JP6047820B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that is electrically connected to a ball lending machine that supports a prepaid medium.

  Conventionally, a prepaid card storing prepaid cards, prepaid coins, and the like is installed next to a ball lending machine having an entrance for inserting / ejecting prepaid media, and the remaining amount of the prepaid medium inserted into the ball lending machine is used to play a game. Many pachinko machines (for example, Patent Document 1) have been devised. In such a pachinko machine, when a return button provided in the pachinko machine is operated, for example, in a situation where there is a remaining amount, the prepaid medium storing the current remaining amount is discharged from the entrance and the prepaid medium is returned to the player. It is supposed to be.

JP 2010-12128 A

  However, when a player quits or suspends a game, the player may leave the seat without forgetting to return the prepaid medium, even though there is still a remaining balance. .

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can prevent leaving a seat while forgetting to return a prepaid medium.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is capable of inserting / discharging a prepaid medium storing a remaining amount, and renting a ball based on the remaining amount of the prepaid medium inserted by a player. A start winning member that is electrically connected to a ball lending machine that discharges the prepaid medium and returns it to the player according to a predetermined operation, and that allows the game ball to win, while executing control related to payout A symbol display unit that fluctuates / determines a predetermined symbol, a grand prize winning device having an openable / closable door member, and a control device that controls an operation related to a game including a display operation in the symbol display unit. When the game ball wins the start winning member, the symbol starts to change, and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the symbol is displayed in a predetermined winning display mode, A pachinko machine that causes a special gaming state to be continuously opened a plurality of times, and has a probability of confirming and displaying the symbol in the winning display mode as the special gaming state with the winning of a game ball to the start winning member The player has a specific special game state in which an improved specific game state occurs after the end of the special game state, and a non-specific special game state in which the specific game state does not occur, and the player forgets to return the prepaid medium. The control device is configured to activate the alerting means at a predetermined timing when the specific special gaming state occurs among the special gaming states, and to supply power to the pachinko machine. Calculates the total number of prize balls to be paid out, including prize balls to be paid out in accordance with at least the game balls awarded to the grand prize winning device after being inserted. In which, each time the payout total number is a natural number N times the predetermined note numbers arouse units, and wherein the actuating said alerting means at a predetermined timing.
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein when the specific special game state occurs in the special game state, the control device ends the specific special game state, or during occurrence of a particular game state, you characterized by actuating said alerting means.

According to the present invention, among the special game states, the specific special state that occurs after the end of the special game state, the specific game state in which the probability that the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the display mode is increased in accordance with the winning of the game ball on the starting winning member. When the gaming state occurs, the alerting means is activated at a predetermined timing to alert the player about forgetting to return the prepaid medium. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent a situation in which the player leaves the seat while forgetting to return the prepaid medium.
Moreover, by calculating the payout total number of prize balls laden prize balls to be paid out according even without least the winning of game ball into the special winning device, payout total number of prize balls from being turned pachinko machine power Each time is a natural number N times the predetermined number of alerting units, the alerting means is activated. Therefore, since it is possible to repeatedly alert the player about forgetting to return the prepaid medium based on the total number of paid-out balls, it is more effective for the player to leave the seat without forgetting to return the prepaid medium. Can be prevented.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine and the ball lending machine typically from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed a response | compatibility with the numerical value of d counter, and the type of "big hit". It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of e counter, and a "basic fluctuation pattern." It is explanatory drawing which showed a response | compatibility with a "basic fluctuation pattern" and a "detailed fluctuation pattern". It is explanatory drawing which showed the supply tray from the upper side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which displayed the alert message display on the symbol display part.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machine and ball lending machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the pachinko machine 1 and the ball lending machine 71 from the front side. Moreover, FIG. 2 is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. Further, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the game board 2 from the front side. In addition, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side.
The ball lending machine 71 is electrically connected to the pachinko machine 1 (particularly, a payout control device 28 described later), and controls whether or not the ball can be paid out in the pachinko machine 1. Has been. On the front surface of the ball lending machine 71, a slot 72 for inserting bills and coins, an entrance / exit 73 for inserting / discharging a prepaid medium storing the remaining amount, a ball lending machine display unit 74 for displaying the remaining amount, etc. An operation unit 75 for performing various operations is provided.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the machine frame 3 through a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. In addition, a front door 4 in which a glass plate is fitted and installed in front of the game board 2 is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to be opened on one side with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the game board 2 is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. In addition, a symbol display unit 6 for displaying a decorative symbol composed of numbers “0” to “9” is provided in the approximate center of the game area 16. Further, a center member 26 having various light emitting members 62, 62,... Incorporating LEDs so as to surround the symbol display section 6 is installed on the game board 2, and a game is displayed on the left side of the center member 26. A gate member 60 through which a sphere can pass is provided. In addition, below the center member 26 in the game area 16, a start winning opening 19 through which a game ball can be won, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of wing pieces that can be opened and closed, and a door that can be opened and closed. A large winning device 18 having members is installed. A part of the light emitting members 62, 62,... Is configured as an electric accessory.

