JP4780523B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, various game machines have been proposed that are provided with a special symbol display device for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot determining means and an effect device for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot determining means separately from the special symbol display device.
For example, the game board is provided with a designated effect display unit that displays one or more designated effect symbols, and an optional effect display unit that is provided on the game board and displays an arbitrary effect symbol. Based on the above, there has been proposed a gaming machine configured to display a specified effect symbol on the specified effect display unit and display an arbitrary effect symbol on the arbitrary effect display unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-262683 A (paragraphs (0008) to (0057), FIGS. 1 to 5)

In the configuration of the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the starting port is only configured to receive a game ball, and is not configured to entertain the rolling of the game ball. Therefore, in order to entertain the rolling of the game ball that has entered the start port, a configuration in which a delay unit that delays the time for the game ball that has entered the start port to stay and be discharged at random can be considered.
However, in the configuration of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a delay unit is provided that randomly delays the time that the game ball that has entered the start port stays and is discharged, the optional effect display unit As for the effect display, the variable display is started based on the ball entering the starting port, and the player's line of sight moves to the effect display of the arbitrary effect display part, and the rolling of the game ball in this delay part is effectively performed. There is a problem that it cannot be shown. In addition, when the display of the designated effect display unit and the optional effect display unit is started after the game ball that has entered the delay unit is discharged, it gives a strange feeling to the player who is used to the game of the conventional gaming machine, There is a problem of detracting from the fun of gaming.
Therefore, it is determined whether or not a big hit has been drawn based on the entrance to the starting opening, and a predetermined variation pattern for displaying the designated effect symbol on the designated effect display unit and an effect pattern on the arbitrary effect display unit are selected. Then, when starting the change display of the designated effect display unit based on the entry to the start opening, and starting the effect display of the arbitrary effect display unit based on the discharge of the game ball that has entered the delay unit, Because the start timing of each variation display is different, the variation pattern of the designated effect display unit and the effect pattern of the arbitrary effect display unit are the same variation time, so the stop timing of the designated effect design and the arbitrary effect design is different. There is a problem of end. In addition, when the detection sensor of the game ball that has entered the ball is rearranged from the start port to the discharge port of the delay unit, after the game ball rolls in the delay unit, the game ball that has entered the delay unit is discharged. The variation display of the arbitrary effect display unit is started based on, but the prize ball is not paid out immediately, even though it enters the start opening, and the prize ball is paid out based on the entry into the discharge opening. There is a problem that the payout timing of the prize ball is delayed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. Like the conventional gaming machine, the present invention starts the variation of the special symbol display device based on the ball entering the starting port. A delay unit is provided that randomly delays the time that the game ball that has entered the start port stays and is discharged, and the effect device starts to change based on the discharge of the game ball from the delay unit, and a special symbol display It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that makes it possible to almost simultaneously notify the jackpot lottery result of the device and the effect device and to allow the game ball that has entered the start port to roll.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is disposed in a gaming area, and a starting opening into which a gaming ball can enter and a gaming ball that has entered the starting opening are retained and discharged. A starter having a delay unit that randomly delays time, a discharge unit that discharges game balls that have entered the delay unit to the outside, and a ball detection unit that detects a ball entering the start port; and Ejection detection means for detecting game balls that have entered the discharge section, measurement means for measuring the retention time that the game balls have accumulated in the delay section, and whether or not a big hit has been drawn based on the entrance to the start opening A special symbol display device that is provided in the game area and starts a variable display of a plurality of identification symbols based on the entrance to the starting port and notifies the lottery result of the jackpot determination unit A game ball provided in the game area to the discharge unit An effect device that starts a change based on discharge and notifies the lottery result of the jackpot determination means, and a change that stores a plurality of change patterns with different change times of the effect device corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot determination means Pattern storage means, first selection means for selecting a symbol variation time of the identification symbol based on a lottery result of the jackpot determination means, and the special symbol display device during the symbol variation time selected by the first selection means A first control means for controlling so as to notify the lottery result of the jackpot determination means after a plurality of identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and measurement by the measuring means from the symbol fluctuation time selected by the first selection means Calculating means for calculating a subtraction time obtained by subtracting the residence time, and the rendering device is substantially the same as the special symbol display device based on the subtraction time. A second selection unit that selects one variation pattern from the plurality of variation patterns so as to notify the determination result of the jackpot determination unit, and the presentation device is varied according to the variation pattern selected by the second selection unit. And a second control means for controlling so as to notify the lottery result of the jackpot determination means.

As a result, as with conventional gaming machines, the symbol variation time of the identification symbol is selected on the basis of the ball entering the starting port and the variation of the special symbol display device is started. Can be prevented.
Further, the variation pattern in which the effect device notifies the determination result of the jackpot determination means almost simultaneously with the special symbol display device based on the subtraction time obtained by subtracting the retention time of the game ball staying in the delay portion from the symbol variation time of the special symbol display device. Since the effect device is changed in accordance with the selected change pattern, it is possible to almost simultaneously synchronize the notification timing of the jackpot lottery result of the special symbol display device and the effect device.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings based on an embodiment in which a pachinko machine is embodied.

