JP4478912B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that enables interactive processing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Among pachinko machines that are one type of gaming machine, there is a type that realizes a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player when the lottery result is a jackpot. During the jackpot game, the variable winning opening can be in an easy-to-win state, and the player may aim at the variable winning opening and fire a pachinko ball. However, since the game becomes monotonous simply by firing a pachinko ball, an animation or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display device to make it interesting. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-226201 discloses a technique in which a quiz is given during a jackpot game, and then a quiz answer is displayed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the technique disclosed in the above-mentioned publication, the player cannot participate in the quiz because he / she answers unilaterally from the pachinko machine side. Therefore, as you continue to play the jackpot game, you get used to the questions and answers and eventually become monotonous.
The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to participate and answer questions such as quizzes interactively.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problem 1]
  Means 1 for solving the problem is as described in claim 1. The invention of the present application is a gaming machine that performs a lottery in response to a winning of a game ball at a predetermined start opening, and executes a large winning opening opening / closing process when the lottery result is a win,
Storage means capable of storing question information corresponding to answer information;
Answer means capable of inputting the answer information;
In the interval between the end of the big prize opening and closing process repeatedly executed over a plurality of rounds and before the start of the next round, the first question is produced and the answer input by the answering means Question information corresponding to the information is read out from the storage means, and the question means for directing the question after the next time based on the question information in the interval after the next time,
The answer means is provided on an operation member operated to perform a game using a game medium.
It is characterized by that.
[0005]
  According to the means 1, as schematically shown in FIG. 1, the storage means 22 capable of storing the question information Qc, Qd, Qe,... Corresponding to the answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,. Answer means 6 capable of inputting Ab, Ac,...And question means 4. The question means 4 directs the first question in an interval from the end of the round in the grand prize opening / closing process repeatedly executed over a plurality of rounds to the start of the next round,The question information Qc, Qd, Qe,... Is read from the storage means 2 corresponding to the answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,.In the interval after the next timeBased on the question information Qc, Qd, Qe,...
  In the example of FIG. 1, seven pieces of question information, seven pieces of question information Qa, Qb, Qc,..., Qg and 15 pieces of answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,. Is building. In this configuration, when the player 8 etc. inputs the answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,... For the first question (question information Qa, Qb, etc.), the question means 4 corresponds to the answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,. The next and subsequent questions are made based on the questioned treasure Qc, Qd, Qe,. Which question information Qa, Qb, etc. should be used for the first questionIs optional.
  In this way, the question after the next time changes depending on the content that the player 8 or the like answers, so the number of cases where the same question or answer is reduced even if the game is continued. Accordingly, the player 8 or the like can participate and answer questions in an interactive manner.
[0006]
  Claim 1The term “operating member to be operated to play a game” described in (1) corresponds to, for example, a handle or a start lever that can be operated by a player or the like. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.
[0007]
  MeansAccording to the above, the answering means 6 is provided on the operation member operated to play the game. For example, a form in which the answering means 6 such as a button or a lever is provided on the operation member, or a form in which the operation state of the operation member is detected by the answering means 6 such as a rotation angle sensor or a limit switch is applicable. The player 8 or the like can use one hand to play a game performed by operating the operation member and an answer input by the answering means 6.
[0008]
[Means 3 for Solving the Problems]
  Means 3 for solving the problem is:Claim 2It is as described in. According to the means 3, the answering means 6 is configured to be able to input answer information in accordance with the operation of the operation member. That is, both the game and the answer to the question can be performed only by operating the operation member in the same manner. Therefore, the operation is simple and easy.
[0009]
[Means 4 for Solving the Problems]
  Means 4 for solving the problem is:Claim 1 or 2In the gaming machine described in any one of the above, the storage unit 2 stores a conclusion regarding the answer to the question, and the presence / absence of the privilege and the size of the privilege are varied according to the conclusion. Here, the “privilege” means a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, the symbol change period can be shortened (so-called “short-time”), the number of time-shortenings, the winning probability can be changed (so-called “probability change”), the number of payouts associated with winning can be changed, and it can be continued within the required number of rounds. There are various modes such as a big jackpot game, transition to the next round, operation of an opening / closing lid, a blade, a wing piece, etc. provided in a winning device or a gate, or a combination of at least two of these. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.
[0010]
According to the means 4, the storage means 2 stores conclusion information Ga, Gb, Gc,... Corresponding to the answer information Al, Am, An,. Depending on the conclusion information Ga, Gb, Gc,... Reached by asking the question by the question means 4 and the answer by the answer means 6, the presence / absence of the privilege and the size of the privilege differ. Therefore, the player 8 who answered the question can obtain an advantageous gaming state.
