JP4954943B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs an effect using a display screen.

  Conventionally, for game machines such as pachinko machines, for example, game balls that have entered the entrance are sorted by the sorting unit, and a predetermined percentage of the game balls that have entered are introduced into the storage tank. The game ball stored in the storage tank is staged when the game ball is stored in advance and a notice effect is given to notify that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (that is likely) There has been a technique in which a game ball is rolled on the stage for a predetermined period by releasing the game ball with a flipper that is released upward and rotated on the stage (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

  In the above-described technique, the jackpot effect consisting of the effect using the game ball released on the stage and the effect using the display screen is performed after the jackpot is already determined by the jackpot determination made at the time of starting winning. . In the above-described technique, the effect using the game ball and the effect using the display screen are performed independently.

JP 2006-239251 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, since the effect using the game ball and the effect using the display screen are performed independently, the game ball for the effect is a big hit even though the losing has already been determined. There is a problem that there is a contradictory effect that the gaming machine does not become a big hit state even though the winning effect is won and the winning effect is given. Such contradictory effects give the player discomfort, reduce game play, and reduce the reliability of the effects.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of the production and ensuring the reliability of the production in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a moving path along which a predetermined moving member moves and at least two different moving members provided in the moving path. A branching means for guiding movement to a position; a branching control means for controlling the branching means to guide the predetermined moving member to move to a position other than a predetermined position based on jackpot information; A moving position detecting means for detecting a moving position of the moving member, and a cancel execution for executing an effect for canceling the movement of the predetermined moving member to the predetermined position based on a result detected by the moving position detecting means. Means.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display screen for displaying a predetermined effect content in the above invention, and the cancel execution unit controls the display screen to cancel the movement to the predetermined position. The content of the production is displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the above invention, the cancel execution unit grips a predetermined moving member that has moved to the predetermined position, and a predetermined moving member that is gripped by the gripping member. And a moving mechanism for moving the device from the predetermined position.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the movement path is provided on a front surface of the display screen so that a predetermined moving member moves on the front surface of the display screen. .

  According to the above configuration, an effect is provided that guides the predetermined moving member to move to a predetermined position or a position other than the predetermined position based on the jackpot information, and that the predetermined moving member has moved to the predetermined position. By executing the effect to cancel, even when the predetermined moving member moves to an unintended position, it is possible to match the effect using the predetermined moving member with the jackpot determination result.

  In addition, according to the above-described configuration, the production effect is improved by performing the production using the display screen and the production using the entity, and when the predetermined moving member moves to the predetermined position, the predetermined operation is performed. By displaying the content of the effect that cancels the movement to the position, it is possible to match the effect using the predetermined moving member and the effect using the display screen.

  Further, according to the above configuration, when the predetermined moving member moves to the predetermined position, the predetermined moving member is used by moving the predetermined moving member moved to the predetermined position from the predetermined position. It is possible to achieve a match between the produced effect and the effect using the display screen.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, a virtual space displayed on the display screen and an object (entity) that actually exists in the object are overlapped, so that the player feels unconscious about the entity (the action of gravity). Etc.), and by using the movement of the entity to make the continuity of multiple productions and letting the player unconsciously imagine the development of the production, the player's expectation can be enhanced .

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, while using a predetermined moving member that is an actual object (entity) to produce an effect with a three-dimensional effect and powerfulness, an effect using the entity and a jackpot determination result It is possible to produce a consistent performance with the same. As a result, the production effect can be improved and the reliability of the production can be ensured.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
First, an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game board 101. A glass frame lamp (see reference numeral 262 in FIG. 2) is provided on the surface of the game board 101. The gaming machine drives and controls the glass frame lamp by a lamp control unit (see reference numeral 230 in FIG. 2) to turn on or blink the glass frame lamp. Thereby, the effect of the game can be enhanced.

  A launcher (not shown) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The launcher launches a game ball into the game area 103. The game ball launched by the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown) that the game ball collides with when the game ball falls. In the game area 103, a windmill (not shown) rotated by a game ball is disposed. A plurality of nails, windmills, and the like change the falling direction of the game ball falling in the game area 103. In the central part of the game area 103, an effect section 104 is arranged.

  The production unit 104 includes a display device 104a such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), an effect for the effect provided on the front side (player side) 104b of the display device 104a (hereinafter referred to as "production effect"), It is constituted by. The player sees the display content on the display screen on the side (back side) behind the director 104 through the director 104. The effect unit 104 executes an effect in which the image display operation on the display device 104a and the operation of the effect accessory 104b are linked. By doing so, the player can simultaneously view the effect produced by the effector 104 and the effect produced by the display device 104a without shifting the line of sight, so that the image display operation and the operation of the effector on the display device 104a are performed. The production effect can be enhanced by interlocking with. Hereinafter, an area where an image is displayed on the display device 104a and the effect actor 104b is arranged will be described as an effect area.

  In the game area 103, a start winning port 105, a winning gate 106, a plurality of normal winning ports 107 and the like are arranged around the effect unit 104. The start winning port 105, the winning gate 106, and the plurality of ordinary winning ports 107 are provided with switches (see reference numeral 251 in FIG. 2) whose output changes depending on whether or not game balls are won in the winning ports 105 to 107. It has been. Below the game area 103, a special winning opening 109 is provided. The big prize opening 109 is closed by a big prize door 109a in a state other than the big hit state, and is opened only for a certain period when the big win state is reached.

  The big prize opening 109 and the big prize door 109a are a big prize opening / closing switch for detecting opening / closing of the big prize opening 109, a left count switch and a right count switch for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 (both shown) And so-called attackers. A recovery port 108 is provided at the bottom of the game area 103. The collection port 108 collects game balls that have not won any of the above-described winning ports.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of this embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to attract the interest of many players, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine and strengthening the deterrence against illegal acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, an effect light unit 111 is provided on the upper edge and the lower edge of the game area 103. Each effect light unit 111 includes a plurality of lights 112. Each light 112 includes a decoration LED (see reference numeral 261 in FIG. 2), and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction. In addition, the effect light unit 111 can rotate the light irradiation direction. The gaming machine includes a motor (not shown) that changes the irradiation direction of the light emitted by each light 112.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side. Further, the operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. The operation handle 113 includes a sensor that detects that the player is directly operating the firing instruction member 114.

  The game board 101 may include a director in a position other than the display area of the director 104. This director may have a decorative LED or the like. In this case, the gaming machine can enhance the effect by controlling the light emission timing of the decorative LED included in the effect agent. Further, the directing agent may be a movable directing agent that operates by receiving a driving force such as a motor or a solenoid (both not shown).

