JP3580841B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine typically belonging to a so-called third type, which facilitates occurrence of a big hit state.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a variable display device is provided, and when the stop symbol is hit and the symbol is stopped, the auxiliary variable winning device is opened, and the game ball in the auxiliary variable winning device is set to the internal special winning port (right generating port). When a prize is won, a special game state is generated, and during this special game state, a gaming machine (mainly a third-type game machine) that performs a game by opening a variable prize-winning device based on a prize at a specific prize port (a so-called third-type starting port) Gaming machines).
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional game machines mainly belonging to the third type, the timing at which the game ball falls to the upper part of the auxiliary variable winning device and the timing at which the symbol of the variable display device stops and the hit is determined ( Timing when the auxiliary variable winning device opens)Due to the randomness, the game ball may not win in the auxiliary variable prize winning device even though the variable display device has hit the symbol within a short period after the end of the special game state, and the player feels dissatisfaction. , The game will be lost.
[0004]
Therefore, the present inventionMinimally prevent a state in which a game ball does not win in the auxiliary variable winning device even if the variable display device hits in a short time after the end of the special game state.It aims to provide gaming machines.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of variable display devices based on the passage of a game ball to a starting gate.PatternVariable display, and the stop result of the variable displayThe first variable winning device when is a specific symbolAnd release the1st variable winning deviceBased on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening provided inThe second floating winning device can be openedIn a gaming machine that generates a right generation status,
The game ball that passed the starting gate is1st variable winning deviceGame ball guiding means for guiding to the periphery of the
Changing the variable display time on the variable display device after the end of the right generation stateVariable display time changing meansAnd
The variable display time changing means is configured to open the first variable prize device in synchronization with a timing at which a game ball passed through the starting gate is guided by the game ball guiding device to the vicinity of the first variable prize device. Change the variable display timeIt is characterized.
[0006]
The gaming machine according to claim 2 isAn accessory device is arranged above the first variable winning device, and the starting device and the game ball guiding means are provided in the accessory device,
The accessory device,
A start switch for detecting a game ball passing through the start gate and performing variable display of a plurality of symbols on the variable display device;
A game ball passage through which the game ball detected by the start switch flows,
A rotating body that has a plurality of cutouts into which the game balls fit from portions where the game balls that have flowed down the game ball passage reach,
An outlet for discharging a game ball fitted to one of the notches of the rotating body above the first variable winning device;
WithThe game ball that passed the starting gate is1st variable winning deviceThe guide time until it is guided to the vicinity of is kept almost constant,
SaidThe variable display time changing means sets the changed variable display time toIt is characterized by being substantially the same as the induction time.
[0007]
In the present invention, the game ball that has passed through the starting gate by the game ball guiding means is1st variable winning deviceIs guided aroundAfter the end of the right generation state by the variable display time changing means, the variable display time on the variable display device is changed.AndThe variable display time changing means changes the variable display time so that the first variable prize device is opened in accordance with the timing at which the game ball passed through the starting gate by the game ball guiding device is guided to the periphery of the first variable prize device. ChangeIs done.
Therefore,Rights generation statusDespite the variable display device hitting within a short period of time after the end,1st variable winning deviceIt is possible to prevent a state in which a game ball does not win inside as much as possible.
[0008]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 12 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine of a prepaid card system.
Front configuration of pachinko machine
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the entire pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko machine, which is roughly divided into pachinko machines 2;(Game machines)And a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device, and these are installed in pairs. The pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card-type ball lending machine 3 are installed in a pair is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine). Ball rental machine 3Card reader / writerIs installed in the front panel 4 of the ball lending machine 3, a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card is inserted, and a three-row using a seven-segment light emitting diode. There is provided a display 6 and a card reception display 7 comprising a light emitting diode or the like and displaying that card reception is valid.
[0009]
The pachinko machine 1 has a frame-shaped front frame 11, a metal frame (glass frame) 12 supporting a glass 12a, a game board 13 (see FIG. 2), a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15. ing. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is supported on a wooden machine frame 16 by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable, and the metal frame 12 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable.
On the front display panel 14, an upper plate 21, a card frequency display (card balance display) 22 for displaying the balance of a prepaid card, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23 operated when purchasing a ball, A card ejection button (return button) 24 operated when ejecting a prepaid card, a ball lending possible display 25, and a push button 26 for opening and closing a ball passage for transferring the ball of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 described later. Are provided.
[0010]
In addition,Gaming cards are not limited to prepaid cards. For example, value information such as the number of balls is stored.Have beenA gaming machine that uses a ball number card or an identification card storing identification information of a player alone may be used.
In short, use a gaming cardIn order to readAny card reader / writer capable of writing / writing can be used. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a complete card-type pachinko gaming system and an enclosed ball-type gaming machine (for example, a credit-type gaming machine).
Further, the present invention is not limited to the example in which a magnetic card is used as a gaming card, but may be, for example, a gaming machine using an IC card. When using an IC card,In factCard readers / writers will use IC cardsBecome.
[0011]
The front operation panel 15 includes an ashtray 31, a ball storage tray (a receiving tray) 32 for storing balls, a ball removal lever 33 for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32, and an operation of the firing device. And a firing operation knob 34 for performing the following operations.
