JP5377699B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming area where game balls flow down.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a plurality of winning devices and effect devices are provided on a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a launched game ball rolls down is formed. For example, a liquid crystal display device for displaying an image for production is disposed in a substantially central portion of the game board, and a winning opening and a winning gate are disposed below and in the left and right direction of the liquid crystal display device (patent) Reference 1 (especially FIG. 1)).

  Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize that the game ball flowing down the periphery enters the winning opening etc. while appreciating the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device. In addition, because prize holes, prize gates, etc. are arranged at various positions on the game board, it is possible to give the player a pleasure as to which route the game balls flow down and into which prize holes. Can do.

  In recent years, there has been known a gaming machine in which a large-sized rendering device is arranged near the approximate center of a gaming board in order to make it easier to see a rendering image or enhance the rendering effect (Patent Document 2 (particularly FIG. 2). 1)).

JP 2004-201802 A JP 2011-172842 A

  However, the larger the production device such as a liquid crystal display device, the narrower the area (game area in which game balls flow down) in which a prize opening, a prize gate, and the like can be arranged. That is, in the game board, the space used for the production device is widened, so that the space used for others is relatively narrow. For this reason, along with the recent increase in the size of the production device, there has been a restriction on the arrangement configuration of the prize opening, the prize gate, and the like.

  As described above, there is a problem that the diversity of the manner in which the game ball rolls down in the game area is lost by restricting the arrangement configuration of the winning opening and the winning gate. In other words, when a winning opening can be freely arranged in a wide space, various routes through which the game balls flow are formed, and the player is provided with the pleasure of how the game balls roll down. be able to. However, when the space where the game ball flows down is limited, the number of routes through which the game ball flows down is reduced, so that all of the launched game balls flow down through the same route. For this reason, the player is less interested in the movement of the game ball that tumbles down, and there is a concern that the interest may decrease.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the diversity of the manner in which the game ball rolls down even if the area where the game ball rolls down is limited.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine including a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls is formed, and the gaming ball rolling in the gaming area can enter the gaming board, A first approach portion that is an opportunity to give the first privilege by entering the ball and a game ball rolling in the game area can enter, and the game ball enters the first A second entry part that triggers the provision of the second privilege, and a warp that bypasses the game ball rolling in the game area to the stage part for guiding the game ball to the first entry part A passage , a warp passage entry portion that is arranged adjacent to the second entry portion and is capable of introducing a game ball rolling in the game area into the warp passage, and the second entry portion and the warp passage entry located in the vicinity of the part, the second entry portion or the warp path enters And sorting area for such game balls are distributed to either the provided the inlet of the sorting area is formed by a first game nails and second game nails planted into the game board, The entrance of the second entry portion is formed by a third game nail and the second game nail implanted in the game board, and the entrance of the warp passage entry portion is formed by the first game nail and the third game nail. It is formed by a game nail .

  According to the first invention, the game area is provided with the first entry portion and the second entry portion so that the game balls can enter each. When the game ball enters the first entry portion, the first privilege is granted, and when the game ball enters the second entry portion, the second privilege is granted.

  Further, an entrance portion of a warp passage through which a game ball can enter is disposed adjacent to the second entry portion, and the game ball that has entered the warp passage is guided to the first entry portion by the stage portion. Then, the sorting area causes the game ball to enter either the second entry portion or the warp passage.

  As described above, since the game ball is caused to enter either the adjacent second entry part or the entry part of the warp passage by the distribution area, it is possible to create diversity of the flow path of the game ball using a small space. It is possible. That is, since the second entry portion and the entry portion of the warp passage are adjacent to each other, a large space is not required, and it is possible to give the player an interest as to which game balls are distributed by the distribution area. .

  Note that the first entry portion and the second entry portion may be an opening that allows a game ball to enter, or may be a gate that allows a game ball to pass through. In addition, a game ball that has entered the first entry part may be able to further enter the second entry part, and a game ball that has entered the second entry part may be able to further enter the first entry part. .

  Furthermore, the grant of the first privilege or the second privilege may be an opportunity to perform a predetermined lottery, a predetermined game ball, or a predetermined A game may be started, or a predetermined image may be displayed or audio may be output.

