JP4909213B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a display device that displays a variable display game based on the establishment of a start condition, and can give a predetermined game value when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventional game machines have diversified effects using sounds and displays such as lamps, LEDs, speakers, etc., but their effect techniques have become more ruined. For this reason, the production technique has gradually become flashy, and has attracted attention not only from players in the game but also from the surrounding players.

By the way, generally, a gaming machine as described above should generate a random number when a game ball wins a specific winning opening, compare this random number with a winning determination value, and display it on the display device based on the comparison result. The symbol arrangement (stop pattern) is determined.
Based on this stop pattern, the display device is stopped at predetermined time intervals in the order of the left symbol → the middle symbol → the right symbol, for example, and the left symbol and the middle symbol of this display device are hit. (E.g., “7, 7, □” (where “□” indicates that the right symbol is variably displayed and not yet stopped)), etc. In particular, when a “reach” is applied (a state where the reach symbols are arranged in the variable display area), it is possible that a “7” will appear on the right symbol, increasing the player's expectation. In order to obtain a thrilling gaming feeling, a light emitting element such as a lamp or LED arranged on the front of the gaming board blinks flashingly to visually notify the reach state, or from the speaker. Melody or synthesized speech (e.g. “Leacha, Katteimasu ", etc.) by passing the sound effects, such as, doing the so-called" per notice ".
In addition, when a stop symbol that is in a reach state is selected as a result of lottery of a variable display game, a gaming machine provided with a notice notification means for notifying a player that a reach state is reached by blinking a sound effect and a decoration LED Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent No. 3151259

  However, if the player gets attention from the surrounding players with a flashy performance when the reach is on, etc., the discouragement when he misses the jackpot will be greater than if he plays without attention, and the player's There was also a risk of losing their willingness to play.

  An object of the present invention is to perform a variable display game based on the establishment of a start condition, and when a result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode, a special game state that gives a predetermined game value In the gaming machine capable of generating the above, a notice display that only the player can know that the display mode of the display device becomes the predetermined display mode is performed to prevent attention from surrounding players.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, a center case forming a window serving as a display area of the variable display game, and a display control means for performing display control of the display device. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value when the variable display game is performed based on the establishment of the game and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance ,
The center case includes a notice display means for performing a notice display by emitting light of at least one of an infrared LED and a visible light LED that a display form in the display device is a predetermined display form,
The light emission of the infrared LED can be read by the image pickup device of an external portable terminal device including an image pickup device and a display unit, and the light emission of the infrared LED is displayed on the display unit in a visible manner .
A transmission means for transmitting information related to the notice display by infrared communication by the emission of the infrared LED;
By the infrared receiving device of the mobile terminal device, it is possible to receive information related to the notice display transmitted from the transmission means, and the content of the information related to the notice display is displayed on the display unit,
The display control means performs a notice display for emitting the infrared LED in a readable manner by the imaging element of the portable terminal device during the variable display game, or by the infrared receiving device of the portable terminal device. Performing a notice selection display for causing a player to select whether to perform a notice display that emits the infrared LED so that information relating to the notice display can be received, or to perform a notice display that emits the visible light LED. Features.

  Here, “notice display” is determined that the display mode on the display device is a predetermined display mode, that is, one of a plurality of predetermined game states. This is a display for informing in advance at a stage before the game state can be entered, that the possibility of entering any game state is high. It should be noted that, here, for example, a plurality of predetermined game states may result in a specific display mode (a big win) or a big hit of certainty as a result of a variable display game with a plurality of symbols. And reaching reach.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the center case displays a warning display that displays a warning by light emission of at least one of the infrared LED and the visible light LED that the display mode of the display device is the predetermined display mode. Means, and the light emission of the infrared LED is readable by the image pickup device of an external portable terminal device including the image pickup device and the display unit, and the light emission of the infrared LED is displayed on the display unit in a visible manner. Therefore, when the notice display is performed by the emission of the infrared LED, the notice display can be performed only when the player visually recognizes the emission of the infrared LED using the portable terminal device. That is, it is possible to perform a notice display that only the player can know that the display mode in the display device becomes a predetermined display mode, and to prevent the player from getting attention from the surrounding players. Further, the notice display can be performed also by light emission of the visible light LED, and the notice display can be suitably performed even for a player who does not have the portable terminal device.