On the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, in order from the left, a prize ball discharge indicator 41 illuminated when a prize ball is discharged, a ball discharge indicator 42 illuminated when a ball is discharged, and A completion indicator 43 is provided, which is lit when a hit state occurs. Other game states (for example, a big hit state: blinking control) can also be displayed by the prize ball discharge indicator 41, the lending discharge display 42, and the completion display 43.
[0012]
Game board configuration
Next, the game area in the game board 13 opens the auxiliary variable prize apparatus based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a game ball to a special prize port) to which the present invention is applied. Any configuration can be adopted as long as the gaming machine can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player by winning a game ball into the special winning opening provided in the game machine. For example, the present invention is typically applied to gaming machines belonging to the so-called third type, and is also applicable to other types of gaming machines having the same configuration.
As an example, in this embodiment, a type belonging to the “third type” shown in FIG. 2 is used.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, around the game area, a rail 61 having a function of guiding a bouncing ball to an upper portion of the game area and a function of guiding the ball to an out ball collection port 122 described later is arranged. The accessory device 62 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area, and the accessory device 62 includes a variable display device 63 capable of displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, two rows of symbols). Above the variable display device 63, a first entrance (start gate) 64 and two second entrances 65a and 65b are arranged. The first entrance 64 has a start switch as shown in FIG. 86 is provided so that a game ball passing through the first entrance 64 can be detected.
[0013]
A right generation device 66 is disposed below the accessory device 62, and the right generation device 66 has an auxiliary variable prize winning device having a pair of movable electric tulips 67a and 67b at the upper portion thereof (in the case of an ordinary electric accessory device). (Hereinafter, it is simply referred to as a general-purpose device) 67 as appropriate. When the game ball passes through the first entrance 64, the variable display device 63 starts variable display of symbols, for example, numerals such as "1" to "9", "A" to "F", and the like. Symbols can be displayed in two digits. When the two-digit symbols are aligned and a specific symbol (for example, “33” or “77”) is reached, control for opening the tulips 67 a and 67 b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 for a certain period of time is performed. Done. The tulip-type auxiliary variable prize winning device 67 sets the variable symbol of the variable display device 63 to a specific value (for example, a two-digit zigzag state of a specific numerical value such as “77”) for a predetermined time (for example, 1). 0.0 seconds) or a fixed prize (for example, one prize), the tulips 67a and 67b are opened until the ball can be easily received. FIG. 2 shows a closed state of the tulips 67a and 67b.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 3, a rotator 71 is provided below the inside of the right generation device 66, and the rotator 71 has a cutout 72 through which a game ball can pass. The rotating body 71 is always driven to rotate, but only when the lucky number indicator 120 stops at "7" as described later, the notch 72 keeps the right generation opening 73 described later open. It stops at a position (a position where it is easy to win a prize in the right generation port 73), and then starts rotating after a predetermined time. The right generation device 66 is provided with a right generation opening (special winning opening: so-called V winning opening) 73, and a game ball can be guided to the right generation opening 73 through the cutout 72.
On the other hand, when the symbol on the lucky number display 120 is stopped at a symbol other than “7” (for example, “3”, “5”, etc.), the rotating body 71 continues to rotate, and the cutout portion 72 generates a right. A game ball can be guided to the right generation port 73 only when it accidentally overlaps with the position where the port 73 is kept open.
[0015]
Note that a cover is provided on the front side of the rotating body 71 and is not shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. However, three detached notches are formed on the front side of the rotating body 71 inside the cover. ing. If the notch 72 accidentally overlaps with the position where the right generation opening 73 is kept open even when the rotating body 71 is constantly rotating, the right generation occurs when the game ball enters the inside of the right generation device 66. A game ball can be guided to the mouth 73. On the other hand, when the rotating ball 71 is constantly rotating, if a game ball fits into any of the three cutout portions, the game ball cannot be guided to the right generation port 73. . Therefore, the rotating body 71 has a function as a sorting device, and guides a game ball to the right generation port 73 with a probability of 1/4. That is, distribution of right generation or departure is performed.
If a game ball is won in the right generation port 73, a special game (a right to open the variable winning device 101 described later a predetermined number of times: a so-called third type right) is generated before the right is generated, and the right is being generated. If such rights are extinguished. The right here is a right to generate a third type of special game, and is subject to a prize of a game ball to the third type start port 103 described later, for 10 seconds or until 10 game balls are prize. The right to open the variable prize winning device 101 for a maximum number of continuation times (for example, 16 cycles at the maximum and 10 cycles for others) as one cycle. On the other hand, if the ball does not win in the right generation port 73 even if the auxiliary variable prize winning device 67 is opened and comes off, the special game state does not occur or disappear.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 4 in an enlarged manner, the accessory device 62 is provided with a rotating body 81, and the rotating body 81 is formed with five cutouts 82 into which game balls can be fitted. The rotating body 81 is driven to rotate at a constant cycle, and a game ball passage 83 is formed around the rotating body 81. The game ball passage 83 is defined by a wall 84 having a certain height formed around the rotating body 81 and a passage wall 85 having a certain height and a certain distance from the wall 84. A wall 84 formed around the rotating body 81 prevents a game ball once fitted into the notch 82 from falling. A part of the wall 84 formed around the rotating body 81 in the front direction of the accessory device 62 is removed. Therefore, the game ball T1 that has passed through the first entrance 64 is detected by the start switch 86, then flows backward as shown by the arrow, passes through the inclined and bent central warp passage 87, and thereafter, the game ball passage 83, most of the portion (front portion) where the wall 84 is removed fits into the notch 82, and the game ball T fitted in the notch 82 moves with the rotation of the rotating body 81. Become.
