JP3647480B2 - Gaming machine and gaming method using the same - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention executes a pattern matching game in which a plurality of patterns are changed on the game side according to a prize of a game ball launched from a ball launch restriction unit, and a change of each pattern is stopped at a predetermined stop timing, and a combination of patterns The present invention relates to a gaming machine that progresses a game by executing a prize determination as to whether or not a winning design, a reach design, or a jackpot design matches, and a gaming method using the same.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional gaming machine and a gaming method using the same, a plurality of patterns are changed on the game side by winning a game ball launched from the ball launch restricting unit, and the change of each pattern is stopped at a predetermined stop timing. The game was progressed by executing a pattern matching game and executing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination of the pattern matches the winning pattern, the reach pattern, or the jackpot pattern.
[0003]
In a recent gaming machine and a gaming method using the same, when a holding state that is a right to exercise a picture matching game newly generated during execution of a picture matching game is detected, the number of detections is added to the hold data. When the game data matching game is executed based on the hold data, the hold number data is updated and held by subtracting the number of executions from the hold data. Furthermore, the number-of-holds data is displayed on the hold display section.
[0004]
In the above gaming machine and the gaming method using the same, the number of holds held due to winning a prize opening during a winning game, a reach game or a jackpot game is limited to a predetermined number or less ( Usually up to 4 times). In addition, the game balls are launched from the ball launch restriction unit regardless of the predetermined number. For this reason, when the hold is going to occur beyond the predetermined number, the hold count is rounded down.
[0005]
Note that the reach means, for example, that two combinations of patterns (# 7 #, 737, 8 **,...) Are aligned. In addition, winning is, for example, that three combinations of patterns (##, 777, ***,...) Are aligned. In particular, a combination of three specific pictures (for example, the numeral 7) is called a big hit (fever). Also, a continuous fever in which a big hit (fever) prize determination is established and a big hit (fever) follows the big hit is called a continuous chant.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional gaming machine and a gaming method using the same, the number of holdings that are held during a winning game, a reach game, or a big hit game is limited to a predetermined number or less, and ball launch restrictions The game balls were launched from the club regardless of the predetermined number. For this reason, if a hold is attempted to exceed the predetermined number, the number of hold attempts to be exceeded will be rounded down, and there may be cases where a special winning is not reflected in the game, and the gameability is low and powerful. There was a problem of lacking and lack of interest.
[0007]
The present invention has been made paying attention to such a conventional problem, and when the number of holdings, which is the right to exercise the pattern matching game newly generated during the execution of the pattern matching game, reaches a predetermined number of times, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can stop the ball firing, reflect the winnings in the game, has high game playability, is powerful and interesting, and a game method using the same.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gist to achieve this object is in the following two items.
[0009]
Item [1] A plurality of pictures (13) are changed on the game surface (12) by winning a game ball (11) launched from the ball launch restricting section (25), and each picture (13) at a predetermined stop timing. In a gaming machine that executes a picture matching game (14) that stops the change of the game, and advances the game by executing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination of the pictures matches a winning picture, a reach picture, or a jackpot picture,
A hold detection unit (15) for detecting a hold state (17) which is an exercise right of the pattern matching game (14) newly generated during execution of the pattern matching game (14) and generating hold data (16); ,
When the hold data (16) is received, the hold data (16) is added to create the hold count data (22), and the picture matching game (14) is executed based on the hold data (16) A hold management unit (20) that subtracts the execution count from the hold count data (22), and generates a ball firing stop command (21) when the hold count data (22) reaches the predetermined count;
A ball launch restriction unit (25) for restricting the launch interval of the game balls (11) when receiving the ball launch stop command (21);
A hold display section (26) for receiving the hold count data (22) and displaying the number of exercise rights of the picture matching game (14);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:
[0010]
Item [2] The hold detection unit (15) detects the hold state (17) which is the exercise right of the picture matching game (14) newly generated during the execution of the picture matching game (14). Generating the hold data (16);
When the hold data (16) is received, the hold manager (20) adds the hold data (16) to create the hold count data (22), and based on the hold data (16), When the pattern matching game (14) is executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the holding number data (22), and when the holding number data (22) reaches the predetermined number, the ball firing stop command (21) is issued. Generate
When the ball launch restriction unit (25) receives the ball launch stop command (21), the ball launch restriction unit (25) sets the launch interval of the game balls (11) in a restricted state,
The hold display section (26) displays the number of exercise rights of the picture matching game (14) when receiving the hold count data (22).
A gaming method using the gaming machine (10) according to item [1].