First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an upper frame 3 </ b> A and a lower hinge in which an inner frame 3 made of a synthetic resin constitutes an inner frame mounting hinge with respect to a wooden outer frame 2 formed in a rectangular shape in front view. It is attached to the outer frame 2 via 3B so as to be freely opened and closed. A front cover member 4 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front side of the substantially upper half of the inner frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed by being pivotally supported at the upper and lower sides of the left end edge portion. In addition, a substantially circular window 5 is opened at a substantially central portion of the front cover member 4, and the game board 41 is passed through two glasses attached to a glass holding frame formed on the outer peripheral edge of the window 5. The game area 42 (see FIG. 2) on the upper side (see FIG. 2) can be seen. Further, a full-color light emitting diode is built in the upper left edge of the window portion 5 of the front cover member 4 and an error display illumination lamp 6 for displaying an error during the game is attached. In addition, speakers 7 are arranged at four corners of the front cover member 4 as viewed from the front. Further, the front portion of the front cover member 4 is covered with a synthetic resin front member 4A made of an opaque synthetic resin, and a full-color diode (not shown) is built in along the outer periphery of the window portion 5. Light effects are performed during the game.

A key insertion portion 4B for operating a locking device (not shown) for locking the inner frame 3 and the front cover member 4 is provided at the right edge of the front cover member 4. In order to open the front cover member 4, if a predetermined key is inserted into the key insertion portion 4B and rotated in a predetermined direction, the locked state of the locking device is released and only the front cover member 4 is opened.
In addition, an upper plate 8 that receives a prize ball that is paid out via a prize ball payout device 22 (see FIG. 7) provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided below the front cover member 4. Yes. Further, the upper plate 8 is pivotally supported on the upper and lower sides of the left edge, and is attached so that it can be opened by lowering a lever (not shown) provided inside after opening the front cover member 4. Further, a ball lending operation unit 8B for operating a card-type ball lending machine (not shown) is provided on the central front portion of the upper plate 8, and operation buttons 8C and 8D are arranged. A lower plate 9 is disposed under the upper plate 8. Further, on the left of the upper end surface of the lower plate 9, switch buttons 9A and 9B that can be used for effect display and the like are arranged.

  In addition, the pachinko ball of the upper plate 8 is sent to a launching device (not shown) in which the firing force of the pachinko ball is adjusted by the operation handle 10 via a ball feed mechanism (not shown) communicating with the upper plate 8. Yes. This launching device includes a launching solenoid (not shown) that continuously strikes the supplied pachinko balls, a launching control board (not shown) that functions as a launching device, and the like. The electric power supplied to the launching solenoid is adjusted via a variable resistor (not shown) attached to the inside of the lens so that the launching force of the pachinko ball can be increased or decreased. Thereby, when the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the rotation operation member 10A in the operation handle 10, the resistance value of the variable resistor attached in the operation handle 10 is increased or decreased, and the pachinko ball is fired by the firing solenoid. It is configured so that the force can be appropriately adjusted.

  In addition, a speaker housing 11 is provided so as to cover the front surface portion of the outer frame 2 below the inner frame 3 over the entire width in the left-right direction and the vertical direction. Further, when the inner frame 3 is closed, the lower end portion of the inner frame 3 is in contact with the upper end surface portion of the speaker housing 11 by its own weight. Further, a rib portion (not shown) is provided on the front end edge of the bottom surface of the speaker housing 11 so as to project downward to a position facing the lower end surface of the outer frame 2 over the entire width in the left-right direction.

Next, the configuration of the game area 42 on the game board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, this game area 42 has an annular rail so as to surround each structure such as an electric accessory on a game board 41 made of a plate material having a predetermined thickness. 43 is constructed upright. This rail 43 constitutes an overlapping guide path 44 that guides the launched pachinko ball into the game area 42, and restricts the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 43 on the right shoulder. Step portion 45.

In the center of the game area 42 in the left-right direction, a prize opening 46 that opens upward is disposed and communicated with a prize ball bowl (not shown) on the back of the game board 41, and a prize opening for detecting a prize at the prize slot 46. A switch 46A (see FIG. 7) is provided. In addition, a guide portion 47 is provided directly below the winning opening 46 for guiding a pachinko ball entered from the left and right.
Further, an opening is formed in the game board 41 immediately below the guide 47, and a center accessory 48 as an accessory is disposed on the front side of the opening. As will be described later, the center accessory 48 is provided with a first start port 49 through which a game ball rolling and falling from the guide portion 47 is inserted. In addition, an approximately disc-shaped effect medal 50 is rotatably provided at the center in the vertical direction of the center accessory 48 (see FIG. 6). A “V” character representing a jackpot is formed on the front surface of the effect medal 50, and a “devil face” representing a loss is formed on the back surface.

A gate 52 is disposed on the right side of the guide portion 47. The gate 52 is provided with a gate switch 52A (see FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of the pachinko sphere. Further, below the gate 52, an upper special electric combination 53 and a lower special electric combination 54 made of a tulip type electric combination are arranged in the vertical direction. Further, the upper special electric accessory 53 and the lower special electric accessory 54 communicate with a prize ball bowl (not shown) on the back of the game board 41, and after being opened, one special electric accessory 53, 54 is again provided. It is configured to close when winning. Each special electric accessory 53, 54 is provided with a winning opening switch 53A, 54A (see FIG. 7) for detecting a prize to each special electric accessory 53, 54, and a predetermined number (for example, 15 The prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8.
In addition, a second start port 55 made of a tulip-type electric accessory is disposed below the lower special electric accessory 54. The second starting port 55 is configured to communicate with an unillustrated prize ball bowl on the back of the game board 41, and after being opened, the second starting port 55 is configured to be closed when one wins again at the second starting port 55. The second starting port 55 is provided with a second starting port switch 55A (see FIG. 7) for detecting a winning to the second starting port 55, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) is provided. The prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 8.