[0017]
Also, as shown in FIG. 5, at one location along the rotation path of the rotating body 81, a discharge port 88 capable of discharging a game ball fitted to the notch 82 downward is formed. When the combined game ball moves to the outlet 88, it is discharged through the outlet 88, and then flows downward and forward from the central drop 89 (particularly, above the tulips 67a, 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67). It has become.
Therefore, most of the game balls that have passed through the first entrance 64 are temporarily fitted into the notches 82 after exiting the central warp passage 87, and the game balls fitted into the notches 82 are accompanied by the rotation of the rotating body 81. When it moves and reaches the outlet 88, it is discharged through the outlet 88 and falls downward from the central drop 89. The above mechanisms (the first entrance 64, the central warp passage 87, the game ball passage 83, the rotating body 81, the discharge port 88, and the center drop port 89) in the accessory device 62 correspond to the game ball guiding means 200 (see FIG. 5). Constitute.
[0018]
On the other hand, when the game balls pass through the second entrances 65a and 65b, the game balls T2 flow backward as shown in FIG. 6, pass through the inclined off-warp passage 90, and then substantially near the rotating body 81. It travels straight and falls downward from the side drop opening 91 as it is. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the game ball falling downward from the central drop opening 89 falls almost directly above the tulip 67a, 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 when the tulip 67a, 67b is open. The game ball which easily wins inside 66 and falls downward from the side drop opening 91 usually has the tulip 67a, 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 open just above the tulip 67a, 67b. Because they don't often fallRights generatorIt is difficult to win inside 66.
Note that a start switch 150 may be provided to detect that a game ball has passed through the second entrances 65a and 65b.
Rights generatorA detection switch 92 in the right generation device is disposed inside 66. The detection switch 92 in the right generation device detects a game ball passing through the tulips 67a, 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67.
[0019]
Returning again to FIG.Rights generatorOn the side of 66, when a special game state occurs, a second state (player state) that is easy to accept from a first state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls are not accepted a predetermined number of times. A variable winning device (a large winning opening, so-called attacker) 101 is arranged as a large winning opening that can be changed to an advantageous state for the player. FIG. 2 shows that the variable winning device 101 is in a first state (closed state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.
Above the variable winning device 101, a specific winning device 102 is arranged. The specific winning device 102 is formed with a third type starting port (specific winning port) 103, and the third type starting port 103 is connected to the third type starting port 103. A third-type start-up switch (see FIG. 7) for detecting a winning is provided. When a ball wins in the third-type starting port 103 and is detected by the third-type starting port switch, the variable winning device 101 is changed to a second state which is advantageous for the player for a predetermined period.
[0020]
Here, when a ball is awarded in the third-type opening 103, the variable winning device 101 is opened for a predetermined period, but during the generation of the third-type right, the winning of the 16th ball is detected by the third-type opening switch. If such rights are extinguished (terminated). That is, if the third-type start-up switch detects a ball while the variable winning device 101 is being opened, the number of times the variable winning device 101 can be opened is reduced. Therefore, the interval at which the third-type starting port switch detects the winning of a ball is devised so as to be longer than one cycle time during which the variable prize winning device 101 is open. b) (not shown), a mechanical structure is employed in which the ball does not pass through the third-type start-up switch unless at least a certain period of time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, for example, one cycle time in which the variable winning device 101 is open is 10 seconds or until 10 balls are won, and the time of one rotation of the rotating body is 10 seconds or more.become longerIt is set as follows. Thereby, when the right is generated, the player can proceed with the game while avoiding a problem that the right disappears in the middle of the maximum continuation number (for example, 16 cycles or 10 cycles). Further, even if a winning is detected by the third-type start-up switch while the variable winning device 101 is open, the variable winning device 101 is not opened again.
[0021]
In addition, general winning ports 111 to 115 are formed in the game area, and a so-called natural winning port 116 is formed above the accessory device 62, which is also a general winning port. 116 and 117 are side lamps, and the side lamps 116 and 117 are appropriately lit or flashed according to the content of the game to enhance the sense of reality of the game. Further, at an appropriate position in the game area, a plurality of hitting direction changing members 118 called windmills (the other hitting direction changing members are not numbered to avoid complexity) are rotatably provided. In the game area, a number of obstacle nails (numbering is omitted) are planted.
120 is a lucky number display, 121 is a decorative member, and 122 is an out port. The lucky number display 120 is composed of, for example, 7-segment LEDs, and is capable of displaying a single digit number from “1” to “9”.
[0022]
When the third type of right is generated, the lucky number display 120 starts the symbol variation and stops the symbol variation after a lapse of a predetermined time. When the stopped symbol is “3” or “7”, the “lucky NO. (I.e., a special game state in which a big hit can be generated again in a short period of time). As a condition for ending the state of “lucky NO. Game” (special game state), the symbol “3” or “7” appears again on the lucky number display 120 after the occurrence of “lucky NO. Up to. In other words, after shifting to "Lucky No. Game", when either "3" or "7" appears again, "Lucky No. Game" ends. With a symbol other than “3” or “7” (for example, “5”), the “lucky NO. Game” does not end and continues.
