIG. 7). It should be noted that the timing for starting the countdown may be almost the same as the start of the tenth round. In the example shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 8, the countdown starts from “10”. By notifying the countdown in this way, the player or the like can know in advance when the technical intervention will start, so that the player can play with a sense of expectation.
[0038]
The technical intervention in the tenth round is effective from time t14 when the blades 24 and 56 start the 11th opening and closing to time t20 during the opening and closing period. That is, in this example, the period from time t14 to time t20 is the technical intervention period. At the start (time t14), end (time t20), and part (or all) of the technical intervention period (time t14 to t20), an effect using one or more notification means is given to the player. Notification is made (step S64 in FIG. 7).
Specifically, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, characters such as “Chance!” Are displayed on the symbol display 86, and the lamps 16 and the indicators 67 and 83 are lit in a specific display pattern. Or a sound such as “This is a chance” or a beep sound is output from the speaker 46. In addition, by performing lighting display using a specific light emitter such as the display 67, 83, etc., the big winning openings 68, 82 as areas for winning (passing) the pachinko ball B are notified. Thus, if it alert | reports using a sound and light, a player will be easy to recognize. In addition, since such a notification should just be recognizable by the player, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the handle 36 or a chair on which the player sits is vibrated to notify.
[0039]
Then, at time t22 during the period when the blades 24 and 56 are opened, the fifth pachinko ball B has won the big winning openings 68 and 82, and at time t16 when the detection signals of the winning sensors 22 and 58 rise. The switching condition is satisfied (step S18 in FIG. 5).
Therefore, the second movable piece 99 is switched to the stop position so that the pachinko ball B is difficult to enter the V zone 70 (see step S22 in FIG. 5; see FIG. 3B). This state is maintained until time t24 when the tenth pachinko ball B wins the big winning openings 68 and 82 (steps S30 and S32 in FIG. 6). On the other hand, when the detection signal for detecting the fifth pachinko ball B falls at time t18, the first movable piece 78 is temporarily switched to the non-stop position to release the stop (step S28 in FIG. 6).
[0040]
Further, at time t24 when the tenth pachinko ball B wins, the second movable piece 99 is returned to the non-stationary position (see step S32 in FIG. 6; see FIG. 3A), and then enters the V zone 70. At time t26 when the pachinko ball B is detected by the V sensor 54, the first movable piece 78 is switched to the non-stationary position to release the stationary state (step S36 in FIG. 6). In this example, as a result, the blades 24 and 56 do not open and close for the 18th time.
[0041]
Thus, since the first movable piece 78 and the second movable piece 99 move individually, the second movable piece 99 even if the pachinko ball B is stopped on the first movable piece 78, particularly when the stop is released. The winning time for the V zone 70 can be postponed. That is, it is possible to delay the end of the tenth round that is currently being played and change the timing of the transition to the next eleventh round. Accordingly, the player can win more pachinko balls B through the big winning openings 68 and 82 during the tenth round currently being performed, and can obtain a winning ball according to the winning. The same applies to other rounds that are targeted for a specific round.
[0042]
According to the embodiment described above, the following effects (b1) to (b4) can be obtained.
(B1) Depending on whether or not the game is performed by launching a pachinko ball B (game ball), and whether or not the prize winning holes 68 and 82 are won during the technical intervention period (based on the game result of the specific game), It is determined whether or not the end is delayed {see step S20 in FIG. 5; delay determining means}. In addition, the countdown is displayed on the symbol display 86 to notify the time of technical intervention (see steps S58 and S60 in FIG. 7) or to notify that the technical intervention is in progress {steps S62 and S64 in FIG. See}. Thus, since it was set as the structure which alert | reports the time and period of a specific game by technical intervention, possibility that a player will recognize increases. Further, by allowing the pachinko ball B to win the big winning openings 68 and 82 during the technical intervention period, it is possible to increase the chance that the player can enjoy the benefit that the end of a specific round is delayed. Further, since the end of a specific round is delayed, the chances that other pachinko balls B can be awarded to the big winning openings 68, 82, etc., increase, so that the player can also gain the benefit of acquiring more prize balls.