  Furthermore, in the lower right part of the game board 2 which is outside the game area 16, a special display comprising a hold display unit 20 consisting of four LEDs for displaying the number of hold information and a 7-segment display for displaying special symbols. A display unit 61 is provided. Even if the front door 4 is closed, the hold display unit 20 and the special symbol display unit 61 are provided at positions that are visible from the player in front of the front door 4.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for supplying game balls to the launching device 10 and a storage for storing game balls overflowing from the supply tray 7. A tray 8 is attached. The supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4 and the storage tray 8 with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the middle frame 5, respectively. Furthermore, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is installed on the right side of the storage tray 8 so as to be rotatable. In addition, a push button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided in front of the supply tray 7.
Furthermore, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and on the side part of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like. Lamp members 15 and 15 each having a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking are provided.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as a rental ball or a prize ball to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 incorporating a payout control board for controlling the payout operation, and a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device, and member are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin. The center cover 21 has a main cover for executing the main control relating to the game (for example, so-called “hit lottery”). A main control device 30 (shown in FIG. 5), a display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 5) that controls the display operation and the like in the symbol display section 6, and a light emission control device 51 (which controls the lighting / flashing operation and the like of the lamp member 15) 5), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 5) that controls the sounding operation from the speaker 14, and a sub-control device 40 that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. (Shown in FIG. 5) and the like are installed. In addition, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 incorporates a main control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 for controlling the operation of the following members as well as execution of “big hit lottery”, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35 and the like are mounted. Has been. The main control board 31 is connected to the start winning port 19, the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the big winning device 18, the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, the special symbol display unit 61 and the like through the interface 35. Has been. The main control board 31 is also electrically connected to a sub-integrated board 41 built in the sub-control device 40.

  The storage means 33 includes a c counter (random number for winning determination) used for “big hit lottery”, a d counter (random number for determining hit type) for determining the type of “big hit” to be generated, and mainly special symbols and decorative symbols. A plurality of counters such as an e-counter (variation time determination random number) for determining a basic variation pattern (symbol variation pattern), which is a variation time of, is incorporated. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The c counter loop counts between 0 and 700 (701 ways), the d counter loops between 0 and 10 (11 ways), and the e counter loops between 0 and 30 (31 ways). ing. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter in response to detection of winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 (so-called “big hit lottery”). ”).

  Further, the storage means 33 includes a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 61, a hit type determination table associating the numerical value of the d counter and the type of “big hit” as shown in FIG. 6, and FIG. Thus, a basic variation pattern determination table in which the value of the e counter is associated with the basic variation pattern is stored. This basic variation pattern mainly defines the variation time (time from the variation start to the final display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Further, in the storage means 33, for example, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 19 while the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 61, the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter associated with the winning A hold information storage area for storing a maximum of four numerical values obtained from the as hold information is provided. Note that the number of hold information stored in the hold information storage area is lit and displayed on the hold display unit 20 and notified to the player under the control of the sub-integrated board 41 as will be described later. Further, the hold information is sequentially digested in the stored order every time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are fixedly displayed, and new hold information can be stored along with the digestion.

