JPH09698A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a game machine which can enhance game performance by changing prize winning probability at specific prize winner's opening which can be identified visually, can meet expectation and passion for gambling of a player keeping him or her away from getting bored, and can make suitable adjustment for number of balls to be discharged. CONSTITUTION: In a pachinko machine 10, in which, when a ball shot out onto a game board 11 enters a specific prize winner's opening 13, a pattern matching game which may lead the player to a specially advantageous special value by means of a liquid crystal display 20 is performed, a pair of movable blades 14 which can adjust prize winning probability of balls entering the specific prize winner's opening 13 is provided in the specific prize winner's opening 13. In addition, a prize winning probability controlling means 41a to control opening and closing conditions of the pair of movable blades 14 is installed, which is also capable of adjusting number of balls to be discharged.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a variable display means capable of returning a predetermined number of balls to a player and generating a special value when a ball hit on a game board surface wins a specific winning opening. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a symbol matching game is started.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent game machines represented by pachinko halls, a so-called first-class game machine (fever machine) is used as a variable display means because of the visual fun of a pattern displayed on a liquid crystal screen or the like. Taking a bath. The first type gaming machine is a pachinko machine in which a symbol matching game on a liquid crystal screen that can generate a special value is executed based on the winning of a ball to a specific winning opening on the gaming board surface. In the symbol matching game, various symbols are scroll-displayed on the liquid crystal screen, etc., and when the symbols decided after the symbols become a specific combination, as a special value, for example, the variable winning a prize opening and closing operation is performed, and the relative relative to the normal gaming state. The player was given a chance to win with high probability.

With respect to this type of pachinko machine, a player is usually absorbed in putting a ball into a specific winning opening. By the way, the specific winning opening is usually formed in such a size that one ball can finally enter, and an obstacle nail for adjusting the winning condition called a life nail is struck beside it. It was set so that it would not be easy to win. In the pachinko machine as described above, the setting of the divisor that determines the win or loss between the player side and the game shop side in the game is exclusively the adjustment of obstacle nails and the display symbols in the pattern matching game are a specific combination. Relied on coordination of establishment.

Here, the divisor is generally calculated by the number of prize balls ÷ the number of balls lent × 100, and if the unit price for renting a ball to a player is calculated as 4 yen per player, If the exchange unit price for a store from is, for example, 2.5 yen per piece,
Since the simple calculation that does not take various expenses into account is 4 / 2.5 = 1.6, the divisor is 16%, which is the standard for ± zero balance. That is,
A high value of the divisor means that the player is provided with a large number of balls, whereas a low number means that the player is not provided with a large number of balls. .

[0005]

However, in the conventional pachinko machine as described above, the specific winning opening is generally small, and it is formed as something that is difficult to win in a uniform manner. Since there is no change in the game, it may damage the interest of the player who plays the game exclusively to win the prize at the specific winning opening. There is a problem that it is difficult to further inspire.

By the way, if it is easy to win a specific winning opening, a symbol matching game will be executed frequently, and the effort for the player to put a ball into the specific winning opening will be reduced. However, on the other hand, as an amusement store, an appropriate divisor adjustment will be required in order to increase operating profit.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above, and it is possible to enhance the game property by changing the probability of winning at a specific winning opening so that the winning probability can be visually recognized. , While fully satisfying the player's expectations and euphoria, and not getting tired of the player,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can also perform an appropriate divisor adjustment.

[0008]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned object lies in the following items.

[1] When the ball hit on the game board surface (11) wins the specific winning opening (13), the variable display means (20) executes a symbol matching game which can lead a special value advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine (10) described above, the specific winning opening (13) is provided with a variable member (14) capable of adjusting a winning probability of a ball to the specific winning opening (13). (10).

[2] The variable members are provided on both sides of the specific winning opening (13), and can be displaced at least into an open state where it is easy to lead the ball to the specific winning opening (13) and a closed state where it is hard to lead. 2. A gaming machine (10) according to claim 1, characterized by comprising a pair of movable blades (14).

[3] The game machine (10) according to claim 2, further comprising a winning rate control means (41a) for controlling the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14).

[4] When the ball newly wins the specific winning opening (13) during the execution of the symbol matching game by the variable display means (20) or the occurrence of a special value, the symbols corresponding to the number of winning prizes. It has a game holding means (41b) for temporarily holding the execution of the matching game within a predetermined number of times and displaying the number of times the held game is not executed outside, and the winning rate control means (41a) is for holding the game holding. The gaming machine (10) according to claim 3, wherein the game machine (10) is set to adjust the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14) according to the number of unexecuted times externally displayed by the means (41b).