(B2) The notification contents are different between the period of the game (specific game) during the technical intervention period and the period outside the period (see step S64 in FIG. 7). Since the contents of the notification are different inside and outside the period, it becomes easier for the player to recognize whether or not it is within the technical intervention period period. Therefore, the opportunity for the player to enjoy the benefits can be further increased.
[0043]
(B3) The time or period of the game (specific game) during the technical intervention period is notified by countdown {see steps S58 and S60 in FIG. 7}. A player who knows the start time and end time of the technical intervention period by counting down can play a game aiming at that time. Therefore, the opportunity for the player to enjoy the benefit that the end of a specific round is delayed can be further increased.
(B4) The big winning openings 68 and 82 as areas to be determined for delaying the end of a specific round (hereinafter referred to as “target areas”) are notified by the indicators 67 and 83 {step S64 in FIG. 7 See}. Since this notification shows where to win the pachinko ball B, the player aims at the big winning holes 68 and 82 and fires the game ball to play the game. Therefore, the opportunity that a player can enjoy profits can be further increased. It is even better when applied to the pachinko machine 10 in which the target area is configured to change according to the gaming state or the like.
[0044]
[Other Embodiments]
In the pachinko machine 10 (game machine) described above, the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the embodiments (c1) to (c9) to which the above embodiment is applied can be implemented.
(C1) In the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10. In place of this form, other gaming machines other than pachinko machines (for example, slot machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, video game machines, etc.) that can continue award games in two or more rounds. Similarly, the present invention can be applied. Even if it is the other game machine, it is a specific game performed using a game ball (game medium), and since the time and period in which the profit can be acquired is notified, it is possible to increase the chance that the player can enjoy the profit. it can.
[0045]
(C2) In the above embodiment, the time to start the specific game is displayed on the symbol display 86 by countdown and notified to the player {see steps S58 and S60 in FIG. 7}. The symbol display 86 may need to display information such as symbols in addition to the countdown display. In this case, the display can be switched between countdown display and design, etc., displayed in different forms such as shape and color (light emission color), and each display area divided by top and bottom, left and right, etc. For example, it is displayed separately. In this way, the player can accurately identify what information is displayed.
[0046]
(C3) In the above-described embodiment, the special winning openings 68 and 82 are applied as target areas to be notified by the indicators 67 and 83 (see step S64 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 2A). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a form in which the starting holes 26, 28, 50, gates, passing holes, etc. provided in the game board surface 12 are provided with a light emitter or arranged in the vicinity may be applied. In addition, the target areas may be changed with the passage of time from the addition of the special winning openings 68 and 82 to them. Even in this case, the player knows where to win (pass) the pachinko ball B, so that the player launches the game ball and plays the game aiming at the target area. Therefore, the opportunity that a player can enjoy profits can be further increased.
[0047]
(C4) In the above embodiment, the jackpot game is applied as the bonus game {refer to the jackpot game process in FIGS. 5 and 6}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, other games configured so that the game can be continued in two or more rounds (for example, a normal game excluding the big hit game, a normal hit game, etc.) may be applied. Also in this form, since the time and period of the specific game performed using the pachinko ball B are notified, it is possible to increase the chance that the player can enjoy the benefit that the end of the specific round is delayed.
In addition, a game in which a pachinko ball B is fired as a specific game and is awarded to the big winning openings 68 and 82 during the technical intervention period is applied {see step S20 in FIG. 5}. Instead of this form, the present invention can be similarly applied to other games played by launching the pachinko ball B. Depending on the results of the other games, there is a possibility of winning a profit (for example, winning prizes 68, 82). And the chance that the player can enjoy the probability fluctuation).
