JP4548653B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the ball game machines, includes a display frame body that surrounds a display unit located substantially at the center of the game board surface, and a start winning opening located below the display frame body. There is something. This pachinko gaming machine is designed to perform a jackpot lottery or the like when a game ball wins a winning winning opening. Then, a pachinko gaming machine is proposed in which a ball passage for guiding a game ball to a start winning opening is formed in a display frame (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and an opening / closing member that is opened when the probability variation state occurs. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to the pachinko gaming machine having such a configuration, the chance of the game ball winning through the ball passage to the start winning opening increases.

JP 2004-180962 A JP 2004-113548 A

  In the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, the player is highly entertaining because he tries to put the game ball into the ball passage, but once the game ball enters the ball passage, the game ball is simply Since it only passes through the ball passage, it lacks interest in the passage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game machine having a highly interesting game ball guide path.

In order to achieve the above object, in the ball game machine of the present invention, a game component that is disposed substantially at the center of the game board surface and facilitates the winning of the game ball to the winning portion disposed below the game board surface. A game part having a guide passage for guiding the game ball from the upper part to the lower part and having mechanical operation means mechanically operated by the game ball passing through the guide path, and in the vicinity of the game part Provided, a symbol display device capable of displaying the variation of the symbol, a random number acquiring means for acquiring a random number based on the winning of the game ball in the winning portion, and a lottery based on the random number acquired by the random number acquiring means. Determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the lottery result, and a symbol variation display for stopping and displaying the symbol on the symbol display device based on the determination result by the determination means Control In a ball game machine comprising: a display control means; and a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to a player when the symbol stopped and displayed by the display control means is a predetermined winning symbol The configuration of the mechanical operation means includes a first configuration before a predetermined operation and a second configuration after the predetermined operation, and the display control means further includes the mechanical display device on the symbol display device. Control is performed to display an effect image configured integrally with the second configuration after the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means, triggered by the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means . According to this configuration, after the game ball enters the guide passage, the mechanical operation means is operated while passing through the guide passage, and is integrated with the second configuration after the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means. The effect image configured as described above is displayed in response to a predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means, so that it is possible to remarkably improve the interest as compared with the case of simply passing through the guide passage. For example, by displaying an effect image that is conceptually integrated with the second configuration of the mechanical operation means, the concept gives the player some expectation, etc. Compared to the case of staying in the effect display, it is possible to give a variety of effects to the effect display, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, the gaming component may be configured in a frame shape, and the symbol display device may be accommodated in the frame body. According to such a configuration, it is possible to more closely associate the operation of the mechanical operation means of the game component configured in the frame shape with the effect display on the symbol display device stored in the frame. , You can further enhance your interest.

  Further, it is preferable that the predetermined effect display is performed during the variation display of the symbol. According to such a configuration, the effect display performed during the symbol variation display can increase the player's expectation for the stop display mode as a symbol variation result, and the game ball simply passes through the guide passage. Compared to the case of doing so, the interest is increased.

Further, the mechanical operation means is configured to cover at least a part of the screen area of the symbol display device, and the first configuration before the predetermined operation and the second configuration after the predetermined operation. and, the screen area covering of said pattern display devices may be different.

  The predetermined effect display may be a notice of the possibility of execution of the special game. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation and excitement level regarding the execution of the special game by performing the effect display. In addition, compared with the case where the notice effect is merely displayed on the symbol display device, it is possible to provide a variety in the taste of the notice effect.

  Furthermore, it comprises an effect display determination means for determining whether or not to perform the predetermined effect display, and when the display control means determines that the predetermined effect display is to be performed by the effect display determination means, You may comprise so that control which performs a predetermined | prescribed effect display may be performed. According to such a configuration, the monotony is eliminated and the gaming interest can be enhanced compared to the case where the game ball simply passes through the guide passage and performs the effect display.

  The effect display determination means may be configured to determine whether or not to perform the predetermined effect display based on the number of the game balls that have passed through the guide passage during the symbol variation display. According to such a configuration, an effect display is performed through the operation of the mechanical operation means depending on the number of game balls passing through the guide passage. Therefore, the player hits the game ball aiming to pass through the guide passage of the game parts, and as a result of incorporating the degree of technical intervention of the player, the fun of the game is increased.

  Furthermore, timing correction means for synchronizing the operation of the mechanical operation means with a predetermined effect display may be provided. According to such a configuration, the two can be synchronized regardless of the position of the guide passage passage detector in the guide passage. Further, since the position of the guide passage passage detector in the guide passage can be set freely, the degree of freedom in design is increased.