In addition , the game ball rolling in the game area can enter between the first game nail and the second game nail, and the first game nail and the second game nail constitute an entrance of the sorting area. Then, a game ball that has entered between the first game nail and the second game nail enters the second entry portion from between the second game nail and the third game nail, or from between the first game nail and the third game nail. Enter the warp passage.

  As described above, the game balls can be distributed to the second entry portion and the warp passage with extremely simple and small space by the three game nails. In addition, for example, it is possible to simultaneously adjust the entry rate of game balls into the sorting area and the entry rate into the second entry part or the entry rate into the warp passage by adjusting only the first game nail. The flow path adjustment of the game ball can be simplified.

  According to the present invention, the second approaching portion and the approaching portion of the warp passage are adjacent to each other, and the game ball is made to enter one of them by the sorting area. Can be kept.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a partial enlarged front view of a game board. It is an expansion perspective view of a warp advance entrance, a warp passage, a warp discharge opening, and a stage. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a modification of the one part enlarged front view of a game board.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine, FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of a part of the gaming board, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a warp passage and a stage.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a plurality of game nails, windmills and the like provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 is normally maintained in a closed state by the starting port opening / closing door 10b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, if a win is won by a normal symbol lottery to be described later, the big prize opening / closing door 11b is changed to an open state for a predetermined time, and the start opening / closing door 11b guides the game ball to the second start opening 10. And the game ball can enter the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter, and when it is in the open state, the game ball can enter. Even in the closed state, the game ball may be able to enter the second starting port 10, but even in this case, it is more difficult to enter than in the open state.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. When the first start port detection switch 9a or the second start port 10a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided on the right side of the first starting opening 9. The big prize opening 11 is such that a big prize opening opening / closing device 11b, which is normally provided directly above, protrudes toward the front side, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special winning opening / closing device 11b is slid and stored, and the special winning opening 11 can be entered. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a large liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 2, and an effect accessory device 14 is provided on the right side surface of the liquid crystal display device 13. , 15 are provided.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  Further, a stage 50 for guiding the game ball to the vicinity of the upper part of the first starting port 9 is provided at the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 13. A warp passage 53 that guides the game ball to the back is curved. Further, a first warp entrance 51 and a second warp entrance 52 which are entrances of game balls to the warp passage 53 are formed on the upper end side of the warp passage 53, and games from the warp passage 53 are formed on the lower end side. A warp discharge port 54 is formed at the outlet of the ball and for leading the game ball to the stage 50.

  The liquid crystal display device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the stage 50, and the warp passage 53 are integrally provided in the vicinity of the substantially central portion of the game board 2, and constitute a center accessory 60. The center accessory 60 occupies a substantially central portion of the game board 2, and a game area 6 is formed in the periphery thereof. Therefore, the game area 6 is formed narrower as the center accessory 60 is larger.

  Further, a normal symbol gate 8 formed integrally with the center accessory 60 is provided above the general winning opening 7 in the game area 6 so as to pass through the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  The normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to protrude to the left end side of the center accessory 60, and allows a game ball to pass from above to below. Further, on the right side of the normal symbol gate 8, a first warp entrance 51, which is a part constituting the center accessory 60 and serves as an entrance of a game ball to the warp passage 53, is adjacent. As shown in FIG. 4, the first warp entrance 51 is an end portion of a cylindrical warp passage 53, toward the game area 6 so that a game ball flowing down the game area 6 can be received from the left direction. It is open. A game ball that has entered the first warp entrance 51 from the game area 6 passes through the warp passage 53 and is guided from the warp outlet 54 to the stage 50. Then, the game ball guided to the stage 50 is guided near the first start port 9 while rolling on the stage 50. Thus, the game ball that has entered the first warp entrance 51 is guided through the warp passage 53 and the stage 50 so as to easily enter the first start port 9.

  Above the normal symbol gate 8, a sorting area 40 is formed by an obstacle member made up of the first game nail 41, the second game nail 42, and the third game nail 43. Specifically, the three game nails are planted on the game board 2 so as to form a substantially equilateral triangle when viewed from the front, and the first game nail 41 is the upper apex of the triangle, so that the second game The nail 42 becomes the apex in the lower left direction, and the third game nail 43 becomes the apex in the lower right direction. A triangular area surrounded by the three game nails is a distribution area 40.