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In this embodiment, the chance button 117 has a convex button shape. The chance button 117 may be an input pad that employs a touch panel system in addition to the convex button. The operation of the chance button 117 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 is displayed, for example, in the case of a specific reach effect during the game. On the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The cross key 118 includes a cursor key for changing a position indicating a character or a graphic displayed on the rendering unit 104, and an “ENTER” key (not shown) for confirming the character or the graphic selected by operating the cursor key. ) And. The chance button 117 and the cross key 118 are operated, for example, when a display screen prompting the operation of the chance button 117 or the cross key 118 is displayed on the display screen of the display device 104a in a specific effect.

  Further, the frame member 110 incorporates a lower bus SP (see reference numeral 271 in FIG. 2) for outputting sound and an upper stereo speaker (see reference numeral 272 in FIG. 2). The gaming machine outputs sound corresponding to the display content of the display device 104a, for example, from the upper stereo speaker or the lower bus SP. This can enhance the production effect.

(Internal configuration of control unit of gaming machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine. The control unit of the gaming machine is composed of a plurality of control units. In FIG. 2, the control unit includes a main control unit 210, an effect control unit 220, a lamp control unit 230, an audio control unit 240, and an accessory control unit 280. The main control unit 210, the effect control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280 are provided on separate boards.

  The main control unit 210 controls basic operations related to gaming of the gaming machine. The main control unit 210 can realize its function by, for example, a main board. The main controller 210 includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212, a RAM 213, I / Os 214 to 216, and a ram clear switch 217.

  Based on the program stored in the ROM 212, the CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses. The ROM 212 stores various programs for executing basic processing associated with the progress of game content, a jackpot value used for jackpot determination, and the like. The RAM 213 functions as a data work area when the CPU 211 performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, in the case of a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability is set to 1/307, the CPU 211 counts up by +1 with a numerical value from 0 to 306 for one loop while the gaming machine is activated. The CPU 211 starts counting up from the time of power supply to the main control unit 210, and after counting for one loop, counts for the next one loop. The RAM 213 functions as a counter for obtaining such a jackpot determination random number.

  When the game ball fired by the launching unit wins the start winning opening 105 (hereinafter referred to as “start winning”), the CPU 211 acquires the count value at the time of starting winning as a jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination random number varies depending on the timing of winning the start. Specifically, for example, in the case of a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability is set, the CPU 211 uses a value counted at the time of starting winning from a group of numbers including integers from 0 to 306 for jackpot determination. Get as a random number. If it is said example, the numerical value in the numerical group comprised by the integer from 0-306 will be acquired as a random number for jackpot determination.

  Each time the CPU 211 acquires the jackpot determination random number, the CPU 211 compares the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot value stored in the ROM 212 to perform a jackpot determination. Specifically, the CPU 211 determines, for example, whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value, and determines that the match is a jackpot.

  The I / O 214 inputs the signal output from the start switch (start SW) 251 and the signal output from the gate switch (gate SW) 252 to the CPU 211. The start SW 251 and the gate SW 252 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. In this case, the start SW 251 and the gate SW 252 output a signal indicating an ON state at a timing when the game ball approaches the switches 251 and 252.

  The CPU 211 monitors the outputs of the start SW 251 and the gate SW 252 every certain time (for example, 4 msec). In the gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through the start winning opening 105, the output from the start SW 251 is continuously turned on twice or more. The CPU 211 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 105 (started winning) when the output from the start SW 251 is continuously turned on twice or more.

  Further, the I / O 214 inputs an output signal from the big prize opening switch (large prize opening SW) 253 to the CPU 211. The special prize opening SW253 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. The CPU 211 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 109 based on the output signal from the big prize opening SW253. Further, when the CPU 211 receives that the game ball has won the grand prize opening 109, it outputs a prize ball control signal to the prize ball control unit (not shown).

  When the prize ball control unit receives the prize ball control signal from the main control unit 210, each prize port (starting prize port 105, ordinary prize port 107, big prize) is given to the payout unit connected to the prize ball control unit. Control is performed to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won in the mouth 109). The prize ball control unit outputs data to the CPU that executes the prize ball control process, the RAM that functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU, and the main control unit 210 and a payout unit (not shown). It is configured with I / O and the like. The prize ball control unit is not shown.

  The payout unit communicates with a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls, and includes a motor that is driven when the game balls are paid out. The payout unit pays out game balls for the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls by adjusting the driving time (driving amount) of the motor. The prize ball control unit performs control to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning game ball by driving and controlling the motor.

  The CPU 211 outputs an open / close signal of the big prize opening solenoid 254 to the big prize opening solenoid 254 via the I / O 214 when a big hit occurs. Further, the CPU 211 controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening solenoid 254 so that the big prize opening 109 is opened for a certain period when a big hit occurs. Further, the CPU 211 controls the opening / closing of the big winning opening solenoid 254 so that the opening of the big winning opening 109 is repeated a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) when a big hit occurs.

  The I / O 214 inputs an output signal from the normal winning opening switch (normal winning opening SW) 255 and 256 to the CPU 211. The normal winning openings SW255, 256 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. The CPU 211 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 107 based on the output signals from the normal winning ports SW 255 and 256. Further, when the CPU 211 receives that the game ball has won the normal winning slot 107, it outputs a prize ball control signal to the above-described prize ball control unit.

  The I / O 215 inputs an output signal from the ram clear switch 217 to the CPU 211. The ram clear switch 217 outputs a signal indicating an ON state when being pressed. The ram clear switch 217 outputs a signal indicating an off state (or stops outputting the signal) when the pressing operation is released. The ram clear switch 217 is provided, for example, on the main board, and the operation signal by operating the ram clear switch 217 is directly input to the main control unit 210 so that the ram clear signal cannot be input from the outside of the gaming machine. be able to.

  For example, when power is supplied by operating a power switch (not shown) or the like, the CPU 211 initializes game information of the game when a signal indicating an on state is output from the ram clear switch 217. (Lamb clear). At the time of ram clear, the CPU 211 sets, for example, an initial value random number or initial value data stored in the RWM area to 0 (zero).

  The CPU 211 generates control signals according to various output signals received from the start SW 251, the gate SW 252, the big prize opening SW 253, and the normal prize opening SW 255, 256, and the produced control signal is output via the I / O 216. To 220. Further, the CPU 211 generates a control signal corresponding to the power supply state and the output signal from the ram clear switch 217, and outputs the generated control signal to the effect control unit 220 via the I / O 216.

  The effect control unit 220 controls the effect of the gaming machine based on the control signal output from the main control unit 210. In this embodiment, the effect control unit 220 functions as an effect control board. The effect control unit 220 includes a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, and I / Os 224 to 226.

  The CPU 221 executes an effect process for producing game contents based on a control signal from the main control unit 210 and a program stored in the ROM 222 via the I / O 224. The ROM 222 stores various programs related to the execution of the effect process and various image data to be displayed on the display device 104a in the effect unit 104. The various image data includes a background image, a design image, a character image, and the like. The RAM 223 functions as a data work area when the CPU 221 performs arithmetic processing.