According to the ball game machine of the present invention, the guide passage for guiding the game ball from the upper part to the lower part is provided, and further, the mechanical operation means that is mechanically operated by the game ball passing through the guide passage is provided. And a symbol display device provided in the vicinity of the gaming part, wherein the mechanical operation means has a first configuration before a predetermined operation and a second configuration after the predetermined operation. The design display device displays an effect image formed integrally with the second configuration after the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means triggered by the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means Therefore, after the game ball enters the guide passage, it is possible to remarkably improve the interest as compared with the case where the game ball simply passes through the guide passage. In addition, it is possible to give a variety of effects to the effect of the effect display, and to improve the fun of the game, compared to the case where the effect display is merely performed on the symbol display device.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a game board surface of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the center of the game board surface 2 of the ball game machine 1, a center accessory 100 which is one of the game parts is disposed. The center accessory 100 is formed in a frame shape having a large window 110 opened in the front and rear in the center, and a guide passage 150 is formed from the approximate center of the upper frame portion 120 to the lower portion of the left side frame portion 130 in the drawing. Yes. An upper stage 141, a lower stage 142, and a special passage 143 on which a game ball rolls are disposed in the lower frame part 140 of the center accessory 100. The lower stage 142 is provided with a discharge path 144 for discharging game balls out of the center accessory 100.

  The guide passage 150 is formed so as to communicate from the accessory inlet 151 formed substantially at the center of the upper frame portion 120 to the passage outlet 152 formed at the lower portion of the side frame portion 130. The game ball that has entered the ball is guided to the passage outlet 152 and released onto the upper stage 141. In the middle of the guide passage 150, a mechanical operation means 160 that mechanically operates with a game ball passing therethrough is disposed. The details of the mechanical operation means 160 will be described later.

  In the vicinity of the center accessory 100 as a game part, a symbol display device 3 capable of displaying a variable symbol is provided. In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 3 is disposed in the window 110 of the center accessory 100, whereby the symbol display device 3 is stored in the frame body of the center accessory 100 configured in a frame shape. Has been. The symbol display device 3 is provided as an example of a variable display device that variably displays identification information such as symbols and game effects, but is larger than a conventional symbol display device, for example, 10.4 inches. A liquid crystal display of a size is used, and it is possible to provide a player with a more powerful game effect than before. The symbol display device 3 is mainly a liquid crystal display, but may be a display device such as a CRT or a dot matrix as long as identification information such as an image can be displayed on the screen. It is sufficient that the symbol display device 3 is provided in the vicinity of the center accessory 100 as a game part so that a predetermined effect display linked with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 can be performed. In the present embodiment, the center accessory 100 is configured in the shape of a frame, and the symbol display device 3 is accommodated in the frame, so that the mechanical function of the center accessory 100 as a gaming component configured in the shape of a frame is provided. Since the operation of the operation means 160 and the effect display on the symbol display device 3 housed in the frame can be more closely related, the interest can be further increased.

  A start winning part 4 as a “winning part” in which a game ball can win a prize is arranged below the center accessory 100. Enlarging devices 5 and 5 for enlarging the opening width are disposed in the upper opening of the start winning portion 4. The expansion devices 5 and 5 normally allow one game ball to pass, but keep the width that two cannot pass simultaneously, thereby making it difficult to win the game ball to the start winning portion 4. During the expansion operation, the game ball can be picked up in a wide range, and it is easy to win the game ball in the start winning portion 4.

  An operating gate 7 through which a game ball can pass is disposed on the left side of the start winning portion 4, and a winning opening 6 is disposed on the left side of the operating gate 7. The actuating gate 7 is provided with a detection device (not shown) for detecting the passed game ball, and the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display unit 11 is started when the game ball passes. The normal symbol is displayed by a lamp provided on the normal symbol display unit 11, and when the lamp is lit in a predetermined state, the expansion devices 5 and 5 of the start winning unit 4 are operated for a predetermined time.

  An attacker unit 8 is disposed below the start winning portion 4. A large winning opening 9 that is opened when a special game is executed is provided at the front center of the attacker unit 8. The special game (bonus) is a game in which a special benefit is provided to the player when the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 3 is a predetermined jackpot symbol. It consists of unit special games with a predetermined number of rounds of 15 rounds. The unit special game is a special winning opening 9 that is normally closed, for example, until a predetermined number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time elapses, during which a special winning opening 9 is opened. The game is such that a predetermined number of prize balls are given to the player for each game ball won.

  At the lower end of the game board surface 2, there is disposed an out port 10 through which game balls that have not won any of the start winning portion 4, the big winning port 9, or the winning port 6 are discharged. The game board surface 2 is provided with nails (not shown) or the like for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. And the front surface of the game board surface 2 is covered with the glass plate which is not shown in figure. Further, below the game board surface 2, the game balls are won in the ball handle (not shown) for launching the game balls from the lower end to the upper end of the game board surface 2, the start winning section 4, the winning opening 6, and the big winning opening 9. A prize ball outlet (not shown) through which a predetermined number of game balls are sometimes paid out and a ball tray (not shown) for receiving those game balls are provided.

  An outline of the game of the ball game machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. When the player operates the ball handle, the game ball is launched, guided by the guide rail 12 and released above the game board surface 2. While the game balls come into contact with the nail or the like and the falling direction changes, a part of the game balls enters the winning opening 6 or the start winning section 4, and the gaming balls that have not entered the winning opening 6 or the starting winning section 4 have the out opening 10 to go into. When the game ball wins the winning slot 6, for example, five award balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 7, lottery is performed in response to a passing signal from the detection device, and the normal symbol display unit 11 starts to change the normal symbol. Then, for example, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol stops in the form of the result of lottery. At this time, if the stop mode of the normal symbol is a predetermined hit mode, the expansion device 5 of the start winning unit 4 operates for 0.5 seconds, for example. Thereby, since the opening width of the start winning part 4 is enlarged, the winning to the start winning part 4 is facilitated. Also, if the normal symbol stop mode is a predetermined loss mode, the enlargement device 5 of the start winning unit 4 does not operate, but even in this case, it is possible to win the start winning unit 4. If the game ball passes through the operation gate 7 while the normal symbol is changing in the normal symbol display unit 11, the corresponding change is suspended and sequentially executed.