[0023]
The benefits of "Lucky No. Games" are as follows.
Bonus ▲ 1 ▼
The maximum number of times the variable winning device 101 is opened is 10 cycles, which is slightly disadvantageous. When the stop symbol is other than "3" or "7", the maximum continuation number becomes 16 cycles, which is advantageous.
Bonus ▲ 2 ▼
When the symbol on the lucky number display 120 stops at “3” or “7”, the probability that the symbol on the variable display 63 will win (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit probability) fluctuates (increases here). For example, the jackpot probability is usually 1/10, but becomes 1/5 when the probability is increased.
Bonus ▲ 3 ▼
The symbol change time (the time from the start of the symbol change to the stop) of the variable display 63 is set to a short predetermined value (5 seconds). In the normal state, the symbol change time of the variable display 63 is set to a long predetermined value (7 seconds).
Bonus ▲ 4 ▼
When the symbol of the lucky number display 120 is stopped at “7”, the rotating body 71 of the right rotating device 66 that is constantly rotating can face the right generation port 73 through the notch 72 (that is, the notch 72). (The position in which the right generation port 73 is kept open through). Therefore, the right generation port 73 is easily won next time.
[0024]
Here, the relationship between the symbol change time (variable game time) of the variable display 63 and the winning time of a game ball to the right generation port 73 of the right generation device 66 will be described.
The symbol change of the variable indicator 63 is started when the game ball passes through the first entrance 64, and then stops after a predetermined time, but the game ball passing through the first entrance 64 exits the central warp passage 87. After that, it moves by fitting into the notch portion 82 of the rotating body 81 and is discharged through the discharge port 88 when it moves to the discharge port 88, falls downward from the central drop port 89, and When the tulips 67a and 67b are open, the user enters the inside of the right generating device 66 and passes through the right generating port 73.
In this case, the time from when the game ball passes through the first entrance 64 to when it wins the right generation port 73 is about 5 seconds. On the other hand, the timing at which the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary fluctuation winning device 67 are released is 0.5 seconds after the symbol fluctuation of the variable display 63 stops. Therefore, if the game ball is positioned right above the auxiliary fluctuation winning device 67 immediately after the symbol fluctuation of the variable display 63 stops, it is possible to win the right generation port 73 in accordance with the opening timing of the tulips 67a, 67b. High in nature.
[0025]
Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbol change time of the variable display 63 is normally set to 7 seconds, which is longer, and at this time, the game ball passes through the first entrance 64 of the accessory device 62 and the auxiliary change winning device 67. , The tulips 67a and 67b are not open, and the possibility of winning the right generation port 73 is low. Assuming that there is a possibility of winning in the right generation port 73, the game ball reaches directly above the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in about 5 seconds through the second entrances 65a and 65b of the accessory device 62, and at that time In the case where the tulips 67a and 67b are open (the case shown in FIG. 5), the game ball does not pass through the inside of the accessory device 62 and is opened from the side by being guided by the nail outside the accessory device 62. In the case of winning the right generation port 73 through the tulips 67a and 67b in the middle, or as a third example, a game ball continuously passes through the first entrance 64 and a subsequent game ball (for example, the second game ball) This is the case where the game ball) reaches just above the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in about 5 seconds and the tulips 67a and 67b are open at that time. In any case, there are many cases in which the right generation port 73 is awarded before the state shifts to the “lucky NO. Game” state.
[0026]
Control system configuration
Next, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1.
In FIG. 7, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for an accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a CPU) 301 for performing a control required for a pachinko game, a ROM 302 storing a control program and the like, and a work area setting. A RAM 303 for temporarily storing data necessary for control and the like, a frequency dividing circuit 305 for dividing a crystal oscillation frequency to obtain a basic clock of the CPU 301, a power supply circuit 306 for supplying power required for the CPU 301 and the like, A low-pass filter 307 for receiving various information signals; a buffer gate 309 for outputting a signal from the low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301 via the bus 308; an output port 310 for receiving a signal from the CPU 301 via the bus 308; Drive the control signal input through the It is composed of a driver 311 for outputting to a display or the like, a sound generator 312 for generating a sound effect necessary for a game (or for performing voice synthesis), and an amplifier 313 for amplifying a sound signal from the sound generator 312. You.
[0027]
Each of the above circuits including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board (not shown) including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with ball rental machines, island facilities, management devices for game arcades, and the like.
The sound generator 312 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the generated sound effect is amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 314. In addition, in addition to the sound generator 312, for example, a voice synthesis IC is provided, and voice synthesis required for the game (for example, voice that increases the expectation of the player at the time of a big hit,Yatter"," The maximum number of continuations ").
[0028]
The low-pass filter 307 receives signals from a start switch 86, a count switch 321, a right generation switch 322, a right generation device internal detection switch 92, and a third type start port switch 323. Note that the CPU 301 performs a process of reading the signal taken in from the low-pass filter 307 into the CPU 301 twice by software so as to prevent chattering in consideration of a noise time constant and the like.
The start switch 86 detects that a game ball has passed through the first entrance 64 of the accessory device 62. The count switch 321 detects a winning ball in the variable winning device 101 when the variable winning device 101 is opened. The right generation switch 322 is arranged in the right generation device 66 and detects that a game ball has won the right generation port 73. When the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 are opened, the detection switch 92 in the right generating device detects that a game ball has passed through the tulips 67a and 67b.
