JP4787930B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

As a recent trend, a gaming machine having a configuration in which a player can enjoy both the movement of the game ball on the game board surface and the production on the liquid crystal display device has been considered. By adopting such a structure, the game ball on the game board surface shows unexpected behavior, which is the fun inherent in pachinko gaming machines. It is possible to entertain the player by combining both the joy of watching safely while arriving safely and the joy of watching an exciting production using a display device such as a liquid crystal display.
A bullet ball game machine that aims to provide both of these funs is described in Patent Document 1, and in this ball ball game machine, winning holes that can be entered from a plurality of entry positions, Detecting means provided at each of the ball entry positions, so that it is possible to detect which ball entry position has entered the winning opening. Then, a game ball is displayed on the display unit in a pseudo manner, and the behavior of the game ball displayed in a pseudo manner is changed in accordance with the detected entrance position, so that the actual movement of the game ball and the image display unit are displayed. I am enjoying the movement of the game ball above. Specific examples of the pseudo display include a pseudo display of a mode in which the discharge position of the game ball on the display unit and the actual discharge position of the game ball coincide with each other, and a pseudo display of the movement of the game ball that is not possible in practice. It is described in Patent Document 1 that this is performed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-313665

  However, in the bullet ball game machine described in Patent Document 1, the image content of the pseudo display differs depending on the position of the ball entry, but the actual behavior (movement) of the game ball after entering the winning opening ) Is irrelevant. Therefore, the image content of the pseudo display is ultimately selected and determined at the time of winning, and the behavior of the game ball after winning is not detected and displayed. Therefore, there is a problem in that the image content displayed on the display unit is uniform and easy to get tired and lacks interest.

  In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to make the image content on the display unit interesting and varied.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1
A main control board that stores a game control program and is provided with an external input / output circuit for input / output with each board or various switches and various actuators;
A display for displaying an image;
An image control board for controlling the display unit;
An object structure having a game area inside ;
Entry detection means for detecting that a game sphere has entered the accessory structure input to the main control board, and
A specific area detection means for detecting a ball entrance to a specific area provided before SL won game structure,
Position detection means for detecting the position of the game ball, which is arranged in the direction of the game ball in the game area and is input to the image control board.
Contact detecting means for detecting that the movable member is in contact with the game ball, and a movable member for changing the flow-down mode of the game ball ;
The main control board is provided with a display pattern determining means for determining a display pattern of an image displayed on the display unit based on by that detection result to the entering ball detection means,
The image control board is configured to determine detailed designation of effects for the display pattern based on the detection results by the position detection unit and the contact detection unit and display an image on the display unit,
When the display pattern is determined by the display pattern determining means, the display unit starts the story display with the character display,
When a game ball is detected by the position detection means, the content of the story expands,
When a game ball is detected by the contact detection means, the action content of the character is changed,
A front Symbol specific area detecting means or said position constituting said story and for detecting game balls at the outlet that is detected by the detection means is completed,
Or detection by prior Symbol specific area detection means is a ball-shooting game machine, characterized in that the end content of the story depending detection by the gaming ball motion detecting means provided in the discharge port is set to be different.

It may be configured to display the symbols with the image before Symbol display unit. The image displayed on the display unit may be a still image or a moving image .
Also, the detection timing of the game ball for determining an image display pattern, the detection timing of a game ball to determine the symbol variation display patterns may be different configurations.

Further, the position detection means and the contact detection means may be provided in the warp passage, may be provided on the stage of the accessory structure surrounding the display unit, or provided in the entrance described below. Also good. In other words, the entrance port indicates one in which the display content displayed on the display unit changes when a game ball enters the entrance port. However, even if a game ball enters the entrance, it does not become a game state related to winning (such as a big hit). That is, the position detecting means, a contact detection unit according to the detection result and display contents displayed on the basis of the position detecting means, a contact detection unit according to the detection result may be related to the game results (such as big hit), related You don't have to.

The position detection means and the contact detection means may include means for disposing an obstacle that changes the course of the game ball in the game area and detecting that the game ball has come into contact with the obstacle.
Moreover, you may arrange | position the obstacle arrange | positioned in the said game area so that a movement is possible. Here, the “movement” may be any movement that changes the position of the obstacle, and examples thereof include sliding and rotation.

  Further, the phrase “story” is not limited to the narrow meaning described in Kojien (ie, the story from the Heian period to the Muromachi period), and of course includes novels in a broad sense. In addition, if the content of the current image is related to the content of the previous image in the process of developing and changing the image, the “story” includes development changes regardless of the age and content.

The story display may be a still image or a moving image. In addition, each scene described above may have display contents corresponding to “consecutive roll-up”, which is a series of stories. Moreover, you may make it display the still image or moving image which is another scene between each said scene.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the position detecting means and the contact detecting means are provided, not only the position of the game ball but also its movement (behavior) can be detected, and an image based on the detection result is obtained. Since the display content of is changed, the display content is rich in change. Therefore, you can enjoy the display content of the image on the display unit that changes according to the behavior of the game ball along with the actual behavior of the game ball, and use the behavior of the game ball to the maximum on the display content on the display unit. be able to.

In addition, since the detailed designation of the effect for the display pattern is determined every time it is detected by the position detection means and the contact detection means , the display content is changed each time the behavior of the game ball is detected. Become.
In addition, since the number of changes in the detailed designation of the effect for the display pattern is increased, various display contents can be displayed on the image display unit, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.
In addition, since the behavior of the game ball in the game area is irregular and difficult to predict, the display content on the image display unit changes every time the behavior of the game ball is detected. The displayed content on the image display unit may be irregular and difficult to predict for the player. Therefore, the player can be interested in what is displayed next on the image display unit.

In addition, when the position detecting means and the contact detecting means are provided in the warp passage, the display content on the display unit changes by passing the game ball through the warp passage. Therefore, the game ball is inserted into the warp passage. Playing a ball can also bring interest to the game.
In addition, when the game structure is formed in the warp passage with the shape surrounding the display structure and the game area is formed in the warp passage, the game area and the display portion are close to each other. By forming the structure with a light transmitting member so that the player can visually recognize the inside of the warp passage, the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball in the game area and the display on the display unit at the same time. Therefore, the player can clearly recognize that the behavior of the game ball directly affects the display content, and therefore, on the display unit that changes according to the behavior of the game ball along with the actual behavior of the game ball. It is possible to increase the fun of the game of enjoying the display content of the image.

Also, placing an obstacle in the game area, in the case of the configuration having a contact touch detecting means, due to the increased detection means for determining the detailed specification of the effect with respect to the display pattern, a more diverse display content or story It can be displayed on the display unit, and the fun of the game can be further improved. In addition, if an obstacle is placed in the game area, the behavior of the game ball and the display content or story that changes depending on the behavior of the game ball are more irregular and difficult to predict. It is possible to further improve the interest of the player about whether or not is displayed.

By the way, the detection that the game ball has come into contact with the obstacle can be detected not only by the detection by the contact detection means but also by detecting the position of the game ball approaching the obstacle by the position detection means. However, when the obstacle is arranged to be movable, the behavior of the game ball in the game area becomes more complicated, and it becomes difficult to detect contact with the obstacle by the position detection means. Therefore, in case of the configuration having a contact touch detection means, even when the behavior of the game ball in the game space complex, it is preferable can be easily detected contact of the game ball into the obstacle.

  In addition, when the obstacle is movably arranged, the behavior of the game ball in the game area becomes more complex, the fun of the game ball itself is increased, and at the same time, the display changes according to the behavior of the game ball The display contents or stories on the club can be further diversified, and the fun of the game can be improved. Moreover, since the display content or story on the display unit that changes depending on the behavior of the game ball is more irregular and difficult to predict, the player's interest on the display unit can be further improved.

Also, in order to continue to change the display contents on the display unit by the behavior of the game balls in which the player himself was struck, as if to feel you have created one of the story in the player itself, that make up what kind of story It can give you the pleasure of being able to do it.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and it goes without saying that various forms can be adopted as long as it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3. A known prepaid card unit 4 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 2. . The front frame 3 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 2 by hinges 5 at the upper left and lower ends.

  An upper plate 6 is provided below the front frame 3, and a lending button 7, a settlement button 8 and a balance display unit 9 are provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 6. When a prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 10 of the prepaid card unit 4, the stored balance is displayed on the balance display unit 9, and when the lending button 7 is pressed, gaming balls are lent out and the gaming balls are discharged from the dispensing outlet of the upper plate 6. Is discharged.