  The CPU 221 reads a program stored in the ROM 222, for example, and executes various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display / variation processing, and character image display processing. In addition, when executing various image processing, the CPU 221 reads out necessary image data from the ROM 222 as appropriate, and outputs the read image data to the display device 104a via the I / O 225. Here, the CPU 221 specifically, for example, a design that produces a game content until winning a prize, a reach (a state in which two of the three symbols are arranged), a design that produces a game content at the time of a big hit, etc. The image data representing is output.

  The rendering unit 104 writes the image data received by the rendering control unit 220 in a VRAM or the like provided in the rendering control unit 220. When the image data is written into the VRAM included in the effect control unit 220, the effect unit 104 processes the image data so that the design image and the character image can be seen in front of the background image.

  Specifically, for example, when the display position of the background image and the pattern image displayed on the display device 104a overlaps the same position in the display screen, the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method The symbol image is preferentially stored in a VRAM (not shown) or the like. Based on the image data written in the VRAM, the display device 104a displays an image in which the design image and the character image can be seen in front of the background image.

  The I / O 225 inputs the chance button operation signal from the above-described chance button 117 to the CPU 221. Further, the I / O 225 may input an operation signal from another button other than the chance button 117 such as the cross key 118 and the “ENTER” button to the CPU 221. The I / O 225 inputs an output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 227 to the CPU 221. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 is provided on the moving path of the pseudo sphere thrown into the effect area (see FIG. 7-1), and is output according to whether or not the pseudo sphere passed into the effect area has passed. Changes. Based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 227, the CPU 221 detects that a pseudo sphere has been inserted into the effect area. Whether or not a pseudo sphere is inserted into the effect area by the pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 is the same as the method for determining whether or not the game ball is started and won by the start SW 251 and will not be described. The pseudo sphere will be described later.

  Further, the I / O 225 inputs an output signal from the V zone passage sensor 228 to the CPU 221. The V zone passage sensor 228 is provided on the moving path of the pseudosphere F passing through the V zone 343 (see FIG. 7A), and falls from the grip portion 341a in the lift mechanism 341 toward the V zone 343. The output changes depending on whether or not the pseudo sphere has passed. The CPU 221 detects that the pseudo sphere has passed the V zone 343 based on the output signal from the V zone passage sensor 228. The presence / absence of the passing of the pseudo ball in the V zone 343 by the V zone passage sensor 228 is the same as the method for determining the presence / absence of a game ball start winning by the start SW 251, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Either one or both of the pseudo-sphere detection sensor 227 and the V zone passage sensor 228 may be connected to the CPU 211 provided in the main control unit 210 via the I / O 214. In this case, the CPU 211 detects that a pseudo sphere has been inserted into the effect area based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 and outputs the detection result to the effect control unit 220. Further, in this case, the CPU 211 detects that the pseudo sphere has passed the V zone 343 based on the output signal from the V zone passage sensor 228, and outputs the detection result to the effect control unit 220.

  The CPU 221 is a control signal related to the control of the light emission operation of various light sources provided in the gaming machine such as the decoration LED 261, the glass frame lamp 262, and the side lamp 263 among various signals for performing the rendering process via the I / O 226. Is output to the lamp controller 230. In addition, the CPU 221 outputs a control signal related to audio output control from the lower bus SP 271 and the upper stereo speaker 272 to the audio control unit 240 among various signals for performing the rendering process. The CPU 221 outputs, through the I / O 226, a control signal related to the control of an accessory such as the effect agent 104b, among various signals for performing the effect process, to the accessory control unit.

  The lamp control unit 230 performs light emission control of light emitters such as the decoration LED 261, the glass frame lamp 262, and the side lamp 263 in the effect processing performed by the effect control unit 220. The lamp control unit 230 includes a CPU 231, a ROM 232, a RAM 233, and I / Os 234 and 235.

  The CPU 231 reads a program stored in the ROM 232 based on the control signal from the effect control unit 220 input by the I / O 234. The CPU 231 executes the read program to control light emission / extinction of light emitters such as the decoration LED 261, the glass frame lamp 262, and the side lamp 263 by the control signal output from the I / O 235. The RAM 233 functions as a data work area when the CPU 231 performs arithmetic processing, and necessary data is written when the CPU 231 turns on / off the light emitter.

  The sound control unit 240 performs sound output processing related to sound output among the effect processing performed by the effect control unit 220. The voice control unit 240 includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, and I / Os 244 and 245. CPU241 reads the program memorize | stored in ROM242 based on the control signal from the presentation control part 220 input by I / O244, performs an audio | voice output process, and produces | generates an audio | voice signal. The RAM 243 functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU 241 during the voice output process, and necessary data is written in the voice output process by the CPU 241 as appropriate.

  In the audio output process, the CPU 241 generates an audio signal including BGM used for production, the dialogue of the character, sound effects, and the like. The CPU 241 outputs the generated audio signal to the lower bus SP 271 and the upper stereo speaker 272 via the I / O 245. The lower bus SP 271 and the upper stereo speaker 272 include a voice coil (not shown), and outputs a sound by applying an electric signal according to the sound signal output from the sound control unit 240 to the voice coil. .

  Of the effect processing performed by the effect control unit 220, the accessory control unit 280 performs drive control processing related to various effect characters including the effect character 140a. The accessory control unit 280 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, and I / Os 284 and 285. The CPU 281 reads a program stored in the ROM 282 based on the control signal from the effect control unit 220 input by the I / O 284, performs drive control processing, and operates various effect agents including the effect agent 140a. The motor 286, the solenoid 287, and the like are driven and controlled. The RAM 283 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 241 during the audio output process, and necessary data is written appropriately during the audio output process by the CPU 281.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the main control unit 210, the production control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280 having the above-described configuration are different printed boards. (Main board, sub board, lamp control board, voice control board, and accessory control board). The main control unit 210, the effect control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280 are not limited to being provided on different boards. For example, some or all of the control units may be provided on the same printed circuit board, such as providing the effect control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280. Is possible.

(Basic operation of gaming machines)
The gaming machine having the above-described configuration performs a predetermined operation depending on whether the game ball fired by the launching unit wins the start winning port 105, the winning gate 106, or the normal winning port 107. When the game ball launched by the launching unit wins the winning gate 106, for example, the gaming machine opens the start winning opening 105 for a predetermined time. In addition, in the gaming machine, when the game ball fired by the launching unit wins, for example, one of the plurality of normal winning holes 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning Pay out the game balls.

  Further, in the gaming machine, when the game ball launched by the launching unit wins the start winning opening 105, for example, the gaming machine acquires a jackpot determination random number as a numerical value for jackpot determination. Then, the gaming machine determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined numerical value (jackpot value). The gaming machine sets the lost state when the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot value, and executes the lost effect in the effect mechanism unit 104.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine sets the jackpot state when the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value, and executes the jackpot effect in the rendering mechanism unit 104. In addition, when the gaming machine is in a big hit state, the big winning opening 109 is opened for a certain period. The gaming machine repeats the opening of the special winning opening 109 for a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds), and pays out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won in the meantime.