The third-type starting port switch 323 detects that a game ball has won the third-type starting port 103. Each of the detection switches includes a proximity switch, and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force accompanying passage of the ball.
[0029]
From the driver 311, the special winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 101, various lamps / LEDs 331 of the game board 13, the variable display device 63, the solenoid 332 for the right generating device, the motor 333 for the right generating device, the rotation motor 334, and the lucky number A control signal is output to the display 120.
The large winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 101 is for opening the variable winning device (attacker) 101, and when a third type of right is generated, a 10 second period is required on condition that a game ball is awarded to the third type starting port 103. Alternatively, the special winning opening solenoid is excited so as to open the variable winning device 101 by the maximum continuation number as one cycle until 10 game balls are won. As the various lamps / LEDs 331 for notification, the side lamps 116 and 117 on the game board 13 and the numbering are omitted, but there are various LEDs on the board, etc., which light or flash appropriately according to the game content. .
[0030]
The variable display device 63 starts changing the symbol based on the control signal output from the driver 311 and stops at a predetermined symbol after a lapse of a predetermined time. The right generating device solenoid 332 satisfies the tuples 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in the right generating device 66 for a fixed time (for example, 1.0 second) or a fixed winning (for example, one winning). Until it is open. The right generation device motor 333 drives the rotating body 71 of the right generation device 66 to rotate. In the case of “lucky NO. Game”, the notch 72 of the rotating body 71 is stopped so as to be in a position where the right generation port 73 is kept open, and is rotated after a predetermined time. The accessory rotation motor 334 drives the rotating body 81 of the accessory device 62 to rotate. The lucky number display 120 starts changing symbols based on a control signal output from the driver 311 and stops changing symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The CPU 301, the ROM 302, and the RAM 303 serve as a game control means 400 as a whole.Make up,A function as a winning state changing means is realized. Further, the CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device via a game board external information output terminal of a game board information base (not shown) installed on the back side of the pachinko machine 2. It has become. The management device collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data.
[0031]
Next, game control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control circuit including the CPU 301, and various control procedures are shown in FIGS.
The control by the CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the processing is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.
Main routine
First, a main routine (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is repeatedly performed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, as described above. Specifically, the routine is repeatedly performed by a hardware interruption every 2 ms in a reset waiting process described later.
[0032]
When the main routine is started, first, in step S10, the process NO. Branch determination is performed. As branch destinations, there are ordinary processing in step S12, symbol variation processing in step S14, big hit processing in step S16, and departure processing in step S18. The detailed processing contents of each branch destination will be described later in a subroutine except for the departure processing.
The usual process is to change the random number of the stop symbol and select the stop symbol at random in the game state before the symbol of the variable display device 63 starts to change. The symbol change processing is for changing the symbol of the variable display device 63. The jackpot process performs a necessary process according to the occurrence of the jackpot. The departure process is a process performed when the symbol is deviated as a result of the symbol change of the variable display device 63.
After the above-mentioned branch processing, the right generation and the lucky NO. A display process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is because the necessary processing and the lucky NO. Is displayed, or the process shifts to the state of "lucky NO. Game".
[0033]
Next, a special game process is performed in step S22. This means that when a third type of right is generated, the variable winning device 101 is set to a maximum of 10 seconds or 10 game balls as one cycle under the condition that a game ball is awarded to the type 3 start port 103. This is to execute a special game that is opened only for the continuation number (16 cycles at the maximum and 10 cycles for the others).
Next, an output process is performed in step S24. This means that data is output to an output port for the inside of the pachinko machine 2 and signals are output to various display devices, and to the outside, information necessary for, for example, a hall management device is provided. Is output. Next, a random number update process is performed in step S26. This is to update the random number of the ordinary figure (symbol of the variable display device 63) that determines the big hit. In addition, you may make it update the random number for stop symbols which determines a lucky number (lucky symbol).
After step S26, the process waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated by, for example, a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.
[0034]
Usual processing
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an ordinary process of step S12 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S100 whether or not there is a start input. The start input is a valid state in which a game ball passes through the first entrance 64 of the accessory device 62 and is detected by the start switch 86, and the variable display device 63 can start symbol change (that is, a start input state). ). If there is no start input, this routine is terminated and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if there is a start input, the process proceeds to step S102, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is changing (the jackpot probability is increasing). Here, the change in the jackpot probability occurs when the symbol on the lucky number display 120 stops at "3" or "7" and shifts to the "lucky NO. Game" state. At this time, the probability increases from the normal jackpot probability of 1/10 to 1/5. In addition, the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is not limited to the example using the lucky number display 120. For example, a separate probability fluctuation determination display may be arranged in the game board 13, and the change may be performed using the separately provided probability fluctuation determination display. Alternatively, it may be determined by the design of the variable display device 63 itself.
[0035]
If the jackpot probability is not increasing, the process proceeds to step S104 to select a jackpot random number determination value during the normal game. Since the big hit random number determination value during the normal game is to extract one random number under the condition that the big hit probability is 1/10, the probability of becoming a big hit symbol is low. Next, at step S106, the symbol variation time during the normal game is set. Here, the symbol fluctuation time during the normal game is set to 7 seconds. When it is set to 7 seconds, the symbol stops 7 seconds after the symbol change of the variable display device 63 starts, and if it is a hit symbol, the tulips 67a, 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 are opened. Therefore, as described above, the game ball reaches the upper part of the auxiliary variable prize winning device 67 in about 5 seconds after passing through the first entrance 64 of the accessory device 62, and therefore, even if it is a hit symbol, Since the tulips 67a and 67b have not been opened yet, there is no possibility of winning the right generation port 73. When the winning symbol is not a winning symbol, the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 are not opened.