  A part of the game ball guided by the guide rail 12 and released above the game board surface 2 enters the guide passage 150 from the accessory entrance 151 and operates the mechanical operation means 160 on the way, and then exits the passage. From 152, it goes out onto the upper stage 141. Most of these game balls fall to the lower stage 142 and are discharged from the discharge path 144 to the lower side of the game board surface 2, and part of them enter the start winning portion 4 through the special passage 143.

  When the game ball wins the start winning section 4, for example, 5 ball awards are paid out to the player from the award ball payout opening in response to a detection signal from the start winning detector 4a (see FIG. 7). Based on the determination result of whether or not the special game can be executed, a symbol variation effect that displays symbols on the symbol display device 3 and then stops and displays them is displayed, for example, a symbol variation effect indicating loss variation, reach, and super reach. Here, “reach” refers to, for example, performing a display effect in a state where two symbols are aligned and another symbol is aligned when performing three symbol variation display. This means that a display effect with a higher probability of winning than the reach is performed.

  If the symbol that is stopped and displayed at this time is a symbol related to a jackpot as a special game, a jackpot game as a special game is generated and the big prize opening 9 that is normally closed is opened. Then, when the game ball wins the big winning opening 9, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit. The special winning opening 9 is temporarily closed, for example, when 30 seconds have elapsed since opening or when there is a winning of 10 balls. Then, if there is a prize in the V zone provided inside the big prize opening 9 while the big prize opening 9 is open, the big prize opening 9 is once closed and then opened again. It has become. Such repeated opening and closing of the big winning opening 9, that is, a big hit game, is continued up to 15 times, for example. On the other hand, if the big winning opening 9 repeats opening and closing 15 times, or if there is no winning in the V zone while the big winning opening 9 is open, the big hit game is ended.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the entire center accessory 100. As described above, the center accessory 100 is formed in a frame shape having a large window 110 that opens in the center in the front-rear direction, and the large symbol display device 3 is disposed in the large window 110. A guide passage 150 having mechanical operating means 160 is formed from the approximate center of the upper frame portion 120 of the center accessory 100 to the lower portion of the left side frame portion 130 in the drawing. An upper stage 141 on which a game ball rolls is disposed on the back side of the window 110 in the lower frame portion 140 of the center accessory 100, and a lower stage 142 formed one step lower on the front side of the upper stage 141. Is arranged. A special passage 143 is disposed between the upper stage 141 and the lower stage 142.

  The upper stage 141 is generally constituted by a first stage 145 on the front side (lower stage 142 side) and a second stage 146 on the back side. Each of the first stage 145 and the second stage 146 has a belt shape in the width direction (left and right direction) of the center accessory 100, and is formed in a substantially arcuate shape in which the vicinity of the respective left and right ends is lifted. The first stage 145 is connected to the passage outlet 152 of the guide passage 150. The upper surface in the vicinity of the center of the first stage 145 is formed in a wave shape, so that the speed of the game ball released from the passage outlet 152 of the guide passage 150 can be reduced or the rolling of the game ball can be changed. It is like that. A flow-down hole 146 a is provided in the approximate center of the second stage 146 so that the game ball can be dropped into the special passage 143.

  A slight step is formed between the first stage 145 and the second stage 146 and four central ribs 147 are disposed. These central ribs 147 function to partition the first stage 145 and the second stage 146, and guide the game balls rolling on the first and second stages 145 and 146 to provide a space between the stages of the game balls. It has a function to restrict movement. However, between each central rib 147, the game ball is not restricted from moving between stages, and from the first stage 145 to the second stage 146 or from the second stage 146 to the first stage 145. It is possible to move. In addition, three upper ribs 145a are arranged at the front side end portion (boundary with the lower stage 142) of the first stage 145, and the flow of the game ball to the lower stage 142 side is restricted. Yes. Further, a back rib 146b is also provided at the back end of the second stage 146 to prevent the game ball from falling to the symbol display device 3 side.

  The lower stage 142 has a substantially rectangular shape and is formed in a substantially arcuate shape in which the vicinity of the left and right ends is lifted. The upper surface of the lower stage 142 is slightly inclined toward the discharge path 144, and a substantially radial unevenness 142a (hereinafter referred to as a radial unevenness 142a) is formed so as to surround the discharge path 144. Further, a lower rib 142 b is formed at the front side end of the lower stage 142. The radial unevenness 142a and the lower rib 142b guide the game ball rolling on the lower stage 142 to the discharge path 144, and the lower rib 142b has a function of preventing the game ball from dropping from the lower stage 142. ing.