Further, the present invention relates to a notice display transmitted from the transmitting means by the infrared receiving device of an external portable terminal device provided with an infrared receiving device. Since the information can be received and the content of the information related to the notice display is displayed on the display unit, a detailed notice display can be performed. In addition, since communication is performed using only infrared rays, an inexpensive communication method can be achieved.

According to the present invention, when the notice display is performed by the light emission of the infrared LED, the player can perform the notice display only when the player visually recognizes the light emission of the infrared LED using the portable terminal device. That is, it is possible to perform a notice display that only the player can know that the display mode in the display device becomes a predetermined display mode, and to prevent the player from getting attention from the surrounding players. Further, the notice display can be performed also by light emission of the visible light LED, and the notice display can be suitably performed even for a player who does not have the portable terminal device.
Further, the present invention relates to a notice display transmitted from the transmitting means by the infrared receiving device of an external portable terminal device provided with an infrared receiving device. Since the information can be received and the content of the information related to the notice display is displayed on the display unit, a detailed notice display can be performed. In addition, since communication is performed using only infrared rays, an inexpensive communication method can be achieved.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A square-shaped opening is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is formed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame body 130. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate as the clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140, a portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is The game area 1a is a game area in which game balls are launched and flow down.

  Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140. The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. Double glass plates are fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through a glass plate. In addition, a frame decoration device 141 provided with a decoration lamp LED 43 (shown in FIG. 2) inside a portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 around which a glass plate is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized. Speakers 145 and 145 for outputting sound are provided.

  In addition, a key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. . The keyhole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. On the upper edge of the upper plate 153, there is provided an effect (notice display) button 158 that can be operated by the player as a switching selection means. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided. Further, the operation handle 156 is provided with an infrared warning LED 44 as a first warning display means.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and is surrounded by a guide rail 2 on the front surface of the game board main body 1b. A gaming area 1a. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, a general diagram starting gate 4, a general diagram storage display 6 (shown in FIG. 2) for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general diagram variable display game, and a general diagram for displaying the standard variable display game. A display 5 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus), the normal variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus) forming the second starting winning opening, and the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game are not yet displayed. A special figure memory display 15 (illustrated in FIG. 2) for lighting up and displaying the number of processing times, and a special figure display 9 (illustrated in FIG. 2) for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game are provided. The common figure memory display 6, the common figure display 5, the special figure storage display 15, and the special figure display 9 are provided integrally as segment LEDs together with the game state display LEDs 1 to 6 representing the game state. This segment LED forms a status indicator 8 for displaying the status of the gaming machine 100.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. Further, on the left side of the special variable winning device 10, a lower left accessory 16 formed of a light transmitting resin or the like is provided, and the lower left accessory 16 includes an infrared warning LED 44 as a first warning display means. ing. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map change display game is displayed on the general map memory display 6 equipped with LEDs.

  A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 41, In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification symbol, and this is changed for a predetermined time. After the display, the display is stopped and displayed. If this stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start a special display variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, FIG. 2), the game ball can be changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can generate a short time state as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled so as to be shorter than the above-described long execution time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Also, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the control is performed so that the opening time is longer than the short opening time of the normal state (for example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened a plurality of times (for example, twice) instead of once for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Furthermore, in the short time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map display game is higher than that in the normal state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal state.

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the special figure variation as the auxiliary game is based on detecting the game ball by the normal variation winning device 7 and the start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). A start right to start the display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure memory display 15 having LEDs.

  The special symbol (special symbol) variation display game as an auxiliary game is executed by the special symbol display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, a predetermined result is obtained. This is done by stopping and displaying the mode. In addition, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of symbols (for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 is executed. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 also becomes a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can generate a probability variation (probability variation) state as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this probability change state, in addition to the above-mentioned time-short state, the probability that the hit result of the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal state is controlled.

  In addition, a center case 20 that forms a window portion 22 serving as a display area for the decorative special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. A display device 41 is arranged behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20. The display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display unit 42 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 22 of the center case 20. . As shown in FIG. 3, an infrared warning LED 44 as a first warning display unit and a visible light warning LED 45 as a second warning display unit are alternately arranged in parallel on the upper part of the center case 20. The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with a liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is won in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 performs control related to various effects under the control of the main control device (game control device) 30 that controls the progress of the game as its control system. A sub-control device (production control device) 40 is provided.