Further, on the left side of the center role 48, three winning holes 57, 58, 59 are arranged in the vertical direction and communicated with a not-shown prize ball bowl on the back of the game board 41. Each winning opening switch 57A, 58A, 59A (see FIG. 7) for detecting winning to 57, 58, 59 is provided, and a predetermined number (for example, 5) of winning balls are paid out to the upper plate 8. It is configured to be.
In addition, a special symbol display device 61 for variably displaying three identification symbols on the peripheral portion of the game area 42 is disposed on the left side of the winning opening 58. The special symbol display device 61 is composed of three seven-segment LEDs, and three identification symbols are variably displayed based on winning in the first starting port 49 as described later (see FIG. 11).

Further, a normal symbol display device 62 for displaying a normal symbol is disposed immediately below the special symbol display device 61. The normal symbol display device 62 is composed of two LEDs, and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner by detecting the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate 52, that is, blinking is displayed alternately left and right. When a pachinko ball enters the gate 52 and the normal symbol display device 62 changes and then stops in a predetermined display mode (for example, when the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off and stopped) Etc.), the second starting port 55 is opened for a predetermined time (in the present embodiment, about 0.5 to 6 seconds), and the probability that a pachinko ball wins the second starting port 55 increases.
On the other hand, wind turbines 64 to 67 are rotatably provided on the left and right sides of the center accessory 48.
Further, an outlet 68 is formed along the rail 43 directly below the center object 48. Further, in such a game area 42 surrounded by the rails 43, a plurality of nails are driven together with the respective components to constitute a complicated flow path of the pachinko ball.

Next, the center accessory 48 provided on the game board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a first starting port 49 into which a pachinko ball rolling and falling from the guide portion 47 enters is provided at the center of the upper end of the center accessory 48. In addition, a first start port switch 49A for detecting a ball entering the first start port 49 is provided.
The pachinko ball that has entered the first starting port 49 is guided to the outer periphery of the bottom surface of the stage 71. The guide passage 72 is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the stage 71 and has a substantially circular outer periphery. As the inner diameter gradually decreases, a mortar-shaped dent 73 and a discharge passage 75 connected to a not-shown prize ball bowl on the back of the game board 41 are connected to a discharge port 74 formed in the bottom surface of the dent 73. Is provided. Further, a discharge port switch 74A for detecting the passage of the pachinko sphere through the discharge port 74 is provided. Then, the ball that rolls and falls from the guide passage 72 and enters the dent 73 circulates on the dent 73 in accordance with the rolling speed when entering, and then the speed gradually decreases, and the discharge port It falls to 74. Thereafter, the ball that has dropped to the discharge port 74 is discharged to the back surface of the game board 41 through the discharge passage 75.

  In addition, an effect medal 50 is disposed below the stage 71, and shaft portions 77 and 78 are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the upper and lower edges of the effect medal 50 so as to be radially outward. Yes. In addition, a rotating shaft 80 having a gear 79 formed on the outer peripheral portion is connected to the lower shaft portion 78, and the effect medal 50 is pivotally supported via the rotating shaft 80 and the shaft portion 77. Yes. A medal motor 82 composed of a stepping motor is disposed below the effect medal 50. The gear 79 formed on the rotating shaft 80 meshes with a gear 83 provided on the motor shaft of the medal motor 82. Further, the back side of the effect medal 50 is covered with a cover member 85 bulging in a hemispherical shape. Thus, by rotating the medal motor 82 a predetermined number of steps, the front or back surface of the effect medal 50 can be stopped in a state displayed on the player side.

Further, a jackpot meter 87 representing the number of rounds of the jackpot game is provided on the front side of the center accessory 48 below the effect medal 50. On the back side of the big hit meter 87, a meter motor 88 composed of a stepping motor is disposed. The meter needle 87A of the big hit meter 87 is connected to the motor shaft of the meter motor 88 and is rotatably provided.
Here, as will be described later, when the pachinko ball passes through the discharge port 74, the effect medal 50 rotates. Thereafter, when the big win is made, the effect medal 50 stops on the surface on which the character “V” is formed, and the meter hand 87A rotates to the MAX side to represent the maximum number of rounds of the big win game. Each time the round of the jackpot game is completed, the meter needle 87A rotates to the MIN side, and when the minimum scale is pointed, the fact that the jackpot game is the final round is notified.

Next, the configuration of the control circuit unit that controls the operating state of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the control circuit unit 100 stores a CPU 101 for controlling the entire control circuit unit 100, an input port 106, a ROM 102 for storing a control program to be described later, various control processing data, and the like. RAM 103, an output port 108, and a reset circuit 105 that outputs a reset signal at a predetermined time interval (in this embodiment, about every 4 msec) are provided, and these are connected to each other by a bus 109. Yes. The CPU 101 is connected to a clock circuit 110 that outputs a clock signal.