[5] The number of balls paid out according to the amount designated by the player is the number of lent balls, and the number of balls obtained by the game by the player is the number of premium balls. The number ratio is set as a divisor, and the winning rate control means (41a) is set so as to adjust the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14) according to the divisor. A game machine (10) according to item 3.

[6] The specific winning opening (13) is formed on the game board surface (11) so as to be wider than the diameter of the sphere and open in the left-right direction.
A gaming machine (10) according to item 3, item 3, item 4 or item 5.

[7] The specific winning opening (13A) is integrally provided with the variable display means (20), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. A gaming machine (10) according to the item.

[0016]

According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, the specific winning opening (13) is provided with the variable member (14) capable of adjusting the winning probability of the ball to the specific winning opening (13). Therefore, it is not the uniformly small opening area of the specific winning opening (13) or the life nail or the like that affects the easiness of winning the winning in the specific winning opening (13), but the variable By the member (14), it is possible to make it easy to win the prize even during the game, or to change the prize to be difficult.

Specifically, for example, the variable member (14)
Is provided on both sides of the specific winning opening (13), and is composed of a pair of movable blades (14) which can be displaced at least into an open state where it is easy to lead the ball to the specific winning opening (13) and a closed state where it is difficult to lead the ball. In this case, the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14) makes it possible for the player to clearly judge the degree of ease of winning a prize, and further encourage the player's ambition.

The ball hit on the game board surface (11)
If the specific winning opening (13) is successfully won, the symbol matching game on the variable display means (20) is started, and if the display result in this symbol matching game is a predetermined combination, a special value advantageous for the player is generated. To do. Therefore, the player is enthusiastic about winning the ball to the specific winning opening (13), but as described above, the game probability is further improved by appropriately adjusting the winning probability of the ball to the specific winning opening (13). Can be increased.

Further, when the winning rate control means (41a) for controlling the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14) is provided, operating profit is controlled by controlling the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14). It is also possible to perform an operation that optimally adjusts the divisor that influences. By adjusting the divisor as described above, the profit distribution can be well balanced between the game store side and the player side.

When adjusting the divisor, the game machine (10)
If the game has a game holding means (41b) for temporarily holding the execution of the symbol matching game under a predetermined condition within a predetermined number of times and displaying the number of times of non-execution, the winning rate control means (4
If 1a) is set so that the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14) can be adjusted according to the number of unexecuted times, it is possible to perform an appropriate split adjustment according to the winning state. Further, if the winning rate control means (41a) is set to adjust the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades (14) according to the actual divisor, the divisor can be arbitrarily increased or decreased or predetermined. It is easy to perform an operation that approximates the set value.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine 10, in which a player rotates a handle 12 to shoot a ball on a game board surface 11 and compete for winning the ball. . In the pachinko machine 10, when the ball wins the specific winning opening 13, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 20 as the variable display means changes, and when the changed display pattern becomes a specific combination, it serves as a value generating means. It is a model in which a special value (generally called a big hit) is generated by the variable winning port 21.

A liquid crystal display 20 is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board surface 11, and a specific winning opening 13 is provided below the liquid crystal display 20.
Are arranged. Further, the variable winning opening 21 is arranged below the specific winning opening 13, and in addition, a number of obstacle nails for hitting a ball, various types of accessories, and an out opening are provided at appropriate places on the game board surface 11. There is. Further, on the back side of the game board surface 11, a game management computer 4 for controlling the whole game.
0 is provided. Furthermore, on the lower side of the game board surface 11,
There is provided a front plate 18 into which balls to be used for a game are put, and a lower plate 19 which stores balls overflowing from the front plate 18.

As shown in FIG. 2, the specific winning opening 13 has an opening 13a which is larger than that of the prior art. The opening 13a is opened so as to be larger than the diameter of the sphere in the left-right direction, and may be set to have a size three to four times the diameter of the sphere, for example. In addition, specific winning opening 13
Has a heart shape in appearance. In addition,
It is not necessary to hit the obstacle nail above the opening 13a.