[0011]
[Means 5 for Solving the Problems]
  Means 5 for solving the problem is:Claim 1 or 2In the gaming machine described in any one of the means 4, in the game that can be continued within the required number of rounds, both the result of the game using the game medium and the answer information to the question by the question means are When the transition condition is satisfied, the game transition means for shifting to the next round is provided. According to the means 5, the following result is obtained only when a certain result is obtained by a game using a game medium (pachinko ball, medal, etc.) and a certain answer is given to the question by the question means 4. Can move to a round. Therefore, the player 8 who made an appropriate answer to the question can obtain an advantageous gaming state.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Embodiment 1]
Embodiment 1 is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, which is one of gaming machines, and dialog processing is realized during a jackpot game. The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0013]
First, FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the card unit 10 (CR unit) and the pachinko machine 12 in a front view. In the card unit 10, balance information (valuable value information) recorded on a recording medium (for example, a magnetic card, an IC card, etc.) is input / output and corresponds to an amount desired by the player 8 within the range of the balance information. A pachinko ball (game ball) to be rented can be instructed. The specific configuration and operation of the card unit 10 are the same as the well-known configuration, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0014]
The game board 14 of the pachinko machine 12 includes a gate 54 having a gate sensor 52 that detects a pachinko ball passing through, a start port 24 having a start port sensor 48 that detects a winning pachinko ball, and an open / close lid that can be opened and closed by a solenoid 46. 28, a winning combination port 26 having a liquid crystal display 22, a holding ball lamp 50, 56, etc., a notification device 20 having a plurality of displays, and other general winning openings, windmills, obstacle nails, etc. Are arranged appropriately. Here, the liquid crystal display 22 is configured to be able to display a special symbol variation or the like. Both the holding ball lamps 50 and 56 are formed of a predetermined number of (for example, four) light emitters. For example, the holding ball lamp 50 for displaying the number of special holdings (the number of holdings of the symbol variation on the special symbol) is formed so that each light emitter can be lit in a heart shape, and the number of normal holdings (the number of holdings of the symbol variation on the normal symbol is held). ) Is formed so that each light emitter can be lit in a star shape. The notification device 20 includes one or more light emitters (for example, five light emitters formed in a heart shape). As the light emitter, for example, a light bulb, a lamp, an LED, a segment element (7-segment LED or the like), a liquid crystal display, a plasma display or the like is arbitrarily used.
[0015]
When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54, the liquid crystal display 22 displays the symbol variation or the like of the normal symbol. The normal symbol change or the like may be displayed on a normal symbol display (for example, a segment element, a diode capable of emitting a plurality of colors) provided on the game board 14 separately from the liquid crystal display 22. When the required period (for example, 10 seconds) has passed since the normal symbol began to change, it stops, and when the normal symbol comes into contact, the movable piece (so-called tulip) of the start port 24 is held for a certain period (specifically, 4 seconds). It is configured to open.
In addition to the above-described opening / closing lid 28, the grand prize winning opening 26 is a V that can continue the jackpot gaming state within the required number of times (eg, 16 times) when the pachinko ball wins within the big prize opening opening period (eg, 20 seconds). A zone (special area), a V sensor 60 that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the V zone, and the like are provided.
[0016]
Below the game board 14, there are an operation button 42 capable of operating commands to the pachinko machine 12, an ashtray 38 for inserting cigarette butts, a lower tray 36 for temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls, a game A handle 32 having a touch sensor 34 for detecting whether or not the person 8 is in contact, a speaker 40 (sound device) provided inside the upper plate 30 and producing sound (sound, music, sound effect, etc.), etc. . Around the game area and the like, lamps 18 (light emitters) that emit light according to the game state and the like are provided. Above the upper plate 30, a ball lending button 44 for instructing ball lending, a balance display 58 for displaying balance information and the like, a return button 62 for instructing to return the recording medium, and the like are provided. Although not shown, a vibrator or the like that vibrates the handle 32 (vibrating body), a character member that imitates a dinosaur, or a movable member that imitates a seesaw or the like (movable body) may be provided as necessary.
[0017]
FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the handle 32. The handle 32 shown in the example of FIG. 3A is a type that requires an input operation separately from the rotation operation, and the handle 32 shown in the example of FIG. 3B is a type that performs an input operation by a rotation operation.
First, the handle 32 shown in the example of FIG. 3A is supported by a support member 32d, and includes an operation body 32c that can rotate in a forward / reverse direction (arrow D2 direction) at a predetermined angle (for example, 150 degrees). The operation body 32c is provided with answer keys 32a and 32b capable of inputting answer information together with three protrusions that can be put on a finger. For example, the answer key 32a is set to answer “YES” and the answer key 32b is set to answer “NO”. In the answer keys 32a and 32b of this example, button type switches are used, but other switches (joystick type switches or the like) may be used.
[0018]
On the other hand, the handle 32 shown in the example of FIG. 3B can detect the rotation angle sensor 32e that can detect the rotation operation of the operation body 32c and the push-pull operation of the operation body 32c in the front-rear direction (arrow D4 direction). One or both of the limit switch 32f and the limit switch 32f are provided. The rotation angle sensor 32e may be of a type that can detect the rotation angle, or of a type that detects on / off based on a certain angle. For example, “YES” is answered when the operating body 32c is turned all the way to the right, and “NO” is answered when the operating body 32c is turned all the way to the left. Similarly, the limit switch 32f may be of a type that can detect the amount of movement, or may be of a type that detects on / off based on a certain amount of movement. These sensors, switches, and the like may be of a type that can detect the detection amount almost continuously or a type that can detect the detection amount in stages.