[0011]
[Action]
In the gaming machine (10), a game ball (11) launched from the ball launch restriction unit (25) is awarded a prize by changing a plurality of patterns (13) on the game surface (12) at a predetermined stop timing. The game is executed by executing a pattern matching game (14) for stopping the change of each pattern (13), and performing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination of the pattern matches a winning pattern, a reach pattern, or a jackpot pattern. . The hold management unit (20) performs management of the picture matching game (14) and the award determination.
[0012]
The hold state (17), which is the exercise right of the pattern matching game (14) newly generated during the execution of the pattern matching game (14), is detected by the hold detection unit (15). The hold detection unit (15) generates the hold data (16) based on the detection data.
[0013]
The hold manager (20) updates the hold count data (22) by subtracting the execution count from the hold count data (22) when the picture matching game (14) is executed based on the hold data (16). To do. When the hold data (16) is received, the hold data (16) is added to the hold count data (22) to update the hold count data (22). Furthermore, when the number-of-holds data (22) reaches the predetermined number during the execution of the picture matching game (14), a ball firing stop command (21) is generated.
[0014]
When receiving a ball firing stop command (21), the ball launch restricting unit (25) that launches the game ball (11) by the player's operation puts the launch interval of the game balls (11) in a restricted state.
[0015]
Note that setting the firing interval in a restricted state means limiting the number of game balls (11) to be fired within a unit time, and restricting the time interval for firing the game balls (11) or stopping the firing. It is to be.
[0016]
As a result, even if the number of holdings held during execution of a winning game, reach game, or jackpot game is limited to a predetermined number or less, if the number of holdings reaches the predetermined number, It is possible to limit the firing interval of game balls from a limited state so that the number of holding times does not exceed a predetermined number. For this reason, truncation of the number of pending attempts to exceed will not occur.
[0017]
Further, the number-of-holds data (22), which is the number of exercise rights of the picture matching game (14), is displayed on the hold display section (26).
[0018]
In other words, when the number of holdings, which is the right to exercise a new pattern matching game during the execution of a pattern matching game, reaches a predetermined number, the launch of the game ball can be stopped, and the winning can be reflected in the game. In addition, a gaming machine having power and fun and a gaming method using the gaming machine can be realized.
[0019]
【Example】
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0020]
The gaming machine 10 changes a plurality of patterns 13 on the game surface 12 by winning a game ball 11 launched from the ball launch restriction unit 25, and stops the change of each pattern 13 at a predetermined stop timing. , And a game is advanced by executing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination of the pattern matches the winning pattern, the reach pattern or the jackpot pattern.
[0021]
As shown in the front view of the holding display unit in FIG. 2, the winning opening 27 through which the game ball 11 wins is configured on a game board below the game surface 12. A winning detector for detecting the winning game ball 11 is provided in close proximity to the winning opening 27. Also, a predetermined number of game nails 28 are placed on the game board above the winning opening 27.
[0022]
The hold detection unit 15 is configured in the gaming machine 10 so as to generate a hold data 16 by detecting a hold state 17 that is an exercise right of the picture matching game 14 newly generated during the execution of the picture matching game 14. . The detection means is an optical detection method using an LED, a phototube, etc., a magnetic detection method using a Hall element, etc., an electrical detection method by a change in electrical resistance using a matrix sensor, a touch sensor, etc., Alternatively, it can be realized by using a detection method for detecting a change in dielectric constant using a capacitor. In this embodiment, an optical detection method using an LED that is resistant to disturbance noise, small and consumes little power is used.
[0023]
When the hold data 16 is received, the hold management unit 20 adds the hold data 16 to create the hold count data 22, and holds the execution count when the picture matching game 14 is executed based on the hold data 16. It is subtracted from the number-of-times data 22, and the gaming machine 10 is configured to generate a ball firing stop command 21 when the number-of-holds data 22 reaches the predetermined number.
[0024]
The hold management unit 20 of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. Transmission of data such as the hold data 16, the ball firing stop command 21, and the hold count data 22 is executed via a system bus connected to a computer. When a bus structure such as an Ethernet bus, a GP-IB bus, an RS232C bus, an S100 bus, or a Centronics bus is used, data transmission is executed in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol.
[0025]
In addition, a game program necessary for the progress of the picture matching game 14 is recorded in the hold management unit 20. The game program monitors and controls the progress of the picture matching game 14. The game program is recorded on a recording medium such as a RAM, a ROM, a magnetic recording medium, and a magneto-optical recording medium connected to the microprocessor via a system bus. The game program 23 is realized by software executable by a microprocessor. The game program stored in the recording medium can be read or changed by a command of the microprocessor.