  A lower plate 12 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 3 of the upper plate 6, and a firing handle 13 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 12. A rotation ring (not shown) is supported on the outer periphery of the launch handle 13, and the game ball can be launched onto the game board 11 by rotating the ring in the clockwise direction. The upper plate 6 and the lower plate 12 are connected to each other, and are configured to guide the game ball to the lower plate 12 when the upper plate 6 is full of game balls.

  Next, the game board 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 11 removed from the second type pachinko machine 1. The outer shape of the game board 11 is substantially rectangular, and a substantially circular first game area 14a surrounded by the outer rail 11b and the inner rail 11c is formed on the front surface thereof. Note that game nails (not shown) are implanted at various locations in the first game area 14a.

  The game board 11 is provided with a ball entry device (an accessory structure) 20 into which a game ball can enter at the center of the first game area 14a. The ball entry device 20 includes a movable wing piece (blade member) 20a that opens and closes the entrance to the second game area 14b at both the left and right ends of the upper portion, and a game ball is placed behind the movable wing piece 20a. A ball entry detection switch (entrance detection means) 20b for detecting that the ball has entered is provided.

  In addition, an image display device (display unit) 21 having an LCD panel unit (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”) 21 a and the like is provided at the center of the ball entry device 20, and the ball entry device 20 includes the image display device 21. It has a surrounding shape. Further, a stage 22b having a second game area (game area) 14b and a movable member (obstacle) 32 that becomes an obstacle to the flowing-down game ball is provided at the lower part of the ball entry device 20.

  Further, an intake port 20c serving as an entrance of a passage for guiding the game ball to the stage 22b is provided above the image display device 21, and a discharge port 20d for releasing the game ball from the passage onto the stage 22b is provided at the back of the stage 22b. It is provided in the center of the department.

  The stage 22b is provided with four movable members 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D (see FIG. 5)), and each movable member 32 is arranged so as to be movable in the left-right direction on the paper surface. Yes. Further, a special prize opening (specific area) 22f and a discharge port 22g are provided in front of the stage 22b (player side).

  A ramp windmill 23 and a windmill 24 are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the image display device 21, and a general prize opening 25 is arranged on the diagonally upper and lower sides of the windmill 24. In addition, a pair of first blade operation ports 26a that open the movable wing piece 20a when a game ball enters the ball are provided below the left and right sides of the image display device 21, and are sandwiched between the two first blade operation ports 26a. The second blade working port 26b is provided at a position where the second blade is operated. In addition, an out hole 27 is opened in a portion corresponding to the lowermost portion of the inner rail 11c in the first game area 14a.

  Due to the configuration of the game board 11, when a game ball enters the first and second blade operation ports 26a and 26b, the movable wing piece 20a is released for a predetermined time (for example, when the ball enters the first blade operation port 26a). 0.35 seconds, 0.65 seconds when entering the second blade working port 26b), a predetermined number of times (for example, once entering the first blade working port 26a, the second blade working port 26b) At the same time, a predetermined number (for example, five) of winning balls is paid out and the special winning opening 22f becomes effective. Here, even if a game ball continuously enters the first blade operating port 26a, the movable wing piece 20a is released if a predetermined period has not elapsed since the first game sphere entered the release of the movable wing piece 20a. No action is taken (however, prize balls are paid out).

  Subsequently, when the entrance detection switch 20b detects that a game ball has entered while the movable wing piece 20a is opened, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of award balls are paid out. Then, the game ball that has entered the ball entering device 20 passes through the passage from the take-in port 20c, moves to the discharge port 20d, and is released onto the stage 22b on which the movable member 32 is provided. The game ball released onto the stage 22b enters the special winning opening 22f or the discharge opening 22g in front of the stage 22b.

  If a game ball enters the special winning opening 22f within a period in which the special winning opening 22f is valid, a big hit game is obtained. However, the game ball has entered the special prize opening 22f during a period when a predetermined time (valid period) has passed since the game ball entered the ball entry device 20 and the special prize opening 22f is no longer valid. In some cases it will not be a jackpot game. When a game ball enters the discharge port 22g, the above opening operation is repeated until a big hit game is reached.

  Here, when the jackpot game is generated, the maximum number of rounds is notified on the image display device 21 (FIG. 3A). Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the current round number is also notified on the image display device 21. The gaming machines employed in this embodiment are 1, 7, and 15 round distribution types, each having an appearance rate of 1/3, and any of them can be continued up to 15 rounds. The first round is performed until the movable wing piece 20a opens a predetermined time (for example, 0.65 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or until the entrance detection switch 20b detects 10 game balls.

  Then, when the number of rounds is 15 times, the jackpot game ends and the game returns to the normal game. Further, in each round, if the movable wing piece 20a opens a predetermined time a predetermined number of times, or if the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 22f before the ball detection switch 20b detects 10 game balls, the round Is not continued, and the jackpot game may end. In addition, about 100 to 1000 balls are paid out to the jackpot game.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electrical circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board 39, an image control board 21b, a prize ball control board 40, a launch control board 41, a sound control board 42, a lamp control board 43, and the like as shown in the figure. Note that this circuit diagram does not include a so-called relay board for transferring signals.

  The main control board 39 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM storing a game control program, a CPU for performing calculations, a RAM that serves as a work area for operations, and the like. External input / output circuits for inputting / outputting from / to each substrate or various switches and various actuators are also provided.

  On the input side of the main control board 39, a full switch 48a, a replenishment switch 49a, a touch switch 13c, a first blade operation port switch 26c, a second blade operation port 26d, a V switch 22h, a ball entry detection switch 20b, a prize ball A payout switch 50a, a position detection switch 33s, and a contact detection switch 38 are connected. In addition, a large winning opening solenoid 20e, a normal accessory solenoid 22k, and an external connection terminal device 51 are connected to the output side of the main control board 39.

  The full tank switch 48a is in the lower plate 12, the replenishment switch 49a is in a ball tank (not shown), the touch switch 13c is in the firing handle 13, the first blade operating port switch 26c is in the first blade operating port 26a, and the second blade. The operation port 26d is in the second blade operation port 26b, the V switch 22h is in the special prize opening 22f, the ball detection switch 20b is in the ball entry device 20 (behind the movable blade piece 20a), and the position detection switch 33s is the stage 22b and The contact detection switch 38 is attached to the movable member 32 in the discharge port 22g.

  Here, the full tank switch 48a indicates that the game ball is full in the lower plate 12, the replenishment switch 49a indicates that there is no game ball in the ball tank, and the touch switch 13c indicates that the play handle 13 The first blade operating port switch 26c, the second blade operating port switch 26d, the V switch 22h, and the incoming ball detection switch 20b are connected to the first blade operating port 26a, the second blade operating port 26b, and the special contact. The contact detection switch 38s indicates that a game ball has entered the winning opening 22f and the ball entry device 20, respectively, and that the position detection switch 33s indicates that the game ball has entered the stage 22b and the discharge port 22g. Is for detecting that the game ball has come into contact with the movable member 32.

  The large winning opening solenoid 20e connected to the output side of the main control board 39 is attached to the movable wing piece 20a, and the normal accessory solenoid 22k is attached to the movable member 32, respectively. The special prize opening solenoid 20e is for moving the movable wing piece 20a, and the normal accessory solenoid 22k is for moving the movable member 32.

  The image display device 21 includes an LCD 21a serving as a display unit and an image control substrate 21b that drives and controls the LCD 21a. The LCD 21a applies a predetermined voltage corresponding to a TFT substrate, a CF substrate, and an image signal. It is composed of a liquid crystal panel composed of a controller and the like, a backlight and the like. The image control board 21b is configured as a logical operation circuit centered on a 32-bit one-chip microcomputer.

  The prize ball control board 40 is connected to the ball cutting motor 40a on the output side, and the prepaid card unit 4 and the CR payment display device 40b are connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The prize ball control board 40 drives and controls the ball cutting motor 40a in accordance with a command command from the main control board 39 and pays out a game ball as a prize ball to the player when a prize is awarded, and the prepaid card unit described above. 4 and the CR adjustment display device 40b are also controlled, and may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer, or may be configured as a discrete circuit.

  The prize ball control board 40 pays out game balls in accordance with a command from the main control board 39, and the main control board 39 detects whether or not a game ball corresponding to the winning is paid out. Whether or not the game ball is paid out may be detected by both the main control board 39 and the prize ball control board 40.

  The launch control board 41 controls driving of the launch motor 41a in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle 13 operated by the player. When the player presses the launch stop switch 41b, the launch control board 41 stops firing or launches. The touch lamp 13d is turned on when the touch switch 13c built in the handle 13 is in an ON state.