  The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage unit 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52, As will be described later, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal relating to the big hit lottery from the main control board 31, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content of the signal, the operation of the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15, and the symbol display unit. The display operation of the decorative symbols in 6 is controlled. Further, the sub-integrated board 41 is also connected to the push button 25, the hold display unit 20, and the like via the interface 45.

  Further, the storage means 43 includes a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing a decorative symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit 6, a detailed variation display mode of the decorative symbol, a character effect using a character animation, and the like. A design variation pattern storage area 46 storing a plurality of detailed variation patterns is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are stored in association with basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31 as shown in FIG. ing.

The basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described below.
When the handle 9 is turned by the player, the launching device 10 is activated, and a game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13. When the game ball flowing down in the game area 16 wins the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls as prize balls to the supply tray 7, and acquires one numerical value from the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection. Then, the special symbol display unit 61 confirms whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed, and whether or not there is holding information. Then, when the special symbol is not changing in the special symbol display unit 61 and there is no holding information, it is obtained from the current c counter by referring to the jackpot determination table set in the storage means 33 in advance. It is determined whether or not the numerical value is a predetermined “big hit value (for example,“ 0 ”or“ 300 ”), that is, whether or not the result of the current“ big hit lottery ”is“ big hit ”. Then, as a result of the “big hit lottery”, it is “big hit” (that is, the numerical value acquired from the big hit determination random number is “big hit value”), the numerical value acquired from the d counter this time with reference to the hit type determination table Based on this, the type of “big hit” is determined (the type of hit is determined based on the numerical value obtained from the random number for determining the hit type), and a special symbol (previously stored in the storage means 33) corresponding to the type of “big hit” Is stored). Also, using the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7B, the basic variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e counter is read (the symbol variation time is determined based on the numerical value obtained from the random number for determining the variation time). To do). On the other hand, if the result of the “big hit lottery” is “out” (that is, the numerical value obtained from the random number for jackpot determination is a numerical value other than the “big hit number”), a special symbol corresponding to the “out” is read out, Using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value from the e counter is read. After that, the main CPU 32 determines the result of the “big hit lottery” (whether it is “big hit” or “out”), and if it is “big hit”, the type and the read basic fluctuation pattern (especially the fluctuation time). A start command including information indicating the type is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. In addition, the special symbol display unit 61 causes the special symbol to vary in a predetermined manner, and the timer 34 starts timing. When the fluctuation time of the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, a special symbol corresponding to the result of the “big hit lottery” is confirmed and displayed, and a stop command including a stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

On the other hand, if the special symbol display unit 61 is variably displaying the special symbol or if the holding information is present when the presence / absence of the holding information is confirmed, the winning ball is paid out in the same manner as described above, and the prize is displayed. Acquired numerical values from the accompanying c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the hold information storage area as hold information. At this time, the main CPU 32 determines whether the obtained numerical value from the c counter related to the hold information is a “big hit value” or which is the basic variation pattern corresponding to the obtained numerical value from the e counter. It doesn't remember anything, it just memorizes the acquired numerical value. If the number of pieces of hold information stored in the hold information storage area has already reached the maximum value, the winning ball is paid out in the same manner as described above, but the values obtained from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are obtained. Is deleted without storing as pending information.
As for the opening / closing operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, only when the game ball is passed to the gate member 60, a “lottery” is performed by obtaining a numerical value from a random number similar to the “big hit lottery” and winning The wing piece of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened for a predetermined set time.

  On the other hand, when the sub-integration CPU 42 receives the start command, the sub-integration CPU 42 finally determines the decoration symbol to be finalized and displayed according to the information related to the result of the “big hit lottery” included in the start command and the type of the “big hit”. At the same time, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is read from the symbol variation pattern storage area 46 and timed by the timer 44, the decorative symbol on the symbol display unit 6 is variably displayed according to the read detail variation pattern. Then, with the reception of the stop command, the determined decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display unit 6. In other words, if the result of the “big jackpot lottery” is “big jackpot” and the type is “first probable big jackpot” or “second probable big jackpot”, the probable jackpot decorative symbol display mode in which three identical odd decorative symbols are arranged. (For example, “7 / 7.7”), the result of “Large Bonus Lottery” is “Big Jackpot”, and the type is “First Normal Jackpot” or “Second Normal Jackpot”. The display is fixedly displayed in a normal jackpot decorative symbol display mode (for example, “4/4/4”) in which three even decorative symbols are arranged. Further, if the result of the “big hit lottery” is “off”, at least one of the three decorative symbols is determined and displayed in a different decorative symbol display mode (for example, “1, 2, 3”).