  The special passage 143 is a passage for a game ball that has entered the flow-down hole 146a, passes under the first stage 145 from the flow-down hole 146a, extends over the lower stage 142, and protrudes forward (front side). It is formed in a simple shape (substantially S-shaped cross section). In other words, the upper surface of the special passage 143 is composed of a downwardly inclined surface 143a where the game ball flows down in the special passage 143 below the upper stage 141, and an upwardly inclined surface 143b where the special ball 143 above the lower stage 142 runs up. It has a smooth curved surface. And the special channel | path rib 143c is formed in the edge part of the raise inclined surface 143b, and it restrict | limits that a game ball falls from the special channel | path 143. The projecting tip of the special passage 143 extends further forward (front side) than the lower rib 142b of the lower stage 142 to form a drop hole 143d, and the game ball that has advanced to the tip of the special passage 143 is started. It can be dropped to the part 4.

  In such a configuration, the game ball that entered the accessory entrance 151 and flowed down on the first stage 145 via the guide passage 150 moved to the right in the figure and crossed the wavy stage surface near the center. Then, run up the slope at the right end of the stage. The game ball that has run up starts to move in the left direction in the figure and reciprocates on the first stage 145. When the game ball stops at the center of the first stage 145, it rolls toward the second stage 146 and falls into the flow down hole 146a, and flows down the descending inclined surface 143a of the special passage 143. It runs up the ascending inclined surface 143b and falls from the drop hole 143d toward the start winning portion 4.

  The game ball that has not stopped at the center of the first stage 145 passes between the central ribs 147 and moves to the second stage 146, or passes between the upper ribs 145a and passes through the lower stage 142. Flow down to the side. Since the central portion of the first stage 145 is formed in a wave shape, the game ball that has flowed down onto the first stage 145 via the guide passage 150 jumps at the central portion and jumps to the upper rib 145a. Alternatively, it may jump over the central rib 147 and move to the lower stage 142 or the second stage 146. Then, the game ball that rolls on the lower stage 142 moves to the discharge path 144 side due to the gradient, and is discharged from the center accessory 100 via the discharge path 144.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the guide passage 150 having the mechanical operating means 160 as seen from the back side. The guide passage 150 is a first passage 153 that guides a game ball that has entered the accessory entrance 151 formed substantially at the center upper portion of the center accessory 100 downward in the figure, and a game that has passed through the first passage 153. A second passage 154 that guides the ball downward in the figure, and a third passage 155 that guides the game ball that has passed through the second passage 154 downward in the figure and diagonally downward to the left and discharged onto the first stage 145 are provided. Yes.

  The moving body (moving means) 161 constituting the mechanical operation means 160 is disposed between the second passage 154 and the third passage 155 on the front surface side of the guide passage 150, and the mechanical operation means 160 is arranged. The swinging mechanism (swinging means) 162 that is configured is disposed on the back side of the guide passage 150 and between the second passage 154 and the third passage 155. Although not shown, a guide passage passage detector 156 (see FIG. 7) that detects a game ball passing through the guide passage 150 is formed below the second passage 154 and above the swing mechanism 162. It attaches to the attaching part 157 which is.

  In such a configuration, as indicated by a broken line in the figure, the game ball that has entered the accessory entrance 151 is guided by the first passage 153 and is moved from the approximate center of the upper frame portion 120 of the center accessory 100 to the center accessory 100. It rolls to the upper part of the side frame part 130 and is further guided by the second passage 154 and falls from the upper part of the side frame part 130 of the center accessory 100 to the lower part of the side frame part 130 of the center accessory 100. Then, when the game ball passes through the guide passage passage detector 156 in the middle of falling below the second passage 154, the detection signal is sent to the main control device 20 (see FIG. 7), and will be described later. Display control is performed.

  Subsequently, when the game ball collides with the first cam 163 constituting the swing mechanism 162 disposed below the second passage 154, the first cam 163 is swung by the collision force. Thereby, although details will be described later, the swing mechanism 162 operates the moving body 161. Thereafter, the game ball is guided by the third passage 155 and discharged toward the first stage 145 of the center accessory 100 from the passage outlet 152 formed at the lower portion of the side frame portion 130 of the center accessory 100. .

  4 and 5 are plan views of the guide passage 150 having the mechanical operating means 160 as seen from the front side and the back side. The mechanical operation means 160 includes a moving body 161 and a swing mechanism 162. The movable body 161 is formed in a half body-shaped bowl shape, and pins 161a and 161b that serve as guides and support during movement are formed at substantially the center and lower part on the back side. That is, the pin 161a formed at the approximate center on the back side of the moving body 161 is inserted into the elliptical through hole 158a drilled in the frame plate 158 constituting the guide passage 150, and the disk 161c is inserted and removed. It has been stopped. Further, the pin 161 b formed at the lower part on the back side of the moving body 161 is inserted into an elliptical through hole 158 b drilled in the frame plate 158. Thereby, the moving body 161 becomes movable along the through holes 158a and 158b formed obliquely upward as viewed from the front side.

  The swing mechanism 162 is constituted by a cam mechanism having two cams 163 and 164. That is, the first cam 163 is formed in a fan shape, and the main part 163a of the fan is rotatably supported on the frame plate 158 so as to block the boundary between the second passage 154 and the third passage 155. The second cam 164 is formed in a crescent shape, and one end 164 a is in contact with one side of the fan of the first cam 163, and the other end 164 b is rotatably locked between the pins 161 a and 161 b of the moving body 161. As shown, the central portion 164c is rotatably supported by the frame plate 158.