  The sound control board 42 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and is used to drive and control the speaker 42a in response to a command from the main control board 39.

  The lamp control board 43 is mainly composed of driving elements such as transistors, and various LEDs 43a for receiving a prize ball and a rental ball display, winning display, ball shortage display, error display and the like in response to a command from the main control board 39. This is for informing the lighting of various lamps 43b and the like.

  Next, the ball entry device 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5A is a front view showing a single entry device 20, and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the entry device 20 is fixed to the game board 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the pitching device 20 is fitted into an opening 28 provided in the game board 11, and mainly a resin plate 29 for fixing the pitching device 20 to the game board 11, the second game. A movable wing piece 20a that opens and closes the entrance to the area 14b, an image display device 21 having an LCD 21a, a second game area 14b in which game balls flow down, and movable members 32A, 32B, 32C, and 32D that obstruct the game balls flowing down. It is comprised from the stage 22b which has.

  The resin plate 29 is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the image display device 21, the stage 22b, and the like, and is fixed to the game board 11 with screws 29a. Also, behind the movable wing pieces 20a arranged in pairs, a ball detection switch 20b for detecting that a game ball has entered the ball entry device 20 and a motor 30a for driving the movable wing piece 20a. Is provided. When the game sphere enters the entrance device 20 by opening and closing the movable wing piece 20a by the motor 30a, the entrance detection switch 20b detects the entrance of the game sphere, and the entrance detection signal is sent to the main control board. 39. Here, it is good also as a structure which provides the entrance detection switch 20b in the discharge port 20d, and detects when a game ball flows down to the discharge port 20d.

  Further, the stage 22b is an inclined surface inclined forward, and forms a second game area 14b where game balls flow down. As shown in FIG. 6A, the stage 22b is divided into nine positions 33A to 33I. The positions 33A to 33I indicate the position of the game ball on the stage 22b and the position from which the game ball has moved. A position detection switch (position detection means) 33s for detection is provided. Here, the position detection switch 33s provided on the stage 22b is a contact type detection switch that detects whether or not the game ball is in contact with the stage 22b. For example, the stage 22b is moved downward by the weight of the game ball. It is preferable to employ a detection switch of a type that detects the deformation that is bent and deformed. Further, a non-contact type detection switch may be adopted as the detection switch. A position detection switch 33s is also provided at the two discharge ports 22g located in front of the stage 22b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), since a plurality of position detection switches 33s constituting the game ball behavior detecting means are provided in the course direction of the game ball, not only the position of the game ball on the stage 22b. Even the movement (behavior) can be detected. Since the course of the game ball on the stage 22b is not limited to the vertical direction, it can also be the horizontal direction. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the “track direction” includes not only the vertical direction but also the horizontal direction.

  Here, the number of division of the stage 22b is not limited to nine divisions as long as there are a plurality of divisions in the course direction of the game ball. Further, the position detection switch 33s may not be provided at all the divided positions 33A to 33I as long as a plurality of position detection switches 33s are provided in the course direction of the game ball.

  The stage 22b is provided with four grooves 34 extending in the left-right direction. Each groove 34 includes cylindrical movable members 32 </ b> A to 33 </ b> D that change the flow-down mode of the game ball, and the movable members 32 </ b> A to 33 </ b> D can move in the left-right direction along the groove 34. Here, the number of the movable members 32A to 33D, the arrangement position, the shape, the size, the moving direction, etc., change the difficulty level of the game ball entering the special winning opening 22f, or change the flow mode of the game ball, etc. In this case, it can be changed as appropriate and is not limited to that employed in the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the movable members 32A to 33D include a contact portion 35 that comes into contact with the game ball flowing down the second game area 14b, a power transmission member 36 that transmits the power of the motor 30b, The moving part 37 is configured to move the contact part 35 by the power transmitted by the power transmission member 36, and the contact detection switch (contact detection means) 38 detects that the game ball has come into contact with the contact part 35. Incidentally, Yu Technical sphere behavior detection means, in the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of position detecting switch 33s and the plurality of contact detecting switch 38.

  The contact part 35 is connected to the moving part 37, the contact detection switch 38 is provided at the base of the support part 37 a of the moving part 37, and a plurality of rod-shaped protrusions (rack) 37 b provided at the lower part of the moving part 37 and power The gear-like protrusion (pinion) 36a of the transmission member 36 is in mesh with the gear member. Then, when the motor 30b capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions is driven, the power transmission member 36 rotates, and the rod-shaped protrusion 37b and the gear-shaped protrusion 36a mesh with each other. And the contact part 35 moves to the left-right direction.

  With the configuration of the above-described ball entry device 20, a game ball that has entered the ball entry device 20 is guided from the intake port 20c to the intake passage outlet 46 along the path 45 shown in FIG. It is discharged from the outlet 20d to the stage 22b. The game ball released to the stage 22b flows down on the stage 22b while colliding with the movable members 32A to 33D.

  Since each position 33A to 33I of the stage 22b is provided with a position detection switch 33s, the position of the game ball on the stage 22b and the next position of the game ball flowing down from the position can be detected. Is transmitted from the position detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) to the main control board 39. Further, when the game ball comes into contact with the movable members 32A to 32D, the contact detection switch 38 detects the contact of the game ball, and a signal indicating the detection is sent from the contact detection switch 38 (see FIG. 4). It is transmitted to the control board 39.

  The game ball that has flowed down on the stage 22b enters the special winning opening 22f provided at the center in front of the stage 22b or the discharge opening 22g provided on the right and left sides thereof.

  Then, a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the ball entering device 20, a signal indicating the position of the game ball on the stage 22b, a signal indicating the contact between the game ball and the movable members 32A to 32D, etc. 39, the main control board 39 determines a display pattern to be displayed on the image display device 21 based on the detection result as will be described later, and transmits the display pattern to the image control board 21b to be sent to the image display device 21. indicate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the display contents are related to each other based on the detection results of the ball detection switch 20b, the position detection switch 33s, the contact detection switch 38, and the V switch 22h. The display content that the story develops is displayed on the image display device 21.

  Specifically, when the ball detection switch 20b detects a game ball, in the image corresponding to the start and end of the story content, for example, in the story where the main character explores the cave, the main character enters the cave entrance. An image 60 (first scene) to be displayed is displayed on the image display device 21. Here, the entrance detection switch 20b may be provided behind the movable blade piece 20a or may be provided in the discharge port 20d.

  Subsequently, when the position of the game ball is detected on the stage 22b, images corresponding to the story contents are read and transferred, for example, images 61 and 62 (second scene) in which the main character moves through the cave are displayed. Here, an image corresponding to the behavior of the game ball can be displayed on the image display device 21 by providing a display pattern corresponding to the detection result such as the behavior of the game ball. That is, when the game ball is not in contact with the movable member 32, an image 61 is displayed in which the protagonist proceeds through the cave as it is. However, when it is detected that the game ball has contacted the movable member 32, the protagonist It changes to the image 62 which collides with obstacles, such as. The display pattern indicates all display modes such as a background image and a character action displayed on the image display device 21 by detecting the behavior of a game ball.

  When the position of the game ball is detected at the special winning opening 22f and the discharge opening 22g, an image corresponding to the conclusion of the story is displayed. For example, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 22f, an image 63 (third scene) in which the main character finds a treasure is displayed so as to remind the player that a big hit game is executed. Further, when a game ball enters the discharge port 22g, an image 64 (fourth scene) in which the main character has not found the treasure is displayed so as to remind the player that the big hit game is not executed.

  In addition, by setting a display pattern (background image) according to the detection position of the game ball on the stage 22b, the display content of the story developed according to the position of the game ball on the stage 22b is displayed as an image. It can be displayed on the device 21.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, as the game ball flowing down on the stage 22 b approaches the special winning opening 22 f, the display on the image display device 21 displays a result close to the conclusion of the story. That is, after the entrance detection switch 20b detects a game ball and displays an image 65 corresponding to the start of the story content (an image that the hero is about to enter the cave entrance) on the image display device 21, the upper part of the stage 22b When the game ball is detected at the position 33A (or positions 33D, 33G), the background image 66 that has advanced inside the cave is displayed, and the detection at the position 33B (or positions 33E, 33H) in the middle part of the stage 22b, A background image 67 further advanced inside the cave is displayed. Then, when the game ball is detected at the position 33C (or positions 33F and 33I) at the lower part of the stage 22b, a background image 68 immediately before the goal attaining the destination is displayed. Thereafter, when the game ball enters the special winning opening 22f, an image 69 (image in which the main character finds a treasure) corresponding to the conclusion of the story content is displayed on the image display device 21.