  If the result of the “hit lottery” is “hit”, the main CPU 32 displays a start demo for notifying the start of the big win state, and a predetermined number of times for the door member of the big winning device 18 after the final display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol. The jackpot state is generated, which is composed of intermittent demonstrations and end demonstrations that notify the end of the jackpot state. Here, the main CPU 32 transmits to the sub-integrated CPU 42 a jackpot start signal including a start demonstration and a type of jackpot state to be generated (corresponding to a type of “big jackpot”) when the jackpot state occurs. Each time the big winning device 18 is opened, an opening signal indicating how many times the opening is made, and a jackpot end signal including the fact is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42 at the end demonstration. Further, when the main CPU 32 detects a winning of a game ball to the big winning device 18 being opened in the big hit state, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the game balls to the supply tray 7 as a winning ball. On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives each signal, the sub-integration CPU 42 reads the display effect on the symbol display unit 6 corresponding to the signal from the storage unit 43 and controls the display operation on the symbol display unit 6. Note that the opening time per time of the big winning device 18 is 30 seconds, but if nine game balls are won during one opening, the big winning device 18 does not pass even if the opening time has not passed. Close.

  Note that the contents of the jackpot state differ depending on the type of “big jackpot”. If the type of “big jackpot” is “first normal jackpot” or “first positive odds jackpot”, the big winning device 18 is 4 The winning device 18 is opened 16 times when it is “second normal jackpot” or “second certainty jackpot”, whereas it is opened only once. Therefore, more prize balls will be awarded if the type of “big jackpot” is “second regular jackpot” or “second chance jackpot” than “first regular jackpot” or “first chance jackpot” It will be possible. In addition, if the type of “big jackpot” is “first probable big jackpot” or “second probable big jackpot”, after the jackpot status ends, until the next “big jackpot lottery” results in “big jackpot”, “ A so-called probability change state is generated, which is a specific gaming state in which the probability that the result of the “hit lottery” is “hit” (that is, the number of “hit numbers” has increased) is generated. Therefore, if the type of “big jackpot” is “first normal jackpot” or “second regular jackpot”, it will be again in the near future if it is “first positive jackpot” or “second positive jackpot”. There is a high possibility that a big hit state will occur, and there is a high possibility that many prize balls can be obtained in a short time. On the other hand, when the type of “big hit” is “first normal big hit” or “second normal big hit”, such a probability variation state does not occur after the big hit state ends.

  On the other hand, if the result of the “big hit lottery” is “off”, the main CPU 32 determines that the oldest hold information among the stored hold information if there is hold information after the decorative symbol and the special symbol are confirmed and displayed. For the information, whether or not the result of the “big hit lottery” is “big hit” immediately before starting to change the special symbol based on the numerical values obtained from the c counter, d counter, and e counter related to the hold information, ”Is determined, the symbol variation time is determined, the start command is generated and transmitted, and the same control as described above is executed, and the oldest hold information is stored from the hold information storage area. delete. Further, when there is no holding information, the “successful lottery” and the determination of the result are performed by winning the game ball to the next start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17.

(Explanation of control related to ball lending between pachinko machines and ball lending machines)
Next, control related to ball lending between the pachinko machine 1 and the ball lending machine 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the supply tray 7 from above.
On the right side of the upper surface of the supply tray 7 of the pachinko machine 1, there is provided a remaining degree display unit 55 for displaying the remaining amount of the prepaid medium in a predetermined manner, and the lending balls are sandwiched between the remaining degree display units 55. A ball lending button 56 for requesting the payout and a return button 57 for requesting the return of the prepaid medium are provided. The remaining degree display unit 55, the ball lending button 56, and the return button 57 are connected to the operation board 53 built in the pachinko machine 1, and display control in the remaining degree display unit 55 is performed by the operation board 53. And the operation control accompanying the detection of the operation of both buttons 56 and 57 is performed. The operation board 53 is electrically connected to the payout control device 28 and the ball lending machine 71 via the relay board 54. In addition, 58 is a ball removal lever for discharging the game balls stored in the supply tray 7 to the storage tray 8.