  The gaming machine uses a predetermined moving member for various effects (losing effect or jackpot effect) in the effect mechanism unit 104. The predetermined moving member is not a virtual object displayed on the display screen of the display device 104a, but may be an object that exists in space with a mass or a specific shape. That is, the gaming machine performs an effect using a virtual object or space displayed on the display screen of the display device 104a and an object existing in the space with a mass or a specific shape.

  The predetermined moving member is not particularly limited as long as the predetermined moving member is an object that can move along the moving path constituted by the effect actor 104b, but can move in the moving path from above to below by its own weight. It is preferably an object. In this embodiment, a pseudo sphere is used as the predetermined moving member.

  The pseudo ball is the same real ball as the game ball used for the game in the gaming machine, but is not involved in the progress of the game (decision of winning or losing). Specifically, the pseudo ball is, for example, a game ball used for a game such that a game ball before the game is confirmed and collected at the collection port 108 or a route different from the game ball used for the game is used. The same so-called real ball as the game ball that circulates in the isolated route is used. The pseudo sphere is guided only in a predetermined route provided on the front side (player side) of the display device 104a by the effect actor 104b provided in the effect mechanism unit 104 for various effects.

  The gaming machine includes a pseudo sphere holding mechanism that holds the pseudo sphere and throws the pseudo sphere into the effect area. The pseudo-sphere holding mechanism is provided on the upper side of the display screen in the display device 104a and on the back surface of the game board 101, and is provided in the effect area according to the operation of the motor 286 that is driven and controlled by the accessory control unit 280. Insert a pseudo sphere. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 is provided on a path through which a pseudo sphere thrown into the effect area by the pseudo sphere holding mechanism passes. The pseudo-sphere holding mechanism can be easily realized by using various known techniques, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted.

(Structure of the director 104b)
Next, the configuration of the effect actor 104b in the effect mechanism unit 104 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the effect actor 104b in the effect mechanism unit 104. In FIG. 3, the effect area in the effect mechanism unit 104 is divided into a change start area 310, a first notice section area 320, a second notice section area 330, and a result confirmation area 340. The director 104b is provided in each of the change start area 310, the first notice section area 320, the second notice section area 330, and the result confirmation area 340, and each of the areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 is provided. Are connected so that the pseudo spheres can be successively moved.

  Among the effect actors 104b, the effect actor 311 provided in the change start area 310 constitutes a route for inserting a pseudo sphere into the effect area. The effect actor 321 provided in the first notice section area 320 is a bridge inclined so that a pseudo sphere rolls from the change start area 310 side to the second notice section area 330 side. A route connecting the two notice section areas 330 is configured.

  The director 311 and the director (bridge) 321 may be formed using a transparent plastic material or the like. Accordingly, the pseudosphere can be moved in the effect area without greatly impairing the visibility of the image displayed by the display device 104a provided on the back side.

  The bridge 321 is provided with claws 322 and 323 that protrude to a position where the rolling of the pseudo sphere is stopped. The claws 322 and 323 are provided to be displaceable between a projecting position where the rolling of the pseudo sphere is stopped and a retracted position where the pseudo sphere is retracted from the bridge 321. In addition, the claws 322 and 323 are selectively positioned at either the protruding position or the retracted position in response to the driving force of the motor 286 that is driven and controlled by the accessory control unit 280.

  The claws 322 and 323 are provided at two locations on the moving path formed by the bridge 321 and are independently displaced to the protruding position or the retracted position. The claws 322 and 323 positioned at the protruding positions stop the pseudo spheres that have rolled on the bridge 321 and stop the rolling of the pseudo spheres. When the claws 322 and 323 that stop rolling of the pseudo sphere are displaced to the retracted position, the pseudo sphere rolls again on the bridge 321 from the fluctuation start area 310 side to the second notice section area 330 side.

  The bridge 321 is provided with guard members 322a and 323a that cover the claws 322 and 323 from the player side. The guard members 322a and 323a are made of an opaque material, and make it difficult to visually recognize the movement of the claws 322 and 323 from the player side. The guard members 322a and 323a may be formed using the same transparent plastic material as the bridge 321. In this case, it is preferable that the movement of the claws 322 and 323 is not visually recognized from the player side by painting the bridge or sticking a seal.

  Protrusions 324 and 325 are provided above the claws 322 and 323. The protrusions 324 and 325 do not contact the pseudo sphere rolling on the bridge 321, and are provided at positions where the distance between the tips of the claws 322 and 323 positioned at the protruding position is less than the diameter of the pseudo sphere. Yes. This prevents the pseudo sphere rolling on the bridge 321 from continuing to roll over the claws 322 and 323 positioned at the protruding position, and when the claws 322 and 323 are positioned at the protruding position. The pseudo sphere can be reliably stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323.

  If the pseudo sphere cannot be reliably stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323, for example, the display device 104a performs an effect of displaying an image for stopping the pseudo sphere, but the motion of the pseudo sphere is the content of the effect. The production itself is spoiled. If the pseudo sphere cannot be reliably stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323, it will lose its form as a production, but in this embodiment, the claws 322 and 323 are positioned at the protruding positions. In such a case, the pseudo sphere is surely stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323, so that the effect image displayed on the display device 104a and the movement of the pseudo sphere can be linked and the effect can be effectively performed.

  The bridge 321 includes a branch bridge 321a. The branch bridge 321a is provided on the second notice section area 330 side than the claw 323 provided on the second notice section area 330 side, and guide position for guiding the pseudosphere to the second notice section area 330 is provided. And the pseudo sphere are provided so as to be displaceable between a discharge position where the pseudosphere is discharged from the first notice zone area 320. The branch bridge 321a may be formed using a transparent plastic material or the like.

  The branch bridge 321a is provided in a rotatable state so that a free end portion located on the claw 323 side is displaced around a rotation shaft fixed to the gaming machine. The branch bridge 321 a rotates to form an opening in the bridge 321, and a pseudo sphere is dropped from the opening to prevent the rolled pseudo sphere from moving to the second notice section area 330.

  The branch bridge 321a is biased so as to be always positioned at the guide position in a state where the weight of the pseudo sphere is not applied, for example, by adjusting the position of the center of gravity. The position of the center of gravity is adjusted so that an urging force that rotates the branch bridge 321a is applied to the free end of the branch bridge 321a when a force greater than the weight of the pseudosphere is applied.