[0026]
The ball launch restriction unit 25 is configured in the gaming machine 10 so as to place the launch interval of the game balls 11 in a restricted state when the ball launch stop command 21 is received. The ball launch restriction unit 25 launches the game ball 11 on the game board surface on condition that the player operates a game handle disposed on the front surface of the gaming machine 10.
[0027]
The hold display unit 26 is configured on the game board so as to receive the hold count data 22 and display the number of exercise rights of the pattern matching game 14. In the present embodiment, the hold display unit 26 is realized by a display lamp. A predetermined number of display lamps are disposed above each game surface 12. In FIG. 3, three of the four display lamps indicate the lighting state (●) based on the hold count data 22.
[0028]
The display lamp can be realized by using an LED, an incandescent lamp, a neon tube, a CRT, EL (electroluminescence) device, a liquid crystal device, an electrochromic device, a plasma device, or the like.
[0029]
The game surface 12 is configured on a game board so that game information necessary for the progress of the picture matching game 14 can be displayed.
[0030]
The gaming surface 12 of the present embodiment can be realized by using an LED, an incandescent lamp, a neon tube, a CRT, an EL (electroluminescence) device, a liquid crystal device, an electrochromic device, a plasma device, or the like.
[0031]
Note that the hold display unit 26 and the game surface 12 can be shared by using one display device. In the present embodiment, one liquid crystal device is divided into two on the display to virtually realize the game surface 12 and the game surface 12.
[0032]
Next, the operation will be described.
[0033]
The game in the gaming machine 10 is a pattern matching in which a plurality of patterns 13 are changed on the game surface 12 by the winning of the game balls 11 launched from the ball launch restriction unit 25, and the change of each pattern 13 is stopped at a predetermined stop timing. The game 14 is executed, and the game proceeds by executing a prize determination as to whether or not the combination of the designs matches the winning design, the reach design or the jackpot design. The hold management unit 20 performs management of the picture matching game 14 and the award determination.
[0034]
The hold management unit 20 may adopt a parallel processor structure in which microprocessors are individually provided to execute parallel processing, or adopt a CPU structure in which all are collectively managed by one microprocessor. Centralized processing may be executed.
[0035]
Transmission of data such as the hold data 16, the ball firing stop instruction 21, the hold count data 22 and the like is executed via a computer system bus. When a bus structure such as an Ethernet bus, a GP-IB bus, an RS232C bus, an S100 bus, or a Centronics bus is used, data transmission is executed in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol.
[0036]
The game program is a recording medium such as a RAM, a ROM, a magnetic recording medium, or a magneto-optical recording medium connected to the microprocessor via a system bus, and stores software executable by the microprocessor. The game program 23 is stored in the recording medium, and can be read out and changed by commands of the microprocessor, and can store a game history and the like.
[0037]
As shown in the front view of the hold display section in FIG. 2, when the game ball 11 wins the winning opening 27, the winning detector detects the winning game ball 11. At this time, the hold detection unit 15 detects the hold state 17 that is the exercise right of the picture matching game 14 newly generated during the execution of the picture matching game 14 and generates the hold data 16.
[0038]
The detection means is an optical detection method using an LED, a phototube, etc., a magnetic detection method using a Hall element, etc., an electrical detection method by a change in electrical resistance using a matrix sensor, a touch sensor, etc., Alternatively, it can be realized by using a detection method for detecting a change in dielectric constant using a capacitor. In this embodiment, an optical detection method using an LED that is resistant to disturbance noise, small and consumes little power is used.
[0039]
The hold management unit 20 that monitors and executes the progress of the picture matching game 14 based on the game program instructs the hold display unit 26 to display the hold count data 22 in the game state (FIG. 2).
[0040]
Further, a display command for displaying game information necessary for the progress of the game in the game state (FIG. 2) is generated, and display control of the pattern 13 on the game surface 12 is executed.
[0041]
Further, when the picture matching game 14 is executed based on the hold data 16, the hold management unit 20 updates the hold count data 22 by subtracting the execution count from the hold count data 22. When the hold data 16 is received, the hold data 16 is added to the hold count data 22 to update the hold count data 22. Further, when the number-of-holds data 22 reaches the predetermined number during the execution of the picture matching game 14, a ball firing stop command 21 is generated.
[0042]
In accordance with the number-of-holds data 22, the display lamp which is the hold display unit 26 is turned on (● in FIGS. 2 and 3). Furthermore, in order to improve game playability, a display lamp in a lit state may be moved to the left and right at high speed during a winning game, a reach game, or a big hit game, and a roulette-like operation may be performed.
[0043]
In the present embodiment, one liquid crystal device is divided into two on the display, and one of them is virtually used as the hold display unit 26. The other is used as the game surface 12.