  Then, when bills and coins are inserted into the ball lending machine 71, or a prepaid medium in which the remaining amount is stored is inserted, the ball lending machine 71 is charged (the remaining amount when it is inserted), or The remaining amount of the prepaid medium is detected, and a remaining amount signal including information relating to the remaining amount is transmitted to the operation board 53. On the other hand, when the operation board 53 receives the remaining amount signal, the operation board 53 refers to the information related to the remaining amount included in the remaining amount signal, and displays the remaining degree corresponding to the remaining amount on the remaining degree display unit 55.

  Here, when the player lends the ball lending button 56, the operation board 53 detects the operation and transmits a ball lending request signal to the ball lending machine 71. When the ball lending machine 71 receives the ball lending request signal, the ball lending machine 71 confirms the remaining amount and transmits a payout command signal for instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as lending balls to the payout control device 28. With the receipt of the payout command signal, the payout control device 28 controls the payout device 12 to execute a predetermined number of payouts and transmits a payout completion signal to the ball lending machine 71 when the payout of the rental balls is completed. . When the ball lending machine 71 receives the payout completion signal, the ball lending machine 71 recalculates the remaining amount accompanying subtraction of the lending ball (subtraction of the remaining amount), and generates a new remaining amount signal including information on the remaining amount after the calculation. The operation board 53 displays the remaining degree corresponding to the new remaining amount on the remaining degree display unit 55. When the remaining amount becomes “0” due to the payout of the rental ball, a remaining amount signal including that the remaining amount is “0” is transmitted to the operation board 53, and the operation board 53 has the remaining amount “0”. Is displayed on the remaining degree display unit 55, or nothing is displayed on the remaining degree display unit 55.

  On the other hand, when the player operates the return button 57 in a situation where there is a remaining amount (the remaining amount is not “0”), the operation board 53 detects the operation and transmits a return signal to the ball lending machine 71. Upon receiving the return signal, the ball lending machine 71 discharges the prepaid medium storing the remaining amount at the time of operating the return button 57 and returns it to the player, and operates the remaining amount signal including that the remaining amount is “0”. Transmit to the substrate 53. When the remaining amount becomes “0”, the operation board 53 displays the remaining amount indicating that the remaining amount is “0” on the remaining amount display unit 55 or nothing on the remaining amount display unit 55. Controls not to display.

(Explanation of control for preventing forgotten return of prepaid media)
Here, the control for preventing the forgotten return of the prepaid medium which is the main part of the present invention will be described in detail.
Considering the circumstances under which a player forgets to return a prepaid medium, it is likely that a big hit state will occur in a relatively short time. It can be considered that the game can be continued only by this. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, it is determined that a jackpot state (that is, a jackpot state in which the probability variation state occurs after the end of the jackpot state) has occurred due to either the “first probability variation jackpot” or the “second probability variation jackpot”. Then, under the control of the sub-integrated CPU 42, at the end of the jackpot state (that is, during the end demonstration), a warning message display area 6a is displayed on the symbol display unit 6 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) while counting by the timer 44. As shown in FIG. 10 (A), a predetermined alert message display (for example, “Please be careful not to remove the card”) 65 is displayed in the alert message display area 6a. That is, the jackpot start signal transmitted from the main control device 30 to the sub-control device 40 becomes the first alert signal, and the sub-control device 40 operates the symbol display unit 6 as the alert means, and the prepaid medium is sent to the player. A reminder about forgetting to return. Note that the alert message display 65 is stored in the storage unit 43 of the sub-control device 40.