  A region between the first game nail 41 and the second game nail 41 is an entrance for a game ball to enter the sorting region 40. As shown in FIG. 3, a wall portion of a production role called a center role is approaching on the right side of the sorting area 40, and an obstacle game nail is located on the upper right side of the first game nail 41. Since it is planted, the game ball cannot enter from the upper right of the sorting area 40. Therefore, the game ball can enter only from the upper left direction of the sorting area 40, that is, from between the first game nail 41 and the second game nail 42.

  Further, a space between the second game nail 42 and the third game nail 43 is a triangular base formed by the sorting area 40, and the distance between the second game nail 41 and the third game nail 42 is arranged directly below. The horizontal width of the normal symbol gate 8 is about the same. Therefore, the game ball that has entered between the second game nail 42 and the third game nail 43 passes through the normal symbol gate 8 as it is. That is, it can be said that the area of the second game nail 42 and the third game nail 43 is the exit of the sorting area 40 and the entrance of the normal symbol gate 8.

  Further, the third game nail 43 is provided at a position near the right end of the normal symbol gate 8 and near the lower end of the first warp entrance 51. Further, the distance between the first game nail 41 and the third game nail 43 is approximately the same as the opening width of the first warp advance entrance 51. Therefore, the game ball that has entered between the first game nail 41 and the third game nail 43 enters the first warp entrance 51. That is, it can be said that the area between the first game nail 41 and the third game nail 43 is an outlet of the sorting area 40 and an inlet of the first warp advance entrance 51.

  Here, since the second game nail 42 and the third game nail 43 are arranged substantially horizontally, it is difficult for a game ball to enter from below. In addition, it is difficult for a game ball to enter between the first game nail 41 and the third game nail 43 from the upper right as described above. Therefore, a game ball enters the sorting area 40 only from between the first game nail 41 and the second game nail 42, and the entered game ball is between the second game nail 42 and the third game nail 43. Either exit from the middle and enter the normal symbol gate 8 or exit from between the first game nail 41 and the third game nail 43 and enter the first warp advance entrance 51.

  That is, the distribution area 40 can distribute the game ball flowing down to the vicinity of the normal symbol gate 8 or the vicinity immediately above the first start port 9 using the space beside the center accessory 60. Since the three game nails forming the distribution area 40 need only have an interval equal to or greater than one game ball, the distribution area 40 can be said to be a simple and space-saving distribution device.

  As described above, the first warp entrance 51 and the normal symbol gate 8 are provided at the left end portion of the center accessory 40, and three game nails are arranged immediately above the normal symbol gate 8, thereby Even if the area 6 becomes a narrow space, it is possible to diversify the manner in which the game balls roll down. That is, if the game ball flowing down the narrow game area 6 formed on the left side of the center accessory 60 is bounced by the first game nail 41 or the second game nail 42 and cannot enter the distribution area 40, the game ball enters the distribution area 40. When the vehicle passes through the normal symbol gate 8 after entering, it rolls down in any one of the three patterns of the case of being led out from the sorting area 40 to the stage 50 through the first warp entrance 51. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of patterns in which the game balls flow down in a simple and space-saving manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a second warp advance entrance 52, which is another entrance to the warp passage 53, is provided below the normal symbol gate 8. Therefore, a game ball that has not entered the sorting area 40 or a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol gate 8 is given an opportunity to enter the stage 50 again.

  Therefore, the game ball flowing down the game area 6 formed on the left side of the center accessory 60 normally enters the symbol gate 8 or the first start port 9 despite flowing down a narrow space. Various options are given. Therefore, the player can be interested in which route the game ball that rolls down in various manners travels while appreciating the powerful production by the large center object 60, Furthermore, since the game balls can be given many opportunities to enter the first start opening and the normal symbol gate, it is possible to amplify the expectation of winning and to increase the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the sorting area 40 normally enter the symbol gate 8 or the first warp entrance 51, but are not limited to this, for example, the second game nail 42 and the third game. Instead of the normal symbol gate 8 below the nail 43, a starting port or a general winning port may be provided.