  Next, the determination of the display pattern performed by the main control board 39 will be described with reference to FIG. The display pattern is determined based on the detection result every time detection is performed by the ball entry detection switch 20b, the position detection switch 33s, the contact detection switch 38, or the like.

  For example, when the game ball is detected by the position detection switch 33s at the position 33A, a signal indicating the detection is transmitted from the position detection switch 33s to the main control board 39, and the display pattern 4 is determined. When the game ball is detected at the position 33A and further the contact of the game ball with the movable member 32A is detected, a signal indicating the detection is transmitted from the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38 to the main control board 39, Display pattern 5 is determined.

  Here, a signal indicating detection may be transmitted to the image control board 21b via the main control board 39, and the image control board 21b may determine the display pattern.

  In addition, display patterns 4 to 16 as the background image 61 are selected from the display patterns 1 to 19 according to the positions 33A to 33I where the game balls are detected by the effect display process described later. In addition, display patterns 5, 8, 11, and 15 such as an image 62 where the main character hits the rock by contact with the movable members 32A to 32D are selected from the display patterns 4 to 16. Thereby, the story relevant to the movement of the game ball can be developed.

  Incidentally, the closing of the entrance device 20 in FIG. 10 + no entry means that the entrance device 20 is closed (the movable wing piece 20a is closed) and there is no entrance of a game ball to the entrance device 20. Yes, and the validity period is over is a state in which the special prize opening 22f becomes ineffective after a predetermined time (valid period) has elapsed since the game ball entered the first blade operation port 26a or the second blade operation port 26b. is there.

  Next, the effect display process performed on the image control board 21b will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, the step may be abbreviated as S. First, the outline of the effect display process will be described. Based on the detection results of the ball entry detection switch 20b, the position detection switch 33s, the contact detection switch 38, and the like, a display pattern determined each time the detection is performed is displayed as an image. When effect display is performed by the device 21, effect display of the display pattern is performed every time a display pattern is determined.

  Hereinafter, the details of the effect display process will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. First, as shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 11, the game ball enters the first blade operation port 26 a or the second blade operation port 26 b at S 10. It is determined whether or not the ball entry device 20 is opened by the ball (S10). If it is negative determination (S10: No), it will return to a return. On the other hand, if the pitching device 20 is opened (S10: Yes), the display pattern 1 already determined by opening the pitching device 20 is displayed on the image display device 21 (S20).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected in the pitching device 20 by the pitching detection switch 20b (S30). If the determination is negative (S30: No), whether or not the pitching device 20 is closed. (S40). If the determination is negative again (S40: No), the process returns to the return as it is, and only the display pattern 1 is displayed on the image display device 21 and the process is terminated. If the determination is affirmative (S40: Yes), display pattern 2 is displayed after display pattern 1 (S50). If the determination in step 30 is affirmative (S30: Yes), the display pattern 3 determined at the time of detecting the entrance by the entrance detection switch 20b is displayed after the effect display of the display pattern 1 (S60).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12, after the display pattern 3 is displayed, it is determined whether or not the effective period of the special winning opening 22f has ended (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the display pattern 19 is displayed. Then, after the effect display of the display pattern 19 is completed, the normal display is restored (S107).

  If the special winning opening 22f is valid (S105: No), and a game ball enters the special winning opening 22f during that period (S108: Yes), the player will be reminded that the jackpot game is executed as a big hit game. A display pattern 17 is displayed on the image display device 21 (S109). When the effect display of the display pattern 17 is completed, the process proceeds to a normal display process (S107).

  Further, when the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 22f (S108: No) and enters the discharge port 22g (S110: Yes), the display pattern reminds the player that the big hit game is not executed. 18 is displayed on the image display device 21 (S111), and after the effect display ends, the process proceeds to a normal display process (S107).

  If no game ball is detected at the special prize opening 22f and the discharge opening 22g within the valid period of the special prize opening 22f (S105: No) (S108: No, S110: No), the game ball is placed at the position 33A of the stage 22b. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (S112).

  If it is affirmation determination (S112: Yes), the display pattern 4 will be displayed (S113), and it will be determined whether the game ball contacted the movable member 32A after the effect display completion (S114). If no contact is detected (S114: No), after the display pattern 4 is displayed, no display pattern is displayed and the process returns to step 105. If contact is detected (S114: Yes), display pattern 5 is displayed after display pattern 4 is displayed (S115), and the process returns to step 105.

  If a game ball is not detected at position 33A (S112: No), it is determined whether a game ball is detected at position 33B (S116). If the determination is affirmative (S116: Yes), display pattern 6 is displayed (S117), and the process returns to step 105. Here, in this embodiment, since the movable member 32 is not provided at the position 33B, the determination regarding the detection of the contact of the game ball with the movable member 32 is not performed.

  Subsequently, if a game ball is not detected at the position 33B (S116: No), the same processing as Step 112 to Step 117 is performed as shown in FIG. That is, if the game ball is detected at the position 33C (S118: Yes), the display pattern 7 is displayed (S119), and if the game ball is in contact with the movable member 32D (S120: Yes), the display pattern is displayed. 7 is displayed, display pattern 8 is displayed (S121), and the process returns to step 105. If no contact is detected (S118: No), the process returns to step 105 after the display pattern 7 is displayed.

  If no game ball is detected at the position 33C (S118: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 33D (S122: Yes), the display pattern 9 is displayed (S123), and the process returns to step 105.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), substantially the same processing as Step 112 to Step 117 is performed for the positions 33E to 33G and the movable member 32B. That is, if the game ball is detected at the position 33E (S124: Yes), the display pattern 10 is displayed (S125), and if the game ball is in contact with the movable member 32B (S126: Yes), the display pattern is displayed. After the display of 10, the display pattern 11 is displayed (S127), and the process returns to step 105. If no contact is detected (S126: No), the process returns to step 105 after the display pattern 10 is displayed.

  If no game ball is detected at the position 33E (S124: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 33F (S128: Yes), the display pattern 12 is displayed (S129), and the process returns to Step 105. On the other hand, if no game ball is detected at the position 33F (S128: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 33G (S130: Yes), the display pattern 13 is displayed (S131), and the process returns to step 105.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, substantially the same processing as Step 112 to Step 117 is performed on the position 33H, the position 33I, and the movable member 32C. That is, if the game ball is detected at the position 33H (S132: Yes), the display pattern 14 is displayed (S133), and if the game ball is in contact with the movable member 32C (S134: Yes), the display pattern is displayed. After 14 is displayed, the display pattern 15 is displayed (S135), and the process returns to step 105. If no contact is detected (S134: No), the process returns to step 105 after the display pattern 14 is displayed.

  If no game ball is detected at the position 33H (S132: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 33I (S136: Yes), the display pattern 16 is displayed (S137), and the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, if the game ball is not detected at the position 33I (S136: No), the game ball is not detected on the stage 22b, and is displayed on the image display device 21 after the display pattern 3 is displayed in step 60. Return to step 105 without displaying any pattern. Here, in the case of a negative determination in step 136, the game ball has entered the entrance device 20 while the entrance device 20 is open, but has not yet flowed down to the stage 22b.

  Therefore, in the above processing, the game ball enters the ball entering device 20 and is released to the stage 22b while the ball entering device 20 is released, and flows down on the stage 22b in the order of position 33A, position 33B, and position 33C to receive a special prize. When the ball enters the mouth 22f and contacts the movable member 32D at that time, the following display is performed on the image display device 21.

Specifically, display pattern 1 (S20) is first displayed as the ball entering device 20 is opened, followed by display pattern 3 (S60), display pattern 4 (S113), display pattern 6 (S117), and display pattern 7 thereafter. (S119), display pattern 8 (S121), and display pattern 17 (S109) are displayed in this order. The display patterns 4 to 16 are determined according to the detection of the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38, and the display patterns 4 to 16 are displayed each time this determination is made .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38 for detecting the game ball behavior are provided, not only the position of the game ball but also its movement (behavior) can be detected. Since the display content of the image changes based on the detection result, the display content is rich in change. Therefore, the display content of the image on the image display device 21 that changes according to the behavior of the game ball can be enjoyed together with the actual behavior of the game ball, and the behavior of the game ball can be changed to the display content on the image display device 21. It can be used as much as possible.

  Further, since the display pattern is determined every time it is detected by the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38, the display content is changed every time the behavior of the game ball is detected. Therefore, the response of the display pattern change to the behavior of the game ball is different from the configuration described in Modification 1 described later, that is, the configuration in which the display pattern is determined from the detection history of the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38 within a predetermined period. The display can be made more varied and more varied. In addition, since the number of times of changing the display pattern is increased, various display contents can be displayed on the image display device 21, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, since the behavior of the game ball in the game area is irregular and difficult to predict, the display content on the image display device 21 is changed every time the behavior of the game ball is detected. The display content on the changing image display device 21 may be irregular and difficult to predict for the player. Therefore, the player can be interested in what is displayed next on the image display device 21.