[0019]
Next, an example of various substrates having a connection configuration for realizing a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 12 will be described with reference to FIG. A main control board 120 mainly composed of a CPU (processor) 122 includes a ROM 124 for storing game control programs and required data, and a RAM 126 for storing temporary data such as a table for random numbers, number of reservations, variation patterns, and the like. Etc. The CPU 122 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 124 to realize a game by the pachinko machine 12, and the game control program includes a program that realizes a procedure such as a start port process described later. An EPROM is used for the ROM 124 and a DRAM is used for the RAM 126, but other types of memories (for example, EEPROM, SRAM, flash memory, etc.) may be arbitrarily used. Other components are the same as the well-known configuration, and illustration and description are omitted.
[0020]
The main control board 120 receives the signals from the touch sensor 34 and the payout control board 112 and receives the signals from the launch control board 110, the drive sensor 104, the counting sensor 106, etc. for driving and controlling the launch motor 100. The interface board 114 ("I / F board" in FIG. 4) is connected to the payout control board 112 for driving and controlling the motor 102, the card unit 10 and the payout control board 112, and controls the transmission and reception of data and the display of the balance display 58. The symbol control board 130 for controlling the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, the voice control board 132 for controlling the sound emitted from the speaker 40, the lamp control board 134 for controlling the display of the lamps 18 and the notification device 20, etc. Connect. Each of these boards is configured around a CPU as in the case of the main control board 120, and the symbol control board 130 will be described later. The driving sensor 104 monitors the driving state of the motor 102 and a payout device that pays out pachinko balls. The counting sensor 106 counts the number of pachinko balls actually paid out.
The drive sensor 104, the counting sensor 106, the gate sensor 52, the start port sensor 48, the V sensor 60, and the like include a contact type sensor (for example, a reed switch, a micro switch, a pressure sensor), or a non-contact type sensor (for example, a proximity sensor). , Optical sensor, infrared sensor, etc.).
[0021]
In addition to the above-described start port sensor 48 and the like, the main control board 120 has an external terminal board 108 capable of transmitting signals (including game information such as jackpots, symbol determination, probability change, etc.) to an external device of the pachinko machine 12. Alternatively, the holding ball lamps 50 and 56 are directly connected. Further, devices provided at positions away from the main control board 120 (for example, the gate sensor 52, the V sensor 60, the answer keys 32a and 32b, the rotation angle sensor 32e, the limit switch 32f, the solenoid 46, etc.) are relay terminals for signal relay. Connection is made via a plate 136.
[0022]
The symbol control board 130 is mainly composed of the CPU 140, and includes a ROM 142 for storing a display control program, required data, and the like, and a RAM 144 for storing temporary data such as received data, jackpot symbols, lottery data, and the like. Although not shown, the symbol control board 130 stores a required symbol in advance and generates a character generator that is generated when a display command or the like is received, or a symbol that is processed on the liquid crystal display 22 by receiving display information sent from the CPU 140. A VDP (Video Display Processor) or the like for displaying is included. The CPU 140 executes a display control program stored in the ROM 142 and displays a symbol on the liquid crystal display 22, and the display control program includes a program for realizing procedures such as a symbol control process and an element change process which will be described later. An EPROM is used for the ROM 142 and a DRAM is used for the RAM 144, but the above-described other types of memories may be arbitrarily used. Other components are the same as the well-known configuration, and illustration and description are omitted.
[0023]
In the pachinko machine 12 configured as described above, a procedure executed to realize the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 5 shows the procedure of the start-up process for realizing the pachinko ball winning determination and the symbol variation accompanying the winning, and FIGS. 6 and 7 show the jackpot process for realizing a gaming state advantageous to the player 8. Each procedure is shown in the flowchart. These procedures are all executed by the main control board 120. Note that steps S32, S34, and S42 in FIG. 6 and step S52 in FIG. 7 are examples of processing steps that embody the question means 4.
[0024]
In the starting port process shown in FIG. 5, first, when a detection signal from the starting port sensor 48 shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 is received and it is determined that a pachinko ball has won a prize at the starting port 24 (YES in step S10), Are read and stored in the RAM 126 [step S12]. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pachinko ball has not won the start opening 24 without receiving the detection signal from the start opening sensor 48 (NO in step S10), the process proceeds to step S18 described later.
[0025]
Here, as the random number read in step S12, one or both of a software random number using a counter or the like and a hardware random number using an oscillator or the like is used. The random number stored in the RAM 126 in step S12 is, for example, (1) a jackpot determination random number RA for determining whether or not a jackpot or (2) a jackpot symbol displayed when the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination random number RA. Jackpot symbol random number RB for identifying the symbol, (3) symbol random number RC for identifying the display pattern from the start to the stop of the symbol variation, (4) reach determination random number RD for determining whether or not reach, (5) ▼ Game random numbers RE for determining questions, quizzes, etc. to be performed during games such as jackpot games, etc.