  The main control device 30 includes a microprocessor 30a including a CPU, a RAM 30b, a ROM 30c, and the like, and includes an input interface 32 (input I / F), an output interface 33 (output I / F), and the like.

  The microprocessor 30a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number value of the special figure variation display game. The RAM 30b includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the microprocessor 30a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 30c, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big hit of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern (reach action type), and the like are stored.

  The input interface 32 is connected to a start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., A count SW 10c, and the like through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the microprocessor 30a.

  The output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the microprocessor 30a. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and via a not-shown output port and driver, the special figure display 9, the special figure storage display 15, the common figure display 5, the common figure storage display 6, It is output to the external communication terminal 31, the sub control device 40, and the discharge control device 50 that are connected to the prize winning opening / closing SOL10b, the ordinary electric power SOL7b, a management device outside the gaming machine, and the like.

  The sub-control device (production control device) 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, ROM 40b, RAM 40c, and the like, and includes a communication interface 40d (communication I / F), an output interface 40e (output I / F), and the like. . The sub-control device 40 controls the gaming machine (under the control of the main control device 30) based on the effect control data received from the main control device 30 via the communication interface. The output interface 40e includes various decoration lamp LEDs 43 provided as a frame decoration device 141 for the game board 1 and the clear member holding frame 140, speakers 145 and 157, an infrared warning LED 44 for displaying a warning and a visible light warning LED 45. It is connected and a game effect is performed by controlling them under the control of the main controller. The output interface 40e is provided with an infrared interface compliant with a standard advocated by IrMC (Infra-red Mobile Communication), for example, via an infrared warning LED 44, such as a mobile phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). Information regarding the notice display can be exchanged with the portable information terminal. Thus, the output interface 40e functions as a transmission unit by including an infrared interface.

  In addition, the discharge control device 50 has a required number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls) based on a control signal (prize ball command) from the main control device 30 and a control signal (ball rental command) from the ball lending machine. Is discharged from the discharge device. In addition, based on a detection signal input from a sensor that detects an abnormal state of the gaming machine 100, control for outputting a control signal to the main control device 30 is performed.

  The main control device 30 is supplied with electric power from a power supply device (not shown), and other devices are also supplied with electric power from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

In the main control device 30 and the sub control device 40, for example, the following control is performed.
In the microprocessor 30a of the main control device 30, a random number value for hit determination is extracted and stored in the ROM 30c based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the start gate 4 of the base control. Compared with the determination value, a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game has been hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 5, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a special jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 30c. Processing for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is successful is performed. In addition to this, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal (production control command) including these results is output to the sub-control device 40. In addition, at this time, for example, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the special figure variation display game is won, or the probability setting value that the special figure fluctuation display game is won and the game ball to the start winning opening If it is determined whether or not to perform a notice display, such as a process for determining whether or not there is a high probability of winning based on the number of winning balls, and if it is determined that a notice display is to be performed, a notice display command is Output to the control device 40. Then, the special symbol display 9 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Further, in the sub-control device 40, based on the control signal from the main control device 30, the display device 41 displays a special display variation display game corresponding to the special variation display game, and the sound from the speakers 145 and 157. , Processing for controlling the decoration lamp LED 43 as the frame decoration device 141, and processing for controlling the infrared warning LED 44 and the visible light warning LED 45 based on the notice display command. In addition, when the notice display is performed by the infrared notice LED 44, the sub-control device 40 performs a guidance display that prompts the player to read the light emitted from the infrared notice LED 44 on the display device 41. Thereby, the sub-control device 40 and the display device 41 function as guide means.

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful, the microprocessor 30a of the main control device 30 displays a special result form on the special figure display 9 and performs a process of generating a special game state. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable prize device 10 is opened by the special prize opening SOL10b, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the special prize opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one round is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or twice) (cycle game). In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the microprocessor 30a of the main control device 30 controls the discharge control device 50 based on the detection signal of the game ball inputted from the sensors (starting port SW7d, count SW10c, winning port SW12a) provided at various winning ports. A signal is output to control a discharge motor of the discharge device so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. That is, the main control device 30 controls the special variable winning device 10 (variable winning device) to be opened, and performs control for discharging the prize ball based on the detection signal from the count SW 10c. Further, the microprocessor 30a of the main control device 30 notifies the abnormality by the status indicator 8 based on a control signal input from the discharge control device 50 and based on a detection signal from a sensor for detecting an abnormal state of the gaming machine 100. Control.