The specific winning opening 13 is provided with a variable member capable of adjusting the winning probability of a ball into the specific winning opening 13. Such a variable member is provided on both sides of the specific winning opening 13, and a pair of movable blades 1 that can be displaced at least into an open state where it is easy to lead the ball to the specific winning opening 13 and a closed state where it is difficult to lead the ball.
It consists of four. Here, the "closed state that is difficult to guide" includes a state in which the ball rarely wins, and a state in which the ball is not accepted at all.

More specifically, each of the pair of movable blades 14 is rotatably supported by the rotary shaft 15, and the drive motor 1
6 is configured so that it can be adjusted to an open state (see FIG. 2), a closed state (see FIG. 1), and an arbitrary angle between the two states. In addition, the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades 14, that is, the angle adjustment is set to be automatically controlled by the winning rate control means 41a which is a part of the function of the game management computer 40 described later.

Inside the opening 13a, there is provided a winning detection switch 17 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a ball. The winning detection switch 17 is connected so as to output the winning signal to the game management computer 40 when the winning ball is detected and turned on. The winning detection switch 17 may be specifically configured by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.

Liquid crystal display 2 as variable display means
0 is a "symbol matching game" in which a special value advantageous to the player can be generated based on a signal from a game management computer 40, which will be described later, when a ball wins the specific winning opening 13. Here, with the symbol matching game, symbols such as numbers and symbols are scroll-displayed in, for example, three columns on the screen of the liquid crystal display 20, and symbols such as numbers selected after scrolling is stopped by random number lottery are given as predetermined conditions. This is a series of game processes until a special value is generated by the variable winning port 21 as a value generating means when a predetermined winning mode such as "7, 7, 7" is obtained.

The variable winning a prize opening 21 is set to repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time based on a signal from the game management computer 40 when the display result of the liquid crystal display 20 satisfies a predetermined condition. . By opening and closing the variable winning port 21, the player can acquire a large amount of pachinko balls in a short time. More specifically, the variable winning a prize port 21 is a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) based on a value generation signal from the game management computer 40 described later.
It is set to continue the special value generating operation of opening for a short time (for example, 2-3 seconds) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). This is a special value.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game management computer 4
0 is a new ball when the winning rate control means 41a for controlling the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades 14 or the symbol matching game by the liquid crystal display 20 is being executed, or the variable winning port 21 special value is generated. When the specific winning opening 13 is won, various functions including a game holding means 41b for temporarily holding the execution of the symbol matching game for the number of winnings within a predetermined number of times are realized.

In particular, the winning rate control means 41a is set to adjust the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades 14 in accordance with the number of unexecuted times displayed on the hold display lamp 22 by the game holding means 41b. Further, the winning rate control means 41
a is also set to adjust the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades 14 according to the divisor. Here, the divisor is the ratio of the number of prize balls obtained by the player in the game to the number of loan balls paid out according to the amount designated by the player, (number of prize balls) / (number of loan balls) It is defined as × 100. The specific adjustment of the open / closed state will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game management computer 40 mainly controls the operation of the movable blades 14 and various types of accessories, and the winning rate control means 41a and the game holding means 41.
The game control section 40a including the function as a and the display control section 40b mainly including the function of controlling the display contents and display time of the liquid crystal display 20. The game control unit 40a includes at least a CPU 41, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. Similarly, the game control unit 40b also has a CPU 4
4, ROM 45 and RAM 46 are included at least. The game controller 40a and the display controller 4
0b are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.

The CPU 41 of the game control section 40a is connected with the drive motor 16 for moving the movable blades 14, the winning detection switch 17, the variable winning opening 21, and a hold display lamp 22 described later. The ROM 42 stores fixed data such as game control program data for controlling the operation of the variable winning a prize opening 21 and the like, lighting patterns of decorative lamps for producing prizes for various kinds of objects, and sound generation patterns of speakers. There is. Further, the RAM 43 is adapted to temporarily store various data such as the number of balls thrown in and out of the pachinko machine 10, the number of balls lent and the number of prize balls, and the actual divisor and the like. Are rewritable as appropriate.

According to the number of times of non-execution displayed on the hold display lamp 22, the CPU 41 brings the pair of movable blades 14 closer to the closed state as the number of lighting lamps (the number of non-executions) becomes strict for the player, and vice versa. The smaller the number of lighting lamps, the closer the pair of movable blades 14 to the open state is programmed to adjust so as to be advantageous to the player. Also, the CPU 41
Is also programmed so that the larger the divisor, the closer the movable blade 14 is to the closed state.