[0036]
Therefore, in order to win the right generation opening 73, the symbol of the variable display device 63 is a hit symbol, and the game ball passes through the second entrances 65a and 65b of the accessory device 62, and the auxiliary variable winning is performed in about 5 seconds. If the tulip 67a, 67b is opened at the time when it reaches just above the device 67, or the game ball does not pass through the accessory device 62 and is guided by a nail outside the accessory device 62, In the case where the player wins the right generation port 73 through the tulips 67a and 67b which are open from the side, or when a game ball continuously passes through the first entrance 64 and a subsequent game ball (for example, the second game ball) Ball) arrives just above the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in about 5 seconds and the tulips 67a, 67b are open at that time, and in reality, the probability of these cases is low. However, in order to win a prize in the right generation port 73 for the first time and generate a big hit, it is necessary to go through a case in which these probabilities are low. After step S106, the process proceeds to step S108.
[0037]
On the other hand, if the jackpot probability is increasing at step S102, the process proceeds to step S110 to select a jackpot random number determination value whose probability is increasing. Since the big hit random number determination value during the probability increase is to extract one random number under the condition that the big hit probability is increased to 1/5, the probability of becoming a big hit symbol is high. Next, at step S112, a symbol variation time during which the probability is being increased (the probability is being varied, that is, the probability is being changed for short) is set. Here, it is set to 5 seconds as the symbol variation time during the probability increase. When it is set to 5 seconds, the symbol stops 5 seconds after the symbol change of the variable display device 63 starts, and if it is a hit symbol, the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 are opened. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the game ball passes through the first entrance 64 of the accessory device 62, exits the central warp passage 87, temporarily fits in the notch 82, and fits in the notch 82. The game ball moves with the rotation of the rotating body 81, is discharged through the discharge port 88 when it moves to the discharge port 88, and falls downward from the central drop port 89.
[0038]
At this time, since the game ball reaches just above the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in about 5 seconds, it coincides with the timing when the tulips 67a and 67b are opened, and the possibility of winning the right generation port 73 becomes extremely high. , In fact almost wins. As a result, in the case where the variable display device 63 hits the symbol, even if the timing of launching the game ball is bad or the direction in which the game ball is jumped by a nail or a windmill is bad, the auxiliary variable winning device is surely provided. It becomes possible to make the right generating port 73 win a game ball through the 67, and it is possible to solve the problem that the conventional problem becomes disadvantageous for the player. That is, it is possible to prevent a state in which a large hit does not occur even though the variable display device 63 has hit the symbol by making it easy to enter the game ball through the auxiliary variable winning device 67.
[0039]
Considering this effect from another point of view, conventionally, the game ball of the start input and the game ball which actually wins the right generation port 73 of the right generation device 67 are different from each other. In this case, the game ball of the start input (that is, the game ball passed through the first entrance 64) itself reaches the right generation device 67 and wins the right generation port 73 (meaning the same game ball). Therefore, by matching the timing of stopping the variable game and the timing of dropping the game ball to the upper part of the auxiliary variable winning device 67, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball to enter the auxiliary variable winning device 67. The occurrence of a big hit state can be facilitated.
Also, if the symbol variation time during the probability increase is set to 5 seconds, after the big hit ends, the next time the prize is won at the right generation port 73 in a short period of time, the possibility of the big hit occurring again increases. After step S112, the process proceeds to step S108.
[0040]
In step S108, it is determined whether or not the extracted random number is a hit value. If the hit value (big hit) is reached, the process proceeds to step S114 to select a big hit symbol. Thereby, the stop symbol of the variable display device 63 becomes a symbol corresponding to the hit. On the other hand, if the extracted random number is an outlier, the process branches to step S116 to select an outlier. Thereby, the stop symbol of the variable display device 63 becomes a symbol corresponding to the detachment. After step S114 or step S116, the process proceeds to step S118, the process is changed to the symbol variation process, and the process returns to the main routine. Thereby, the symbol change is started so as to stop at either the big hit symbol or the off symbol. In the case of a big hit symbol, there is also a possibility that it stops at a lucky number symbol in addition to a normal symbol.
In this way, when there is a start input, a large hit random number determination value is selected from the corresponding random number table in accordance with the presence or absence of the probability change, and thereafter, the symbol variation time is set, and either the big hit symbol or the off symbol is selected. Is performed, and the symbol change of the variable display device 63 is started in accordance with the selection result.
[0041]
Symbol fluctuation processing
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the symbol variation process in step S14 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S150, it is determined whether or not it is the fluctuation stop time (that is, the fluctuation stop timing). The fluctuation stop time is a time point (timing) at which the symbol of the variable display device 63 fluctuates and stops. If it is not the fluctuation stop time, the process proceeds to step S152 to perform a process of changing the symbol of the variable display device 63. Thereby, the symbol of the variable display device 63 is changed (symbol scroll). Then, the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, if the variable stop time is at step S150, the process proceeds to step S154 to stop the symbol of the variable display device 63. Next, in step S156, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit symbol. If it is a big hit symbol (for example, a slotted pattern such as "33"), the process is changed to the big hit process in step S158 (see the subroutine in FIG. 12). ) And return to the main routine. Thereby, a big hit game is performed.