  In addition, since it has a pitching device 20 having a special winning opening 22f, and a configuration in which a big hit game is generated when a gaming ball enters the special winning opening 22f (configuration of a second type of ball game machine), The relationship between the behavior of the game ball and the jackpot is high, and the player's interest in the actual game ball behavior and the display content on the image display device 21 that changes according to the behavior of the game ball is increased, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  Further, since the pitching device 20 is configured to surround the image display device 21, the distance between the second game area 14b formed inside the pitching device 20 and the image display device 21 is short, and the player can play the second game area. The behavior of the game ball at 14b and the display on the image display device 21 can be viewed at the same time. Therefore, the player can clearly recognize that the behavior of the game sphere directly affects the display content, so that the image display device 21 changes according to the behavior of the game sphere along with the actual behavior of the game sphere. It is possible to increase the fun of the game of enjoying the display content of the upper image.

  Moreover, since the display content displayed on the image display device 21 is configured so that the story develops, the performance output on the image display device 21 can be enhanced and various display content can be enjoyed. In addition, since the display content on the image display device 21 changes depending on the behavior of the game ball hit by the player himself, it is as if the player himself created a story and what kind of story to create. Can give you the pleasure of being able to

  Further, since the movable member 32 is arranged in the second game area 14b and the game ball behavior detecting means has the contact detection switch 38 as the contact detecting means, the number of detecting means for determining the display pattern is increased, and more various types are provided. Display contents or stories can be displayed on the image display device 21, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved. Further, since the movable member 32 is arranged in the second game area 14b, the display content or the story on the image display device 21 that changes depending on the behavior of the game ball and the game ball is more irregular and difficult to predict. Further, the player's interest in what is displayed next on the image display device 21 can be further improved.

  Further, since the movable member 32 is movably arranged, the behavior of the game ball in the second game area 14b becomes more complicated. However, since the game ball behavior detection means has the contact detection means, the second Even when the behavior of the game ball in the game area 14b is complicated, it is preferable that the contact of the game ball with the movable member 32 can be easily detected.

  Further, since the movable member 32 is configured to be movable, the behavior of the game ball in the second game area 14b becomes more complicated, and the fun of the behavior of the game ball itself increases, and at the same time, the behavior of the game ball The display content or story on the image display device 21 that changes according to the game can be further diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the display content or story on the image display device 21 that changes depending on the behavior of the game ball is more irregular and difficult to predict, the player's interest on the image display device 21 can be further improved.

  Next, a gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Modification 1 is based on the control of FIGS. 15 to 18 instead of FIGS. 10 to 14 of the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, based on the detection results of the position detection switch 33 s and the contact detection switch 38, the display pattern displayed on the image display device 21 is detected based on the position of the game ball and the contact with the movable member 32. Decide every time. Further, every time a display pattern is determined, the determined display pattern is displayed on the image display device 21. On the other hand, in the first modification, the display pattern displayed on the image display device 21 is determined every time the predetermined period elapses based on the detection history by the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38 in the predetermined period. To do. Further, the display pattern is displayed on the image display device 21 during a normal state period that is a period other than the high performance period.

  Here, the high performance period means that a game ball enters the first blade operation port 26a or the second blade operation port 26b, whereby the first blade operation port 26a or the second blade operation port 26b enters the image display device 21. According to the period when the game ball is displayed in accordance with the entry of the game ball and the game ball entering the entrance device 20, the image display device 21 responds to the entry of the game ball into the entrance device 20. The display period is at least one of the period during which the display is performed and the period during which the image display device 21 displays according to the big hit game.

  First, determination of a display pattern performed by the main control board 39 will be described with reference to FIG. The display pattern is determined every time the predetermined period elapses based on the detection history by the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38 within the predetermined period.

  Specifically, each position 33A to 33A is a period (predetermined period) after the entrance device 20 is opened until the entrance detection switch 20b detects the entrance of the game ball to the entrance device 20 ten times. Display patterns 9 to 12 are determined based on the number of detections of position detection switch 33s corresponding to 33I and the number of detections of contact detection switch 38 corresponding to each of movable members 32A to 32D. For example, when the position 33B has the largest number of detections, the display pattern 1 shown in FIG. 15 is determined. When the position 33C has the highest number of detections, the display pattern 2 is determined. Similarly, the display pattern corresponding to the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D having the highest number of detections is determined. The

  Here, a signal indicating detection may be transmitted to the image control board 21b via the main control board 39, and the image control board 21b may determine the display pattern. In addition to the above-described configuration that determines the display pattern according to the number of detections of each of the positions 33A to 33I and each of the movable members 32A to 32D, It is good also as a structure determined according only to the frequency | count of detection of movable member 32A-32D.

  Further, the predetermined period is not limited to a period from when the ball entering device 20 is opened until the ball entering detection switch 20b detects the game ball entering the ball entering device 20 ten times. As long as the detection history by the detection switch 38 can be grasped, the number of detections of the ball detection switch 20b may be 10 times or less or 10 times or more, and a period until a predetermined time elapses is set as a predetermined period. Also good.

  The determination of the display pattern will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart showing the display pattern determination process in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the ball entry device 20 is opened (S150), and then whether or not a game ball has entered the ball entry device 20 is determined (S151). If the determination is negative (S150, S151: No), there is no game ball in the ball entry device 20, and no detection history exists, so the process returns to the return without setting (deciding) the display pattern.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the ball entering apparatus 20 ten times (S152). If the determination is negative (S152: No), the process returns to the return because the predetermined period has not elapsed. . If the determination is affirmative (S152: Yes), a process for setting a display pattern based on the detection history is performed because a predetermined period has elapsed.

  Specifically, if the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D with the highest number of times detected in step 153 are the position 33B (S153: Yes), the display pattern 1 is set (S154). If the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D with the highest number of detections are not the position 33B (S153: No) but the position 33C (S155: Yes), the display pattern 2 is set (S156). Similarly, if the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D that are detected most frequently are the positions 33D (S157: Yes), the display pattern 3 is (S158), and if the positions are 33E (S159: Yes). ), Display pattern 4 is set (S160).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, similarly for the positions 33F to 33I, if the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D having the largest number of detections are the position 33F (S161: Yes), Display pattern 5 is set (S162), if it is position 33G (S163: Yes), display pattern 6 is (S164), if it is position 33H (S165: Yes), display pattern 7 is (S166), If the position is 33I (S167: Yes), the display pattern 8 is set (S168).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17B, similarly for the movable members 32A to 32D, if the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D with the largest number of times of detection are the movable members 32A (S169: Yes). The display pattern 9 is set (S170), and if it is the movable member 32B (S171: Yes), the display pattern 10 is set (S172), and if it is the movable member 32C (S173: Yes), the display pattern 11 is set. (S174). If it is not the movable member 32C (S173: No), the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D with the largest number of detections are the movable members 32D, and the display pattern 12 is set (S175).

  Through the above display pattern determination process, the display pattern displayed on the image display device 21 is determined every time the predetermined period elapses based on the detection history of the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38 within the predetermined period. .

  Then, the display pattern determined by the display pattern determination process is displayed in the normal gaming state as shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect display start process, which is a process of displaying the determined display pattern on the image display device 21 during the normal state period.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S180). If the big hit game is being played (S180: Yes), since the display corresponding to the big hit game is being performed on the image display device 21, the process returns to the return. If a negative determination is made (S180: No), it is determined whether or not a game ball is in the first blade operating port 26a or the second blade operating port 26b (S181). If the determination is affirmative (S181: Yes), the display corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the first blade operation port 26a or the second blade operation port 26b is performed on the image display device 21, so the process returns.

  If the determination is negative (S181: No), it is determined whether or not the pitching device 20 is opened (S182). If the determination is affirmative (S182: Yes), the process returns to the return. If it is negative determination (S182: No), since the display according to the entrance of the game ball to the 1st blade operation port 26a or the 2nd blade operation port 26b is complete | finished, it progresses to step 183.

  In step 183, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the entrance device 20 (S183). If the determination is affirmative (S183: Yes), the display according to the game ball entering the ball entry device 20 is displayed on the image display device 21, and the process returns. If a negative determination is made (S183: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 22f is valid (S184).