  A branch claw (not shown) that supports the free end of the branch bridge 321a is engaged with the free end of the branch bridge 321a. The branch claw is provided on the main body side of the bridge 321, and the branch claw is engaged with the free end of the branch bridge 321a so that the branch bridge 321a does not rotate, and the rotation of the branch bridge 321a. It is provided so as to be displaceable at a rotation allowable position that allows movement. In a state where the branch claw is positioned at the rotation stop position, the pseudo sphere rolls on the branch bridge 321a and reaches the second notice section area 330.

  When the pseudo sphere rolls in a state where the branch claw is positioned at the rotation allowable position, the branch bridge 321a rotates around the fixed one end by the dead weight of the pseudo sphere. As a result, the pseudo sphere is discharged from the first notice section area 320 and reaches the result confirmation area 340 without passing through the second notice section area 330. The pseudo sphere that has reached the result determination area 340 without passing through the second notice section area 330 is discharged to the outside of the effect mechanism unit 104 from a pseudo sphere collection port (not shown).

  The branch bridge 321a is preferably provided so that the upstream side is opened in the side where the pseudo sphere rolls, that is, in the traveling direction of the pseudo sphere. As a result, the branch bridge 321a starts to rotate from the time when the pseudo sphere rides on the branch bridge 321a, and has an inclination opposite to the direction in which the pseudo sphere rolls. The ball can be reliably discharged from the movement path.

  The effect actor 331 provided in the second notice section area 330 constitutes a route in which the pseudo sphere that has rolled through the branch bridge 321a rolls (drops) from the upper side to the lower side. The director 331 configures a spiral path so that the pseudo sphere rolls (falls) while drawing a spiral trajectory. The director 331 is formed using a transparent plastic material or the like. The pseudo sphere that has entered the second notice interval area 330 falls along the spiral path by its own weight and reaches the branch box 332.

  The branch box 332 distributes the pseudo spheres that have fallen along the spiral path to the tray 333 or the others. The branch box 332 includes a pendulum 332b that is provided below the spiral path and is rotatable about a fulcrum 332a. The pendulum 332b rotates in a predetermined direction in response to a driving force of a motor or a solenoid that is driven and controlled by the accessory control unit.

  4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams illustrating the structure of the branch box 332. 4A shows a state in which each part constituting the branch box 332 is seen from an oblique direction, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which a part of the branch box 332 is seen from an oblique direction. In FIGS. 4A and 4B, the branch box 332 includes a cover 410 for blocking the visual recognition of the pendulum 332b from the player side.

  The cover 410 is provided at a position that does not contact the pendulum 332b. The cover 410 is formed using an opaque plastic material or the like. By providing the cover 410, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the movement of the pendulum 332b in the branch box 332 and to make it difficult to predict the development of the effect in advance. The cover 410 may be formed using the same transparent plastic material as the bridge 321. In this case, it is difficult to visually recognize the movement of the pendulum 332b from the player side by painting or sticking a seal on the bridge. It is preferable to do.

  5A, 5B, and 5C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the operation of the pendulum 332b. 5A shows a state in which the pendulum 332b is at the reference position, FIG. 5B shows a state in which the pendulum 332b is operated during the loss effect, and FIG. 5-3 shows a state in which the pendulum 332b is operated during the jackpot effect. Is shown.

  5-1, FIG. 5-2, and FIG. 5-3, the pendulum 332b is positioned at the reference position in a state of waiting for a game or during a non-production, depending on the determination result at the time of starting winning. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Specifically, the pendulum 332b rotates counterclockwise around the fulcrum 332a in the case of a loss effect, and rotates clockwise around the fulcrum 332a in the case of a big hit effect.

  In this embodiment, when the pendulum 332b rotates in the clockwise direction, the pseudo spheres F that have fallen down the spiral path can be distributed to the receiving tray 333. Further, in this embodiment, when the pendulum 332b rotates counterclockwise, the pseudo spheres F that have fallen down the spiral path are distributed outside the tray 333.

  The pseudo spheres F distributed outside the tray 333 are discharged to the outside of the effect mechanism unit 104 from the pseudo sphere collection port. The tray 333 is inclined so as to become higher toward the pendulum 332b, and the pseudosphere F discharged to the tray 333 stops at the lower end of the tray 333.

  The effect actor (lift mechanism) 341 provided in the result confirmation area 340 moves the pseudosphere F discharged to the tray 333 to the V zone, and the effect actor 342 provided in the result confirmation area 340 receives the pseudosphere F. A route leading to the V zone 343 is configured. The lift mechanism 341 and the production actor 342 are formed using a transparent plastic material or the like. Accordingly, the pseudosphere can be moved in the effect area without greatly impairing the visibility of the image displayed by the display device 104a provided on the back side.

  Specifically, the lift mechanism 341 includes, for example, a gripping part 341a that grips the pseudosphere F discharged to the tray 333, a solenoid (not shown) that opens and closes the gripping part 341a, and an arm 341b that is connected to the gripping part 341a. And a motor (not shown) connected to the arm 341b. Further, the lift mechanism 341 grips the pseudo sphere F by opening and closing the grip portion 341 a at the position of the tray 333 by driving a solenoid, and moves the arm 341 b by driving the motor while gripping the pseudo sphere F. Thus, the pseudo sphere F moves from the receiving tray 333 to above the V zone 343.

  While the lift mechanism 341 moves from the tray 333 to above the V zone 343, the pseudo sphere F is dropped by opening the grip 341 a by driving a solenoid. When the grip portion 341 a is opened above the V zone 343, the pseudosphere F falls to the V zone 343. When the gripping part 341a is opened outside the V zone 343, the pseudo sphere F dropped from the gripping part 341a is discharged to the outside of the effect mechanism part 104 through the pseudo sphere recovery port.

  The V zone 343 is provided with the V zone passage sensor 228 described above that detects that the pseudosphere F has passed the V zone 343. As a result, when the pseudosphere F passes through the V zone 343, the output of the V zone passage sensor 228 is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (or a predetermined number of pulses). The number of times the ON state continues is appropriately determined within a predetermined range depending on the size of the pseudosphere F.

  The V zone passage sensor provided in the V zone 343 can also be used to detect an abnormality that has occurred in the effect mechanism unit 104. Specifically, the pseudo sphere F is clogged in the V zone 343 when the output of the V zone passage sensor provided in the V zone 343 is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (or a predetermined number of pulses). For example, it is possible to detect that an abnormality has occurred in the effect mechanism unit 104.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine. In FIG. 6, the gaming machine includes a start winning detection unit 601, a jackpot determination unit 602, a branch unit 603, a branch control unit 604, a movement position detection unit 605, a display unit 606, a display control unit 607, A cancel execution unit 608.

  The start winning detection unit 601 detects that there has been a start winning at the big winning opening 109. Specifically, the start winning detection unit 601 executes, by the CPU 221, the control program stored in the ROM 222 while using the RAM 223 as a work area based on an output signal from the big winning opening SW 253 via the I / O 214, for example. The function can be realized.