The input port 106 is connected to the first start port switch 49A, the second start port switch 55A, the discharge port switch 74A, the gate switch 52A, the winning port switches 46A, 53A, 54A, 57A to 59A, and the like. .
The output port 108 includes a display device control circuit 111 for driving and controlling the special symbol display device 61 and the normal symbol display device 62, an upper special electric accessory 53, a lower special electric accessory 54, and a second start port 55. A solenoid driving circuit 112 that controls the driving of the solenoids 53B, 54B, and 55B that open and close the motor is connected. The output port 108 is connected to a motor drive circuit 113 that drives and controls the medal motor 82 and the meter motor 88. The output port 108 is connected to a lamp driving circuit 114 for driving and controlling each full-color diode disposed on the front surface portion of the front cover member 4 and the prize ball payout device 22.

As shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 103 has a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 2 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 110 (the maximum value 2 is followed by the minimum value 0). A big hit counter 103A to be stored is provided. The count value of the jackpot counter 103A is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the first start port switch 49A, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the read count value.
Here, for example, in normal times, the count value “1” corresponds to the jackpot, and in the case of a gaming state with probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”), the count value “1, 2” is a jackpot. The other count values are out of range. Therefore, a jackpot is generated with a probability of 1/3 in the gaming state in the non-probability change mode, and a jackpot is generated with a probability of 2/3 in the probability variation mode.

The RAM 103 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 999 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 110 (the maximum value 999 then returns to the minimum value 0). Is provided. The count value of the normal symbol counter 103B is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the gate switch 52A, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the read count value.
Here, for example, in normal times, the count value “1” corresponds to the win, and in the case of the so-called probability variation mode (when probability variation is acquired), the count values “1” to “999” correspond to the win. The other count values are out of range. Therefore, in the normal state, that is, in the gaming state in the non-probability change mode, the hit occurs with a probability of 1/1000, and in the probability variation dynamic mode, the hit occurs with a probability of 999/1000.
If the winning symbol is selected based on the count value of the normal symbol counter 103B, after the normal symbol display device 62 fluctuates, that is, after blinking alternately on the left and right, for example, the left LED lights up and the right side LED goes off and stops. In addition, when a loss is lottery based on the count value of the normal symbol counter 103B, after the normal symbol display device 62 fluctuates, that is, after blinking alternately on the left and right, for example, the left LED is turned off and the right side is turned off. LED lights up and stops.

  In addition, when “big hit” is drawn, as described later, after the three identification symbols of the special symbol display device 61 are changed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner, that is, the big hit symbol (for example, , “---” to stop and display.) It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and since they do not form letters or numbers, it is difficult for the player to understand. In addition, when “big hit” is drawn, as described later, when the pachinko ball passes through the discharge port 74, the effect medal 50 is driven to rotate and the surface on which the “V” character is formed is stopped and displayed. The After that, the probability change mode is entered. For example, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 52, the “start” is drawn with a probability of 999/1000, the second start port 55 is opened, and the second start port 55 is won. Each special electric accessory 53, 54 is opened in turn. In addition, the probability variation mode continues until the number of times each special electric accessory 53, 54 is sequentially opened reaches a predetermined number (for example, 160), and the second start port 55 is easily opened. The opening time of the second starting port 55 becomes longer (for example, the second starting port 55 is opened for a maximum of 6 seconds), and a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (in other words, advantageous to the player). A so-called jackpot game (in a gaming state) can be performed.

The RAM 103 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 7 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 110 (maximum value 7 and then returns to the minimum value 0). 103C is provided. The count value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 103C is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the first start port switch 49A, and the special symbol display device 61 is changed and stopped after the fluctuation based on the read count value. The combination pattern of the jackpot symbol is specified.
For example, the count value “0” is a jackpot symbol “---”, the count value “1” is a jackpot symbol “1--”, the count value “2” is a jackpot symbol “--3”, and the count value “3” is Jackpot symbol “−4”, count value “4” is jackpot symbol “−5”, count value “5” is jackpot symbol “6--”, count value “6” is jackpot symbol “−7−”, The count value “7” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “−−8”. Each jackpot symbol is stored in advance in the ROM 102 corresponding to each count value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 103C. Each jackpot symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol variations, as is well known.

  In addition, the RAM 103 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 200 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 110 (the maximum value 200 then returns to the minimum value 0). 103D is provided. The count value of the lost symbol selection counter 103D is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the first start port switch 49A.

Further, the RAM 103 is provided with a parameter storage area 103E in which the count values of the counters 103A to 103D are stored.
In addition, the RAM 103 is provided with a time measurement counter 103F that measures the time from when the switch signal is input from the first start port switch 49A based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 110.
The count values of the counters 103A to 103D and 103F and the parameter storage area 103E are initialized by substituting “0” at the time of activation.

  Further, the ROM 102 determines the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 based on the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F when the switch signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A when the jackpot is lottery. Based on the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F when the switch signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A when the big hit operation pattern determination table 121 (see FIG. 8) and the loss is lottery, An operation pattern storage area 102A for storing a later-described loss operation pattern determination table 122 (see FIG. 9) for determining a variation pattern is provided.