[0026]
When various random numbers are stored in the RAM 126, a payout command is transmitted to the payout control board 112 in order to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning prize (step S14), and the special reserve number is increased (step S16). The number of special reservations may be set to an upper limit (for example, 4 or 100) or unlimited.
[0027]
Then, it is determined whether or not it is possible to start fluctuation, or whether or not the number of special hold is 0 [step S18]. In other words, it is determined that the variation cannot be started during the symbol variation or the big hit game, and when it is not in these states, it is determined that the variation can be started. Moreover, if the number of special reservations is 0, all the symbol fluctuation concerning a reservation ball has already been completed.
If the symbol variation can be started and the number of special reservations> 0 (NO in step S18), the number of special reservations is reduced and a lottery is performed in accordance with the current symbol variation [step S20]. The fluctuation is started [step S22]. That is, by transmitting a display command including a variation pattern determined based on the jackpot symbol random number RB, the symbol display random number RC, the reach determination random number RD, etc. stored in step S12 to the symbol control board 130, the symbol variation Is realized. A predetermined variation display period (for example, 30 seconds) is required to complete the symbol variation started in this manner, and therefore it is necessary to wait for execution of steps S24 and S26 during the variation display period.
[0028]
After waiting until the timing when the symbol variation is stopped, if the lottery result performed in step S22 is a big win (YES), the big hit processing is executed to give the player 8 an opportunity to realize the big hit game and obtain a prize ball. [Step S26]. A specific procedure for the jackpot processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the variation cannot be started or the number of holds is 0 in step S18 (YES), or if the lottery result is lost in step S24 (NO), the start port process is finished as it is to immediately shift to the normal game.
[0029]
In the jackpot process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, not only a process of opening / closing the open / close lid 28 of the big winning opening 26 but also a dialog process in which the player 8 can answer a question or a quiz is realized. Between FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the processing continues through connectors J1, J2, J3, and J4. First, in FIG. 6, an initial value (for example, 1) is set for the round counter [step S30], and question information is determined based on conditions such as the game random number RE stored in step S12 of FIG. 5 [step S32]. ]. The round counter is a counter for the number of rounds, and is stored in the RAM 126 or the like.
[0030]
Subsequently, a special winning opening / closing process for opening / closing the open / close lid 28 of the special winning opening 26 in the current round is executed [step S36]. In the special prize opening / closing process, for example, the open / close lid 28 is opened for a certain period (30 seconds or the like), and the prize balls are paid out according to the number of pachinko balls awarded to the special prize opening 26 or the like. In addition, since the specific procedure of the big prize opening / closing process is well known, illustration and description are omitted.
[0031]
It is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has entered a special area (for example, V zone) of the special winning opening 26 during the special winning opening opening period realized by the special winning opening / closing process [step S38]. If a pachinko ball enters the special area of the special winning opening 26 (YES in step S38), the question information determined in step S32 or step S52 described later is triggered when the question condition is satisfied (YES in step S40). A question, a quiz, etc. are produced using [Step S42]. The question condition can be appropriately set according to the type of pachinko machine 12, the date and time, the game state, and the like. For example, it corresponds to a specific round or determination of question information to be asked next.
[0032]
The form of the effect of performing the question or quiz in step S42 is arbitrary as long as the content of the question or quiz can be transmitted to the player 8. For example, characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji characters, etc.), symbols, codes, figures (characters, etc.), images (still images), videos (animations, etc.) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, questions, quizzes, etc. Examples include a form in which a light-emitting body (lamps 18 and the like) that irradiates the displayed panel is turned on and blinking, and a sound (particularly sound) is emitted through the speaker 40.
Here, when an effect by display is performed on the liquid crystal display 22, it is realized by transmitting a display command for effect from the main control board 120 side to the symbol control board 130 side {see FIG. 4}. Similarly, when performing an effect by sound with the speaker 40, an effect sound command is transmitted to the voice control board 132 side, and when performing an effect by display (lighting / blinking) with the lamps 18 or the like, lamp control is performed. This is realized by transmitting an effect display command to the substrate 134 side. Furthermore, when the handle 32 is vibrated or the character member is moved, the player 8 can easily recognize the effect.
[0033]
When a question, a quiz or the like is produced, reply information can be input, and the player 8 waits for reply information to be input [step S44]. The answer information is not limited to YES / NO, and arbitrary information such as “neither” or a numerical value may be used. In this case, a switch equivalent to the answer keys 32a and 32b shown in FIG. 3A is provided on the handle 32 in accordance with the number of answers, or the rotation angle sensor 32e and limit switch 32f shown in FIG. It is configured to be detectable in stages according to the number. Furthermore, the answer keys 32a and 32b may be used in combination with at least one of the rotation angle sensor 32e and the limit switch 32f.
In step S44, if answer information is not input within a certain time (for example, 1 minute), the execution may be forcibly continued from step S46 or step S48 described later. It is good also as a structure which complete | finishes jackpot game like the path | route shown. In the case of continuing the execution, the process proceeds by interpreting that specific answer information (for example, NO) has been input.