  If the determination is affirmative (S184: Yes), the process returns to the return. If the determination is negative (S184: No), the display according to the game ball entering the ball entering apparatus 20 is completed, and the process proceeds to step 185.

  In step 183, it is determined whether or not a display pattern is set by the display pattern determination process (FIGS. 16 and 17) (S185). If the display pattern is set (S185: Yes), display of the set display pattern is started on the image display device 21, and if the display pattern is not set (S185: No), it is set. Start normal display instead of display pattern.

  As described above, in this modification, the display pattern of the image displayed on the image display device 21 is detected by the game ball behavior detecting means within a predetermined period (10 times of detection of the game ball entering the ball entering device 20). In order to determine the display content on the image display device 21 based on the behavior history of the game ball within the predetermined period (the positions 33A to 33I or the movable members 32A to 32D with the highest number of detections) within a predetermined period, Can grasp the behavior history of the game ball by looking at the display content on the image display device 21. In addition, since the behavior history of the game ball can be grasped, the tendency of the game machine currently playing such as a game ball in the downward direction of the game ball (for example, the game ball easily goes to the left side of the stage) can be known. In addition, since the tendency of gaming machines forms display contents, it is possible to enjoy the development of display contents having different surprises for each gaming machine.

  Further, by adopting a configuration in which the display pattern is displayed on the display unit during the normal state period, the display content on the image display device 21 can be viewed and enjoyed even during the period when the big hit expectation cannot be expected. Do not get tired of those.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the ball game machine 101 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, FIG. 19 is used instead of FIG. 5 of the first embodiment. The description of the constituent elements of the present embodiment corresponding to the constituent elements of the first embodiment uses the description with reference numerals in the figure as the 100s.

  In the first embodiment, the second type of ball game machine 1 is adopted. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the random number acquired when the game ball enters the start port becomes a predetermined value. Thus, the ball game machine 101 having a configuration in which a big hit game advantageous to the player is generated is employed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a center case 170 (an accessory structure) surrounding the image display device 121 is provided with a stage 122b that forms a second game region 114b, and is movable on the stage 122b. A member 132 is provided. The stage 122b is provided with a position detection switch 133s (not shown) as in the first embodiment, and detects the position of the game ball in the game area 114b and the position where the game ball has moved from the position. be able to. Further, the movable member 132 is provided with a contact detection switch 138, which can detect that the game ball has come into contact with the movable member 132.

  In addition, a downstream stage guide port 171 through which a game ball can enter is provided at the center of the stage 122b, and a downstream stage discharge port 172 through which the game ball is discharged from the center case 170 is provided in front of the lower part of the center case 170.

  Further, a warp passage 176 is provided inside the center case 170, a warp inlet 173 serving as an inlet of the warp passage 176 at the top of the center case 170, and a warp passage at the innermost portion on the left side stage 122b side of the center case 170. A warp outlet 174 serving as an outlet of 176 is provided. The warp inlet 173 (or the warp outlet 174 and the warp passage 176) is provided with a ball detection switch 120b (not shown) for detecting that a game ball has entered the center case 170.

  The image display device 121 and the center case 170 are provided on the game board surface, and a start opening 175 into which a game ball can enter is provided near the image display device 121 and the center case 170.

  With the above configuration, when a game ball enters the center case 170 from the warp inlet 173, the game ball passes through the warp passage 176 and is discharged from the warp outlet 174 to the stage 122b. The game ball released onto the stage 122b moves while contacting the movable member 132 on the stage 122b, is taken into the downstream stage guide port 171, and is discharged out of the center case 170 from the downstream stage discharge port 172.

  Since the start port 175 is provided near the downstream stage discharge port 172, the discharged game ball enters the start port 175.

  Further, the display pattern displayed on the image display device 121 is determined based on the detection result or detection history detected by each detecting means such as the entrance detection switch 120b, the position detection switch 133s, and the contact detection switch 138. Then, when there is no game ball in the start port 175 for a predetermined period, the determined display pattern is displayed on the image display device 121. Further, the display content of the determined display pattern may be a story developed as in the first embodiment.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the second game area is formed inside and the center case 170 having a shape surrounding the image display apparatus 121 is provided, the stage 122b and the image display apparatus 121 that form the second game area 114b are provided. And the distance will be closer. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball on the stage 122b and the display of the image display device 121 at the same time, and can clearly recognize that the behavior of the game ball directly affects the display contents. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, since the display pattern is displayed on the image display device 121 when there is no game ball in the start port 175 for a predetermined period of time, conventionally, an effect for exciting the game is not performed on the display unit, and the player Even during a period when the user gets tired of the game, the content displayed on the image display device 121 can be viewed and enjoyed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a ball game machine according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the third embodiment, FIG. 20 is used instead of FIG. 19 of the second embodiment. The description of the constituent elements of the present embodiment corresponding to the constituent elements of the second embodiment uses the reference numerals in the drawing as the 200th order.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the stage 22b is provided with means for detecting the behavior of the game ball such as the position detection switch 33s and the contact detection switch 38. In contrast, in the third embodiment, A means for detecting the behavior of the game ball is provided in the warp passage 276.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a warp passage 276 that forms a second game area is provided in a center case 270 (an accessory structure) that surrounds the image display device 221, and the behavior of a game ball in the warp passage 276 is provided. A plurality of detection means 277 for detecting (movement) is provided.

  The top of the center case 270 has a warp inlet 273 that serves as an inlet for the warp passage 276. Below the warp inlet 273, the distribution means 278 for distributing the flow of game balls, the stage 222b side of the left and right sides of the center case 270 A warp outlet 274 serving as an outlet of the warp passage 276 is provided at a lower portion of the head. The warp entrance 273 is provided with a ball detection switch 220b that detects that a game ball has entered the center case 270.

  Similarly to the first modification of the first embodiment, the downstream stage discharge port 271 that allows a game ball to enter the center of the stage 222b and the downstream stage discharge that discharges the game ball from the center case 270 in front of the lower part of the center case 270. An outlet 272 is provided.

  The image display device 221 and the center case 270 are provided on the game board surface, and a start port 275 into which a game ball can enter is provided near the image display device and the center case 270.

  With the above configuration, when a game ball enters the center case 270 from the warp entrance 273, the entrance detection is performed by the entrance detection switch 220b (not shown). When the game ball flows downward, the passage of the game ball is detected by the detection means 277a and further distributed to the left (or right) by the flow-down distribution means 278.

  The game ball that has advanced leftward is detected by the detection means 277b, and the game ball that has flowed down is detected by the detection means 277c and 277d. Similarly, the game ball proceeding to the right is detected by the detection means 277e, 277f, and 277g. Here, it may be configured to measure the time from the entrance detection switch 220b to each of the detection units 277a to 277g (or the passing time between the detection units 277a to 277g).

  Then, the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet 274 to the stage 222b, taken into the downstream stage guide port 271 and discharged from the downstream stage discharge port 272 to the outside of the center case 270. Since the start port 275 is provided near the downstream stage discharge port 272, the discharged game ball enters the start port 275.

  Further, the display pattern displayed on the image display device 221 is determined based on the detection results of the detection units 277a to 277g and the time measured from the entrance detection switch 220b to each of the detection units 277a to 277g. Here, the display pattern displayed on the image display device 221 may be determined based on the detection history of the detection means 277a to 277g and the history of time measured from the entrance detection switch 220b to each of the detection means 277a to 277g. .

  Further, when there is no game ball in the start port 275 for a predetermined period, the determined display pattern is displayed on the image display device 221. Further, the display content of the determined display pattern may be a story developed as in the first embodiment. Further, the center case 270 may be formed of a light transmitting member so that the player can visually recognize the inside of the warp passage 276.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the second game area is formed in the warp passage 276, the display content on the image display device 221 is changed by passing the game ball in the warp passage 276, and warp Entering a game ball into the passage 276 can also bring interest to the game.

  Further, since the center case 270 has a shape surrounding the image display device 221, if the center case 270 provided with the warp passage 276 is formed of a light transmitting member, the distance between the second game area and the image display device 221 is increased. Since it is close, the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball in the second game area and the display on the image display device 221 at the same time. Therefore, the player can clearly recognize that the behavior of the game ball directly affects the display content, and therefore the image display device 221 that changes according to the behavior of the game ball together with the actual behavior of the game ball. It is possible to increase the fun of the game of enjoying the display content of the upper image.

  In addition, since the display pattern displayed on the image display device 221 is determined based on the detection results of the detection means 277a to 277g and the time measured from the entrance detection switch 220b to each of the detection means 277a to 277g, A display pattern can be displayed.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a ball game machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the fourth embodiment, FIG. 21 is used instead of FIG. 6A of the first embodiment, FIG. 22 is used instead of FIG. 10, and FIGS. 23 to 25 are used instead of FIGS. The description of the constituent elements of the present embodiment corresponding to the constituent elements of the first embodiment uses the description with reference numerals in the drawing as the 300s.