  The jackpot determining unit 602, when the start winning detection unit 601 detects that the start winning is detected, the jackpot determining random number acquired at the time when the start winning is detected and the jackpot value stored in the ROM 212 Are determined as jackpots, and the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot value match are determined as jackpots. Specifically, the jackpot determination unit 602 can realize its function by, for example, executing a control program stored in the ROM 222 by the CPU 221 while using the RAM 223 as a work area.

  The branching unit 603 is provided in a moving path along which the pseudo sphere F moves, and guides the pseudo sphere F to move to at least two different positions. The branching unit 603 guides the pseudosphere F to the V zone 343 and a position other than the V zone 343. In this embodiment, specifically, the branching unit 603 can realize its function by, for example, the branching bridge 321a, the pendulum 332b, and the lift mechanism 341.

  The branch control unit 604 controls the branch unit 603 to guide the pseudo sphere F to move in a predetermined position direction based on the jackpot information. The branch control unit 604 drives and controls the corresponding motor or solenoid so that the branch claw is guided to the rotation stop position and the pendulum 332b rotates clockwise when the jackpot determination unit 602 determines that it is a big hit. Thus, the pseudosphere F is guided to move to the V zone 343.

  In this embodiment, for example, the branch control unit 604 uses the CPU to execute a control program stored in the ROM while using the RAM provided in the accessory control unit as a work area, for example, to operate the effect accessory 104b. The function can be realized by driving and controlling the motor and the solenoid.

  The movement position detection unit 605 detects the movement position of the pseudosphere F. Based on the output signal from the V-zone passing sensor, the movement position detection unit 605 is within the time from the determination of the big hit to the completion of the first half of the big hit effect when the big hit determination unit 602 determines that the big hit has occurred. Thus, it is detected whether or not the pseudosphere F has passed through the V zone 343.

  Specifically, the movement position detection unit 605 is, for example, an I / O 225 that receives an output signal from a V zone passage sensor, and a control program stored in the ROM 222 while using the RAM 223 as a work area based on a signal received by the I / O 225. The function can be realized by executing CPU 221.

  The display unit 606 includes a display screen for displaying a predetermined effect content. In this embodiment, specifically, the function can be realized by, for example, the display device 104a. The display control unit 607 controls the display device 104a, which is the display unit 606, and displays predetermined production contents in the production area in accordance with the movement of the pseudosphere F guided by the branch control unit 604.

  The display control unit 607 displays an image of content that produces a jackpot when the jackpot effect performed by the effect mechanism unit 104 when the jackpot determination unit 602 determines that a jackpot is made. In addition, the display control unit 607 performs pseudo-simulation from the route to the V zone 343 by any of the branch bridge 321a, the pendulum 332b, and the lift mechanism 341 when performing the loss effect performed by the effect mechanism unit 104 when it is determined to be lost. In accordance with the timing at which the sphere F deviates, an image having content that produces a loss is displayed.

  Based on the result detected by the movement position detection unit 605, the cancellation execution unit 608 executes an effect of canceling the movement to the predetermined position when the predetermined movement member moves to the predetermined position. More specifically, when a predetermined moving member moves to the V zone 343 despite being determined to be lost by the jackpot determining unit 602, an effect of canceling the movement to the V zone 343, that is, canceling the jackpot. Production (hereinafter referred to as “hit-cancellation production”) is executed. The cancellation execution unit 608 guides that the winning of the pseudo sphere F in the V zone 343 is not the jackpot determination result, and that the effect performed after winning the pseudo sphere F in the V zone 343 is the final jackpot determination result. The content will be produced as a big hit cancellation.

  The cancel execution unit 608 controls the display device 104a, for example, to display the image of the content for canceling the movement of the pseudosphere F to the V zone 343, thereby performing the jackpot cancellation effect. Specifically, the cancel execution unit 608 displays an image in which, for example, a character appearing in the effect area takes out a pseudo sphere represented by an image from the V zone 343 and throws it out of the V zone 343 (FIG. 7-1). FIG. 7-2 and FIG. 7-3). In this case, specifically, the cancel execution unit 608 can realize its function by executing the control program stored in the ROM 222 by the CPU 221 while using the RAM 223 as a work area, for example.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the gaming machine is provided inside or in the vicinity of the director role 342 constituting the V zone 343, and holds a pseudo member F that moves to the inside of the director role 342. And a moving mechanism that moves the pseudosphere F gripped by the gripping member from the inside of the effect actor 342.

  The gripping member and the moving mechanism are driven when it is detected that the predetermined moving member has moved to the predetermined position despite being determined to be lost by the big hit determining unit 602, The moved pseudo sphere F is discharged to the outside of the production actor 342. In this case, the function can be realized by controlling the gripping member and the moving mechanism by executing the control program stored in the ROM 222 by the CPU 221 while using the RAM 223 as a work area.

(Display screen example)
Next, an example of a display screen displayed by the display device 104a in the case of a big hit cancellation effect will be described. FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B, and FIG. 7C are explanatory diagrams illustrating display screen examples in the jackpot cancellation effect. In FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, if the pseudo sphere F moves to the position of the V zone 343 even though it is determined to be lost by the jackpot determination unit 602, the effect area is displayed. An image of the character 701 is displayed.

  Next, an image in which the character 701 grabs the pseudosphere 702 represented by the image and jumps inside the director 342 is displayed, and an image in which the pseudosphere 702 represented by the image is thrown outside the V zone 343 is displayed. To do. Thereafter, an image is displayed that indicates that the pseudo sphere 702 represented by the image has been lost because the character 701 has been discharged out of the V zone 343. As described above, by performing the effect (relief effect) that compensates for the failure of the effect that the pseudo sphere F enters the V zone 343 against the intention by the image displayed on the display device 104a, the loss effect by the pseudo sphere F has failed. Even in this case, the final effect content can be matched with the jackpot determination result. This makes it possible to produce a highly reliable performance without causing the player to feel doubts or contradictions.

  Specifically, for example, when a symbol variation start signal based on the jackpot determination result is output from the CPU 211 of the main control unit 210, the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 causes the pseudo sphere holding mechanism to include the pseudo sphere. Whether a control signal for driving the motor 286 for inputting F is output to the accessory control unit 280, and whether the pseudo sphere F is input into the effect area based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 Detect whether or not.

  When the CPU 221 detects that the pseudosphere F has been inserted into the effect area, a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation start signal was received based on various data such as a program stored in the ROM 222. Later, a control signal for driving the motor 286 for operating the claws 322, 323, etc. is output to the accessory control unit 280, or the image data temporarily stored in the RAM 223 (VRAM) is displayed on the display device 104a. Or output to As a result, after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the symbol variation start signal, the claws 322, 323, etc. are operated by the motor 286 driven by the accessory control unit 280 that has received the control signal, or the image data is A predetermined image can be displayed on the received display device 104a.