  Next, the advance notice display method setting process procedure in the notice display process according to the present invention will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1, when a game is not being performed or a game is being performed but there is no game ball winning at the start winning opening, and the starting memory number of the special figure display game is 0, The CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 displays a notice display method selection screen on the display screen 41g of the display device 41. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, as a notice display method, “visible LED notice” by emission of visible light notice LED 45, “infrared LED notice” by emission of infrared notice LED 44, infrared communication Is displayed, and a player can select a notice display method by pressing an effect (notice display) button 158. As the selection of the notice display method, only the “ON” and “OFF” switching selection of the “visible LED notice” is performed by pressing the effect (notice display) button 158, and the “infrared LED notice” is emitted by the emission of the infrared notice LED 44. "And" note reminder "may be designed to be always performed. FIG. 6A shows a state in which “infrared LED notice” displayed in black and white is selected.

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 determines whether or not a notice display method has been determined. If it is determined that the notice display method has been determined (step S2; Yes), the process proceeds to step S3.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 sets the notice display method determined in step S2, and ends this process. On the other hand, when the notice display method is not determined in step S2 (step S2; No), this process ends.

  Next, the notice display processing procedure according to the present invention will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S101, the microprocessor 30a of the main control device 30 detects the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening in the special figure variation display game.

  Next, in step S102, the microprocessor 30a of the main control device 30 extracts the special jackpot determination random value for the special figure variation display game and compares it with the determination value stored in the ROM 30c, thereby changing the special figure variation. A process of determining whether or not the display game is successful is performed. In addition to this, a process for determining a variation pattern, and whether or not to perform a notice display in a decoration special figure fluctuating display game are determined, and a control signal (effect control command (such as a notice display command)) including these results is determined. ) To the sub-control device 40.

  Next, in step S103, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 determines whether or not a notice display command for performing a notice display is output from the main control device 30 in the decorative special figure variation display game.

  If it is determined in step S103 that a notice display command for performing notice display is output from the main control device 30 (step S103; Yes), the process proceeds to step S104, and the CPU 40a of the sub control device 40 displays the decoration. During the special figure variation display game, a notice display method selection screen is displayed on the display screen 41g of the display device 41. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, a notice display method selection that can select any of “visible LED notice”, “infrared LED notice”, and “memo notice” as the notice display method. A screen is displayed, and the player can select a notice display method by pressing an effect (notice display) button 158. FIG. 6A shows a state in which “infrared LED notice” displayed in black and white is selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S103 that the notice display command for performing the notice display is not output from the main control device 30 (step S103; No), this process is terminated.

  Next, in step S105, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 determines whether or not a notice display method is selected from “visible LED notice”, “infrared LED notice”, and “memo notice”.

  In step S105, if the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 determines that the notice display method is selected from “visible LED notice”, “infrared LED notice”, and “memo notice” (step S105; Yes), The process proceeds to step S106.

  Next, in step S106, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 sets the notice display method selected in step S105. On the other hand, in step S105, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 determines that the notice display method is not selected from “visible LED notice”, “infrared LED notice”, and “memo notice” (step S105; No). ), Step S106 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S107; Yes), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S107 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S107; No), the process returns to step S105. Here, the “predetermined time” is a time shorter than the variation display time in the decorative special figure variation variation game.

  Next, in step S108, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 sets the notice display method set when the notice display method is set in step S106, or when the notice display method is set in step S3 in advance. Based on the notice display.

  Specifically, when “visible light LED notice” is set as the notice display method, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 is provided, for example, at the upper part of the center case 20 during the decorative special figure variation display game. A notice display is performed by causing the visible light notice LED 45 to emit light. At this time, when the visible light notice LED 45 is caused to emit light, the probability of winning a big hit is set according to the number of light emission of the visible light notice LED 45, or the visible light notice LED 45 is blinked, and the blinking interval in the blinking is set. Depending on the length, the probability of winning a jackpot may be set higher.