  In the first embodiment, both the position detection and contact detection of the game ball are performed by the main control board 39 (a detection signal is input to the main control board 39), and the main control board 39 displays a display pattern according to the detection result. The determined display pattern is transmitted to the image control board 21b. Here, the display pattern indicates all display modes such as a background image displayed on the image display device 21 by the detection and a character motion. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, the position of the game ball is detected by the main control board (not shown) as in the first embodiment, and the main control board displays the display pattern according to the position detection result. The determined display pattern is transmitted to an image control board (not shown). On the other hand, the image control board performs contact detection, and the image control board performs detailed designation of the movement of the character on the determined display pattern based on the contact detection. The display content displayed on the image display device is determined by a display pattern and detailed designation, that is, determined by using both the main control board and the image control board.

  Here, the display pattern in the fourth embodiment mainly indicates a background image displayed on the image display device. Further, the detailed designation indicates that the action of the character displayed on the image display device is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, when the game ball flows down to the position 333H of the stage 322b, a detection signal is transmitted from the position detection switch 333s to the main control board, and the detection result is based on the detection result. The display pattern 11 is determined by the main control board. Thereafter, the determined display pattern 11 is transmitted to the image control board.

  When the game ball contacts the movable member 332C, a detection signal is transmitted from the contact detection switch to the image control board, and the image control board determines the detailed designation 7 or 8 based on the detection result. Then, the display pattern 11 determined by the main control board and the detailed designation 7 or 8 determined by the image control board are displayed on the image display device.

  Here, the image control board may perform position detection, and the main control board may perform contact detection. That is, the position detection switch 333s and the contact detection switch may be electrically connected to either the main control board or the image control board. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, instead of the configuration in which the display patterns 1 to 15 and the detailed designations 1 to 8 are determined each time the position detection switch 333 s, the contact detection switch, and the like perform detection, a modification of the first embodiment As in Example 1, the display pattern and the detailed designation may be determined every time the predetermined period elapses based on the detection history of the position detection switch 333s and the contact detection switch within the predetermined period.

  Next, details of the effect display processing of the determined display patterns 1 to 15 and detail designations 1 to 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the effect display process in the first embodiment, the process shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is performed after the process shown in FIG. 11, whereas in the effect display process in the present embodiment, the process shown in FIG. After that, the processing shown in FIGS. 23 to 25 is performed. Hereinafter, the processing illustrated in FIGS. 23 to 25 will be described.

  After the display pattern 3 is displayed on the image display device in step 60 of FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 23, whether or not the valid period of the special prize opening 322f has expired (S200), whether the game ball is a special prize opening It is determined whether or not it is detected that the ball has entered the ball 322f (S210), and whether or not it is detected that a game ball has entered the discharge port 322g (S220). If an affirmative determination is made in step 200 (S200: Yes), the display pattern 15 is (S290). If an affirmative determination is made in step 210 (S210: Yes), the display pattern 13 is (S300). If an affirmative determination is made in step 220 (S210: (Yes) The display pattern 14 is displayed as (S310), and after the effect display is completed, the display returns to the normal display (S320).

  If all the determinations in steps 200 to 220 are negative, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected at the position 333A of the stage 322b (S230). When a game ball is detected at the position 333A (S230: Yes), the main control board determines the display pattern 4 based on the detection result (see FIG. 22). The determined display pattern 4 is transmitted to the image control board and displayed on the image display device according to the display pattern 4 (S240).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has contacted the movable member 332A (S250). If no contact is detected (S250: No), the display pattern 4 is displayed and the process returns to step 200. If contact is detected (S250: Yes), it is determined whether or not the detailed designation selection determined in the random number lottery is 0 (S260). Based on the contact detection result and the detailed designation selection determination The image control board performs detailed designation. That is, if the detailed designation selection is 0 (S260: Yes), the detailed designation 1 is determined, and if the detailed designation selection is not 0 (S260: No), the detailed designation 2 is determined. Then, the detailed designation 1 or 2 determined by the image control board is displayed on the image display device together with the display pattern 4 (S270, S280), and then the process returns to step 200.

  If no game ball is detected at the position 333A (S230: No), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected at the position 333B (S330). If the determination is affirmative (S330: Yes), display pattern 5 is displayed (S340), and the process returns to step 200. Here, in the present embodiment, since the movable member 332 is not provided at the position 333B, the determination about the detection of the contact of the game ball with the movable member 332 or the like is not performed, and therefore the detailed designation is not displayed.

  Subsequently, if a game ball is not detected at the position 333B (S330: No), as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the same processing as Step 230 to Step 280, Step 330, and Step 340 is performed. That is, if a game ball is detected at the position 333C (S350: Yes), the display pattern 6 is displayed (S360). Further, when the game ball contacts the movable member 332D (S370: Yes) and the detailed designation selection is 0 (S380: Yes), the detailed designation 3 is set (S390), and when the detailed designation selection is not 0 (S380). : No) Detailed designation 4 is displayed together with the display pattern 6 (S400), and then the process returns to step 200. On the other hand, if the game ball does not contact the movable member 332D (S370: No), only the display pattern 6 is displayed and then the process returns to step 200. If no game ball is detected at the position 333C (S350: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 333D (S410: Yes), the display pattern 7 is displayed (S420), and the process returns to step 200. If no game ball is detected at the position 333D (S410: No), the process proceeds to step 430.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), processing similar to Step 230 to Step 280, Step 330, and Step 340 is performed for the positions 333E to 333G and the movable member 332B. That is, if a game ball is detected at the position 333E (S430: Yes), the display pattern 8 is displayed (S440). Further, when the game ball comes into contact with the movable member 332B (S450: Yes), when the detailed designation selection is 0 (S460: Yes), the detailed designation 5 is set (S470), and when the detailed designation selection is not 0 (S460: No). The detailed designation 6 is displayed together with the display pattern 8 (S480), and then the process returns to step 200. On the other hand, if the game ball does not contact the movable member 332B (S450: No), only the display pattern 8 is displayed and then the process returns to step 200.

  If no game ball is detected at the position 333E (S430: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 333F (S490: Yes), the display pattern 9 is displayed (S500), and the process returns to Step 200. On the other hand, when no game ball is detected at the position 333F (S490: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 333G (S510: Yes), the display pattern 10 is displayed (S520), and the process returns to Step 200. If no game ball is detected at the position 333G (S510: No), the process proceeds to step 530.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the same processes as in Steps 230 to 280, 330, and 340 are performed on the position 333H, the position 333I, and the movable member 332C. That is, if a game ball is detected at the position 333H (S530: Yes), the display pattern 11 is displayed (S540). Further, when the game ball contacts the movable member 332C (S550: Yes), when the detailed designation selection is 0 (S560: Yes), the detailed designation 7 is set (S570), and when the detailed designation selection is not 0 (S560: No) The detailed designation 8 is displayed together with the display pattern 11 (S580), and then the process returns to step 200. On the other hand, if the game ball does not contact the movable member 332C (S550: No), only the display pattern 11 is displayed and then the process returns to step 200.

  If no game ball is detected at the position 333H (S530: No) and a game ball is detected at the position 333I (S590: Yes), the display pattern 12 is displayed (S600), and the process returns to Step 200. If no game ball is detected at the position 333I (S590: No), no game ball is detected on the stage 322b. After the display pattern 3 is displayed in step 60, the display pattern is displayed on the image display device. Is returned to step 200 without displaying anything.

  Therefore, in the above processing, for example, a game ball enters the entrance device and is released to the stage 322b while the entrance device is open, and flows down on the stage 322b in the order of position 333A, position 333B, and position 333C to win a special prize. When the ball enters the mouth 322f and contacts the movable member 332D at that time, the following display is performed on the image display device.

  That is, first, the display pattern 1 is displayed with the opening of the pitching device, and then the display pattern 3, the display pattern 4, the display pattern 5, the display pattern 6, and the display pattern 13 are displayed in this order. Further, when the display pattern 6 is displayed, the detailed specification 3 or the detailed specification 4 is displayed together with the display pattern 6. The display patterns 4 to 12 are determined by the main control board according to the detection of the position detection switch 333s, and the detailed designations 1 to 8 are determined by the image control board according to the detection of the contact detection switch and random number lottery.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, position detection is performed by the main control board, a display pattern is determined based on the position detection result, and contact detection is performed by the image control board, and detailed designation is performed based on the contact detection. Since the display pattern is combined with the display content specified in detail and displayed on the image display device, the display content on the image display device is maintained as compared with the first embodiment (the display mode The number of display pattern data on the main control board can be reduced while maintaining the number).