Next, the jackpot operation pattern determination table 121 stored in the operation pattern storage area 102A of the ROM 102 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the jackpot operation pattern determination table 121 is a variation pattern of the effect medal 50 based on the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F when the switch signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A when the jackpot is lottery. It is a table used when determining.
As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot operation pattern determination table 121 is displayed in the production time B (see S42 in FIG. 12) calculated from the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F when the switch signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A. A corresponding “hit operation pattern” and a variation pattern of the effect medal 50 preset for each jackpot operation pattern, that is, “content” representing the drive control content of the medal motor 82 are configured.

  Also, in the “hit operation pattern” of the jackpot operation pattern determination table 121, “hit operation pattern 30” corresponding to “30 seconds” of the production time B and “hit operation pattern” corresponding to “29 seconds” of the production time B 29 ”,...,“ Big hit operation pattern 1 ”corresponding to“ 1 second ”of effect time B, and“ big hit operation pattern 0 ”corresponding to“ 0 second ”of effect time B are stored in advance.

  Further, the “content” of the jackpot action pattern determination table 121 includes, for example, a variation pattern in which the effect medal 50 rotates for about 30 seconds and stops on the player side with respect to the “hit action pattern 30”. “Coin rotates and stops at the table after 30 seconds” is stored in advance. Further, the “medical action pattern 20” represents a variation pattern in which the effect medal 50 rotates for about 20 seconds and shows the surface on the player side and stops “coin rotates and stops at the table after 20 seconds” Are stored in advance. In addition, the “medical action pattern 10” represents a variation pattern in which the effect medal 50 rotates for about 10 seconds and shows the surface on the player side and stops. “Coins rotate and stops at the table after 10 seconds” Are stored in advance.

Next, the loss operation pattern determination table 122 stored in the operation pattern storage area 102A of the ROM 102 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the lost action pattern determination table 122 is a variation pattern of the effect medal 50 based on the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F when the switch signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A when the lost is lottery. It is a table used when determining. Then, the CPU 101 performs variation control of the effect medal 50 according to the selected operation pattern.
As shown in FIG. 9, the lost action pattern determination table 122 is displayed in the production time B (see S45 in FIG. 12) calculated from the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F when the switch signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A. A corresponding “losing operation pattern” and a variation pattern of the effect medal 50 set in advance for each of the losing operation patterns, that is, “content” indicating the drive control content of the medal motor 82 are configured.

  Also, in the “lost action pattern” of the lost action pattern determination table 122, the “lost action pattern 30” corresponding to “30 seconds” of the effect time B, and the “lost action pattern” corresponding to “29 seconds” of the effect time B. 29,..., “Losing operation pattern 1” corresponding to “1 second” of effect time B, and “losing operation pattern 0” corresponding to “0 second” of effect time B are stored in advance.

  In addition, the “content” of the lose action pattern determination table 122 includes, for example, a variation pattern in which the production medal 50 rotates for about 30 seconds and stops with the back side shown to the player side with respect to the “lost action pattern 30”. “Coin rotates and stops behind 30 seconds” is stored in advance. In addition, with respect to the “losing operation pattern 20”, the effect medal 50 rotates for about 20 seconds and shows a variation pattern in which the player shows the back side and stops. “Coins rotate and stops behind 20 seconds” Are stored in advance. In addition, with respect to the “losing action pattern 10”, the effect medal 50 rotates for about 10 seconds and indicates a variation pattern in which the player shows the back side and stops “coin rotates and stops behind 10 seconds” Are stored in advance.

  Next, the variation control process of the special symbol display device 61 and the effect medal 50 of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. Here, the interrupt program in FIG. 10 operates every time a reset signal is input at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. 10 to 13 are stored in the ROM 102 RAM 103 and executed by the CPU 101.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 1, the CPU 101 receives a pachinko ball winning of the first starting port 49, that is, a detection signal of the pachinko ball from the first starting port switch 49A. A determination process for determining whether or not an input has been made through the input port 106 is executed.
If the pachinko ball detection signal is not input from the first start port switch 49A via the input port 106 (S1: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S4.

On the other hand, when the detection signal of the pachinko ball is input from the first start port switch 49A via the input port 106 (S1: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S2. In S <b> 2, the CPU 101 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the special symbol display device 61 is performing variable display.
When the special symbol display device 61 is performing variable display (S2: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S4.

On the other hand, when the special symbol display device 61 is not in a variable display, that is, when the special symbol display device 61 is stopped (S2: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S3. In S3, the CPU 101 executes a sub-process of “special symbol variation start process”.
Subsequently, in S4, the CPU 101 executes determination processing for determining whether or not a pachinko ball passing through the outlet 74, that is, a pachinko ball detection signal from the outlet switch 74A is input via the input port 106. To do.
When the pachinko ball detection signal is not input from the discharge port switch 74A via the input port 106 (S4: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S8.

On the other hand, when the pachinko ball detection signal is input from the discharge port switch 74A via the input port 106 (S4: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S5. In S5, the CPU 101 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the special symbol display device 61 is performing variable display.
If the special symbol display device 61 is stopped (S5: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S8.

On the other hand, when the special symbol display device 61 is performing variable display (S5: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S6. In S <b> 6, the CPU 101 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect medal 50 is operating, that is, whether or not the medal motor 82 is being driven via the motor drive circuit 113.
When the effect medal 50 is in operation, that is, when the medal motor 82 is being driven via the motor drive circuit 113 (S6: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S8.