  Further, instead of displaying the alert message display 65 at the end demonstration, the alert message display area 6b is displayed on the symbol display unit 6 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) when the probability change state has occurred after the end of the jackpot state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, a predetermined alert message display (for example, “Please be careful not to remove the card”) 66 may be displayed in the alert message display area 6b. At this time, as described above, based on the reception of the jackpot start signal, the alert message display 66 may be displayed after occurrence of the probability change state. Based on the game state signal transmitted from the control device 30 to the sub-control device 40, the alert message display 66 may be displayed (the game state signal becomes the first alert signal). In addition, it is naturally possible that the main control device 30 creates a first alerting signal separately from the gaming state signal and transmits it to the sub-control device 40 with the occurrence of the probable change state. Note that the alert message display 66 is also stored in the storage means 43 of the sub-control device 40. Furthermore, since the display of the alert message display 66 in this case is during the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display unit 6, the alert message display region 6 b is outside the variation display region of the symbol at the bottom of the symbol display unit 6. It is preferable to provide at the position.

  Further, apart from the occurrence of the jackpot state in which a probable change state occurs later, it is also considered effective to forget to return the prepaid medium repeatedly at a predetermined timing. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the main CPU 32 serves as the winning ball number calculating means 36, and the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning at the start winning port 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 or the big winning device 18 in the big hit state is given. The total number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated based on the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning game balls. Then, every time the total number of award balls paid out after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on is a natural number N times a predetermined number of alerting units (for example, 10,000), a second alerting signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. To do. On the other hand, when receiving the second alert signal, the sub-integrated CPU 42 provides the alert message display area 6b in the symbol display section 6 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), as shown in FIG. 10B. A warning message display 66 is displayed in the message display area 6b.

  Further, in the configuration based on the total number of payouts, it is highly likely that the total number of payout balls will reach N times the predetermined number of alerting units during the occurrence of the big hit state. It may be troublesome for the player to display the alert message displays 65 and 66 both during the opening operation and during the end demonstration. Therefore, when the total payout amount of the winning ball reaches the natural number N times the predetermined number of alerting units, the main CPU 32 confirms the gaming state at the timing, and “first probability variation jackpot” and “second probability variation jackpot”. In the jackpot state caused by any of the above, it is configured not to transmit the second alert signal to the sub-integrated CPU 42, or the main CPU 32 transmits the second alert signal, but the sub-integrated CPU 42 Is determined to be in a jackpot state caused by either the “first probability variation jackpot” or the “second probability variation jackpot”, and the control related to the display of the alert message display 66 is not performed. Good. In addition, the timing when the total number of payouts of the winning ball reaches a natural number N times the predetermined number of alerting units is in the jackpot state that occurred due to either “first normal jackpot” or “second regular jackpot” If there is, a second warning signal is transmitted from the main CPU 32 to the sub-integrated CPU 42, but the sub-integrated CPU 42 does not display the warning message display 66 at the timing, and the “first probability variation jackpot” and “second probability variation jackpot”. In the same manner as the control in the jackpot state caused by any of the following, during the end demonstration of the jackpot state caused by the “first normal jackpot” or “second normal jackpot”, the symbol display unit 6 It is also possible to provide a warning message display area 6a and display a warning message display 65.

  In addition, when calling attention repeatedly at a predetermined timing, it may be possible to call attention depending on the time, in addition to the total payout of prize balls. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the time after the main CPU 32 is turned on is timed by the timer 34, and a third warning signal is sent to the sub integrated CPU 42 every predetermined warning time (for example, one hour). Send. On the other hand, when receiving the third alert signal, the sub-integrated CPU 42 provides the alert message display area 6b in the symbol display unit 6 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) as in the case of receiving the second alert signal. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 10B, a predetermined alert message display 66 is displayed in the alert message display area 6b.