[0034]
Then, when the player 8 operates the answer keys 32a and 32b to input answer information (YES in step S44), the process moves to FIG. 7 and if there is other question information (YES in step S48), the RAM 126 or the like is stored. The question information corresponding to the answer information inputted by accessing is determined (specified) [step S52]. The question information thus determined is used for a question or a quiz to be produced in the next round [Step S42].
On the other hand, when the player 8 inputs the answer information, but the question information corresponding to the answer information is not set (NO in step S48), the conclusion information is determined and notified that the goal has been reached [step S50. ]. The notification of the conclusion information is optional as long as the contents of the conclusion information and the like can be transmitted to the player 8. For example, although it performs with the form similar to the form of the production | presentation which performs the question, the quiz, etc. in step S42, the same form may be sufficient and a different form may be sufficient. In addition, as illustrated in a two-dot chain line, a configuration may be adopted in which conclusion information is determined and notified after the jackpot game is over [step S58].
[0035]
After executing step S50 or step S52, the number of rounds of the round counter is increased in preparation for the next round [step S48], and the increased number of rounds does not exceed a predetermined number (for example, 16 times) as shown in FIG. The processing from step S36 to step S54 in FIG. 7 is repeatedly executed [step S50]. By repeating this process, the special winning opening 26 is intermittently opened a predetermined number of times, so that the player can obtain many prize balls.
In addition, if the effect by step S42 is a quiz, a problem, etc., it will move to the next round only when the answer information input as shown in the two-dot chain line is correct (YES in step S46). It may be configured. Therefore, when the answer is incorrect (NO in step S46), the jackpot game is terminated halfway.
[0036]
Next, an example of realizing the dialogue process by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. In order to simplify the explanation, in this example, the presentation of the question is realized by displaying characters on the liquid crystal display 22, and the answer keys 32a and 32b shown in FIG.
[0037]
FIG. 8 shows a configuration example in which the correspondence relationship between the question information, the answer information, and the conclusion information is stored (set) in the RAM 126 or the like. That is, it is a structural example of a personality diagnosis game comprising nine question information Q1 to Q9, YES and NO answer information corresponding to each question information, and five conclusion information G1 to G5.
According to the present configuration example, when each piece of information of the tree structure below the question information Q1, Q2 is determined by the game random number RE stored at the time of starting winning, for example, the answer operated by the player 8 for the question information Q1 Depending on the information, either question information Q3 or Q4 is selected and determined. That is, if the answer information is YES, the question information Q3 is determined, and if the answer information is NO, the question information Q4 is determined. Similarly, if the answer information for the question information Q4 is YES, the question information Q7 is determined, and if the answer information is NO, the question information Q8 is determined. Thus, the next question information is determined along the arrow indicated by the answer information starting from the question information Q1, Q2, and any of the conclusion information G1-G5 is a goal according to the answer information corresponding to the last question information Q6-Q9. become.
[0038]
An example of performing dialogue processing using the above configuration example will be described below. If the pachinko ball wins the start opening 24 after the game is started (YES in step S10 in FIG. 5) and the symbol variation can be started (YES in step S18 in FIG. 5), it is shown in FIG. 9 (A). Thus, the left symbol variation C2, the middle symbol variation C4, and the right symbol variation C6 are started (step S22 in FIG. 5). Here, the left symbol variation C2 is performed using the left symbol group 70, the middle symbol variation C4 is performed using the middle symbol group 72, and the right symbol variation C6 is performed using the right symbol group 74. Each symbol group of the left symbol group 70, the middle symbol group 72, and the right symbol group 74 is composed of, for example, ten (plural) numeric symbols.
[0039]
When the symbol variation ends and stops, and the symbol pattern applied to the left symbol 76, the middle symbol 78, and the right symbol 80 becomes a jackpot symbol such as [555] as shown in FIG. 9B (step S24 in FIG. 5). Then, the jackpot game is realized as “big jackpot” (step S26 in FIG. 5). In such a jackpot game, the open / close lid 28 of the big winning opening 26 is opened under certain conditions in each round, and when the pachinko ball enters the V zone during the round, it becomes possible to move to the next round (steps S36 and S38 in FIG. 6). ).
[0040]
Between the end of the first round and before the start of the second round, the display as shown in FIG. 9C is performed on the liquid crystal display 22 (step S42 in FIG. 6). In other words, on the screen, along with a message 82 to guide the next round, “The universe is wonderful? Is displayed as question information Q1. Therefore, the player 8 can recognize the question content. On the screen, an operation method 84 of an answer key 32a (left button) and an answer key 32b (right button) provided on the handle 32 is further displayed. Therefore, it is understood that the player 8 may operate the answer key 32a if the question information Q1 is YES, and operate the answer key 32b if the answer is NO.
When the player 8 operates one of the answer keys 32a and 32b in this way, the answer information is input (step S44 in FIG. 6). For example, when the answer key 32b is operated, the answer information is NO, so the question information Q4 is displayed. Determine (step S52 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). Thereafter, the player 8 plays the game after the second round.
[0041]
Further, during the period from the end of the seventh round to the start of the eighth round, the display as shown in FIG. 10A is performed on the liquid crystal display 22 (step S42 in FIG. 6). In other words, the screen says “A rabbit lives on the moon? Is displayed, the player 8 can recognize the contents of the question. If the player 8 operates the answer key 32b, the answer information becomes NO, so the question information Q8 is determined (step S52 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). Thereafter, the player 8 plays the game after the eighth round.