On the other hand, when the effect medal 50 is stopped, that is, when the medal motor 82 is stopped (S6: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S7. In S <b> 7, the CPU 101 executes a sub-process of “production start process”.
Subsequently, in S <b> 8, the CPU 101 executes a sub process of “counter update process”.
Thereafter, in S9, the CPU 101 terminates the processing after executing other game processes such as paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning a prize to the first starting port 49 via the prize ball payout device 22.

Next, the sub-process of the “special drawing variation start process” (S3) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, first, in S21, after substituting “0” into the time measurement counter 103F, the CPU 101 starts counting of the time measurement counter 103F again based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 110. Then, measurement of the time after the switch signal is input from the first start port switch 49A is started. Further, the CPU 101 acquires count values of the jackpot counter 103A, the normal symbol counter 103B, the jackpot symbol selection counter 103C, the lost symbol selection counter 103D, etc., and stores them in the parameter storage area 103E. Further, the CPU 101 starts the variable display of the special symbol display device 61 via the display device control circuit 111.

Subsequently, in S <b> 22, the CPU 101 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is lottery. Specifically, the count value of the jackpot counter 103A is read from the parameter storage area 103E, and in the normal state, the count value “1” corresponds to the jackpot, and in the probability variation mode, the count value “1,2” is the jackpot. It is determined that other count values are out of range. Therefore, a jackpot is generated with a probability of 1/3 in the gaming state in the non-probability change mode, and a jackpot is generated with a probability of 2/3 in the probability variation mode.
And when it determines with the jackpot having been lottery (S22: YES), CPU101 transfers to the process of S23.
In S <b> 23, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 and executes a determination process for determining whether the variation pattern algebra A is “1” or “3”.
When the pachinko machine 1 is activated, “0” is substituted for the variation pattern algebra A and stored in the RAM 103.

If the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is either “1” or “3” (S23: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S24.
In S <b> 24, the CPU 101 reads the count value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 103 </ b> C from the parameter storage area 103 </ b> E, and reads from the ROM 102 the combination pattern of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 based on the read count value. The read out jackpot symbol combination pattern is stored in the RAM 103 as a jackpot symbol combination pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61. Then, the CPU 101 reads the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F every predetermined time (for example, approximately every 4 msec), and when the measurement time reaches 30 seconds, the combination of the jackpot symbol is again read from the RAM 103. After the pattern is read out and stopped on the special symbol display device 61, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is neither “1” nor “3”, that is, when the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is either “0” or “2” ( (S23: NO), CPU101 transfers to the process of S25.
In S25, the CPU 101 reads the count value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 103C from the parameter storage area 103E, and reads from the ROM 102 the combination pattern of the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 based on the read count value. The read out jackpot symbol combination pattern is stored in the RAM 103 as a jackpot symbol combination pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61. Then, the CPU 101 reads the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F every predetermined time (for example, about every 4 msec), and when the measurement time reaches 20 seconds, the combination of the jackpot symbol is again read from the RAM 103. After the pattern is read out and stopped on the special symbol display device 61, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot has not been drawn, that is, the loss has been drawn (S22: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S26.
In S <b> 26, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 and executes a determination process for determining whether the variation pattern algebra A is “1” or “3”. If the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is either “1” or “3” (S26: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S27.
In S27, the CPU 101 reads out the count value of the lost symbol selection counter 103D from the parameter storage area 103E, and reads out from the ROM 102 the combination pattern of the lost symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 based on the read count value. The read lost symbol combination pattern is stored in the RAM 103 as a lost symbol combination pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61. Then, the CPU 101 reads the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F every predetermined time (for example, about every 4 msec), and when the measurement time reaches 30 seconds, the combination of the lost symbols is again read from the RAM 103. After the pattern is read out and stopped on the special symbol display device 61, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is neither “1” nor “3”, that is, when the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is either “0” or “2” ( S26: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S28.
In S <b> 28, the CPU 101 reads the count value of the lost symbol selection counter 103 </ b> C from the parameter storage area 103 </ b> E, and reads the pattern of the combination of lost symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 based on the read count value. The read lost symbol combination pattern is stored in the RAM 103 as a lost symbol combination pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61. Then, the CPU 101 reads the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103F every predetermined time (for example, about every 4 msec), and when the measurement time reaches 20 seconds, the combination of the lost symbols is again read from the RAM 103. After the pattern is read out and stopped on the special symbol display device 61, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of “effect start process” (S7) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, first, in S <b> 41, the CPU 101 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the special symbol combination pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 that is variably displayed is a jackpot symbol combination pattern. .
If the special symbol combination pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 during variable display is a jackpot symbol combination pattern (S41: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds to S42.