  Further, when displaying the alert message display 66 based on the above time, it is possible that the alert unit time is reached during the jackpot state, so that the alert unit is similar to the configuration based on the total number of payouts. If the gaming state at the time is in the big hit state caused by either “first probable big jackpot” or “second probable big jackpot”, the main CPU 32 pays second attention to the sub-integrated CPU 42. There is no problem even if it is configured not to transmit the alert signal. Furthermore, it is not the time since the power is turned on, but the time after the main CPU 32 reaches the natural number N times the predetermined number of alerting units is counted by the main CPU 32, and the time until the time becomes the alerting unit time. It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a warning message display 66 is displayed in the warning message display area 6b when the total number of payout balls does not reach the natural number N + 1 times the number of warning units.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, it is caused by either the “first probability variation jackpot” or the “second probability variation jackpot” that can be expected to cause a jackpot state again in a relatively short time. When the jackpot state (specific special gaming state) occurs, the warning message display areas 6a and 6b are provided in the symbol display unit 6 at the timing when the jackpot state end demonstration or the probability change state occurs, and the warning message Alert message displays 65 and 66 are displayed for a predetermined time in the display areas 6a and 6b. Therefore, it is possible to alert the player about forgetting to return the prepaid medium, and it is possible to effectively prevent a situation in which the player leaves the seat while forgetting to return the prepaid medium. The alert message display area 6b is provided at a position outside the symbol change display area at the bottom of the symbol display unit 6, so that the alert message display 66 does not disturb the symbol change effect. Don't let the player feel uncomfortable.

  Also, the total number of prize balls paid out is calculated. Every time the total number of prize balls paid out after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on becomes a natural number N times the predetermined number of alerting units, the symbol display unit 6 An alert message display area 6b is provided, and an alert message display 66 is displayed in the alert message display area 6b for a predetermined time. Therefore, since it is possible to repeatedly alert the player about forgetting to return the prepaid medium based on the total number of paid-out balls, it is more effective for the player to leave the seat without forgetting to return the prepaid medium. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, the time since the power was turned on is counted by the timer 34, and a warning message display area 6b is provided in the symbol display unit 6 for every predetermined warning time, and attention is paid to the warning message display area 6b. The alert message display 66 is displayed for a predetermined time. Therefore, since it is possible to repeatedly alert the player about forgetting to return the prepaid medium based on time, it is extremely effective to prevent the player from leaving the seat while forgetting to return the prepaid medium. Can do.
In addition, since the symbol display unit 6 is used as an alerting means, and no special member is provided as the alerting means, a situation such as a reduction in space that can be used as a game due to an increase in the members does not occur.

(Modifications of the present invention)
Note that the configuration of the pachinko machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the configuration of the pachinko machine as a whole, as well as the configuration related to alerting the user to forget to return the prepaid medium, is the gist of the present invention. As long as it does not deviate from this, it can change suitably as needed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the period between the end of the jackpot state and the next “big hit lottery” result becomes “big hit” is the period of the probable change state. There is no problem even if the probability variation state period is set under different conditions, such as until the number of fluctuations reaches a specific number. Furthermore, the number of opening of the big winning device 18 in each “bonus” can be changed as appropriate, and instead of the number of opening, the average value of one opening time of the big winning device 18 may be varied. . That is, in the jackpot state that occurs due to the “second normal jackpot” and the “second probability variation jackpot”, the opening time per time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) for all the 16 times of opening, In the jackpot state that occurs due to the “first normal jackpot” and the “first probable jackpot”, for the opening up to a predetermined number of times (for example, the opening from the first to the fourth time), the opening time per time is long. Although it is time, with respect to the opening after the predetermined number of times (here, the 5th to 16th opening), the opening time per time is a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and “second normal jackpot” and “ You may shorten the average value of the opening time per time rather than the jackpot state which arises due to "2nd probable jackpot".

  In the above embodiment, four types of “big hits” are set as “big hits”, “first normal big hit”, “second normal big hit”, “first probable big hit”, and “second probable big win”. However, it is of course possible to set more types of “big jackpots”, and conversely, only one type is set as the “normal jackpot” (for example, only “second normal jackpot”). There is no problem. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the symbol start opening 19 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball wins a prize winning device 18 are obtained. Can be changed as appropriate, and there is no problem even if they are all different or all the same.

  In addition, in the embodiment described above, the total number of prize balls to be paid out includes the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins a prize to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 and the symbol start opening 19. Only the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins is calculated as the total number of payouts, and a warning message display 66 is displayed every time the total number of payouts is a natural number N times the predetermined number of warning units. In addition, in a pachinko machine equipped with a separate winning member, it may be configured to calculate the total number of payouts in consideration of the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the winnings of those winning members. No problem.