If the stop symbol of the variable display device 63 is not a big hit (for example, if it is not a slot such as “12”), the process proceeds to step S160 to execute a disconnection process. In the departure processing, processing such as outputting a sound effect appropriate for departure is performed. Next, in this step, the process is changed to a normal process, and the process returns to the main routine. Thereby, the normal processing is started again.
[0042]
Jackpot processing
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the big hit process in step S16 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S200 whether or not a probable change by “7” is being performed. The probable change by “7” means that the symbol of the lucky number display 120 is stopped at “7” and the jackpot probability is increased to 1/5 due to the benefit (2) of “lucky NO. That is. When the probability is changed by “7”, the notch 72 of the rotating body 71 in the right generating device 66 is kept open with the right generating port 73 by the privilege 4 of “Lucky No. Game” in step S202. The stop position (the position where the notch 72 is directly below) is adjusted. As a result, when the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable prize winning device 67 are opened and the game ball wins inside the right generating device 66, the right generating port 73 is won through the cutout portion 72 of the stopped rotating body 71, A third type of right will be generated (see FIG. 13). The rotating body 71 starts rotating after a predetermined time (for example, after winning the right generation port 73). After step S202, the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if it is not in the probable change of “7” in step S200, the rotating body 71 always performs a rotating operation, jumps from step S202, and proceeds to step S204. In this case, as the rotating body 71 constantly rotates, guidance of the game ball to the right generation port 73 (that is, distribution of right generation or departure) is executed with a probability of 1/4.
[0043]
In step S204, it is determined whether or not it is the ON timing of the right generating device solenoid 332. The ON timing of the solenoid for the right generating device is a timing at which the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in the right generating device 66 are opened. If the right generation device solenoid is ON, the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 are opened in step S206, and the flow advances to step S208. If it is not the ON timing of the solenoid for the right generation device, the process jumps from step S206 and proceeds to step S208. In step S208, it is determined whether or not the off condition of the right generating device solenoid 332 is satisfied. The condition for turning off the solenoid for the right generating device is a certain time (for example, 1.0 second) or a certain winning (for example, one winning) after opening the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable winning device 67 in the right generating device 66. Means a state that satisfies any of the above.
[0044]
When the right generation device solenoid-off condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210 to close the tulips 67a and 67b of the auxiliary variable prize device 67, and changes the process to a normal process in step S212. Return to
On the other hand, if the right generation device solenoid off condition is not satisfied, the process jumps from step S210 to step S212 and returns to the main routine.
As described above, when the symbol of the lucky number display 120 is stopped at “7” and becomes “lucky NO. Game”, the cutout 72 of the rotating body 71 in the right generating device 66 is caused by the privilege (4). Since the ball 73 is stopped at the position where it is kept open, when the tulips 67a, 67b of the auxiliary variable prize device 67 are opened, a game ball wins inside the right generating device 66 and easily wins the right generating port 73. Easier to do.
[0045]
Right generation and lucky NO. Display processing
FIG. 12 shows the right generation and lucky NO in step S20 in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a display process. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S300 whether or not there is a prize in the right generation port 73. When a game ball has been won in the right generation port 73, it is determined in step S302 whether a right is being generated. If the right has not been generated, a special game state (that is, a third type of right) is generated in step S304, and the lucky number display 120 is activated in step S306 to start changing the symbol. If the right has already been generated in step S302, the process branches to step S308 to erase the special game state (that is, the third type of right), and proceeds to step S306. Although such a case is extremely rare, it is one of the third type of game conditions.
[0046]
After step S306, it is determined in step S310 whether or not the display stop timing of the lucky number display 120 has come. The display stop timing means that a certain period of time has passed since the symbol change of the lucky number display 120 was started, and the timing to stop the symbol change was reached. At the display stop timing, the display of the lucky number display 120 is stopped in step S312, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is "3" or "7" in the subsequent step S314. If the stop symbol of the lucky number display 120 is "3" or "7", the process proceeds to step S316, and after the current right ends, "lucky NO. Game" is set. In the case of "lucky NO. Game", the benefit (1) (the maximum number of continuous opening of the variable winning device 101 is 10 cycles: a little disadvantageous in practice), the benefit (2) (the symbol of the variable display 63 hits). The bonus probability increases to 1/5), the benefit (3) (the symbol change time of the variable display 63 is set to 5 seconds), the benefit (4) (the cutout 72 of the rotating body 71 has the right Stop at the position where the mouth 73 is kept open). After step S316, the process returns to the main routine.
[0047]
On the other hand, if the display stop timing of the lucky number display 120 is not reached in step S310, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the display of the lucky number display 120 stops in the next and subsequent routines. Also, when the stop symbol of the lucky number display 120 is neither “3” nor “7” in step S314, the current routine is similarly terminated and the process returns to the main routine. Thereby, when the stop symbol of the lucky number display 120 is stopped at a symbol other than “3” or “7” (for example, “5” or “6”), each privilege of “Lucky No. game” Although (1) to (4) are not given, the maximum number of continuous opening of the variable winning device 101 is 16 cycles, which is advantageous in this aspect.