[0048]
(C5) In the above embodiment, one of the pachinko balls B enters the V zone 70, the number of opening and closing of the blades 24 and 56 reaches a predetermined number, or the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number. When one is satisfied, the current round is ended {step S40 in FIG. 6}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, the current round may be ended only when one or more pachinko balls B enter the V zone 70, and the blades 24 and 56 are opened and closed. The current round may be ended only when the number of times reaches a predetermined number, or the current round may be ended only when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number. The current round may be ended only when (for example, 60 seconds) elapses.
As another example of changing the round end condition, the number of pachinko balls B that can enter the V zone 70 can be increased, the number of opening and closing of the blades 24 and 56 can be increased, or the winning prize openings 68 and 82 can be won. For example, a mode in which the number is increased or a certain period is extended after the jackpot game is started corresponds.
In these aspects, the end of a particular round is delayed, so that the player can enjoy greater benefits.
[0049]
(C6) In the above embodiment, when the fifth (specific winning number) pachinko ball B (first game ball) wins the big winning opening 68, 82, it is stopped by the first movable piece 78. The other pachinko ball B (second game ball) is temporarily released (see steps S32 and S34 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7). Therefore, the pachinko ball B stopped on the first movable piece 78 falls on the guide plate 76, and when the second movable piece 99 is at the non-stationary position, it enters the V zone 70 as it is, and ends the current round. {See step S40 in FIG. 6}. Instead of this form, the V sensor 54 may be temporarily or always invalidated on condition that a specific number of winnings is increased or another sensor is enabled when a lottery result based on random numbers is won. Further, even if the fifth pachinko ball B wins based on the establishment of the switching condition, the release of the rest of the other pachinko ball B by the first movable piece 78 may be delayed. In these forms, the end of a particular round is delayed, so the player can enjoy greater benefits.
[0050]
(C7) In the above embodiment, the V sensor 54 is applied as the predetermined detector {see FIG. 3], but other detectors (for example, winning sensors 22, 58, etc.) may be applied. Further, the timing of shifting to the next round may be changed by delaying the end of the specific round by changing the driving timing of specific driving means (for example, the motor 94, solenoid 90, 98b, etc.). In this form, the transition to the next round can be delayed more, so the player can win more prize balls.
[0051]
(C8) In the above embodiment, the first posture in which the possibility that the V sensor 54 detects the pachinko sphere B is increased and the second posture in which the possibility that the V sensor 54 detects the pachinko sphere B is reduced. Only the second movable piece 99 was applied as the movable part to be switched between {see steps S24 and S28 in FIG. 5, steps S36 and S38 in FIG. 6, and FIG. 2}. Instead of this form, only the first movable piece 78 may be applied as the movable portion, both the first movable piece 78 and the second movable piece 99 may be applied, and other movable pieces and movable members may be used. You may apply. In an example in which both the first movable piece 78 and the second movable piece 99 are applied, the second posture is set as long as the first movable piece 78 is in the holding state regardless of the state of the second movable piece 99. In other words, if the possibility that the V sensor 54 detects the pachinko sphere B increases as a result of the state of each movable piece provided in the electric accessory device 14, the first posture is assumed, and conversely, if the possibility decreases. It becomes the 2nd posture. Even in this form, the possibility of delaying the end of a specific round increases, so that the player can win more prize balls.