  FIG. 6 is a plan view for explaining the operation of the mechanical operation means 160. As shown in FIG. 6A, normally, the moving body 161 moves obliquely downward in the figure by its own weight, and thereby the second cam 164 swings counterclockwise in the figure. Therefore, the first cam 163 swings clockwise in the figure and closes the boundary between the second passage 154 and the third passage 155. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the game ball B falls in the second passage 154 and collides with the other side of the first cam 163, the weight of the game ball B is applied to the first cam 163. The first cam 163 swings counterclockwise in the figure, the second cam 164 swings clockwise in the figure, and the moving body 161 is further moved diagonally left upward in the figure.

  Further, when the first cam 163 swings counterclockwise in the drawing, the boundary between the second passage 154 and the third passage 155 is opened, so that the game ball B rolls toward the third passage 155 side. Then, since the weight of the game ball B is removed from the first cam 163, the moving body 161 moves obliquely downward in the figure by its own weight, and thereby the second cam 164 swings counterclockwise in the figure. Accordingly, the first cam 163 swings clockwise in the figure and again closes the boundary between the second passage 154 and the third passage 155. As described above, after the game ball B enters the guide passage 150, the mechanical operation means 160 is operated in the middle of passing through the guide passage 150, so that it is more interesting than the case where the game ball B simply passes through the guide passage 150. Can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling functions related to the ball game machine 1. The game control device 20 includes a start winning determination means 21, a special winning opening drive control means 22, a display outline determination means 23, and an image control means 32. The start winning determination means 21 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning portion 4 based on a detection signal from a start winning detector 4a disposed in the start winning portion 4. The start winning detector 4a includes, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting / receiving element, and detects the game ball when the game ball blocks light from the light emitting element. As the start winning detector 4a, not only the above-described transmission type optical sensor but also a reflection type optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, a capacitance sensor, a mechanical sensor, or the like can be used.

  The special winning opening drive control means 22 functions as a “special game execution means” and drives a special winning opening drive source 9a composed of a solenoid disposed in the special winning opening 9 of the attacker unit 8 to win a big prize. The opening / closing of the mouth 9 is controlled. The display outline determining means 23 includes a display outline lottery means 25, a stop symbol determining means 26, and an outline variation pattern determining means 27. The display outline lottery means 25 functions as a “random number acquisition means” and a “determination means”, acquires a random number based on a game ball winning in the start winning section 4, and based on the acquired random number. A lottery is performed, and it is determined whether or not a jackpot game as a special game is executed based on the lottery result. Based on the determination result of the display outline lottery means 25, the stop symbol determination means 26 determines a stop symbol at the time of the symbol variation effect in which the symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 3 in a variably displayed manner.

  The outline variation pattern determining means 27 determines an outline variation pattern at the time of the symbol variation effect. For example, a fluctuation pattern that becomes the jackpot or loss after the normal fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern that becomes the big jackpot or loss after reaching the reach, and a fluctuation pattern that becomes the big hit or loss after developing to super reach, etc. The outline of the variation pattern at the time of design variation production is determined.

  The image control unit 32 includes a detailed display content determination unit 35 and a notice display determination unit 37. The detailed display content determination means 35 has detailed display content lottery means 36. The detailed display content lottery means 36 acquires the outline variation pattern determination random number according to the display outline. Based on this, the detailed display content determination means 35 determines the details of the content of the display summary. The notice display determination means 37 functions as “effect display determination means” for determining whether or not to perform a predetermined effect display, and includes a notice display lottery means 38, a lottery determination table 39, and a timing determination means 40. Yes. The notice display lottery means 38 acquires a predetermined notice effect determination random number from the lottery determination table 39 in accordance with the display outline. The timing determination means 40 determines the timing of the notice effect. In the present embodiment, the stop symbol determination means 26, the outline variation pattern determination means 27, and the image control means 32 of the game control device 20 constitute a “display control means”. In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the guide passage passage detector 156 disposed in the guide passage 150, the detection signal is input to the image control means 32 as "display control means". The image control means 32 as the “display control means” has, for example, a predetermined number of game balls that pass through the guide passage passage detector 156 and operate the mechanical operation means 160 as described above. Then, control is also performed so that a predetermined effect image is displayed on the symbol display device 3 as if smoke has come out from the tip of the bag that is the moving body 161. The predetermined effect display may be a display of an effect image configured integrally with the configuration of the mechanical operation means 160 in this way. For example, by displaying an effect image that is conceptually integrated with the configuration of the mechanical operation means 160 as if smoke has come out from the tip of the magical spear, the concept gives the player some sense of expectation. It is possible to give a variety of effects to the effect of the effect display and improve the fun of the game as compared to the case where the effect display only on the symbol display device 3 is given.