On the other hand, the CPU 44 of the display controller 40b
The display contents of the liquid crystal display 20 are controlled according to the display control program data stored in the ROM 45. The liquid crystal display 20 is connected to the CPU 44. The ROM 45 stores fixed data such as display control program data for controlling the display content of the liquid crystal display 20.

The RAM 46 temporarily stores various kinds of symbols generated by the CPU 44 and their display times, that is, various kinds of data relating to the execution time per one time of the symbol matching game, and is appropriately rewritten and adjusted. It is also possible. The various symbol data in the RAM 46 are set so as to be read out based on an instruction from the CPU 41 or the CPU 44 and output to the liquid crystal display 20 for a predetermined time.

Further, on the game board surface 11, there is provided a hold display lamp 22 which is a part of the game holding means 41b. The hold display lamp 22 is set to light up and display the number of unexecuted times stored in the RAM 43 of the game control unit 40a based on a command from the game control unit 40a. As shown in FIG. 1, the hold display lamp 22 specifically has four display lamps, and the rights of unexecuted symbol matching games can be held up to four. That is, the number of display lamps corresponding to the number of unexecuted times is controlled to turn on.

When the symbol matching game which has been held is executed, the number of times of execution is subtracted from the number of times of non-execution and updated and stored in the game control section 40a, and the number of times is newly displayed on the hold display lamp 22. It is like this. Also,
In the state in which the rights are reserved up to the maximum value of four, even if the ball enters the specific winning opening 13 again, the rights to be generated by this winning are set to be abandoned.

Next, the operation will be described. As shown in FIG.
Since the specific winning opening 13 is provided with a pair of movable blades 14, the ease of winning the winning of the specific winning opening 13 is affected by the small opening area of the specific winning opening 13 as in the conventional case. Or a life nail or the like on the movable blade 14
Is the open / closed state. The pair of movable blades 14 can be changed to make it easy to win the prize even during the game or make the prize difficult, and the winning probability of the ball to the specific winning opening 13 can be changed. The side can be adjusted deliberately.

By opening and closing the pair of movable blades 14, the player can clearly and surely judge the degree of ease of winning the prize, the game itself is rich in variety, the game property is enhanced, and the player's ability is improved. You can inspire your ambition even more. The open / closed state of the pair of movable blades 14 is adjusted by the winning rate control means 41a of the game management computer 40 as follows.

That is, C including the winning rate control means 41a
The PU 41 outputs a pulse signal to the drive motor 16 that rotates the movable blade 14 in accordance with the number of unexecuted times displayed on the hold display lamp 22 described later. The drive motor 16 that has received the pulse signal operates so that the pair of movable blades 14 approaches the closed state shown in FIG. 1 as the number of lighting lamps (the number of unexecuted times) in the hold display lamp 22 increases.
On the contrary, the smaller the number of lighting lamps, the pair of movable blades 1
4 is moved closer to the open state shown in FIG.

Further, the CPU 41 brings the pair of movable blades 14 closer to the closed state as the divisor becomes larger than a preset predetermined value in accordance with the actual divisor calculated at every predetermined time. If the divisor is smaller than a preset predetermined value, the pair of movable blades 14 are brought closer to the open state and adjusted so as to be advantageous to the player. As described above, by controlling the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades 14, the divisor that affects the operating profit can be adjusted to an optimal value, and by such divisor adjustment,
It is possible to maintain a good balance of profit distribution between the game store side and the player side.

Next, the flow of the entire game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The player is enthusiastic about hitting a ball on the game board surface 11 by rotating the handle 12 to win a prize for each of the hits, particularly to the specific winning opening 13. When the hit ball on the game board surface 11 successfully wins the specific winning opening 13 (step 1
Y), the winning detection switch 17 outputs a winning signal to the game management computer 40. At this time, if the symbol matching game by the liquid crystal display 20 is not in progress (Y in step 2), the symbol matching game by the liquid crystal display 20 is executed based on the signal from the game management computer 40 (step 3). .

Even when the right of the symbol matching game which has not been executed is reserved (Y in step 6), the symbol matching game by the liquid crystal display 20 is executed based on the command from the game management computer 40 (step 3). . The number of non-executions executed at this time is determined by the hold display lamp 22 shown in FIG.
When part of is turned off, subtraction is displayed. When the ball newly wins the specific winning opening 13 (N in step 2) while the symbol matching game is in progress, etc., the symbol matching game is suspended up to 4 times (step 7). The number of times of non-execution at this time is additionally displayed by turning on a partial display lamp of the hold display lamp 22. In addition, even if a ball enters the specific winning opening 13 in a state where the maximum four rights are reserved, the rights to be generated by this winning are automatically abandoned.