  Further, when the CPU 221 detects that the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area in the relief effect, the CPU 221 starts a countdown by the internal clock included in the CPU 221 and also the pseudo sphere F is counted down to 0 (zero). It is determined whether or not the vehicle passes through the V zone 343. The count value in this countdown is a time during which it can be determined that the pseudo sphere F thrown into the effect area needs to pass through the V zone 343. The count value is acquired in advance by an experiment or the like. Is remembered. When the CPU 221 detects that the pseudosphere F has passed through the V zone 343 while being counted down to 0 (zero), the CPU 221 controls the display device 104a to discharge the pseudosphere F from the V zone 343. The relief effect by displaying the image of the character 702 on the display device 104a is performed, and the failure of the effect by the pseudosphere F is compensated.

  In addition, when the pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 is connected to the CPU 211 included in the main control unit 210, a symbol variation start signal based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 227 is output from the CPU 211 to the effect control unit 220. Is done. When the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 receives the symbol variation start signal based on the output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 227, the CPU 221 receives the symbol variation start signal based on various data such as a program stored in the ROM 222. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the motor 286 for operating the claws 322, 323, etc. is driven to operate the claws 322, 323, etc.

  Further, in this case, when the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 receives a symbol variation start signal based on the output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 227 from the CPU 211, based on various data such as a program stored in the ROM 222, After a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the symbol variation start signal, the image data temporarily stored in the RAM 223 (VRAM) is output to the display device 104a, and a predetermined image is displayed on the display device 104a.

  Further, when the V zone passage sensor 228 is connected to the CPU 211 provided in the main control unit 210, when the CPU 221 receives a signal based on the output signal from the V zone passage sensor 228 while being counted down to 0 (zero). Based on various data such as a program stored in the ROM 222, the image data temporarily stored in the RAM 223 (VRAM) is output to the display device 104a, and the character 702 that ejects the pseudosphere F from the V zone 343 is output. The relief effect is performed by displaying the above image on the display device 104a.

  The pseudo sphere that the character 701 throws out of the V zone 343 is not limited to the pseudo sphere represented by the image. For example, a mechanism for moving (discharging) the actual pseudo sphere F from the inside of the production actor 342 may be provided, and the image of the character 701 may be displayed in synchronization with the movement (discharge) operation by this mechanism.

(Game machine processing procedure)
Next, the processing procedure of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the gaming machine. In the flowchart of FIG. 8, first, it waits until there is a start win (step S801: No), and when there is a start win (step S801: Yes), the jackpot determination random number at the start win is compared with the jackpot value. It is then determined whether or not a big hit (step S802).

  In step S802, when it is a big hit (step S802: Yes), the big hit production content is determined (step S803). In step S803, the jackpot effect content is determined by selecting any one effect content from a plurality of types of jackpot effect contents stored in the ROM 222.

  Next, the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area (step S804), and the jackpot effect with the contents of the jackpot effect determined in step S803 is executed (step S805), and the series of processing ends. Whether or not the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area can be determined based on an output signal from the pseudo sphere passage sensor 227.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S802 (step S802: No), the content of the lost effect is determined (step S806). In step S806, the content of the lost effect is determined by selecting any one of the content of the lost effects stored in the ROM 222.

  Next, the pseudo sphere F is introduced into the effect area, and the lose effect with the loss effect content determined in step S806 is started (step S807). Also at this time, whether or not the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area can be determined based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere passage sensor 227. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the pseudosphere F was inserted into the effect area (step S808), and the system waits until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S808: No). The predetermined time in step S808 is determined by the count value that the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 counts down.

  Specifically, in step S808, for example, after the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area and the losing effect is started, the pseudo sphere F used in the started losing effect reaches the periphery of the V zone 343. Wait until a longer time has elapsed. The time required for the pseudosphere F thrown into the effect area to pass through the V zone 343 can be obtained by actually measuring in advance.

  In step S808, when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S808: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V zone passage sensor 228 has been turned ON before the predetermined time has elapsed (step S809). If the pseudo sphere F is moving normally in the lost production, the pseudo sphere F will not pass through the V zone 343, so whether or not the V zone passage sensor 228 has been turned ON before the predetermined time has elapsed. By determining, it is possible to determine whether or not the pseudosphere F is moving normally in the loss effect.

  In step S809, if the V-zone passage sensor 228 does not turn on even after a predetermined time has elapsed (step S809: No), it is determined that the pseudosphere F is moving normally in the loss effect, and a series of The process ends. On the other hand, if the V-zone passage sensor 228 is turned ON before the predetermined time has elapsed (step S809: Yes), the pseudo-sphere F has not moved normally in the loss effect, so the jackpot cancellation effect is executed. (Step S810), a series of processing ends.

  In step S810, the effect of canceling the jackpot is performed by displaying the display screens shown in FIGS. 7-1, 7-2, and 7-3. Alternatively, in step S810, an effect of canceling the big hit may be performed by operating the gripping member and the moving mechanism so as to discharge the pseudo sphere F that has moved to the inside of the director 342 to the outside of the director 342. .

  In the first type of gaming machine, the game ball fired by the launching unit wins a start, and it is determined whether the game is lost or the jackpot by the jackpot determination. For this reason, at the time of winning the start, the player cannot know whether it is a loss or a big hit, and can know whether it is a loss or a big win after the start winning effect.

  A player who plays a game on the first type of gaming machine enjoys the game by increasing his expectation and excitement in the production until it is determined whether the game is lost or a big hit. The first type of gaming machine can further enhance the player's expectation and excitement by focusing on the production until it is determined whether the game is a loss or a big hit.

  Specifically, the first type gaming machine can enhance the player's expectation and excitement by, for example, performing a reach effect before notifying the player of the jackpot confirmation. The first type of gaming machine is able to perform reach production because it is determined whether it is lost or a big hit before the production starts, and the player's expectation and excitement can be achieved by performing the reach production Can be increased.

  In the second type of gaming machine, whether the game ball launched by the launching unit has won a specific winning opening or not is determined to be lost or a big hit. For this reason, a player who plays a game on the second type of gaming machine is interested in whether or not the game ball enters a specific prize opening, follows the movement of the game ball and enters a specific prize opening. It is possible to enjoy the game by directly viewing whether or not.

  The second type of gaming machine can determine whether it is a loss or a big hit by directly observing the movement of the game ball, so that the contents of the game are easy to understand, for example, a beginner or an inexperienced game Even a player who is not familiar with the contents and rules of performance, such as a player, can immediately understand the contents of the game and enjoy the game.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is classified as a first type gaming machine because it is determined whether the game ball launched by the launching unit is a big hit or not by a jackpot determination based on a start winning prize. . In other words, because it is the first type of gaming machine, the contents of the production can be freely configured within a specified range such as within the time limit until the grand prize winning opening 109 is opened, and the contents can be tailored to reach production. This provides the advantage unique to the first type of gaming machine that the contents of the production can be expanded.