[0044]
The ball launch restriction unit 25 places the launch interval of the game balls 11 in a restricted state when receiving the ball launch stop command 21. In addition, on condition that the player operates a game handle disposed on the front surface of the gaming machine 10, the ball launch restricting unit 25 launches the game ball 11 onto the game board surface.
[0045]
Note that setting the firing interval in a restricted state means limiting the number of game balls 11 to be fired within a unit time, and limiting the time interval at which the game balls 11 are fired or stopping the firing. .
[0046]
As a result, even if the number of holdings held during execution of a winning game, reach game, or jackpot game is limited to a predetermined number or less, if the number of holdings reaches the predetermined number, It is possible to limit the firing interval of game balls from a limited state so that the number of holding times does not exceed a predetermined number. For this reason, truncation of the number of pending attempts to exceed will not occur.
[0047]
Further, the hold number data 22 which is the number of exercise rights of the picture matching game 14 is displayed on the hold display unit 26. The hold display unit 26 is realized by a display lamp. In FIG. 3, three of the four display lamps indicate the lighting state (●) based on the hold count data 22.
[0048]
The display lamp can be realized using an LED, an incandescent lamp, a neon tube, a CRT, EL (electroluminescence) device, a liquid crystal device, an electrochromic device, a plasma device, or the like.
[0049]
The game surface 12 can display game information necessary for the progress of the picture matching game 14.
[0050]
The game surface 12 of the present embodiment can be realized by using an LED, an incandescent lamp, a neon tube, a CRT, an EL (electroluminescence) device, a liquid crystal device, an electrochromic device, a plasma device, or the like.
[0051]
Note that the hold display unit 26 and the game surface 12 can be shared by using one display device. In the present embodiment, one liquid crystal device is divided into two on the display to virtually realize the game surface 12 and the game surface 12.
[0052]
In other words, when the number of hold times, which is the right to exercise a new pattern matching game that has occurred during the execution of a pattern matching game, reaches the specified number, the launch of the game ball can be stopped, and the winning can be reflected in the game. In addition, a gaming machine having power and fun and a gaming method using the gaming machine can be realized.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
According to the gaming machine and the gaming method using the same according to the present invention, even if the number of holdings held during execution of a winning game, reach game, or big hit game is limited to a predetermined number or less, the number of holdings is When it occurs when the predetermined number is reached, it is possible to limit the firing interval of game ball launching from the ball launching restriction unit so that the number of holding times does not exceed the predetermined number. For this reason, truncation of the number of pending attempts to exceed will not occur.
[0054]
In other words, when the number of hold times, which is the right to exercise a new pattern matching game that has occurred during the execution of a pattern matching game, reaches the specified number, the launch of the game ball can be stopped, and the winning can be reflected in the game. In addition, a gaming machine having power and fun and a gaming method using the gaming machine can be realized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a hold display unit in a gaming state in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a hold display unit in a hold state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game ball 12 ... Game surface 13 ... Picture 14 ... Picture matching game 15 ... Hold detection part 16 ... Hold data 17 ... Hold state 20 ... Hold management part 21 ... Ball discharge stop command 22 ... Hold frequency data 25 ... ball launch restriction unit 26 ... hold display unit

Claims (2)

By winning a game ball launched from the ball launch restriction unit, a plurality of patterns are changed on the game side, and a pattern matching game is executed to stop the change of each pattern at a predetermined stop timing. In a gaming machine that advances a game by performing a prize determination of whether or not it matches with a reach design or a jackpot design,
A hold detection unit that detects a hold state that is a right to exercise a pattern matching game newly generated during execution of the pattern matching game, and generates hold data;
When the hold data is received, the hold data is added to create hold count data. When the picture matching game is executed based on the hold data, the execution count is subtracted from the hold count data. A hold manager that generates a ball firing stop command when the data reaches the predetermined number of times;
A ball launch restriction unit that places a launch interval of the game balls in a restricted state when receiving the ball launch stop command;
A hold display unit for receiving the hold count data and displaying the number of exercise rights of the picture matching game;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The hold detection unit detects the hold state that is the exercise right of the picture matching game newly generated during the execution of the picture matching game, and generates the hold data,
When the hold data is received, the hold management unit adds the hold data to create the hold count data, and when the picture matching game is executed based on the hold data, the hold count data is set to the hold count data. Subtracting from, and further generating the ball firing stop command when the hold count data reaches the predetermined number of times,
When the ball launch restriction unit receives the ball launch stop command, the launch interval of the game balls is limited,
When the hold display unit receives the hold count data, the hold display unit displays the number of exercise rights of the picture matching game.
A gaming method using the gaming machine according to claim 1.

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