[0052]
(C9) Based on the game result in the current jackpot game, a predetermined condition (for example, one or more conditions such as a switching condition, a restoration condition, a round end condition, a game end condition, etc.) in the next jackpot game is set or changed. May be. For example, a predetermined condition is set or changed so as to delay the end of the round for the next jackpot game in accordance with the number of rounds satisfying the required condition from the 10th round to the 14th round. In this way, depending on the game contents in the current jackpot game, it is possible to give an opportunity to acquire more prize balls in the next jackpot game.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since it is a specific game performed by launching a game ball and the time and period in which the profit can be acquired is notified, the chance that the player can enjoy the profit can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is a front view and a cross-sectional view showing an electric accessory device.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an electric accessory device with a part broken away.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a main control board.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for jackpot game processing;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for jackpot game processing following FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for technical intervention notification processing;
FIG. 8 is a time chart for explaining operation states of blades and movable pieces.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of condition change processing.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
14 Electric accessories
20 character body
46 Speaker (notification means)
54 V sensor (predetermined detector)
66 Round indicator
67,83 Display (notification means)
68,82
70 V zone (special area)
72, 74 Normal zone (normal area)
78 1st movable piece (movable part)
84 Winning number display
86 Symbol display (notification means)
99 Second movable piece (movable part)
100 Main control board
102 ROM (recording means)
104 RAM (recording means)
108 timer
110 CPU
200 Frame control board
B Pachinko ball (game ball)

Claims (2)

A start opening, a blade capable of opening and closing a grand prize opening, and an electric accessory device having a special area and a normal area, and when the start opening sensor detects a pachinko ball winning the start opening, the blade is When a pachinko ball that opens and closes in the first mode with respect to the winning opening and enters and exits the special area by the opening and closing of the blade enters the special area, the V sensor detects the second opening with respect to the winning opening. A jackpot game that can be executed a predetermined number of rounds to open and close in a manner is allowed to continue until the final round on the condition that a pachinko ball enters the special area and is detected by the V sensor in each round, and the end of the round of the jackpot game is , the pachinko balls won the winning opening in one round is detected by V sensor flows into the special area, the detection pachinko balls won the special winning opening by winning sensor Is in fact has reached a predetermined number, and, in the gaming machine in which opening and closing frequency of the vane was set to satisfy any one that has reached a predetermined number of times, has been reached early in,
The electric accessory device is:
The winning sensor is disposed at a position that can be immediately detected when the blade opens the large winning opening and the pachinko ball wins,
The first posture that increases the possibility that the V sensor in the special area detects the pachinko sphere by releasing the pachinko sphere stopped at the predetermined site, and the pachinko sphere by stopping at the predetermined site A movable portion that can be switched between a second posture that reduces the possibility that the V sensor in the special area detects the pachinko sphere is provided upstream of the special area and the normal area,
Of the rounds that can be executed a predetermined number of times of the jackpot game, the technical intervention to the game is made effective at a predetermined timing of a specific round , and the movable part is set to the first only when the switching condition that can be achieved by the technical intervention is satisfied . By switching from the posture to the second posture, the pachinko ball that has won the big prize opening is stopped at the predetermined part to make it difficult to enter the special area, and when the predetermined restoration condition is satisfied, the movable part is moved from the second posture. Switch back to the first posture and configure the pachinko ball that has been stopped at a predetermined site to easily enter the special area,
The switching condition, in each round of the particular round, opening and closing frequency of the vane during the lifetime of the technology intervention as a certain number of eyes, the detected by the winning sensor and the special winning hole The pachinko ball is set to be satisfied when it has a specific number of balls, and the restoration condition is set when a predetermined period has elapsed since the movable portion in the round is switched to the second posture, or Set to one of the pachinko ball that won the grand prize opening is filled when a predetermined number of pachinko balls are detected by the winning sensor,
Furthermore, it comprises notifying means for notifying the timing or effective period of technical intervention that enables the player to achieve the switching condition,
The notification means sequentially displays the number of opening and closing of the blades in one round on the display, and displays the number of winning balls every time a pachinko ball wins the big winning opening in the round and is detected by the winning sensor. To display the time of technical intervention by displaying on the display, or to display in a specific display pattern by the display during the opening and closing period of the blade that has reached the specified number of opening and closing of the blade A game machine that notifies the period of technical intervention by either performing a sound, making a sound or a beep through a speaker, or vibrating a handle . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The notification means has a predetermined time by counting a time interval that is set to be the same as the opening / closing interval of the blades, when the number of opening / closing times of the blades in a round becomes a specific number of times and technical intervention is possible. A gaming machine that displays a countdown of a predetermined number of counts from the start time on a display .

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