  In addition, since the gaming machine of this embodiment performs an effect based on whether or not the pseudo sphere F enters the V zone 343 when it is thrown into the effect area, for example, the contents of the effect and the legality, etc. are familiar. It is easy to understand even for non-players, and has the advantage of the second type of gaming machine that a wide range of players can enjoy regardless of the player's knowledge and experience.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment can perform an elaborate presentation using the display device 104a on the back side of the director 104b, so that it provides an easy-to-understand presentation similar to the second type gaming machine. On the other hand, by making the pseudo sphere F move differently from the movement (behavior) that the entity would normally take, an unexpected production can be performed, and the player's expectation and excitement can be enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is surprisingly limited in the limited effect area by displaying different images in the upper effect area and the lower effect area that are separated by the bridge 321 provided in the effect area. Multiple types of performance can be performed. As a result, the contents of the production can be expanded and the user's expectation and excitement can be further enhanced.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the branch control unit 604 includes the branch bridge 321a, the pendulum 332b, and the lift mechanism 341 provided in the movement path along which the pseudo sphere F moves based on the jackpot information. , The pseudo sphere F is guided to move to at least two different positions, the moving position of the pseudo sphere F is detected by the V zone passage sensor 228, and the result detected by the V zone passage sensor 228 is used. When the pseudo sphere F moves to the position of the V zone 343 despite the fact that the loss has been confirmed, the jackpot canceling effect of the content for canceling the jackpot is executed. Even when moving to an unintended position, it is possible to match the effect using the pseudosphere F with the jackpot determination result. That.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the display device 104a having a display screen for displaying a predetermined effect content is controlled, and the pseudosphere F is in the V zone 343 despite the fact that the loss has been confirmed. When the movement is performed, the content of the effect canceling the movement of the pseudosphere F to the V zone 343 is displayed. Therefore, the effect using the display device 104a and the effect using the real pseudosphere F It is possible to improve the effect of performing the performance and to match the performance using the pseudo sphere F with the jackpot determination result even when the pseudo sphere F moves to an unintended position.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, by operating the gripping member and the moving mechanism, the pseudo sphere F that has moved to the V zone 343 despite the fact that the loss has been confirmed is moved to the outside of the effector 342. The jackpot canceling effect to be discharged may be performed. In this case, the effect using the pseudo sphere F and the jackpot determination result can be matched.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a moving path constituted by the rendering agent 104b on the front surface of the display screen in the display device 104a so that the pseudo sphere F moves in front of the display screen in the display device 104a. Because it is characterized by the fact that it can be performed with a three-dimensional effect, it is possible to apply force to the effect, so only one effect of the effect by the effector 104b or the effect using the display device 104a The production effect can be enhanced as compared with the case where it is performed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, an entity is used while producing a stereoscopic effect and a powerful effect by performing an effect using a predetermined moving member that is an actual object (entity). It is possible to match the produced performance and the jackpot determination result, and to produce a consistent performance. As a result, the production effect can be improved and the reliability of the production can be ensured.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo sphere F is used as the predetermined moving member. However, a member other than the pseudo sphere F may be used as the predetermined moving member. The predetermined moving member may be, for example, a sphere other than a game ball or a polyhedron (such as a soccer ball) corresponding to the sphere. The predetermined moving member may be an elliptical sphere such as a rugby ball. Further, the predetermined moving member may be, for example, a cylindrical or polygonal column shaped object.

  Further, the predetermined moving member is not limited to one in which the predetermined moving member itself rolls, and may be an object formed of a material having a good sliding property with respect to the bridge 321, for example. The predetermined moving member may be, for example, an object such as a minicar provided with a freely rotating wheel or a figure provided with a slider at a position in contact with the bridge 321.

  The type of the object used as the predetermined moving member may change during the game. For example, real spheres (pseudo spheres) of different colors may be used as predetermined moving members, and real spheres of corresponding colors may be thrown into the movement path according to the progress of the game. Specifically, for example, in a normal reach production, a silver real ball (the same as the game ball used in the game) is inserted, and a red real ball in the production showing that there is a high probability of a big hit with probability fluctuation The moving member to be used may be changed depending on the contents of the production such as putting

  Specifically, for example, when a fish figure provided with a slider at a position in contact with the bridge 321 is used as a predetermined moving member, a small fish figure such as a tropical fish is inserted in a normal reach production, and the probability variation is changed. In the production that shows that there is a high probability of a big hit with, you can produce a large fish figure such as a shark.

  This ensures that there is a change in the production content, such as a change to a reach production that has a high probability of shifting from a normal reach production to a jackpot production with a probability change (a fierce Aarchi production). It is possible to further improve the player's expectation and excitement.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is useful for a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine that produces an effect using a display screen such as a liquid crystal display.

It is a front view which shows an example of the game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the production | presentation actor in a production mechanism part. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the structure of a branch box. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the structure of a branch box. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows operation | movement of a pendulum. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows operation | movement of a pendulum. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows operation | movement of a pendulum. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display screen in jackpot cancellation effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display screen in jackpot cancellation effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a display screen in jackpot cancellation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

104 Directional Mechanism 104a Display Device 104b Director 321 Director (Bridge)
321a Director (Branch Bridge)
331 Directional character 332 Branch box 332a Support point 332b Pendulum 333 Sampling pan 341 Directional character (lift mechanism)
341a Grasping part 341b Arm 343 V zone 410 Cover 601 Start winning detection part 602 Big hit determination part 603 Branch part 604 Branch control part 605 Moving position detection part 606 Display part 607 Display control part 608 Cancellation execution part F Pseudosphere

Claims (4)

A moving path along which a predetermined moving member moves;
A branching means provided in the movement path for guiding the predetermined moving member to move to at least two different positions;
When the game ball wins the start winning opening, the jackpot determination is performed, and when the determination result is a jackpot based on the determination result of the jackpot, the branching unit is controlled to control the predetermined moving member. By directing to move to a predetermined position, a jackpot notice is produced, and when the determination result is not a big hit, the branching unit is controlled to move the predetermined moving member to a position other than the predetermined position. Branching control means for producing a loss by guiding
A moving position detecting means for detecting that the predetermined moving member has moved to the predetermined position ;
When the determination result is not a big hit, based on a result of detecting that the predetermined moving member has moved to the predetermined position due to an unexpected movement of the predetermined moving member by the moving position detection unit, Cancel execution means for producing a loss by executing an effect of canceling that the predetermined moving member has moved to the predetermined position;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: It has a display screen that displays the contents
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the cancel execution unit controls the display screen to display an effect content for canceling the movement to the predetermined position.   The cancel execution means includes a gripping member that grips the predetermined moving member that has moved to the predetermined position, and a moving mechanism that moves the predetermined moving member gripped by the gripping member from the predetermined position. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the moving path is provided on the front surface of the display screen so that a predetermined moving member moves on the front surface of the display screen.

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