[0042]
Further, during the period from the end of the fifteenth round to the start of the final round, the display as shown in FIG. 10B is performed on the liquid crystal display 22 (step S42 in FIG. 6). In other words, “Mickey is not a costume! Is displayed, the player 8 can recognize the content of the question information Q8.
If the player 8 operates the answer key 32a, the answer information is YES, but there is no other question information, so the conclusion information G3 is determined, and a display as shown in FIG. The notification is made (step S50 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). That is, since the conclusion information G3 with the content “You are a messy reality” is displayed on the screen, the player 8 can recognize the personality diagnosis result. Thereafter, the player 8 plays the final round. As is clear from the example shown in FIG. 8, the questions, personality diagnosis results, and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 change depending on the answer contents of the player 8.
[0043]
In the above-described form, question information Q1, Q2, Q3,... And conclusion information G1, G2, G3,... Are displayed between the end of the current round and the start of the next round, and the player 8 Answers were made using the answer keys 32a and 32b. Instead of this form, the display time of the question information Q1, Q2, Q3,... And the conclusion information G1, G2, G3,. In FIG. 6, instead of step S40 for producing a question, step S34 having the same contents can be executed before step S36. The operations of the answer keys 32a and 32b and the like may be stored in the RAM 126 or the like until steps S50 and S52 in FIG. 7 are executed. If it carries out like this, a dialogue process can be implement | achieved at arbitrary timings during a jackpot game.
Further, the conclusion information G1, G2, G3,... May be displayed after the jackpot game ends. In place of step S48 for notifying the conclusion information in FIG. 7, this can be realized by executing step S56 of the same content after step S54.
[0044]
According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(A1) Question information Q1, Q2,... (Question information Qa, Qb, Qc,...) Corresponding to the answer information A1, A2, A3,... (Answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,. Stored in 2) {see FIG. 8}. Answer keys 32a, 32b, etc. (answer means 6) that can input answer information A1, A2, A3,. In addition, when the first round is finished (first opportunity is met), the first question is produced {see steps S32 and S42 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 9C), and input by the answer keys 32a and 32b, etc. YES, NO, etc. (answer information Aa, Ab, Ac,...) Corresponding to question information Q3, Q4, Q5,... (Question information Qc, Qd, Qe,...) Are read from the RAM 126 and the read question information. Based on Q3, Q4, Q5,..., The next and subsequent questions were produced {question means 4; see step S52 in FIG. 7, step S42 in FIG. 6, FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (B), etc.}. In this way, the question after the next time changes depending on the content that the player 8 or the like answers, so the number of cases where the same question or answer is reduced even if the game is continued. Accordingly, the player 8 or the like can participate and answer questions in an interactive manner.
[0045]
(A2) A handle 32 (operation member) operated to perform a game is provided with answer keys 32a and 32b {see FIG. 3A}, a rotation angle sensor 32e is provided {see FIG. 3B) }, Provided with a limit switch 32f {see FIG. 3B}. In order to input the answer information, it is necessary to operate the answer keys 32a and 32b separately from the operation of the operating body 32c, but the rotation angle sensor 32e and the limit switch 32f operate the operating body 32c (timing and operation amount). Can be entered according to In this way, the player 8 or the like can use one hand to play a game performed by operating the handle 32 and an answer input using the answer keys 32a and 32b.
[0046]
(A3) The rotation angle sensor 32e and the limit switch 32f (answer means 6) are configured so that answer information can be input in accordance with the operation of the handle 32 (operation member; specifically, the operation body 32c) {FIG. 3B See}. That is, both the game and the answer to the question can be performed only by operating the handle 32. Therefore, the operation is simple and easy.
[0047]
(A4) A game using a pachinko ball (game medium) puts the pachinko ball into the V zone (obtains a certain result), and inputs a correct answer (a certain answer) to a quiz, problem, etc. (question) Only when there is an error, the configuration is such that the next round is entered {see step S46 in FIG. 7}. Therefore, the player 8 who made an appropriate answer to the question can obtain an advantageous gaming state.
[0048]
[Embodiment 2]
The second embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 12 as in the first embodiment, and interactive processing is realized during symbol variation. The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 11 to 13. The configuration and the like of the pachinko machine 12 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the second embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment in order to simplify the illustration and description. Therefore, the same elements as those used in Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. Further, since the procedure of the start port process shown in FIG. 5 has already been described in the first embodiment, illustration and description thereof will be omitted.
[0049]
In the symbol control process of FIG. 11, when the display command transmitted from the main control board 120 in step S22 of FIG. 5 is received on the symbol control board 130 side (YES in step S60), the variation pattern specified by the display command is received. The symbol variation is started [Step S62], and after the variation display period designated by the display command has elapsed, the symbol variation is stopped and finished [Step S68].