  In the above embodiment, the symbol display unit 6 is configured to operate as the alerting means. However, for example, the speaker 14, the lamp member 15, the push button 25, and the like are operated as the alerting means, and the first timing is set. There is no problem even if it is configured such that a warning message is reported from the speakers 14 and 14 at the second timing, the lamp members 15 and 15 are blinked, and the push button 25 is vibrated. Of course, it is also possible to combine them and operate a plurality of members as alerting means.

  Furthermore, instead of the symbol display unit 6 and the speakers 14, 14, etc., it is also possible to provide a dedicated attention calling means (display means for displaying a warning message, etc.) separately. In addition, it is also possible to display the alert message display 65 on the remaining degree display unit 55 by transmitting the alert signal to the payout controller 28 as well as the sub controller 40. In the above embodiment, the alert message display areas 6a and 6b are provided in the symbol display section 6 when the alert signal is received. However, a specific area of the symbol display section 6 is always secured as the alert message display area 6a. There is no problem even if it is configured to do so.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the control related to the game is configured to be divided into two control devices, the main control device and the sub control device, but is configured to be controlled by one main control device. Alternatively, a symbol variation pattern storage area or the like may be provided in the storage means of the main control device, and when controlling with one main control device, it is not necessary to create a warning signal or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to use a special symbol only on the symbol display unit instead of using the two symbols of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the hit type determination random number (d counter) is used to determine the “big hit” type, but only the big hit determination random number (c counter) is used. It is also possible to determine.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, the same alert message display is always displayed, but the alert message display displayed at the end of the jackpot state based on the first alert signal and the second alert There is no problem even if the alert message displayed on the basis of the alert signal or the third alert signal is different, and any alert message such as changing the displayed color, changing the background color being displayed, etc. The design of the display can be changed as appropriate.

  1 .. Pachinko machine, 6 .. Symbol display section (attention calling means), 6 a, 6 b .. Attention message display area, 17 .. Tulip-type electric accessory (starting prize member), 18. 19 .... Starting prize opening (starting prize member), 28 .... Payout control device, 30 ... Main control device, 32 ... Main CPU, 34 ... Timer, 36 ... Award ball number calculating means, 40 ... Sub Control device, 42 .. Sub-integrated CPU 42, 53 .. Operation board, 54 .. Relay board, 55 .. Remaining display unit, 56 .. Ball rental button, 57 .. Return button, 65, 66. Arousing message display, 71 .. Ball rental machine.

Claims (2)

The prepaid medium storing the remaining amount can be inserted / discharged, and the control relating to the payout of the lending ball is executed based on the remaining amount of the prepaid medium inserted by the player, while the prepaid medium is discharged according to a predetermined operation. Connected to a ball rental machine that returns to the player,
It relates to a game including a start winning member to which a game ball can win, a symbol display unit for changing / determining a predetermined symbol, a large winning device having an openable / closable door member, and a display operation in the symbol display unit. A control device for controlling the operation, and when the game ball wins the start winning member, the symbol starts to change, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined hit display mode as a predetermined variation time elapses. And a pachinko machine that causes a special gaming state to intermittently open the grand prize winning device several times,
As the special game state, a specific special game state in which a specific game state with an increased probability of confirming and displaying the symbol in the hit display mode with the winning of a game ball on the start winning member is generated after the special game state is ended. And a non-special special game state that does not cause the specific game state, and a warning means for alerting the player about forgetting to return the prepaid medium,
The control device activates the alerting means at a predetermined timing when the specific special game state occurs in the special game state ,
Calculating the total number of payout balls including award balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to at least the grand prize device since the power is turned on to the pachinko machine;
A pachinko machine that operates the alerting means at a predetermined timing each time the total number of payouts is a natural number N times the predetermined number of alerting units .   When the specific special game state occurs in the special game state, the control device operates the alerting means at the end of the specific special game state or during the occurrence of the specific game state. The pachinko machine according to claim 1.

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