In S <b> 42, the CPU 101 reads the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103 </ b> F and stores it in the RAM 103 as the time that the pachinko ball won in the first start port 49 stays in the recess 73. Further, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 again. When the variation pattern algebra A is “1” or “3”, the variation display time of the special symbol display device 61 is “30 seconds”. Judgment is made, and the subtraction time obtained by subtracting the time that the pachinko ball stays in the recess 73 from this “30 seconds” is substituted into the effect time B and stored in the RAM 103. For example, when the time spent in the recess 73 of the pachinko ball is 5 seconds, the CPU 101 assigns “25 seconds” to the effect time B and stores it in the RAM 103.
Further, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 again. When the variation pattern algebra A is “0” or “2”, the variation display time of the special symbol display device 61 is “20 seconds”. Judgment is made, and the subtraction time obtained by subtracting the time that the pachinko ball stays in the recess 73 from this “20 seconds” is substituted into the effect time B and stored in the RAM 103. For example, when the time staying in the recess 73 of the pachinko ball is 5 seconds, the CPU 101 assigns “15 seconds” to the effect time B and stores it in the RAM 103.
The effect time B is stored in the RAM 103 after the decimal point is truncated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol display device 61 is stopped and displayed simultaneously with the stop of the effect medal 50 of the center accessory 48 or is stopped and displayed following the stop of the effect medal 50. Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is activated, “0 seconds” is substituted for the effect time B and stored in the RAM 103.

Subsequently, in S43, the CPU 101 reads the effect time B from the RAM 103, specifies the “hit action pattern B” corresponding to the effect time B from the jackpot action pattern determination table 121 stored in the action pattern storage area 102A, The “content” corresponding to the identified “hit hit pattern B”, that is, the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 preset for the jackpot action pattern B is read and stored in the RAM 103.
For example, when the production time B read from the RAM 103 is “20 seconds”, the production “coin rotates and stops at the table after 20 seconds” corresponding to the “big success operation pattern 20” of the big success operation pattern determination table 121. The variation pattern of the medal 50 for reading is read and stored in the RAM 103.

Thereafter, in S44, the CPU 101 starts driving the medal motor 82 in accordance with the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 stored in the RAM 103 in S43, and then ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
For example, when the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 read from the RAM 103 is “coin rotates and stops at the table after 20 seconds”, the CPU 101 drives the medal motor 82 via the motor drive circuit 113. After the effect medal 50 is rotated for 20 seconds, it is stopped so that the surface on which the letter “V” is formed faces the player.

  On the other hand, when the combination pattern of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 during the variable display is not the combination pattern of the jackpot symbol, that is, when the combination pattern of the special symbol is the combination pattern of the lost symbol (S41: NO) ), The CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S45.

In S <b> 45, the CPU 101 reads the measurement time of the time measurement counter 103 </ b> F and stores it in the RAM 103 as the time that the pachinko ball won in the first start port 49 stays in the recess 73. Further, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 again. When the variation pattern algebra A is “1” or “3”, the variation display time of the special symbol display device 61 is “30 seconds”. Judgment is made, and the subtraction time obtained by subtracting the time that the pachinko ball stays in the recess 73 from this “30 seconds” is substituted into the effect time B and stored in the RAM 103. For example, when the time spent in the recess 73 of the pachinko ball is 5 seconds, the CPU 101 assigns “25 seconds” to the effect time B and stores it in the RAM 103.
Further, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 again. When the variation pattern algebra A is “0” or “2”, the variation display time of the special symbol display device 61 is “20 seconds”. Judgment is made, and the subtraction time obtained by subtracting the time that the pachinko ball stays in the recess 73 from this “20 seconds” is substituted into the effect time B and stored in the RAM 103. For example, when the time staying in the recess 73 of the pachinko ball is 5 seconds, the CPU 101 assigns “15 seconds” to the effect time B and stores it in the RAM 103.

Subsequently, in S46, the CPU 101 reads the effect time B from the RAM 103, specifies the “lost operation pattern B” corresponding to the effect time B from the lose operation pattern determination table 122 stored in the operation pattern storage area 102A, The “content” corresponding to the specified “loss operation pattern B”, that is, the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 preset for the loss operation pattern B is read and stored in the RAM 103.
For example, when the production time B read from the RAM 103 is “20 seconds”, the production “coin rotates and stops behind in 20 seconds” corresponding to “losing operation pattern 20” in the loss operating pattern determination table 122. The variation pattern of the medal 50 for reading is read and stored in the RAM 103.

Thereafter, in S47, the CPU 101 starts driving the medal motor 82 in accordance with the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 stored in the RAM 103 in S46, and then ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
For example, when the variation pattern of the effect medal 50 read from the RAM 103 is “coin rotates and stops behind after 20 seconds”, the CPU 101 drives the medal motor 82 via the motor drive circuit 113. After the effect medal 50 is rotated for 20 seconds, it is stopped so that the back surface on which the “devil's face” is formed faces the player.

Next, sub-processing of “counter update processing” (S8) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, first, in S <b> 61, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103, adds “1” to the variation pattern algebra A, and stores it again in the RAM 103.
Subsequently, in S62, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern algebra A from the RAM 103 again, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation pattern algebra A is “4”. When the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is “4” (S62: YES), in S63, the CPU 101 assigns “0” to the variation pattern algebra A and stores it again in the RAM 103. The sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the variation pattern algebra A read from the RAM 103 is not “4”, that is, when the variation pattern algebra A is any one of “0” to “3” (S62: NO), the CPU 101 End the sub-process and return to the main flowchart.