If the question condition is satisfied in the middle of the symbol variation (YES in step S64), the question answer process is executed in order to realize the dialogue process by the question and the answer [step S66]. The question condition corresponds to, for example, when a specific symbol pattern (reach symbol or the like) is displayed, or when a predetermined period has elapsed since the symbol variation started. Here, a specific procedure for the question answering process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0050]
In the question answering process shown in FIG. 12, first, question information is determined based on the conditions such as the game random number RE stored in step S12 in FIG. 5 [step S80], and a question, a quiz, etc. are produced using the question information. [Step S82]. These processing contents are equivalent to steps S32 and S42 of FIG.
When the player 8 operates the answer keys 32a and 32b and inputs answer information (YES in step S84), if there is other question information (YES in step S86), the player inputs the answer by accessing the RAM 126 or the like. The question information corresponding to the answer information is determined [step S88], and the question information and the quiz are produced in the next round using the determined question information [step S82]. These processing contents are equivalent to step S44 in FIG. 6 and steps S48 and S52 in FIG.
[0051]
Here, in order to realize an effect such as a question or a quiz in step S82, it is necessary to transmit a required command from the main control board 120 to the symbol control board 130, the voice control board 132, etc. in accordance with the timing. Therefore, in the case of a single symbol variation, multiple display commands (for example, a display command from the start of variation to reach, a display command until a question is produced and an answer is obtained, a display command from when a conclusion is displayed until the variation is stopped) Etc.).
In this way, the question and answer are repeated, and finally, when there is no other question information (NO in step S86), conclusion information is determined and notified [step S90], and the question answering process is completed. The notification of the conclusion information is equivalent to steps S50 and S58 in FIG.
[0052]
Returning to FIG. 11 after the completion of the question answering process, when the variation is stopped and the symbol variation is terminated, the lottery result based on the jackpot determination random number RA is notified [step S68], and the revariation condition for performing revariation is established. When (YES in step S70), the symbol variation due to re-variation is performed [step S72], and the symbol control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the re-variation condition is not satisfied (NO in step S70), the symbol control process is finished as it is to confirm with the symbol stopped in step S68.
The re-variation condition can be arbitrarily set in the same manner as the above question condition. For example, when a certain conclusion information is reached, a symbol pattern based on the jackpot symbol random number RB is a specific symbol pattern (a symbol combination [555 ] Etc.). The re-variation is a form in which the once-stopped symbol variation is re-executed, but the specific procedure and the like are well known, and therefore illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0053]
Next, an example of realizing the dialogue process by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 5, 11, and 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of this example as well, in the same way as in the first embodiment, a question presentation is realized by displaying characters on the liquid crystal display 22, and the answer keys 32a and 32b shown in FIG. A configuration example relating to the correspondence relationship between the question information, answer information, and conclusion information shown in FIG. 8 will be used.
[0054]
From the start of the game to the start of the left symbol variation C2, the middle symbol variation C4, and the right symbol variation C6 as shown in FIG. After the start of variation, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), when the symbol pattern applied to the left symbol 76, the middle symbol 78, and the right symbol 80 becomes a reach symbol such as [7〃7 (〃 means changing)]. (Step S64 in FIG. 11), question information is determined based on the game random number RE or the like (Step S80), and for example, the display as shown in FIG. 13B is performed on the liquid crystal display 22 (Step S82 in FIG. 12). ).
That is, on the screen, together with the operation method 84 of the answer key 32a (left button) and the answer key 32b (right button) provided on the handle 32, "desert is wonderful? Is displayed as question information Q2. Therefore, the player 8 can recognize the question content. Further, since the variation state 86 of the symbol variation is displayed on the screen, the player 8 or the like can also recognize the variation state.
[0055]
When the player 8 operates one of the answer keys 32a and 32b, the answer information is input (step S84 in FIG. 12). For example, when the answer key 32a is operated, the answer information is YES, so the question information Q4 is determined. When the answer key 32b is operated, the answer information is NO, so the question information Q5 is determined (step S88 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). Therefore, in the next question production, the contents of the question information Q4 or the question information Q5 are used (step S82 in FIG. 12).
Thus, the question and answer are repeated (steps S82 to S88 in FIG. 12), and finally the display as shown in FIG. 13C is performed on the liquid crystal display 22 (step S90 in FIG. 12). In other words, the conclusion information G2 with the content “You are romantic” and the privilege with the content “30 times shorter” are displayed on the screen. Therefore, the player 8 can recognize the personality diagnosis result and obtain a privilege that the variation time can be shortened 30 times. The presence / absence of a privilege and the size of the privilege may be determined in advance as in the configuration example shown in FIG. 8, but may be determined by a random number or the like. After that, the screen returns to the symbol variation screen as shown in FIG. 13A, and the fixed symbol is displayed after the variation is stopped.
[0056]
According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(B1) Conclusion information G1, G2, G3,... (Conclusion information Ga, Gb, Gc,...) Corresponding to YES, NO, etc. (answer information A12, A13, A14, A15,. ) Is stored {see FIG. 8}. Depending on the conclusion information G1, G2, G3,... Reached by asking questions and answers, the presence / absence of a privilege and the size of the privilege differ {see FIGS. 8 and 13}. Therefore, the player 8 who answered the question can obtain an advantageous gaming state. Thus, the form which gives a privilege according to the content of the answer with respect to a question is applicable similarly also in Embodiment 1. FIG. The benefits are not limited to the number of times, but any mode such as probability fluctuation, change of the number of payouts, transition to the next round, operation of an opening / closing lid, etc. can be applied, and similar effects can be obtained.