  As described above, when the game ball passes through the guide passage passage detector 156 while the game ball is falling below the second passage 154, the detection signal is sent to the image control means 32 (see FIG. 7), and a predetermined effect display is controlled in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means. That is, for example, when the guide passage passage detector 156 detects the passage of the game ball during the change of the symbol, it is determined whether or not to perform a predetermined effect display in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means. For example, a predetermined effect image is displayed as if smoke has been emitted from the tip of the kite that is the moving body 161 (壷 notice). Even when the guide passage passage detector 156 detects the passage of the game ball before or after the change of the symbol, the same determination may be made and a similar effect image may be displayed. Thus, in this embodiment, when a game ball passes the guide passage passage detector 156, the detection signal is sent to the image control means 32 (see FIG. 7), and display control of a predetermined effect image is performed. . In addition, what is necessary is just to perform the predetermined | prescribed effect display linked with operation | movement of the mechanical operation means on the symbol display apparatus 3, and if the effect image on the symbol display apparatus 3 is linked with operation | movement of a mechanical operation means, In addition to the generation of smoke, anything such as a fireworks display or a flag display is acceptable.

  Hereinafter, the control operation of the notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, an example in which a notice effect is performed only when the guide passage passage detector 156 detects the passage of a predetermined number of game balls during the change of the symbol will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a first flowchart for explaining a control operation for performing effect display in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 on the symbol display device 3 by the image control means 32 shown in FIG. First, the notice display lottery means 38, for example, draws the number of passing passes from 0 to 5 (step S101), and sets the passing counter to 0 (step S102). Subsequently, a timer for the variation time is started (step S103), and the game ball passes through the guide passage passage detector 156 before the timer expires, that is, during the variation of the symbol (No in step S104). When the detection signal is received (Yes in step S105), when the count of the passage counter reaches the number of passage passes determined by the lottery, that is, when passage of the number of game balls is detected. (Yes in Step S106), a predetermined effect image is displayed on the symbol display device 3 as if smoke is emitted from the tip of the bag that is the moving body 161 (Step S107). If the count value of the passage counter does not reach the number of passage passes determined by the lottery (No in step S106), the count number of the passage counter is incremented (step S108), and the process returns to step S104.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 described above, when the guide passage passage detector 156 detects the passage of a predetermined number of game balls determined by lottery, a predetermined effect image as if smoke is emitted from the tip of the bag is displayed. Displayed on the symbol display device 3 when the passage of a predetermined number of game balls is detected and the fluctuation is related to reach or more, such as jackpot or super reach However, the same effect display may be performed. Hereinafter, such an example will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a second flowchart for explaining a control operation for performing effect display in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 on the symbol display device 3 by the image control means 32 of the ball game machine of FIG. In FIG. 9, the same processes as those in FIG. 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the basic flow of effect display on the symbol display device 3 in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, even when the count of the passing counter has reached the number of passing passes determined by the lottery, that is, when the passing of the number of game balls is detected (Yes in step S106), the above is not necessarily performed. The effect image is not always displayed on the symbol display device 3. That is, the image control means 32 (see FIG. 7), for example, determines whether or not to make a preliminary announcement only when reaching reach, that is, when it finally becomes a jackpot stop mode, or reach or super reach mode. Determine whether. As described above, the predetermined effect display may be a notification of the possibility of winning a jackpot as a special game. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation and excitement level regarding the execution of the special game by performing the effect display. In addition, compared with the case where the notice effect is merely displayed on the symbol display device 3, it is possible to provide a variety of preferences for the notice effect.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, when the count of the passing counter has reached the number of passing passes determined by the lottery, that is, when the passing of the number of game balls is detected (Yes in step S106). The notice display determination means 37 further determines whether or not the variation pattern is in a reach or higher mode, and only when the change pattern is in a higher or higher mode (Yes in step S119), A predetermined effect image as if smoke has come out from the tip of a certain bag is displayed on the symbol display device 3 (step S107).

  Hereinafter, specific description will be given with reference to the screen of the symbol display device 3. That is, during the change of the symbol, the game ball 120 enters the guide passage 150 as shown in FIG. 12 (a), and the game ball 120 is detected as the guide passage passage detector as shown in FIG. 12 (b). After passing through 156, the detection signal is sent to the image control means 32 (see FIG. 7), as described above, and the image control means 32 determines whether or not the fluctuation is an aspect of reach or more. If the variation is such, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the tip of the kite that is the moving body 161 of the mechanical operation means 160 protrudes at the same time, as if from the tip of the kite. An effect image as if smoke is emitted is displayed on the symbol display device 3. That is, a smoke effect image formed integrally with the configuration of the bag as the moving body 161 of the mechanical operation means 160 is displayed on the symbol display device 3. In this way, after the game ball 120 enters the guide passage 150, the mechanical operation means 160 is operated while passing through the guide passage 150, and the symbol display device 3 is interlocked with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160. Since the predetermined effect display is performed, the interest can be remarkably improved as compared with the case of simply passing through the guide passage 150.