  Further, when “infrared LED notice” is set as the notice display method, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 is displayed on the upper part of the center case 20 as shown in FIG. The provided infrared warning LED 44 is caused to emit light, and as shown in FIG. 8, the display screen 41g of the display device 41 displays “Please watch the warning LED with the camera”, and the player is provided in the mobile phone 200. Encourage the camera to read the light emitted from the infrared warning LED 44.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, the player reads the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the upper part of the center case 20 with a CCD camera (imaging device) or the like provided in the mobile phone 200. Are displayed in a state where the light emission of the infrared warning LED is visible.
In this case, the infrared warning LED 44 that emits light is not limited to the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the upper portion of the center case 20, but the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the operation handle 156 and the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the lower left accessory 16. At least one of the infrared notification LEDs 44 is caused to emit light by the sub-control device 40.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, three infrared warning LEDs 44 are arranged side by side. For example, when the infrared warning LEDs 44 emit light, there is a probability that a big hit will occur depending on the number of light emission of the infrared warning LEDs 44. It may be set to be higher, or the infrared warning LED 44 may be blinked, and the probability of being a big hit may be increased according to the length of the blinking interval in the blinking. In addition, the mobile terminal device that reads the light emitted from the infrared warning LED 44 is not limited to a mobile phone that includes a CCD camera, and may be any device that includes an image sensor such as a digital camera or a digital video camera.

  Further, when “memo notice” is set as the notice display method, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 emits, for example, an infrared notice LED 44 provided on the upper part of the center case 20 during the decorative special figure variation display game. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the message “Receive infrared with mobile phone” is displayed on the display screen 41 g of the display device 41, and the infrared notification LED 44 is displayed on the player by the infrared receiver 202 provided in the mobile phone 200. Encourage infrared communication with.

Thereby, the player performs infrared communication with the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the upper portion of the center case 20 by the infrared receiving device 202 provided in the mobile phone 200, and when infrared reception starts, FIG. ) “Infrared memo is being received” is displayed on the display unit 201 of the mobile phone 200, and when the reception is completed, “Congratulations! The jackpot has been confirmed!” Is displayed. 10 (a), when the infrared reception starts, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), “Infrared schedule is being received” is displayed on the display unit 201 of the mobile phone 200. Detailed notice display such as “the probability of hitting by × time Δhour Δhour” is 80%. Therefore, by making a schedule such as “80% probability of hitting by Δ”, it is possible to keep the player until that time.
In this case, the infrared warning LED 44 that emits light is not limited to the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the upper portion of the center case 20, but the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the operation handle 156 and the infrared warning LED 44 provided on the lower left accessory 16. At least one of the infrared notification LEDs 44 is caused to emit light by the sub-control device 40.

  As described above, in step S108, the CPU 40a of the sub-control device 40 performs a notice display by “visible LED notice”, “infrared LED notice”, or “memo notice”, and ends this processing.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above includes a display device 41 that can display a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and display control means (sub-control device 40) that performs display control of the display device 41. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined game value when a variation display game is performed based on the establishment and the result mode of the variation display game is a predetermined special result mode The apparatus 41 is provided with a notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notice LED 44) for performing a notice display by emitting light of the infrared LED that the display form in the device 41 becomes a predetermined display form. And can be read by the imaging device (camera) of an external portable terminal device (mobile phone 200) provided with the display unit 201. LED emission is indicated by a visible manner.

  Accordingly, the display device 41 is provided with a notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notice LED 44) for performing a notice display by light emission of the infrared LED to indicate that the display form of the display device becomes a predetermined display form. (Camera) and an image display device (camera) of an external portable terminal device (mobile phone 200) provided with a display unit 201, and the display unit 201 can display the light emission of the infrared LED. Therefore, the notice can be displayed for the first time only when the player visually recognizes the emission of the infrared LED using the portable terminal device (mobile phone 200). In other words, it is possible to perform a notice display that only the player can know that the display mode on the display device 41 becomes the predetermined display mode, and to prevent the player from getting attention from the surrounding players.

  Also, guidance means (sub-control device 40, display device 41) that prompts the player to read the emission of the infrared LED by the notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared warning LED 44) by an external portable terminal device (mobile phone 200). ).

  Therefore, it is provided with guide means (sub control device 40, display device 41) for urging the external portable terminal device (mobile phone 200) to read the emission of the infrared LED by the notice display means (sub control device 40, infrared warning LED 44). Therefore, by performing the guidance display by the guidance means (sub-control device 40, display device 41), the player can preferably recognize that the display mode on the display device 41 is the predetermined display mode. , Can increase the expectations of the player.