  The ball enters any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the big winning port 11 further below the second starting port 10, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls that have not existed.

  In addition to the devices provided in the center accessory 60 such as the liquid crystal display device 13 and the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the game board 2 is provided with effect devices that perform various effects. . For example, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 5) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described each production device, an audio production is also performed. ing.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  Further, the glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via the hinge mechanism 111 on the left side facing the gaming machine, and the right side is opened from the outer frame 100 facing the gaming machine using the hinge mechanism unit 111 as a fulcrum. It is possible to rotate in the direction to be moved. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 5) that detects whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

  The distribution area 40 is formed in the vicinity of the left side of the center accessory 60, and therefore is located on the left side of the game area 6 on the left side when viewed from the front of the game board 2, and is provided on the left side of the game board 2. The hinge mechanism 111 connected to the glass frame 110 is separated. Therefore, when performing the nail adjustment in the sorting area 40 by opening the front side of the game board 2, it is difficult to receive the interference of the glass frame 110, and the adjustment work is easy.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21 that constitute the symbol display device, and the first special symbol hold indicator 22 that constitutes the hold indicator. And the second special symbol hold indicator 23 and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a big hit, a hit determination that is referred to when determining whether or not a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit A table, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and the like are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol reserved number storage area, a normal symbol reserved storage area, a first special symbol reserved number storage area, a second special symbol reserved number storage area, a determination storage area, a first special symbol storage area, a first Two special symbol storage areas, production transmission data storage areas, various timer counters, and the like are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a first reserved storage area, a second reserved storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 102d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the production actors 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to 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 audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port 9 corresponds to the first entry portion, and the normal symbol gate 8 corresponds to the second entry portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of the normal symbol gate 8, the second start opening 10, the general winning opening 7, and the big winning opening 11 corresponds to the first entry portion, and the first starting opening 9 and the second starting opening 10, any of the general winning opening 7 and the large winning opening 11 may correspond to the second entry portion.

  In the present embodiment, the first warp entrance 51 is provided in the upper left direction of the normal symbol gate 8, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in the modified example of FIG. The 1st warp advance entrance 51 may be provided in parallel, and may be provided along with lengthwise. Further, the normal symbol gate 8 and the first warp entrance 51 may be provided on the right side of the center accessory 60.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sorting area 40 is formed by three game nails, that is, the first game nail 41, the second game nail 42, and the third game nail 43. As shown in FIG. 6, it may be formed by the obstacle wall 44 or may be formed by a movable object such as a windmill. Further, even when game nails are used, the number is not limited to three, and may be more or less than three. Further, as in the present embodiment, the sorting area 40 does not have to be formed at a position close to the normal symbol gate 8 and the first warp entrance 51.

8 Normal design gate 8a Gate detection switch 9 1st start opening 9a 1st start opening detection switch 10 2nd start opening 10a 2nd start opening detection switch 10b Start opening / closing door 11 Grand prize opening 11a Big prize opening detection switch 11b Opening and closing door 13 Liquid crystal display device 40 Sorting area 41 First game nail 42 Second game nail 43 Third game nail 50 Stage 51 First warp entrance 52 Second warp entrance 53 Warp passage 54 Warp outlet 60 Center object 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
102d RTC

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board that forms a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls,
In the game board,
A game ball rolling in the game area is allowed to enter, and the game ball enters the first entry unit that provides an opportunity to give a first privilege;
A second approaching portion that is capable of entering a game ball rolling in the game area, and that provides an opportunity to give a second privilege when the game ball enters;
A warp passage for diverting a game ball rolling in the game area to a stage portion for guiding the game ball to the first entry portion ;
A warp passage entry portion that is arranged adjacent to the second entry portion and is capable of introducing a game ball rolling in the game area into the warp passage;
A distribution area located in the vicinity of the second entry part and the warp passage entry part, for distributing game balls to either the second entry part or the warp passage entry part ; and
The entrance of the sorting area is formed by a first game nail and a second game nail implanted in the game board,
The entrance of the second entry portion is formed by a third game nail and the second game nail that are planted in the game board,
An entrance of the warp passage entry portion is formed by the first game nail and the third game nail .

Images