(B2) Since other requirements, configurations, operations, operation results, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained {described above (a1) to (a4) See}.
[0057]
[Other Embodiments]
In the pachinko machine 12 (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 following embodiments to which the embodiments are applied can be implemented.
(C1) In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 12. Instead of this form, the present invention is similarly applied to other gaming machines other than pachinko machines (for example, slot machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball game machines, video game machines, etc.) capable of interactive processing. can do. Even with the other gaming machines, the player 8 or the like can participate in questions and quizzes, and can answer questions such as quizzes interactively.
For example, when applied to a slot machine, a game corresponding to the jackpot game in the embodiment corresponds to a big bonus game consisting of a small role game that can be played up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 3 rounds).
[0058]
(C2) In the first and second embodiments, the support member 32d that supports the operation body 32c is a fixed type {see FIG. 3}. Instead of this form, a type that can be freely moved up and down, left and right, diagonally, etc., such as an operation rod of a joystick, may be applied. In this case, different answer information can be input in accordance with the movement and operation amount of the support member 32d. In this way, similarly to the case of the answer keys 32a, 32b, etc., a game performed by operating the handle 32 and an answer input by moving the support member 32d can be made with one hand.
[0059]
(C3) In the first and second embodiments, the correspondence relationship between the question information, the answer information, and the conclusion information is configured by a tree structure {see FIG. 8}. That is, a node corresponds to question information, a tree that branches into two or more from the node corresponds to answer information, and a leaf corresponds to conclusion information. Instead of this form, an appropriate data structure such as a network structure, a ring structure, a star structure, or the like may be used in accordance with the diagnosis content, game content, or the like. Even with these data structures, a certain conclusion can be reached by repeating the question and answer. Therefore, it is possible to realize a mode in which the player 8 participates in questions, quizzes, etc., and answers questions such as quizzes interactively. Further, the number of question information, answer information, and conclusion information may be freely set according to the game content and the like, so that the player 8 can select the first question (question information Q1, Q2 in the example of FIG. 8). May be set. In this way, a wide variety of games can be realized.
[0060]
(C4) In the first embodiment, a question and an answer are made between the end of the current round and the start of the next round (triggered by the establishment of necessary conditions) {steps S40 to S40 in FIG. See step S52 in FIG. 7}. Similarly, in the second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a question and an answer are made during a symbol change (in response to the establishment of a necessary condition) {see step S66 in FIG. 11, FIG. 12}. Instead of these forms, a configuration may be adopted in which questions and answers are made when other necessary conditions are met. The other necessary conditions include, for example, at least one of the number of prizes received at a specific prize opening, the number of operations of the movable part, the lottery result by lottery means using random numbers, and the game time that has elapsed since the start of the award game. One of them reaches a predetermined quantity. If these conditions are satisfied, the player 8 and the like can participate in questions and quizzes, and can answer questions such as quizzes interactively. Therefore, participation opportunities will spread.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a player can participate in questions, quizzes and the like, and can answer questions such as quizzes interactively.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the outline of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration example of a handle.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of various substrates and various apparatuses.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a start port process.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for jackpot processing.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for jackpot processing subsequent to FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a configuration example showing a correspondence relationship between question information, answer information, and conclusion information.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol control processing.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for a question answer process.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid crystal display.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 storage means
4 Question means
6 Answer means
8 players
Qa, Qb, Qc, ... Question information
Aa, Ab, Ac, ... Response information
Ga, Gb, Gc, ... Conclusion information
10 Card unit
12 Pachinko machines (game machines)
22 Liquid crystal display (display unit, questioning means)
32 Handle (operating member)
32a, 32b Answer key (answer means)
32c operation body
32d support member
32e Rotation angle sensor (answer means)
32f Limit switch (answer means)
40 Speaker (question means)
120 Main control board (questioning means)
122,140 CPU
124, 142 ROM (storage means)
126, 144 RAM (storage means)
130 Design control board
132 Voice control board
Q1, Q2, Q3, ..., Q9 Question information
A1, A2, A3, ..., A15 Answer information
G1, G2, G3, ..., G5 Conclusion information

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a lottery when a game ball wins a predetermined start opening, and executes a large winning opening opening / closing process when the lottery result is a win,
Storage means capable of storing question information corresponding to answer information;
Answer means capable of inputting the answer information;
In the interval between the end of the big prize opening and closing process repeatedly executed over a plurality of rounds and before the start of the next round, the first question is produced and the answer input by the answering means Question information corresponding to the information is read from the storage means, and the question means for directing the next and subsequent questions based on the question information in the interval after the next time,
The answering means is provided on an operation member operated to perform a game using a game medium.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the answering unit is configured to be able to input answer information in response to an operation of the operation member.

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