  The notice display means (sub-control device 40) is a first notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notice LED 44) that performs notice display by light emission of the infrared LED and a notice information display that emits notice light by the visible light LED. 2 notice display means (sub-control device 40, visible light notice LED 45), and first notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notice LED 44) and / or second notice display means (sub-control device 40, visible light). There is provided switching selection means (sub control device 40, effect (notification display) button 158) for switching on / off the light warning LED 45).

  Therefore, the notice display means (sub-control device 40) is a first notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notice LED 44) that performs notice display by light emission of the infrared LED, and the notice information is displayed by emission of visible light LED. 2 notice display means (sub-control device 40, visible light notice LED 45), and first notice display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notice LED 44) and / or second notice display means (sub-control device 40, visible light). Since the switch selection means (sub control device 40, effect (notice display) button 158) for switching on / off the light notice LED 45) is provided, not only the notice display by the emission of the infrared LED but also the emission of the visible light LED. The notice display can be performed also by the player, and the notice display can be suitably displayed for a player who does not have the portable terminal device (mobile phone 200). Ukoto can.

  In addition, a transmission means (sub-control device 40, output interface 40e) for transmitting information related to the notification display by infrared communication via the infrared LED by the notification display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notification LED 44) includes an infrared receiving device. The infrared receiving device 202 of the external portable terminal device (mobile phone 200) provided with 202 can receive information related to the notice display transmitted from the transmitting means (sub-control device 40, output interface 40e), and display unit In 201, the content of the information related to the notice display is displayed.

  Therefore, the infrared display device includes transmission means (sub-control device 40, output interface 40e) for transmitting information related to the notification display by infrared communication via the infrared LED by the notification display means (sub-control device 40, infrared notification LED 44). The information regarding the notice display can be received by the infrared receiving apparatus 202 of the external portable terminal device (mobile phone 200) provided with 202, and the contents of the information concerning the notice display are displayed on the display unit 201. Can be displayed in advance. In addition, since communication is performed using only infrared rays, an inexpensive communication method can be achieved.

  Further, a plurality of notice display means (infrared notice LED 44) are provided, and at least one of the plurality of notice display means (infrared notice LED 44) performs notice display by emission of the infrared LED. .

Therefore, a plurality of notice display means (infrared notice LED 44) are provided, and at least one of the plurality of notice display means (infrared notice LED 44) performs notice display by light emission of the infrared LED. Therefore, the player can look for various places from among the plurality of infrared LEDs provided to see where they will shine, so it can enhance the interest.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. For example, the notice display process is not limited to the case where it is determined whether or not the notice display is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the notice display is performed during the decorative special figure variation display game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prior notice display method setting process which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice display process which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice display method selection screen of the notice display concerning this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice display concerning the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the guidance display at the time of performing the notice display concerning this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the guidance display at the time of performing the notice display concerning this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice display concerning the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1a Game area 30 Main control device 40 Sub control device (display control means, notice display means, guidance means, first notice display means, second notice display means, switching selection means, transmission means)
40e Output interface (transmission means)
41 Display device (guidance means)
44 Infrared notice LED (Infrared LED, notice display means, first notice display means)
45 Visible light notice LED (visible light LED, second notice display means)
100 gaming machine 158 button for effect (notice display) (switching selection means)
200 Mobile phone (external mobile terminal device)

Claims (1)

A display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, a center case forming a window serving as a display area of the variable display game, and a display control means for performing display control of the display device. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value when the variable display game is performed based on the establishment of the game and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance ,
The center case includes a notice display means for performing a notice display by emitting light of at least one of an infrared LED and a visible light LED that a display form in the display device is a predetermined display form,
The light emission of the infrared LED can be read by the image pickup device of an external portable terminal device including an image pickup device and a display unit, and the light emission of the infrared LED is displayed on the display unit in a visible manner .
A transmission means for transmitting information related to the notice display by infrared communication by the emission of the infrared LED;
By the infrared receiving device of the mobile terminal device, it is possible to receive information related to the notice display transmitted from the transmission means, and the content of the information related to the notice display is displayed on the display unit,
The display control means performs a notice display for emitting the infrared LED so as to be readable by the image pickup device of the portable terminal device during the variable display game, or the notice by the infrared receiving device of the portable terminal device. A notice selection display for causing a player to select whether to perform a notice display that emits the infrared LED so as to receive information related to display or to perform a notice display that emits the visible light LED is performed. A gaming machine.

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