  Here, the first start port 49 functions as a start port. In addition, the recess 73 functions as a delay unit. Further, the discharge port 74 and the discharge passage 75 constitute a discharge unit. Further, the first start port switch 49A functions as a ball entry detecting means. The discharge port switch 74A functions as a discharge detection unit. The time measurement counter 103F functions as a measurement unit. The CPU 101, the ROM 102, and the jackpot counter 103A constitute a jackpot determining means. The medal motor 82 and the effect medal 50 constitute an effect device. The operation pattern storage area 102A functions as a variation pattern storage unit. Further, the CPU 101 and the RAM 103 constitute a first selection unit. The CPU 101 and the ROM 102 constitute first control means, calculation means, and second control means. Further, the CPU 101 and the operation pattern storage area 102A constitute second selection means.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko ball that has entered the first start port 49 stays in the recess 73 and is randomly delayed and discharged from the discharge port 74. It is possible to entertain the rolling of the pachinko ball that has entered the starting port 49. Further, since the rotational fluctuation of the effect medal 50 is started based on the discharge of the pachinko ball staying in the recess 73 from the discharge port 74, the movement of the player's line of sight is attracted to the recess 73 and then continued. It is possible to attract the rotation fluctuation of the effect medal 50, and it is possible to effectively show the rolling of the pachinko ball in the recess 73.
Similarly to the conventional pachinko machine, the special symbol change time of the special symbol display device 61, that is, the symbol change time is selected based on the entry into the first starting port 49, and the special symbol display device 61 Since the change is started, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.
Furthermore, the rotational fluctuation of the effect medal 50 is a big hit almost simultaneously with the special symbol display device 61 on the basis of the subtraction time obtained by subtracting the residence time of the pachinko ball retained in the recess 73 from the symbol variation time of the special symbol display device 61. Since the jackpot operation pattern or the loss operation pattern for notifying the lottery result is selected, and the rotation change of the effect medal 50 is performed by the selected jackpot operation pattern or the lose operation pattern, the special symbol display device 61 and the effect medal 50 It is possible to notify the jackpot lottery result notification timing almost simultaneously.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect medal 50 is rotationally driven as the effect device via the medal motor 82. However, instead of the effect medal 50, a liquid crystal display is provided to display an image in which the effect medal rotates. May be performed. In addition, a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment LED, etc. are provided in place of the production medal 50, and numbers 0-9 are scrolled and displayed by the liquid crystal display, the 7-segment LED, etc. Alternatively, any one of the even numbers may be stopped and displayed, and if any loss is drawn, one of the odd numbers may be stopped and displayed. As a result, the same effects as those of the present invention can be achieved.

It is the front side perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine concerning this example. It is the front view which the medal for production of the game board of the pachinko machine stopped on the surface. It is the front view which the medal for production of the game board of the pachinko machine stopped on the back. It is a front view which shows the state which the medal for production | presentation of a center actor stopped on the back surface. It is a rear view which shows the state which the medal for production | presentation of a center accessory stopped on the back surface. It is X1-X1 arrow sectional drawing of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the control circuit part of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot operation pattern determination table stored in the operation pattern storage area of ROM of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the loss operation | movement pattern determination table stored in the operation | movement pattern storage area of ROM of a pachinko machine. It is a main flowchart which shows the fluctuation control process of the special symbol display apparatus and effect medal which CPU of the control circuit part of a pachinko machine performs. FIG. 11 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub process of “special drawing variation start process” of FIG. 10. FIG. FIG. 11 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of “effect start processing” in FIG. 10. FIG. FIG. 11 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub process of “counter update process” in FIG. 10. FIG.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 48 ... Center character, 49 ... 1st starting port, 49A ... 1st starting port switch, 50 ... Production medal, 61 ... Special symbol display device 73... Dent, 74... Discharge port, 74 A... Discharge port switch, 75... Discharge path, 82. 103... RAM, 121... Jackpot operation pattern determination table, 122.

Claims (1)

A start port disposed in the game area and into which a game ball can enter; a delay unit that randomly delays a time during which the game ball that has entered the start port stays and is discharged; and enters the delay unit A starter having a discharge part for discharging the game ball to the outside,
Entry detection means for detecting entry into the starting opening,
A discharge detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the discharge section;
Measuring means for measuring a residence time in which the game ball stays in the delay unit;
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been drawn based on the entrance to the starting port;
A special symbol display device that is provided in a game area and starts a variable display of a plurality of identification symbols based on a ball entering the start opening and notifies a lottery result of the jackpot determination means;
An effect device that is provided in the game area and starts a change based on the discharge of the game ball to the discharge unit to notify the lottery result of the jackpot determination means;
Fluctuation pattern storage means for storing a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times of the effect device in association with the lottery result of the jackpot determination means;
First selection means for selecting a symbol variation time of the identification symbol based on a lottery result of the jackpot determination means;
First control means for controlling so as to notify a lottery result of the jackpot determination means after a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed via the special symbol display device during the symbol change time selected by the first selection means; ,
Calculating means for calculating a subtraction time obtained by subtracting the residence time measured by the measuring means from the symbol variation time selected by the first selecting means;
Second selection means for selecting one variation pattern from the plurality of variation patterns so that the effect device notifies the determination result of the jackpot determination unit almost simultaneously with the special symbol display device based on the subtraction time;
Second control means for controlling so as to notify the lottery result of the jackpot determination means after changing the effect device with the change pattern selected by the second selection means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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