[0048]
As described above, when the third type of right is generated, the variable prize winning device 101 is set to a maximum of 10 seconds or 10 game balls as one cycle under the condition that the game ball is awarded to the third type opening 103. A big hit game in which the game is opened for the number of continuations (ie, at most 16 cycles or 10 cycles) is performed. In addition, the lucky number display 120 starts changing symbols and stops after a certain period of time, and depending on the stopped symbol, each of the benefits (1) to (4) of “lucky NO. Game” may or may not be given. . In this case, as described above, when a special game state in which a big hit can be generated again in a short period of time after the "lucky NO. Game" is reached, the symbol variation time of the variable display 63 is set to 5 seconds by the benefit (3). Then, it is easy to win the next time in the right generation port 73, and it is possible to continuously generate a big hit again. Therefore, the playability can be improved.
[0049]
The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, the pachinko machine may be integrated with the pachinko machine by being provided on the front panel portion or the plate front decoration body.
The present inventionCard reader / writerIt is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine that does not have the function.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a credit system, and can also be applied to a normal pachinko machine other than a so-called CR machine.
The present invention can be widely applied not only to the prepaid card system but also to a pachinko machine using no card at all.
[0050]
According to the invention described in claim 1, a plurality of variable display devices are provided based on the passage of the game ball to the starting gate.PatternVariable display, and the effect of stopping the variable displayThe first variable winning device when is a specific symbolAnd release the1st variable winning deviceBased on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening provided inThe second floating winning device can be openedIn a gaming machine that generates a right generation state, a game ball that has passed through the starting gate is1st variable winning deviceGame ball guiding means for guiding to the periphery of the game device, and changing the variable display time on the variable display device after the end of the right generation state.Variable display time changing meansAndThe variable display time changing means is configured to open the first variable prize device in synchronization with a timing at which a game ball passed through the starting gate is guided by the game ball guiding device to the vicinity of the first variable prize device. Change the variable display timeSo, if the variable display device hits within a short period of time after the end of the right generation state,Inside the first variable winning deviceIn addition to minimizing the situation where game balls do not win,Inside the first variable winning deviceBy winning the winning game ball in the special winning opening, a game in which the right is generated can be continuously performed within a short period of time, and the interest of the player can be sufficiently satisfied.
According to the invention described in claim 2,An accessory device is arranged above the first variable winning device, and the starting gate and the game ball guiding means are provided in the accessory device, and the accessory device detects a game ball passing through the starting gate. A start switch for performing variable display of a plurality of symbols on the variable display device, a game ball path through which game balls detected by the start switch flow, and a portion to which game balls flowing down the game ball path reach A plurality of cutouts into which the game balls fit, and a rotating body that rotates at a constant period and a game ball fitted into one of the cutouts of the rotary body is discharged above the first variable winning device. With an outlet,The game ball that passed the starting gate1st variable winning deviceThe guide time until it is guided to the vicinity of is kept almost constant,The variable display time changing means displays the changed variable display timeSince it is almost the same as the guidance time, the game ball that passed through the starting gate1st variable winning deviceThere is a possibility that the game ball that wins the game will be the same game ball, and even if the launch ball is gone1st variable winning deviceCan win a game ball.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a card-type pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the accessory device and the right generation device of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an internal sectional view of the accessory device of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part of the accessory device and the right generation device of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of the accessory device of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game control of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an ordinary process of the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a symbol variation process of the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot process of the embodiment.
FIG. 12 shows rights generation and lucky NO. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a display process.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Pachinko machines(Game machines)
63 Variable display device
64 1st entrance (starting gate)
66 Rights generator
67 Auxiliary variable winning device
67a, 67b electric tulip
73 Rights generation opening (special winning opening)
101 Variable winning device
103 Type 3 starting port
120 Lucky Number Display
200 game ball guidance means
301 CPU for Character
400 game control means(Winning status change means)

Claims (2)

Performs variable display of a plurality of symbols in the variable display device based on the passage of the game ball into the starter gate, movable when variable displays stop result is specific symbol opens the first variation winning device, the first variation winning device A game machine that generates a right generation state in which the second variable prize device can be opened based on a prize of a game ball to a special prize port provided in the game machine,
Game ball guiding means for guiding the game ball passing through the starting gate to the vicinity of the first variable winning device ;
Variable display time changing means for changing the variable display time in the variable display device after the end of the right occurrence state,
The variable display time changing means is configured to open the first variable prize device in synchronization with a timing at which a game ball passing through the starting gate is guided by the game ball guiding device to the periphery of the first variable prize device. A gaming machine wherein the variable display time is changed . An accessory device is arranged above the first variable winning device, and the starting device and the game ball guiding means are provided in the accessory device,
The accessory device,
A start switch for detecting a game ball passing through the start gate and performing variable display of a plurality of symbols on the variable display device;
A game ball passage through which the game ball detected by the start switch flows,
A rotating body that has a plurality of cutouts into which the game balls fit from portions where the game balls that have flowed down the game ball passage reach,
An outlet for discharging a game ball fitted to one of the notches of the rotating body above the first variable winning device;
A configuration in which the guiding time until the game ball passing through the starting gate is guided to the vicinity of the first variable winning device is kept substantially constant,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display time changing means makes the changed variable display time substantially equal to the guidance time.

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