  In addition, it is preferable that the effect display is performed during the display of the variation of the symbol. By the effect display performed during the change display of the symbol, the player's expectation with respect to the stop display mode etc. as the change result of the symbol can be enhanced, compared with the case where the game ball simply passes through the guide passage, This is because interest will increase. However, the appearance timing of the effect display need not be constant, and can be made to appear at random. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a smoke effect image may appear at the start of symbol variation, or it may appear during super reach (not shown). If it appears at random in this way, it is possible to increase the fun of the game with unexpectedness.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the predetermined passage as if smoke has been emitted from the tip of the bag only when the guide passage passage detector 156 detects the passage of a predetermined number of game balls determined by lottery. The effect display image is displayed on the symbol display device 3, but this configuration enables a notice effect with a time difference. For example, the case where the advance notice is performed only when the passing of two game balls is detected by lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which an effect display linked with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 appears on the symbol display device 3 with a time difference. For example, if a number of notices other than the 壷 notice have already been displayed on the symbol display device 3 or the like, the player thinks that the notice is somewhat full and has become hot. In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the game ball 120 enters the guide passage 150, the player is excited once and is expected to expect the heel notice. However, in this case, since the passage of the first game ball is detected, as shown in FIG. 12B, an image as if smoke is emitted from the tip of the bag is not displayed. Although disappointed, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the game ball 120 enters the guide passage 150 again, the passage of the second game ball is detected, so as shown in FIG. 12 (d). An image as if smoke is coming out from the tip of the kite is displayed. As a result, the player has a sense of expectation for the jackpot, but is also perplexed by the unexpectedness. Therefore, the monotonousness of the notice effect is eliminated, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the smoke announcement effect by the liquid crystal screen on the symbol display device 3 is not an opportunity determined by the software (program), but a mechanism of entering the guide path 150 of the game ball. Since it is performed at a (physical) opportunity, it can occur at any timing of other effects on the liquid crystal screen on the symbol display device 3, and is independent of other effects determined by the software (program). Can be done. It should be noted that the movement of the tip of the bag that is the moving body 161 (protrusion into the liquid crystal screen on the symbol display device 3) and the image of smoke generated on the liquid crystal screen need to be performed in conjunction with each other. In this case, a timing correction unit may be provided in order to synchronize the operation based on the mechanical (physical) trigger and the display operation of the effect image by software (program). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a modification in which such timing correction means is provided, and is a flowchart for explaining the control operation. In FIG. 13, the same processes as those in FIG. 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 8, when the count of the passage counter reaches the number of passage passes determined by the lottery (Yes in step S106), whether smoke has been emitted from the tip of the kite that is the moving body 161. Such a predetermined effect image is displayed on the symbol display device 3 (step S107). Depending on the position of the guide passage passage detector 156 in the guide passage 150, etc., the swing mechanism (swing) (Moving means) It is conceivable that the movement of the soot of the mobile body 161 via 162 or the like is delayed from the display timing of the image generated by smoke on the liquid crystal screen. This modification assumes such a case, and includes a time adjustment timer as a timing correction means, and when the number of passage counters has reached the number of passage passes determined by the lottery (step (Yes in S106), this time adjustment timer is started (step S151), and when this time adjustment timer expires (Yes in step S152), it is as if smoke has come out from the tip of the bag that is the moving body 161. Such a predetermined effect image is displayed on the symbol display device 3 (step S107). The set-up time of the time adjustment timer may be arbitrarily set in accordance with the delay time of the protrusion operation of the mobile body 161.

  Thus, according to this modification, in order to synchronize the operation of the mechanical (physical) trigger and the display operation of the effect image by the software (program), the timing correction unit is provided. Regardless of the position of the guide passage passage detector 156 in the guide passage 150, the two can be synchronized. In addition, since the position of the guide passage passage detector 156 in the guide passage 150 can be set freely, the degree of freedom in sensor design is increased.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine 1 of the present invention, a game ball is awarded to the start winning portion 4 that is disposed substantially at the center of the game board surface 2 and below the game board surface 2. A guide passage 150 for guiding the game ball from the upper part to the lower part is formed in the center object 100 to be facilitated, and mechanical operation means 160 that is mechanically operated by the game ball passing through the guide passage 150 is disposed. The symbol display device 3 displays a predetermined effect in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160, so that the game ball enters the guide passage 150 and then passes through the guide passage 150. Can be improved. In addition, when the predetermined effect display is a display of an effect image configured integrally with the configuration of the mechanical operation means 160, the effect is displayed as compared to the case where the effect display is merely displayed on the symbol display device 3. A variety of display preferences can be provided, and the fun of the game can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a bullet ball game machine having a highly interesting game ball guide path.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, as described above, it is determined whether or not a big hit or reach is performed in the changing game, and a foul notice is involved. That is, it is determined whether or not a jackpot or reach is performed in the changing game, and if a jackpot or reach is performed, a spear notice effect is performed. Accordingly, a complete notice effect can be achieved in the game, and the notice effect can be easily controlled. However, as in the example shown in FIG. 8, if the passing of a predetermined game ball is detected during the fluctuation, even if a big hit or reach is not performed, it is possible to perform some kind of presentation. Of course.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, it is determined whether a jackpot or reach is performed in the changing game, and a predetermined effect display is performed when the jackpot or reach is performed in the changing game. Whether or not it is a big hit in not only the game that is changing, but also one or more games that are scheduled to change afterwards (for example, when other reserved balls are digested) It is determined whether or not reach is performed (pre-reading), and whether or not a predetermined effect display is performed when a jackpot or reach is performed in a game that is scheduled to change thereafter. May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a continuous notice effect that pre-reads whether a jackpot or reach is performed.