The execution of the symbol matching game by the liquid crystal display 20 (step 3) is controlled by the display controller 40b of the game management computer 40. First, symbols such as three numbers and symbols are scroll-displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 20 so as to continuously flow vertically. Then, after scroll display for a predetermined time, a symbol group (for example, "7, 7, 7" etc.) as a display result is confirmed. The confirmation of the display result by stopping the scroll is generally randomly selected based on a random number or the like extracted by the game management computer 40.

The display result is previously stored in the ROM of the display controller 40b.
In the case of a specific combination stored in 45, the game management computer 40 outputs a value generation signal to the variable winning a prize port 21 as a so-called big hit. When a value generation signal from the game management computer 40 is input to the variable winning port 21, a special value is generated (step 5). That is, the variable winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) and then closed for a short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds).
Such an operation of generating a special value is continued up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times).

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the specific winning opening 13A is provided integrally with the liquid crystal display 20 as the variable display means. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to play a variety of interesting games, and it is possible to reduce the space for arranging the Meny characters on the game board surface, and to arrange other characters accordingly. be able to. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted.

The specific winning opening 13A is formed on a support frame 51 fixed to the game board surface, and the liquid crystal display 2 provided with three display columns on the front side of the specific winning opening 13A.
0 is attached integrally. Further, a roof plate 53 protruding forward is provided on the upper portion of the support frame 51,
Projecting pieces 52, 52 project forward from both side portions of the support frame 51. Above the projecting pieces 52, 52, a pair of movable members that can be rotated and closed around a rotary shaft (not shown) until the tips are joined to both ends of the roof plate 7 and can be opened. The blades 14, 14 are provided.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the illustrated configuration. For example, the variable member of the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to the pair of movable blades shown in each of the above-described embodiments, and for example, a pin or the like that can appear in and out of the game board surface above the specific winning opening. Other members may be used.

[0049]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a variable member capable of adjusting the winning probability of the ball to the specific winning opening is provided at the specific winning opening that causes the execution of the symbol matching game by the variable display means. Since it is provided, it is possible to make the ball very easy to win a specific winning opening, or to make it difficult to win the ball on the contrary, it is possible to improve the game property and the expectation of the player. You can fully satisfy your ambition. Further, when the winning rate control means for controlling the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades as the variable member is provided, it is possible to optimally adjust the divisor that affects the operating profit. It is also possible to balance the profit distribution between the player and the player side.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a specific winning opening which constitutes the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game process in a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a specific winning opening which constitutes a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 ... Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 11 ... Gaming board surface 13 ... Specific winning port 14 ... Movable blade (variable member) 20 ... Liquid crystal display (variable display means) 21 ... Variable winning port (value generating means) 40 ... Game management computer 41a ... winning rate control means 41b ... game holding means

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine in which a symbol matching game capable of leading a special value advantageous to a player is executed by a variable display means when a ball hit on a game board surface wins a specific winning slot, the specific winning opening. In the game machine, a variable member capable of adjusting a winning probability of a ball to the specific winning opening is provided. 2. The variable member is provided on both sides of the specific winning opening, and comprises a pair of movable blades capable of adjusting at least an angle between an open state in which a ball is easily guided to the specific winning opening and a closed state in which it is difficult to lead the ball. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is formed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a winning rate control means for controlling an open / closed state of the pair of movable blades. 4. When a ball newly wins the specific winning opening during execution of a symbol matching game by the variable display means or generation of a special value, the symbol matching game for the number of winnings is executed a predetermined number of times. Has a game holding means for temporarily holding the number of times the game has been held and displaying the number of unexecuted games that have been held outside, and the winning rate control means, depending on the number of unexecuted times displayed outside by the game holding means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is set to adjust an open / closed state of the pair of movable blades. 5. The number of balls paid out according to the amount designated by the player is the number of lent balls, and the number of balls acquired by the game by the player is the number of premium balls, and the number of premium balls for the number of lent balls. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the winning percentage control means is set to adjust the open / closed state of the pair of movable blades according to the divisor. . 6. The specific winning opening is formed so as to open in a lateral direction larger than a diameter of a sphere on the game board surface and open. Game machine. 7. The specific winning opening is provided integrally with the variable display means.
The gaming machine described in 4, 5, or 6.