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a ball game machine according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the fifth embodiment, FIG. 26 is used instead of FIG. 6A of the first embodiment. The description of the constituent elements of the present embodiment corresponding to the constituent elements of the first embodiment uses the description with reference numerals in the drawing as the 400s.

  In the first embodiment, the position detection and contact detection of the game ball are both performed by the main control board 39, and the main control board 39 determines the display pattern based on the detection result, and the determination is made to the image control board 21b. The display pattern is transmitted. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, there are a plurality of discharge ports 420f to 420h through which game balls are discharged onto the stage 422b, and the main control board ( The main control board determines the display pattern by detecting (not shown). Further, an image control board (not shown) performs position detection and contact detection, and the image control board performs detailed designation based on the detection result. Here, the display pattern and detailed designation in the fifth embodiment are the same as the display pattern and detailed designation in the fourth embodiment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, three discharge ports 420f to 420h are provided above the stage 422b. When a game ball is released from the discharge port 420h, a detection signal is transmitted from a discharge detection means (not shown) provided in the discharge port 420h to the main control board, and the main control board that has received the detection signal A display pattern is determined based on the detection result. Thereafter, the determined display pattern is transmitted to the image control board.

  When the game ball flows down to the position 433H of the stage 422b, a detection signal is transmitted from the position detection switch 433s to the image control board. Further, when the game ball contacts the movable member 432C, the contact detection switch A detection signal is transmitted to the image control board. The image control board that has received the detection signal determines detailed designation based on the detection result. The determined display pattern and detailed designation are displayed on the image display device.

  Here, the image control board may detect which discharge port 420f to 420h has been discharged, determine the display pattern, and the main control board may perform position detection and contact detection to determine detailed designation. In addition, the configuration in which the main control board is discharged from which outlets 420f to 420h is detected and the position is detected, the display pattern is determined, the image control board performs contact detection, and the detailed designation is determined, and vice versa. A configuration may be adopted in which the discharge port 420f to 420h from which the image control board is discharged is detected and the position is detected, the display pattern is determined, the main control board performs contact detection, and the detailed designation is determined.

  Note that when the image control board is configured as a sub control board integrated with a sound control board, a lamp control board, etc., the signal transmitted to the image control board is sent to the sub control board. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main control board detects from which outlets 420f to 420h the game balls are released, determines the display pattern based on the detection result, and then the image control board detects the position and Contact detection is performed, detailed designation is performed based on the position detection and the result of contact detection, and the display pattern and the detailed designation are combined and displayed on the image display device. As a result, compared to the first embodiment, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the display pattern on the main control board while maintaining the display content on the image display device (while maintaining the number of display modes). it can.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, a ball game machine according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the so-called second type of ball game machine 1 is adopted, and a display pattern (including character display) is determined based on detection results such as position detection and contact detection (see FIG. 10). And displaying on the image display device 21 according to the display pattern. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the random number acquired when the game ball enters the symbol start port becomes a predetermined value, so that a hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated (so-called first ball game machine). 1 type) is adopted and when it is detected that a game ball has entered the symbol start port, a display pattern (not including character display, hereinafter referred to as an image variation display pattern) is determined based on the detection result. Further, when position detection and contact detection (game ball behavior detection) are performed, detailed designation for determining the action of the character and the like is performed based on the detection result. In addition, the display pattern and the detailed designated display content are combined and displayed on the image display device.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the symbol start opening (S700), a symbol variation display pattern is determined based on the detection result. Here, the image variation display pattern indicates a display pattern of symbols and background images (other than character display) displayed on the image display device. Then, the variation display of the determined symbol variation display pattern is started on the image display device (S710). At this time, if position detection and contact detection (game ball behavior detection) (S730) are performed, detailed designation is performed based on the detection results of position detection and contact detection (S740). Here, the detailed designation indicates that the action of the character displayed on the image display device is determined. The detailed designation may be performed every time position detection and contact detection are performed, or may be performed based on a detection history by position detection and contact detection within a predetermined period. Further, the board for which detailed designation is performed may be a main control board or an image control board.

  When the detailed designation is performed in step 740, the display content of the detailed designation is displayed together with the variation display of the symbol variation display pattern. As a result, it is possible to influence the image (design and background image) displayed by the design variation display pattern, such as making a character appear and act, or changing the background. Then, the variable display is terminated after a predetermined time (S720). On the other hand, when position detection and contact detection are not performed, detailed designation is not performed, and only display according to the symbol variation display pattern is performed on the image display device.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when position detection and contact detection are performed, the detailed designation is determined based on the detection result, and the symbol variation display pattern and the display content of the detailed designation are displayed in combination. Therefore, various displays according to the behavior of the game ball can be performed for one symbol variation display pattern. This makes it possible for the player to entertain different display contents for each display change, so that the player is not bored.

(Other embodiments)
The configuration employed in each of the above embodiments may be employed in any of the first, second, and third types of ball game machines.

  Further, as in the third embodiment, the configuration in which the warp passage 276 is provided in the ball game machine may be provided in any of the first, second, and third type ball game machines.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which adopted the present invention. It is a front view showing composition of game board 11 of pachinko machine 1 concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a front view which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus 21 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, (a) is the state which displays the maximum number of rounds, (b) has shown the mode which displays the number of rounds at the present. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment. (A) is a front view of the ball entrance device 20 concerning a 1st embodiment, and (b) is a sectional view. (A) is an enlarged view of the stage 22b which concerns on 1st Embodiment, (b) is a front view of the movable member 32, (c) is an A arrow directional view. In 1st Embodiment, it is a figure which shows the correspondence between the start-and-follow of the story expansion displayed on the image display apparatus 21, and each detection part. It is a figure which shows the story expansion | deployment displayed on the image display apparatus 21 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display content on the image display apparatus 21 corresponding to the detection site | part concerning 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination of the display pattern which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) And (b) is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display pattern determination concerning the modification 1. 12 is a flowchart showing a display pattern determination process according to Modification Example 1. 12 is a flowchart showing a display pattern determination process according to Modification Example 1. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect display start process according to Modification 1; It is a perspective view which shows the center case 170 and start port 175 which concern on 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the center case 270 and start port 275 which concern on 3rd Embodiment. It is an enlarged view of the stage 322b which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display pattern and detail specification determination concerning 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. (A) And (b) is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is an enlarged view of the stage 422b which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure showing change display processing concerning a 6th embodiment. It is the figure which showed the design fluctuation and background display processing.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Game board 14a ... 1st game area 14b ... 2nd game area 21 ... Image display apparatus 20 ... Pitching device 20a ... Movable wing piece 20b ... Entry detection switch 22b ... Stage 22f ... Special winning opening 26a ... 1st blade operation port 26b ... 2nd blade operation port 33s ... Position detection switch 32A-32D ... Movable members 33A-33I ... Position 38 ... Contact detection switch 39 ... Main control board 40 ... Prize ball control board 170 ... Center case 175 ... starting port 276 ... warp passage

Claims (1)

A main control board that stores a game control program and is provided with an external input / output circuit for input / output with each board or various switches and various actuators;
A display for displaying an image;
An image control board for controlling the display unit;
An object structure having a game area inside ;
Entry detection means for detecting that a game sphere has entered the accessory structure input to the main control board, and
A specific area detection means for detecting a ball entrance to a specific area provided before SL won game structure,
Position detection means for detecting the position of the game ball, which is arranged in the direction of the game ball in the game area and is input to the image control board.
Contact detecting means for detecting that the movable member is in contact with the game ball, and a movable member for changing the flow-down mode of the game ball ;
The main control board is provided with a display pattern determining means for determining a display pattern of an image displayed on the display unit based on by that detection result to the entering ball detection means,
The image control board is configured to determine detailed designation of effects for the display pattern based on the detection results by the position detection unit and the contact detection unit and display an image on the display unit,
When the display pattern is determined by the display pattern determining means, the display unit starts the story display with the character display,
When a game ball is detected by the position detection means, the content of the story expands,
When a game ball is detected by the contact detection means, the action content of the character is changed,
A front Symbol specific area detecting means or said position constituting said story and for detecting game balls at the outlet that is detected by the detection means is completed,
Before SL or detection by specific area detecting means, a ball-shooting game machine, characterized in that the end content of the story is set differently depending on whether the detection by the gaming ball motion detecting means provided in the discharge port.

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