  8, 9, and 10, it is determined that the notice display determination unit 37 as “effect display determination unit” that determines whether or not to perform a predetermined effect display performs a predetermined effect display. The image control means 32 as the “display control means” is configured to execute the control for performing the predetermined effect display only when the game ball is passed, and the effect display is performed simply by the game ball passing through the guide passage. Compared to the case, monotony is eliminated, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, it is configured to determine whether or not to perform a predetermined effect display based on the number of game balls that have passed through the guide passage 150 during the symbol variation display. Depending on the number of game balls passing through the guide passage 150, an effect display is performed through the operation of the mechanical operation means 160. Therefore, the player hits the game ball with the aim of passing through the guide passage 150 of the game component 100, and as a result of incorporating the degree of technical intervention of the player, it is possible to increase the fun of the game.

  The present invention can be applied not only to a ball game machine using a game ball but also to a game machine using coins or the like as long as it is a game machine that changes symbols.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the game board surface of the ball game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the whole center accessory of FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the guide channel | path which has a mechanical action | operation means of FIG. 1 from the back side. It is the top view which looked at the guide channel | path which has a mechanical action | operation means of FIG. 1 from the front side. It is the top view which looked at the guide channel | path which has a mechanical action | operation means of FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a top view for demonstrating operation | movement of the mechanical operation | movement means of FIG. It is a block diagram of the apparatus which controls the function which concerns on the ball game machine of FIG. FIG. 9 is a first flowchart for explaining a control operation for performing effect display in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 on the symbol display device 3 by the image control means 32 shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a second flowchart for explaining a control operation for performing effect display in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 on the symbol display device 3 by the image control means 32 shown in FIG. 7. It is a figure for demonstrating the basic flow of the effect display on the symbol display apparatus 3 interlock | cooperated with operation | movement of the mechanical operation means 160. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the randomness of the timing which the production | presentation display linked with operation | movement of the mechanical operation means 160 appears on the symbol display apparatus 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example which the production | presentation display linked with operation | movement of the mechanical operation means 160 appears on the symbol display apparatus 3 with a time lag. FIG. 8 is a third flowchart for explaining a control operation for performing effect display in conjunction with the operation of the mechanical operation means 160 on the symbol display device 3 by the image control means 32 shown in FIG. 7.

Explanation of symbols

1 ball game machine, 2 game board surface, 3 symbol display device, 4 starting prize section, 5 enlargement device,
6 winning entries, 7 operating gates, 8 attacker units, 9 winning entries,
10 Out port, 11 Normal symbol display, 12 Guide rail, 4a Start winning detector,
9a Large winning opening drive source, 20 game control device, 21 start winning determination means,
22 grand prize opening drive control means, 23 display outline determination means, 25 display outline lottery means,
26 stop symbol determination means, 27 outline variation pattern determination means, 32 image control means,
35 detailed display content determination means, 36 detailed display content lottery means, 37 advance notice display determination means, 38 advance notice display lottery means, 39 lottery determination table, 40 timing determination means,
150 guide passage, 151 accessory entrance, 152 passage exit, 153 first passage,
154 second passage, 155 third passage, 156 guide passage passage detector, 157 mounting portion, 158 frame plate, 160 mechanical operating means, 161 moving body, 162 swing mechanism,
163 1st cam, 164 2nd cam

Claims (6)

A game component that is disposed substantially in the center of the game board surface and facilitates winning of a game ball to a winning portion disposed below the game board surface, and guides the game ball from top to bottom. A gaming component comprising a passage and having mechanical motion means mechanically actuated by the game ball passing through the guide passage;
A symbol display device provided in the vicinity of the game component and capable of displaying a variation of symbols;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the winning of a game ball in the winning portion;
Determination means for performing a lottery based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, and determining whether to perform a special game based on the lottery result;
Display control means for controlling symbol variation display to stop display after the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device based on the determination result by the determination means;
In a ball game machine comprising special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to a player when the symbol stopped and displayed by the display control means is a predetermined winning symbol,
The configuration of the mechanical operation means includes a first configuration before a predetermined operation and a second configuration after the predetermined operation,
The display control means further displays an effect image formed integrally with the second structure after the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means on the symbol display device, with the predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means. pinball game machine and executes a control to display as a trigger. The mechanical operation means is configured to cover at least a part of the screen area of the symbol display device, and includes a first configuration before the predetermined operation and a second configuration after the predetermined operation. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a screen area covered by the symbol display device is different. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising timing correction means for synchronizing a predetermined operation of the mechanical operation means with display of the effect image.   The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display of the effect image is a notification of the feasibility of the special game.   Further, the display device includes an effect display determination unit that determines whether or not to display the effect image, and the display control unit is configured to display the effect image when the effect display determination unit determines to display the effect image. 5. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein control for displaying an image is executed. The said effect display determination means determines whether the display of the said effect image is performed by the number of the said game balls which passed the said guidance channel | path during the said fluctuation display of the symbol. The bullet ball game machine described.

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